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• Prince George attends first day at Eton College

  08-09-2026 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 13 year old was dropped off at the all-boys boarding school by his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales.
  
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• England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax

  10-09-2026 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hospitality leaders warn the uncapped levy would risk jobs and push prices up for families holidaying in England.
  
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• Two friends who died on mountain ridge tried calling 999, inquest hears

  10-09-2026 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 999 call from the Eddie Hill and Jayden Long from Snowdon was not properly escalated.
  
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• Swinney asks prime minister for legal mechanism for independence vote

  10-09-2026 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland's first minister has written to Andy Burnham, asking for a meeting to discuss how another independence vote might be triggered.
  
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• Catherine joins William at suicide prevention campaign

  10-09-2026 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.
  
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• We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed

  10-09-2026 12:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent.
  
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• 'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times

  10-09-2026 11:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
  
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• Group entered hotel of cricketers mistaken for migrants

  10-09-2026 10:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Protesters congregated at a Portsmouth hotel after false rumours that a coach of migrants had arrived.
  
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• BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series

  10-09-2026 09:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.
  
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• Mum left 'shaking and intimidated' after son placed on Child Protection Register

  10-09-2026 08:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Danielle McQuillan said she does not understand why her son, who hasautism and severe learning disabilities, was registered.
  
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• Are wealthy buyers stoking St Andrews' housing crisis?

  10-09-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New figures shows nearly one in five properties in St Andrews were registered to an address outside of Scotland when purchased.
  
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• Funeral for second officer killed in A66 crash to be held

  10-09-2026 06:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  PC Tom Clough's family say they are grateful for the public's support.
  
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• August joint-hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat

  10-09-2026 04:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
  
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• UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog

  10-09-2026 02:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
  
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• Chaplain settles LGBT sermon unfair dismissal case

  10-09-2026 02:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rev Bernard Randall reaches a confidential agreement with Trent College.
  
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• Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Burnham

  10-09-2026 02:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.
  
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• Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat

  10-09-2026 02:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
  
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• Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts

  10-09-2026 01:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
  
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• The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses

  10-09-2026 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.
  
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• Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration

  09-09-2026 23:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.
  
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• Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations

  09-09-2026 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.
  
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• Death of Sir Richard Branson's wife linked to lack of medication

  09-09-2026 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.
  
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• Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary

  09-09-2026 20:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.
  
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• RNLI volunteer targeted online and branded 'traitor' after Portsmouth protests

  09-09-2026 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lifeboat crew member wrongly identified as having helped small boat migrants speaks to BBC Verify.
  
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• Miriam Margolyes and Andi Peters 'racism' row ridiculed by comedian with savage joke at NTAs - GB News

  09-09-2026 18:03 via news.google.com
  Miriam Margolyes and Andi Peters 'racism' row ridiculed by comedian with savage joke at NTAs  GB NewsMo Gilligan makes Andi Peters joke at NTAs after Miriam Margolyes racism row  The IndependentMo Gilligan makes Andi Peters joke at NTAs after backlash against Miriam Margolyes  Metro.co.ukHarry Potter star uses ableist slur after 'racist' drama with ITV host  Oxford MailThis Morning's Andi Peters breaks silence over controversial Miriam Margolyes interview&
  
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• New Apple CEO to unveil $2,000 folding iPhone - Financial Times

  09-09-2026 17:43 via news.google.com
  
  New Apple CEO to unveil $2,000 folding iPhone  Financial TimesApple expected to unveil folding iPhone as new CEO takes center stage  The GuardianAll the news from Apple’s ‘Surprise and shine’ event  The VergeApple to Unveil $2,000 Foldable iPhone Duo at High-Stakes Event  Bloomberg.comApple looks to AI capabilities to drive its new foldable phone sales  Financial Times
  
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• NATS crisis: Who is air traffic control boss earning £1.5m facing backlash after chaos? - Sky News

  09-09-2026 17:32 via news.google.com
  
  NATS crisis: Who is air traffic control boss earning £1.5m facing backlash after chaos?  Sky NewsUK airports latest: Number of passengers impacted by 'shocking' air traffic failure revealed by 'frustrated' airlines  Sky NewsRYANAIR CALLS ON NATS CEO TO QUIT AFTER YET ANOTHER UK ATC SYSTEM FAILURE ON TUES (8 SEPT)  Ryanair corporateNumber 10 backs UK air traffic control boss as airlines hit out at disruption  Financial TimesNewcastle woman in tears af
  
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• England vs Pakistan LIVE: Third Test, day one, Edgbaston - cricket score, radio & video highlights - BBC

  09-09-2026 17:22 via news.google.com
  
  England vs Pakistan LIVE: Third Test, day one, Edgbaston - cricket score, radio & video highlights  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Arrest at funeral for teen killed in Middlesbrough A66 crash - BBC

  09-09-2026 17:22 via news.google.com
  
  Arrest at funeral for teen killed in Middlesbrough A66 crash  BBCPolice arrest man at funeral for 17-year-old who died in A66 crash  The IndependentSchools close early again for A66 crash funeral  bbc.comMan arrested at funeral of lad killed in A66 wrong-way crash as police swarm  dailystar.co.ukMan arrested after disturbance inside funeral of teenager killed in A66 crash  The Northern Echo
  
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• ‘How do we make time for intimacy?’: sex expert Alix Fox answered your questions - The Guardian

  09-09-2026 17:10 via news.google.com
  ‘How do we make time for intimacy?’: sex expert Alix Fox answered your questions  The Guardian
  
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