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• UK wildfires RECAP: Major incident declared as many homes evacuated over 'exceptional risk

  12-07-2026 22:26 via express.co.uk
  The Met Office has said the scorching heatwave conditions experienced by much of the UK.
  
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• Murder investigation launched into deaths of four people in house fire

  13-10-2026 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man, a woman and two children died after a house fire and two other children are critically ill.
  
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• Boxer Joe Cordina was 'retaliating' when he punched man to ground, court hears

  13-10-2026 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joe Cordina is on trial charged charged with two counts of assault relating to a fight on 27 February.
  
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• Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman

  13-10-2026 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A health and safety investigation is under way at Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the incident.
  
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• MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI

  13-10-2026 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Ken McCallum says more is being done to tackle state threats than since the Cold War - and warns AI could be used to develop drones and potentially bioweapons.
  
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• Hundreds more prisoners being freed in second phase of early release scheme

  13-10-2026 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The second tranche of prisoners being released includes those serving up to two and a half years.
  
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• Theme park worker sexually assaulted 19 girls under the age of 13

  13-10-2026 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police have urged any parents who are concerned their child may have been a victim to contact them.
  
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• Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer

  13-10-2026 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
  
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• Raye hits back at ticket touts who 'overwhelmed' sign-up for Albert Hall show

  13-10-2026 13:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The award-winning singer said there were 1.8 million sign-ups for her 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall show.
  
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• Poodle party reunites rescued dogs

  13-10-2026 13:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The eight dogs were found alongside more than 250 poodle-cross breeds at a property in Norfolk.
  
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• Public inquiry over Manchester synagogue attack deaths

  13-10-2026 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Home Secretary confirms a public inquiry will examine Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby's deaths.
  
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• Martin Freeman to give Gromit a voice for first time in new audiobook

  13-10-2026 11:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Martin Freeman will be the voice of Aardman's Gromit in new audiobook.
  
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• UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year

  13-10-2026 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
  
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• Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge

  13-10-2026 11:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.
  
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• I've woken from endometriosis operations to find the surgery hasn't been done

  13-10-2026 09:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kelly O'Shea says she's "lost faith" in women's health after paying £20k for treatment she needed.
  
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• Chronic UTIs made MP 'feel like a drug user'

  13-10-2026 07:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dr Allison Gardner MP has been living with the "searing pain" of recurring infections for a decade.
  
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• Lockerbie bombing suspect seized from Libya in 'cloak and dagger' operation

  13-10-2026 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi claims he was unlawfully taken from Libya to stand trial over the bombing.
  
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• Barbells and beats: This is the new student night out

  13-10-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Students hit the gym with a DJ on the decks and no alcohol in sight.
  
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• Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again

  13-10-2026 03:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
  
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• NHS staff get 'landmark' payout over gas exposure

  13-10-2026 02:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The settlement follows the largest group legal action brought by midwives in the UK, says union.
  
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• I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars

  13-10-2026 02:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.
  
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• Coventry 4-1 Newcastle: Sky Blues earn first home win of season to move out of Premier League relegation zone - Sky Sports

  13-10-2026 02:14 via news.google.com
  Coventry 4-1 Newcastle: Sky Blues earn first home win of season to move out of Premier League relegation zone  Sky SportsCoventry City 4-1 Newcastle United: Sky Blues win first Premier League home game in 25 years  BBCMatchday Guide: Newcastle United (H)  Coventry City Football ClubCoventry hammer Newcastle to show why they belong – and Jaissle may not  The TelegraphLatest. Confirmed line-up: One change for Coventry clash  Newcastle United
  
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• Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?

  13-10-2026 01:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.
  
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• Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise

  13-10-2026 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.
  
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• iPhone Duo: Apple To Debut Special Extra For In-Store Buyers - Forbes

  13-10-2026 00:43 via news.google.com
  iPhone Duo: Apple To Debut Special Extra For In-Store Buyers  ForbesApple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: Don't Buy Apple's Foldable Until You Read This  PCMag UK"iPhone Duo is a waste of money" Carl Pei, Nothing CEO says  PhoneArenaYou Can Now Set Up Your iPhone Duo Pre-Order - Do It Before Friday  MacRumorsApple has reportedly increased its iPhone Duo orders by 30%  9to5Mac
  
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• Britons could be automatically enrolled into social care savings scheme

  13-10-2026 00:37 via express.co.uk
  Millions of Britons could be automatically enrolled into a new savings scheme to help cover social care costs later in life
  
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• A&E corridor care crisis sees boy, 2, with ‘tummy ache’ die from twisted bowel - Daily Mirror

  12-10-2026 23:26 via news.google.com
  A&E corridor care crisis sees boy, 2, with ‘tummy ache’ die from twisted bowel  Daily Mirror
  
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• Russell Brand trial live: Jury selection begins before start of rape and sexual assault case - Sky News

  12-10-2026 23:04 via news.google.com
  Russell Brand trial live: Jury selection begins before start of rape and sexual assault case  Sky NewsRussell Brand appears in court for start of rape trial  BBCRussell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know  The New York TimesJury selected for actor Russell Brand's UK trial over sex crimes allegations  ReutersJudge warns jurors as Russell Brand prepares for rape trial in London  ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broa
  
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• Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 - BBC

  12-10-2026 23:01 via news.google.com
  
  Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34  BBCRJ Mitte, actor best known for playing Walter White Jr. on ‘Breaking Bad,’ dies at 34  NBC NewsRJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad role, dies aged 34  The GuardianBreaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies aged 34  Sky News'Breaking Bad' Star RJ Mitte Dead at 34  TMZ
  
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• Fresh cost-of-living warning as economists predict further pressure on household budgets

  12-10-2026 22:49 via express.co.uk
  Economists have warned that rising energy prices could put further pressure on household budgets in the coming months.
  
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