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• When parenting advice becomes too much

  04-10-2026 03:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Many parents feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available
  
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• Man charged with GP's murder

  06-10-2026 21:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is charged with the murder of a GP who was found dead at her home.
  
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• Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum

  06-10-2026 21:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence.
  
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• Watch: Police raid on gang behind fake gay asylum claims

  06-10-2026 21:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The arrests come after a BBC investigation in April revealed that law firms and advisers were helping migrants pose as gay in an effort to get asylum.
  
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• PCs who used Taser and baton on amputee, 92, sacked

  06-10-2026 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A disciplinary hearing finds both officers used unnecessary force on Donald Burgess at his care home.
  
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• PCs who Tasered and pepper-sprayed amputee, 92, sacked

  06-10-2026 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A disciplinary hearing finds both officers used unnecessary force on Donald Burgess at his care home.
  
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• Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users

  06-10-2026 19:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.
  
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• Kimmins orders officials to 'get on with job' of A5 upgrade after court ruling

  06-10-2026 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Appeal court judges overturn a decision that blocked work starting on one of NI's biggest road projects.
  
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• Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates

  06-10-2026 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.
  
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• Afghan men jailed for rape of teenager after being caught fleeing UK by French police

  06-10-2026 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men tried to flee the UK in a lorry after their crimes, but were stopped by French police.
  
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• I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch

  06-10-2026 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.
  
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• Three men and boy from Afghanistan rape teenage girl in hours-long attack

  06-10-2026 18:55 via express.co.uk
  The young girl was plied with alcohol before the hours-long ordeal.
  
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• New petition calls for migrants to be detained on ‘remote UK islands’

  06-10-2026 18:52 via express.co.uk
  The document argues that this would "keep the UK population safe and reduce the taxpayer burden".
  
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• M4 junction closures and new Menai bridge in plans to tackle congestion on Welsh roads

  06-10-2026 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Welsh government will also re-examine the case for a new motorway in proposals announced today.
  
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• Norovirus outbreak forces 'closure' of two wards at UK hospital

  06-10-2026 18:37 via express.co.uk
  Both wards are to be closed to the general public "until further notice".
  
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• Iranian men accused of spying targeted journalists for 'serious violence', court hears

  06-10-2026 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prosecution says the targets were journalists working for a satellite channel critical of the Iranian government.
  
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• Boats 'set for people smugglers' seized at airport

  06-10-2026 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The National Crime Agency says it is the first time the detection of small boat equipment has been made in air freight.
  
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• Student admits murdering woman in 'Dexter' kill room

  06-10-2026 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Forensics student Benjamin William Day, 20, lured Maria Saceanu to an Airbnb to murder her.
  
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• BBC TV licence fee 'has had it' as broadcaster faces 'worst ever crisis'

  06-10-2026 18:18 via express.co.uk
  The BBC is currently evaluating how to reform its funding model.
  
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• M25 traffic: Major emergency response as horror crash closes motorway's lanes

  06-10-2026 17:05 via express.co.uk
  Emergency crews were seen at the scene of the incident.
  
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• British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident

  06-10-2026 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is the seventh arrest in connection to the incident near RAF Fairford last month.
  
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• ASOS breaks silence after customers receive alarming message - 'unauthorised activity'

  06-10-2026 16:52 via express.co.uk
  Thousands of ASOS customers received a phone alert this morning claiming the retailer had been hacked.
  
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• Major update after one-legged dementia sufferer, 92, tasered by police

  06-10-2026 16:33 via express.co.uk
  The 92-year-old said "I'm dying" as he was left petrified during the ordeal.
  
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• Police release major update after girl, 11, found dead in UK park in Elmley Castle

  06-10-2026 15:52 via express.co.uk
  The girl's death is being treated as unexplained, police said.
  
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• Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer

  06-10-2026 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.
  
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• Katie Price's ex told teenager to 'take it to the grave', rape trial hears

  06-10-2026 15:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The alleged victim is not part of Kieran Hayler or Katie Price's extended families.
  
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• Primark recalls two Halloween gonks over asbestos fears

  06-10-2026 15:29 via express.co.uk
  Shoppers have been urged to stop using the item immediately and return it without a receipt.
  
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• Boys, 12 and 14, arrested over major Nottingham fire

  06-10-2026 15:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire at the Grade II listed Escobar building in Nottingham led to major disruption.
  
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• Woman found dead in home named as GP

  06-10-2026 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dr Hannah Terry was working as a GP at a nearby practice, which has been closed since the weekend.
  
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• Major RAF Fairford probe update as Counter Terrorism Policing issue new statement

  06-10-2026 14:30 via express.co.uk
  Counter Terrorism Policing issued a new statement today.
  
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