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• How to replace one of the world's busiest runways - while still using it

  13-10-2026 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How Heathrow Airport workers replace one of the world's busiest runways without closing it.
  
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• Sutton reject League One approach for boss Agutter

  14-10-2026 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sutton United say they have rejected an approach from an unnamed League One club for manager Chris Agutter.
  
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• Police investigate racial abuse of Swans' Eom claim

  14-10-2026 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Swansea City boss Vitor Matos says South Korean winger Ji-sung Eom was targeted by racist abuse at Millwall on Tuesday.
  
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• Racial bias in London music licensing, report says

  14-10-2026 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Genres including Afrobeats, hip-hop and R&B are routinely flagged as "high risk", a report finds.
  
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• Briton Kartal upsets Bencic at Wuhan Open

  14-10-2026 09:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sonay Kartal upsets Swiss ninth seed Belinda Bencic to reach the Wuhan Open third round as she continues to build momentum.
  
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• Headstone installed for last woman executed in UK

  14-10-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Her grandson says he wants to mark her final resting place with a "poignant and punchy" headstone.
  
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• Home of oldest restaurant given to National Trust

  14-10-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rules, in Covent Garden, which opened in 1798, will be looked after and conserved by the charity.
  
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• 'Dockless bike crisis' sparks parking zones plan

  14-10-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The proposals come after a petition was submitted to the council raising concerns about the bikes.
  
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• Council home ceiling falls twice in eight months

  14-10-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Venesha Rose says she and her nephew were injured in the second collapse, putting them in hospital.
  
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• One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves

  14-10-2026 07:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.
  
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• Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss

  14-10-2026 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thomas Woldbye tells the Today progamme it would be "good to know" the government's position on the project, after comments made by the prime minister.
  
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• Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

  14-10-2026 01:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.
  
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• Saka responds to Arteta's challenge with 'huge impact'

  14-10-2026 01:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bukayo Saka responds to the challenge set by Mikel Arteta as he comes off the bench to change the game against Lille in the Champions League.
  
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• Two punch-ups, two red cards, no chances left - Saracens sack Auvaa

  14-10-2026 00:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Totoa Auvaa's young career has been derailed by a chaotic 14 months at Saracens which featured violence both on and off the pitch.
  
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• Richarlison scores as Spurs under-21s lose in EFL Trophy

  13-10-2026 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Out-of-favour Tottenham striker Richarlison scores for the club's under-21s in their EFL Trophy penalty defeat at Cheltenham.
  
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• Goal crisis & in drop zone - so why is Spurs' £60m striker stuck in U21s?

  13-10-2026 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After being left out of Tottenham's Premier League squad last month, Richarlison has been left to feature for the under-21s side
  
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• Soucek extends West Ham contract

  13-10-2026 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Ham's Czech midfielder Tomas Soucek signs a new contract with the club until the summer of 2028.
  
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• Dallaglio's World Cup winner's medal sells for £54K

  13-10-2026 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio's 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal is sold for £54,000 at auction.
  
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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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• Court system under massive strain, warns Met chief

  12-10-2026 22:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Court delays are leaving victims waiting years for justice and suspects on bail, says Sir Mark Rowley.
  
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• Saracens sack academy player Auvaa after latest incident

  12-10-2026 20:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Saracens sack Totoa Auvaa, the academy player who was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, after another incident.
  
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• Bees boss Brennan reassures 'worrier' Williams

  12-10-2026 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barnet boss Dean Brennan says he "came for" Zac Williams before the defender's long-range strike at Bristol Rovers.
  
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• Charlton's Apter faces spell out after surgery

  12-10-2026 18:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charlton Athletic winger Rob Apter faces an extended period on the sidelines after having surgery on a knee injury.
  
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• Ex-Grenfell housing chief no longer at Barnet Council

  12-10-2026 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Laura Johnson joined Barnet Homes in 2024 and was given a permanent senior role earlier this year.
  
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• Super sewer is cleaning up the Thames, says report

  12-10-2026 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The giant sewer has reduced the amount of sewage released into the river by 86%, Thames Water says.
  
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• Wellens: We've been too open - and it's my fault

  12-10-2026 15:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens says he takes the blame for his side being "vulnerable" at times this season.
  
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• Ex-footballer Jermaine Pennant avoids driving ban

  12-10-2026 15:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pennant was pulled over by police in September last year and found to be driving without insurance.
  
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• Bromley not good enough at Mansfield - Woodman

  12-10-2026 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bromley manager Andy Woodman admits his side lacked quality in attacking areas in their 2-1 defeat at Mansfield.
  
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• HMV to close Oxford Street store after three years

  12-10-2026 12:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  HMV says it is looking for a new site in London's West End, but its current site is "unviable".
  
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• Fit-again Kartal beats top-50 opponent in Wuhan

  12-10-2026 08:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain's Sonay Kartal continues her impressive form since returning from injury by beating Anhelina Kalinina in straight sets to reach the second round of the Wuhan Open.
  
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