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Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief warns
The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".
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Woman assaulted by double murderer says nightmare became 'real life' when police let him attack again
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London
UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
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Science & Environment
Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses
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Science & Environment
Burnham to chair Cobra meeting on extreme heat as temperatures surge again
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Weather
Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
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World
Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
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Scotland
Serious failings found in new military crimes unit, leaked report finds
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Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez
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Sport headlines

GB's Glave and Azu claim European 100m one-two
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Athletics
Emery chases first Super Cup - but does it matter?
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Football
A coup for Bezos and a windfall for FSG - where does deal leave Liverpool?
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Liverpool
Depay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends
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Football
Ramsay-Peaty fifth in European Championships 100m final
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The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

'As long as dad hides mum's body, he should not be released'
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England
Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
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Scotland
Boy, four, taken to hospital after fake squishy toy explodes in his face
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Wales
'Women feel guilt and anger and they want peace' - the epilepsy drug that harmed babies
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The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer
Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
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Culture
Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez
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Europe
Charlotte Church's forest school set up without permission on pig farm faces closure
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Wales
Taron Egerton says he is estranged from his dad after 'pushing ejector seat'
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EastEnders to welcome two new faces after a shocking discovery
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Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'
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Scotland
'What's the scariest thing I could do? Sew on TV'
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North Yorkshire

Sounds like a laugh

Celebrate the Edinburgh Fringe with comedy on the BBC

Paul Sinha hosts the quiz show that'll get your sides splitting. Audio
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Sounds
The panel game where players must speak without hesitation, deviation or repetition. Audio
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Sounds
Natalie Haynes's fun facts about figures from ancient Greece and Rome. Audio
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Can Elis make history and connect with five Welsh people in a row? Audio
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Mark Steel visits towns across the UK and creates stand-up shows for locals - and us. Audio
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Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Recipe hacks that save you time and effort
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Food
'Salt your cucumber slices': Expert tips to up your sandwich game
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Food
Midweek slump? These foods might just boost your mood
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Food
Is Japanese drink hojicha the new matcha?
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It's 1974 and Greggs' unwanted baked goods are becoming a surprise hit. Video, 00:02:42
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Money

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
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Business
How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules
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Family & Education
Stop paying for parking, it's free - council begs
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Derbyshire
The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
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West Yorkshire
Package holiday gone wrong? Here's a step-by-step guide on what to do. Video, 00:03:45
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Health and wellbeing

Should you drink kefir every day? A dietitian explains the benefits
Kefir has exploded in popularity, but does the science stack up?
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Food
Why women are more affected by hot weather than men. Video, 00:01:17
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Health
'My urge to hoard felt like a gremlin in my brain'
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Northamptonshire
Where should you place your fan to get the most out of it?
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Climate
What is journaling and how do I do it?
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Uplifting stories

The city closing down streets so children can play
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Family & Education
Former RAF medic can clear debts and mortgage after choosing £300k over Lamborghini
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Wales
'It appears to be midnight at almost midday': The 1999 total solar eclipse. Video, 00:03:26
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Archive
'We were the first': The farm that brought cottage cheese to Britain. Audio, 00:06:20
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

When is the solar eclipse - and what will you actually see?
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Science & Environment
How much of all the money in the world does Elon Musk have? Audio, 9 minutes
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Sounds
'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
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Nottinghamshire
Could a sword found in a lake be Kent's Excalibur?
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Kent
Parking fines for EV drivers using supermarket chargers. Video
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With the Taliban at the gates, Afghans face a life-changing decision
It's a fight for survival in the tense and powerful drama Kabul, based on the 2021 allied withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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A family sitcom about a divorced dad who lives with his ex-mother-in-law
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The inside story of the CIA starring Kim Cattrall and Kelsey Grammer
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Two friends face the brutal reality of football and class divides
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Mark Steel visits the Viking town perched on the edge of Britain
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