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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana appears to be manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
On Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.
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Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread
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'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
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Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
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Politics
Chris Mason: What Burnham's first week in power tells us about his agenda
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Four men dead after car crashes into lamp-post
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Liverpool
They became best friends - then discovered they were brother and sister
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Manchester
Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over nightclub attack in London
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US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
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Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
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Germany
Rodri to have back surgery but Maresca brushes off transfer speculation
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Hungarian Grand Prix second practice
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Guardiola turns down Italy manager job
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Listen: The Hundred - Woeful Phoenix all out for 64 against Rockets
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Four men dead after car crashes into lamp-post
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Liverpool
Highland wildfire smoke blows into Aberdeen - 97 miles away
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Highlands & Islands
Nine men in court over historical child sexual exploitation offences
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'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
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BBC's Fake or Fortune uncovers 'enormously important' painting worth £100,000
The painting by the 18th Century Scottish artist Katherine Read was brought to the team wrapped in a sleeping bag.
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Ex-Coronation Street actor to receive 'substantial' libel damages from the Sun publisher
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King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin
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Actress Jaime Winstone joins Strictly line-up
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Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17
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Fatboy Slim helps to save 'lifeblood' music venue
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Adeel Akhtar is moved to tears by his relative's fight for human rights. Video, 00:01:14
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Cash Cow: An eye-opening investigation into the global fertility industry
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Hugh Bonneville narrates the stories of Sherlock Holmes
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Health and wellbeing

The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them
Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.
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How I discovered the truth about the 'herbal' sleeping pills I got hooked on
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What do children need to know when calling 999?
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'Sharing my grief on TikTok gives my life purpose'
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England
The science-backed activity proven to reduce stress and improve focus. Audio, 17 minutes
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Money

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
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Business
Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
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Money saved by going sober funds World Cup adventure
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Leicestershire
Luxury holidays and lost bank cards - how fake Army major defrauded women on dating apps
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'Britain risks losing the National Lottery if it doesn't innovate' Audio, 44 minutes
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Save cash on deliveries with these delicious fakeaway recipes
From chicken gyros to smash burgers and halloumi fries, rustle up a satisfying fast food classic at home.
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This creamy Tuscan salmon might be your new favourite dinner
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Scientists tested double-dipping – here's what it actually does to your food
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Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
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Six recipes even the fussiest of kids will eat
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Get into nature

The small seed being used to bring the coast back to life
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight
What's behind the wellness boom at UK festivals?
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How to take the stress out of camping with children
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Four tips for making your garden a bee-friendly space
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Radio 2's Big Bee Challenge
Meet the people helping Cumbria's red squirrels to thrive and survive. Video, 59 minutes
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Looking for Atlantis? Five underwater cities you might not know about
Discover real-life lost towns and cities beneath the waves.
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I got married and graduated in three crazy hours
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Commonwealth Games: The Scotland-England sister rivalry at Glasgow 2026
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The small seaside town winning big from TV tourism
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Northern Ireland
Artist shares how she makes sculptures out of old tools. Audio, 00:07:10
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
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CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
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Heat health alerts in effect for parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
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Weather
Five big names to look out for at Glasgow 2026
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Engineering the climate: Can injecting chemicals in the sky help save the planet? Audio, 63 minutes
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Tim McInnerny and Benedict Cumberbatch lead the cast in The Odyssey
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'I exposed drug cheat Lance Armstrong'
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When cricket was the dominant sport in America
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