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MP Chris Philp, in a grey t-shirt, stands on a boat in the sea. A large, grey ship is visible in the background.

French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

A woman with tied-back brown hair stands outside a court building. She is wearing a cream jacket over a navy top. She is donning a hear-shaped locket.

Grieving mum was told baby's ashes were animal remains

Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".

Andy Burhnam wears a hi-viz jacket while talking to two young workers at a factory, also wearing hi-viz jackets, one female with long blonde hair and one man with blonde hair and a beard.

Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship

Some parents on benefits lose income if their children take on apprenticeships.

Naga Munchetty posing and smiling in the BBC Breakfast studio

Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years

The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

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Laughter and tears at Dame Penelope Keith funeral

Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth says the service at Guildford Cathedral was "deeply moving".

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White poodle mix being held by Andy Burnham

My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham

The PM says he doesn't think his poodle-mix would "get along" with Larry the cat, who has lived at No 10 for 15 years.

a view of a woman's shoulder from behind with sun cream lotion in the shape of a sun on her skin. she is next to a pool on a very sunny day

Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading?

Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online.

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Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex

More than 100 firefighters were sent to tackle a huge fire at industrial units on a farm on Friday.

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Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole

Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.

Section of the Bayeaux Tapestry filmed at the British Museum

Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry

The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week.

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Three-way split of three young people - Adam, Shahida and Daisy - all looking at the camera, with text overlay in the bottom right corner of the image reading 'your voice'.

The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse

People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

Amelia Dimoldenberg wearing a T-shirt in a studio with orange curtains

Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat

The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

Newspaper headlines: 'Workers face new tax' and 'Fury over Fifa plan'

The Papers: 'Workers face new tax' and 'Fury over Fifa plan'

"New tax" could fund social care shake-up and Fifa chief's World Cup "sell-off" plan lead Wednesday's papers.

A brownish orange Lion's Mane jellyfish underwater.

How afraid should we be of Scotland's jellyfish?

Many people are scared of the jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water.

Lizzy has long reddish hair and is wearing a black top whilst standing on a grassy cliff near the beach. The sky is cloudy and wooden steps to the beach and white chairs are visible behind her.

Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you

Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?

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An aerial view of a large open-air car park. There are hundreds of cars lined up bumper to bumper, parked on gravel. There is a grey warehouse in the distance. The car park is surrounded by trees.

Unauthorised airport car park grows despite stop notice

Customers says they returned from their holidays to find their cars damaged and dirty.

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'I'm fortunate I survived a stage 4 diagnosis when so many didn't make it'

Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 10 years ago, aged 37, Lynette McHendry has defied the odds to face down the disease.

A woman with long brown hair and a yellow top sitting in a restaurant. She is laughing and is covering her mouth with her hand.

Woman found dead was murdered, police say, as man's death still 'unexplained'

Stacy Mair, 35, was found near Corsliehill Road in Houston on Monday morning after police received a report of concern for a person.

Josh, a man with brown hair and stubble wearing a green t shirt, taking a selfie with his arm around the neck of a brunette woman, Kelly, wearing a pale blue vest top and holding her hand over his. They are stood in a forest with trees in the background and are both smiling and looking at the camera.

My 10-day headache was terminal brain cancer

Josh Smith began experiencing brain fog and headaches, but assumed he was "just tired".

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