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Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' as he addresses Macklemore controversy
The mega-star singer spoke about the issue at his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour and other artists dropped out.
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US & Canada
Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
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Middle East
Major seaside hotel fire that evacuated guests during night treated as suspicious
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Kent
Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
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World
Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
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Culture
The deadly new drugs reshaping Scotland's fight against addiction
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Scotland
Watch: Earl Spencer says he is telling the truth about a phone call with Charles after Diana's death. Video, 00:02:39
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Sport headlines

From near oblivion to Europe - Brighton celebrate 125th anniversary in style
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Brighton
Hear'Say, 'Snake' & Tony Blair: A Coventry win 25 years in the making
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Coventry
'Greater things to come,' says Mitchell after England winning run ends
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England
Celtic win 'changes game' - but can they reverse Rangers' derby dominance?
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Scottish Prem
Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error
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Man Utd

Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 couples confirmed
The couples were revealed in front of the studio audience via three specially-choreographed dance routines.
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Media Centre
Ed Sheeran plays first concert since Macklemore controversy
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Culture
Resident Evil movie director says he was not prepared for fan backlash
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Newsbeat
Bitter row over Diana book brings back unhappy times for royals
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UK
Universal will be 'a wake-up call' for theme parks
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
'This is the worst negotiating stance a Dragon can possibly take' Video, 00:00:55
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Business
How Queen perfected trademark harmonies in a cave
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Cornwall

Quizzes and games

Weekly quiz: Why did women's sports stars criticise actress Sydney Sweeney?
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Culture
Cob, bap or stottie?: See how well you know these regional food names
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Food
Guess which items are real and which are made of cake
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Food
Can you name these iconic phones through time?
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Bitesize
You have 60 seconds... try to complete the word search in time
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Bitesize

Food and recipes

Live for the weekend? We've got just the dinners for you
These are perfect if you're hosting friends or family or simply have extra time in the kitchen.
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Food
Easy meals to cook when your mates come over
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Food
The game-changing tactic housemates are using to end kitchen wars
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Food
The forgotten root vegetable making a comeback
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Somerset
Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
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Europe

Money

I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking
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Business
Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
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Business
A consumer expert provides tips to cut energy costs on everyday appliances. Video, 00:07:40
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Morning Live
Learner drivers turn to YouTube and TikTok to cut costs - but instructors warn of risks
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Wales
'How I sold my clothes and created $5 billion Vinted empire'
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Health and wellbeing

Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could lead to waking up stressed, unfocused or forgetful the next day.
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Health
Powerlifter who had eating disorder now wants to be strong
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Bristol
Hangover or alcohol intolerance? How to tell the difference
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Food
Half of UK adults have a disease causing bad breath - here's how to combat it
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What's Up Docs?
How can we better understand type 2 diabetes? Audio, 29 minutes
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Sounds

Uplifting stories

'I have the world's biggest My Little Pony collection'
Miranda's collection has been recognised by Guinness World Records.
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Suffolk
Mystery of where ancient stones came from solved
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North Yorkshire
Cow gives birth to triplets against 100,000-to-one odds
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Shropshire
The family that have been carving 'Crazy Horse' for eight decades. Video, 00:01:25
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Witness History
'Love at first sight': Couples share how they found true love. Audio, 50 minutes
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?
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NE, Orkney & Shetland
This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
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Australia
From heroic big sister to diva dog, awards recognise those making 'incredible difference'
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Wales
'You need to get on to it,' Is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?
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Business
What happens to our digital footprints after we die? Audio, 34 minutes
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BBC World Service

Science and nature

Meet Hugo - the world's tallest horse who's still growing
The Shire horse, who is four and lives in Northamptonshire, has entered the record books as the world's tallest horse.
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Newsround
The slow, muddy work of saving ancient bogs
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Isle of Man
What's the world's heaviest object?
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Bitesize
Massive rock turns out to be a set of ancient teeth
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Newsround
Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough
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News

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John Cleese chats to Dawn French about his favourite comedy and incredible career
The legendary English comedian reflects on his life in entertainment as Fawlty Towers celebrates its 51st birthday.
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'My loving parents were America's most wanted'
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Sounds
Mandy is a hapless, jobless heroine whose adventures mostly end in disaster
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Women around the world fall for the same man. But who is he?
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What happened to the Orange mobile network?
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Major seaside hotel fire treated as suspicious
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The deadly new drugs reshaping Scotland's fight against addiction
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Scotland
Tens of thousands of fridge freezers left at docks as household collections suspended
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Wales
'I'm often stopped on the street for confessions' - Retiring bishop reflects on a life at the heart of the community
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