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Thousands without power and some flights cancelled as Storm Austen lashes South West England
A yellow wind warning is due to kick in from 10:00 BST for millions across England and Wales, with a yellow rain warning already in place for parts of Scotland.
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Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again'
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Watch: Met chief Rowley not fit for job, says detective raped by colleague. Video, 00:03:35
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Trump says Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink network
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First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial
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Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds
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Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
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Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong. Video, 00:01:17
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Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
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Have Man Utd become the unmanageable club?
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Flat-track bullies Celtic continue descent into European irrelevance
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The rising French star whose dad won Rugby World Cup with England
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Dream night for Bournemouth - win over Milan a sign of Premier League power
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Austin track bumps out of control - Verstappen
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We'll dress women for court to empower them on their darkest days
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Wartime radio hub linked to sinking of German battleship up for sale
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Carla Lockhart resigns as DUP party officer over strategy 'concerns'
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Paranoia deepens as traitor behaviour splits opinion
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The castle's latest exits have their say
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Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.
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Climate
Prime Minister swaps dispatch box for Gogglebox
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Manchester
Raye delivers a winning performance at the Mercury Prize 2026. Video, 4 minutes
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US actor Tom Skerritt, star of Top Gun, Steel Magnolias and Alien, dies aged 93
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US & Canada
Big Brother fans still not happy as housemate called out on behaviour
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Newsbeat
Call of Duty promises a return to form - but can it compete with GTA?
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Everything you need to know as Celebrity Race Across the World returns
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Food and recipes

Get cosied up with these hearty, spicy dinners
Try these recipes that will give your Friday night a fiery kick.
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Mary Berry's classic lasagne, perfected over the years
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Raw milk: Are the health claims true and is it safe to drink?
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The cafe that has not changed a bit since the 1970s
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Lancashire
Why is pumpkin associated with Halloween?
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When do the clocks go back?

British Summer Time comes to an end this weekend

Health and wellbeing

How to lower cholesterol through diet
High cholesterol typically presents no symptoms, but does increase the risk of developing serious health problems if left unmanaged.
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'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22'
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The vitamin that's vital for everyone, particularly if you're pregnant
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'Like Hilary Swank, I had a baby in my fifties'
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Sussex
Why bedbug infestations are making headlines. Video, 00:07:25
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Uplifting stories

'Handsome' ponies helping delicate flowers thrive
Why a native Cumbrian fell breed are 'ideally suited' to the rugged terrain and weather.
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Cumbria
Bronze Age hoards, Viking swords and more amazing UK treasure finds
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Newsround
'I visited all 272 Tube stations in under 20 hours'
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Suffolk
Ground-breaking photos capture moments from working class family holidays. Video, 00:05:47
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Bargain Hunt
The 'Teenage Dirtbags' sponsored by US rock band. Audio, 00:10:29
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Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK
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Weather
The real reasons there are so few young politicians in the US
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Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
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Technology
Brook underlines status as world's best all-format batter in remarkable defeat
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England
What is causing the protests happening across Europe? Audio, 27 minutes
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Science and nature

It's a 'shroom boom! Seven amazing mushrooms to spot this autumn
Autumn is here, and the Royal Horticultural Society predicts there will be bumper mushroom sightings.
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River project could reshape England's waterways
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon
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Science & Environment
What is Boolean logic and how did it help with modern-day technology? Video, 00:05:02
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Ideas
The science behind yawning: What triggers a 'yawn chorus'? Video, 28 minutes
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New surreal sketches from icons Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou
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Are UK girl groups the best in the world?
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Celia Imrie presents a celebration of international films
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