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Family of Belfast knife victim say 'unrest is not welcome' as extra police brought onto streets
The family of Stephen Ogilvy say "peaceful protest is the only way forward". Public transport is closing early in Belfast today after violence last night.
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'I'll never get over watching my home burn': Belfast residents reel after night of unrest
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Three arrested over Glasgow unrest and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack
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Henry Nowak protesters jailed for throwing objects at Southampton disorder
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Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
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Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
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England
Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
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Two migrants jailed under new small boats law
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Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
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US official says banned referee had links with 'terror organisations'
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World Cup
Everton told to pay Burnley £35m over PSR breaches
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Premier League
Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Piper dies aged 56
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County Championship: Surrey need eight wickets as Hampshire dig-in - radio & text
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Countdown to the World Cup: 1 day to go

FIFA World Cup schedule: Find out when each team is playing
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'Two of my children play for England, I still pinch myself'
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London
Not a football fan? Here's how to sound like a World Cup expert
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Shakira to Gascoigne: How well do you know your football anthems?
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The rivalry that became the defining story of modern football. Video, 59 minutes
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My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home
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Cumbria
Scotland fan has US visa revoked an hour before flying to World Cup
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Ban on overnight parking in national park paused after 'anti-social behaviour got worse'
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Wales
Man in court charged with attempted murder over Belfast attack
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BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special and Russell T Davies announces exit
The BBC said the decision was made "after careful consideration" and had "not been taken lightly".
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Culture
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The Springwatch cameras are live - what will you spot? Video
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Springwatch
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years
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Culture
Tony Livesey steps back from 5 Live after allegations against David Sullivan
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Culture
USA '94: When Diana Ross missed a penalty at the World Cup opening ceremony. Audio, 10 minutes
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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder will return for a third and final instalment
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What to make for your World Cup get-togethers
Recipes to ensure everyone is happy regardless of the result.
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Food
One-pot pasta ideas that minimise effort and clean-up
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Food
Does cranberry juice really help UTIs?
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Food
The English wine region trying to 'rival Champagne'
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Surrey
World Cup food tour: Taste the tournament quiz
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CBBC

Health and wellbeing

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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Health
Game of Thrones star: 'My sense of reality completely broke down' Video, 00:01:03
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Woman's Hour
The new term for having an unhealthy obsession with 'flawless' skin
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'My body just shut down. I was in bed for six weeks from burnout'
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England
You can reverse fatty liver disease through your diet – here's how
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Money

'You're ghosted or told there's a better candidate': The suburbs where one in three adults is jobless
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Birmingham & Black Country
The budget cooking trick that actually saves money
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Food
'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment
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Europe
Will local businesses and visitors welcome a tourism tax?
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England
Five business ideas that went disastrously wrong
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Uplifting stories

Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time
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Wales
Twin brothers celebrated for setting British rollercoaster 'record'
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England
Couple's surprise as paintings found in skip sell for more than £15k
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'Best thing I've ever done': Unmasking mystery knitter Granny H. Audio, 00:04:48
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Is another heatwave on the way?
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Weather
Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public
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Technology
'New bus stops are an accident waiting to happen'
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England
Why last woman to defeat Williams doesn't mind change in history books
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What impact has Brexit had on the UK economy? Audio, 15 minutes
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