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No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.
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What we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's legal action against police. Video, 00:01:20
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Twelve arrests after protest over migrant boat arrival
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Spanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protests
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Europe
Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say
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Middle East
BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news
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Culture
Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police
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Europe
Pickford 'almost caused crash' with careless driving
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Manchester
Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
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F1 needs to have hard look at itself - Sainz
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Formula 1
Bournemouth unhappy after Scott injured with England
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England Men
£800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances
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Man Utd
Player welfare, injury worries & boredom - has extended break worked?
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Football
Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball
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Tennis

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Martin Freeman and Jim Broadbent to star in a Dickensian Ghost Story for Christmas
In the ninth instalment of this festive TV tradition, Mark Gatiss adapts the 'chilling' tale of The Bride's Chamber.
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Media Centre
Who left Strictly Come Dancing this week?
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Hollywood star's praise for 'gorgeous' Isle of Man
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Isle of Man
I scaled up my garage home cinema to a 470-seat movie theatre
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South Scotland
What to do if you missed out on Glastonbury tickets
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Somerset
What do you do when nature calls at the worst possible moment? Video, 00:01:07
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The Reluctant Vampire
Are these the UK's most popular and picturesque film locations?
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Which perfect-scoring Strictly dance gets your vote?

The judges gave them 40... It’s time to decide your favourites

The Celebrity Traitors

The ultimate game of deceit and betrayal is back

The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you
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Culture
'They didn't see it coming': What does it take to be a Traitor?
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Liverpool
Watch the first two episodes of the new series. Video
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Uncloaked: The first murdered celebrity joins Ed Gamble. Video
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Which contestant became the first victim of this year's Celebrity Traitors?
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Culture

Food and recipes

Toastie season has landed: Step up your game with our cosy ideas
These speedy, golden snacks are the greatest thing since sliced bread.
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Food
Eating your greens just got far more tempting with these tasty sides
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Food
The snack hack that could save you £400 a year
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Food
How to cook one of the UK's 'most hated' vegetables. Video, 00:05:02
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Morning Live
The foodie craze that swept the nation in 1986. Video, 00:04:46
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Health and wellbeing

How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.
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Health
'I find them intolerable': The fight for smaller breasts
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Wiltshire
Is running bad for your knees? Debunking the biggest running myths
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'Sir Chris Hoy talking about cancer saved my life'
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Oxfordshire
Why saunas are becoming the new dating hotspot
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Bristol

Money

The job interview question you don't have to answer
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Business
I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why
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'Our wedding present left us gutted': Couple join dozens in car seller dispute
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England
'Gaming pays me double what I earned as a teacher'
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Suffolk
The inheritance tax and pension changes coming in six months. Audio
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Uplifting stories

Fossil found on Welsh beach 'helps clear up nearly 200 years of confusion'
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Wales
Woman grieving sister's death wins £10k-a-month for 30 years prize
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Wales
Couple's 'slightly mad' new life farming on remote Welsh island
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1989: Tina Turner talks to Terry Wogan about how she came to live in England. Video, 00:02:17
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National park votes for tougher campsite rules
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Cumbria
I interviewed Christa Pike 20 years ago - I can't stop thinking about her
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Wales
Nine scandals that rocked the sporting world
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Sport
A deadly secret in the Thames - what is the SS Richard Montgomery?
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Essex
Why are more younger people getting cancer? Video, 29 minutes
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Damilola Taylor: Shedding light on the killing that shocked Britain
Nearly 26 years after the killing of 10-year-old Damilola Taylor, this documentary revisits the case with new testimony.
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The epic story of 1066 and the battle for a kingdom
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Graham's chat show is back, but has he ever forgotten a guest's name?
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Eva Longoria embarks on a flavour-filled journey through France
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A couple deal with the ups and downs of a 30-year long marriage
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Twelve arrests after protest over migrant boat arrival
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Glasgow City Council and Unison reach agreement in pay and grading row
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Runner dies after taking part in Cardiff Half Marathon
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Court of Appeal reserves judgment in residents' bid to challenge Drumcree parade
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