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Major incidents across UK putting firefighters under 'incredible pressure', fire chief says
Major incidents declared across England and Wales with blazes in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.
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England
Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM
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Cambridgeshire
Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia
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Asia
Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims
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UK
Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings
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Politics
Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home
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Wales
Asher-Smith equals European gold medal record as GB clinch 4x100m relay double
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Athletics

Sport headlines

Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
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Man Utd
'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets
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Cycling
Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint
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Chelsea
O'Connor secures European gold in heptathlon
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Athletics
West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m
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Scottish Prem

Entertainment and TV

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New host and fresh format revealed for Strictly's It Takes Two
The ultimate companion show returns to iPlayer and BBC Two this September.
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Founding member of EMF dies aged 55
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Gloucestershire
Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie
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Newsbeat
How did Carl Barât persuade Pete Doherty to do Top of the Pops? Video, 00:00:47
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Top of the Pops
Mel C sponsors Sheffield women's football team
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England
I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey
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Culture
Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
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Culture

Sounds like a laugh

Celebrate the Edinburgh Fringe with comedy on the BBC

Vegans, hotels and coffee shops: David Sedaris compares the US and the UK. Audio
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Sounds
Ross Kemp joins Joe Marler for a not-so-average conversation. Audio
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Sounds
Did the Boy Emperor Nero really fiddle while Rome burned? Audio
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Sounds
Shappi shares her stories of social awkwardness and unlikely encounters. Audio
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Sounds
Cop turned comic Alfie Moore guides you through the modern world of scams. Audio
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Quizzes and games

Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?
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US & Canada
Discover which style of solar eclipse you are
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CBBC
Only 8% of people got full marks last week - how will you score this week?
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Sport
Spot which of these everyday foods are ultra-processed
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Food
You have 60 seconds - can you complete the word search in time?
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Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Brilliant brunches for lazy weekend mornings
Whether you're seeking a bold twist on a classic or want to keep things deliciously simple, we've got the dish for you.
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Food
Comforting pudding recipes - best served with plenty of cream
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Food
Seven foods you're not freezing but should, according to an expert
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Food
Chef shares the 'number one mistake' people make with barbecues. Video, 00:01:17
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5 Live In Short
Why does British food have such a bad reputation?
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Here For The History

Health and wellbeing

Is running bad for your knees? Debunking the biggest running myths
From perfect 'run streaks' to 'runner's face', what's the truth behind the claims?
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Pete Tong says cycling is his 'antidote' to DJ life
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Kent
The surprising foods that can cause kidney stones
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Food
'I've got a prosthetic nose for every occasion'
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Hereford & Worcester
Have we been doing 'relaxation' wrong? Audio, 29 minutes
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Money

Bride dazzles in thrifty wedding with £2 charity shop dress
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England
Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills - first sites revealed
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Scotland
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
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Business
You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
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Business
Is 15% of my salary going in a pension enough? Audio, 36 minutes
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Uplifting stories

World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner. Video, 00:00:37
The annual contest has been taking place in Santa Rosa, California.
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US & Canada
'One of the most important archaeological discoveries of recent years'
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Newsround
Couple to move from Texas to Wrexham after watching Ryan Reynolds series
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Wales
1975: Workers stay tight-lipped about Worcester's secret sauce. Video, 00:03:26
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Archive
The unlikely reunion of two teenage sweethearts, four decades later. Audio, 42 minutes
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Science and nature

Wasp nest takes over wildlife trust's office
A nature reserve manager has been working from home after wasps 'moved in without permission' and built themselves a 1m-high nest.
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England
What are the strange sea creatures washing up on British beaches?
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Cumbria
Why do dogs eat grass?
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The boy who stumbled upon a new species of human ancestor
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Witness History
Eight sizzling facts we never knew about the Sun
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The Infinite Monkey Cage

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Lyse Doucet: What next for Afghanistan after five years of the Taliban?
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InDepth
'They shouldn't all be in London': The push to bring back our lost lidos
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Nottinghamshire
Are fans now more invested in star names than clubs?
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Football
Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead
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US & Canada
Why the clock may be ticking on daylight saving time. Audio, 25 minutes
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Sounds

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An alien orphan grows up to become Earth's greatest superhero
Action epic starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman.
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iPlayer
The Proms celebrates the music of Marvin Gaye
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Sounds
What can one Edinburgh house reveal about the city's past?
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iPlayer
A family sitcom about a divorced dad who lives with his ex-mother-in-law
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iPlayer
Guy Garvey puts a Proms spin on a Genesis classic
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Around the UK

The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Fire services stretched as residents still not home
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England
Belgian Pocognoli is frontrunner to become Scotland boss
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Scotland Men
New Welsh Labour leader opens up about decades-long struggle with anxiety and depression
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Wales
Woman allegedly tasered, raped and beaten by ex-partner, court hears
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Northern Ireland
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