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England v South Africa: Hosts name unchanged squad for deciding Test at The Oval

England name an unchanged 14-man squad for the third and deciding Test against South Africa at The Oval next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hNfHzsw

Tory leadership: Pressure on Liz Truss over bill help ahead of final hustings

As the Tory race reaches its climax, uncertainty still surrounds the frontrunner's cost of living plans. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/KwbueNW

FA Cup: Former Liverpool academy player Dahrius Waldron on prison and rejection

Dahrius Waldron went from sharing a pitch with Steven Gerrard to prison, and will play in FA Cup qualifying this weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fQkIswh

Tory leadership: Pressure on Liz Truss over bill help ahead of final hustings

As the Tory race reaches its climax, uncertainty still surrounds the frontrunner's cost of living plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KwbueNW

Nottingham maternity crisis: What are families calling for?

With a review to start into Nottingham's maternity services, the BBC looks back at what led to it. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/qR98dPN

Whittlesey care home resident not given CPR after 'same name mix up'

A care home apologises after Joyce Parrott was confused for another resident when in cardiac arrest. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/B5aD9nH

Scott Parker: Bournemouth sack head coach after 9-0 defeat by Liverpool

Bournemouth sack head coach Scott Parker three days after Saturday's 9-0 Premier League defeat at Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mikLJFz

Lake District mountain rescuer warns of more fatalities

People are urged to be better equipped for Lake District excursions after 26 deaths this year. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/dTMElNt

Limited vaccine supplies to contain monkeypox rise in Scotland

Public Health Scotland said remaining smallpox vaccine doses were 'being administered at pace'. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7j1k8sX

Stephen Port murders: Families of victims receive Met pay-out

The families of three of Stephen Port's four victims settle their civil claims against the force. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9wGni31

Scotland's papers: Hope for end of bin strikes and 'winter blackouts'

A possible new pay deal to end bin strikes and fears winter blackouts are looming lead the papers. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/p4VLO5B

Two Air France pilots suspended after cockpit fistfight

The cabin crew intervened after hearing noise from the cockpit as two pilots started fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PneikfV

Peterborough underpass mural represents Covid pandemic experience

The design is inspired by young people's ideas and drawings about their emotions in the pandemic. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/zNXhnM7

Nottingham charity ‘overwhelmed’ by Pakistan flood disaster

Muslim Hands is appealing for more funds to help them deliver aid in disaster-hit Pakistan. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/smwVGkZ

E10: Drivers urged to check new petrol compatibility

E10 petrol is being rolled out in Northern Ireland which could reduce carbon emissions. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/FCGNp0v

Port of Felixstowe strike workers enter final day

Almost 2,000 workers enter an eighth and final day of industrial action at the Port of Felixstowe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hx8t7Ab

California freeway split in half by monsoon floods

Aerial footage shows the destroyed section of Interstate 10 near the Arizona-California border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ylgnzFs

Notting Hill Carnival returns after two-year absence

An estimated two million people are expected to gather in west London to celebrate the event's return. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/76a1FUz

Port of Felixstowe strike workers enter final day

Almost 2,000 workers enter an eighth and final day of industrial action at the Port of Felixstowe. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/hx8t7Ab

Notting Hill Carnival returns after two-year absence

An estimated two million people are expected to gather in west London to celebrate the event's return. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/76a1FUz

TikTok: Welsh young people quitting their jobs for social media

Young people spend more time on TikTok in Wales than the rest of the UK, so why is it so popular? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tc9hK0d

Police dog Finn and owner's bond 'unbreakable'

PC Dave Wardell on his "unbreakable" bond with the dog who was nearly stabbed to death on duty. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/wsVCPYh

England v South Africa: James Anderson 'absolutely flattens' Dean Elgar's off-stump for wicket

England's James Anderson sends Dean Elgar's off-stump spiralling through the air as he bowls the South African captain out for 11 runs early on the third day of the second Test at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PTWatsu

Children's worker Oliver Owen jailed over child images

Oliver Owen, 25, had 6,000 images of children and advised others how to abuse children. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/cAjNIkW

Hong Kong's Peak Tram reopens after 14 months

The service is welcoming back passengers even as tight coronavirus restrictions remain in place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bXRsGAV

Uefa confirms Champions League, Europa League and Conference fixtures

Fixture lists for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League are confirmed by Uefa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vNyXhg9

Southampton Pride: Children's play centre hosts 'rainbow morning'

The centre in Southampton plans the party in partnership with the city's main Pride organisers. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/pluDWKI

DJ Eliza Rose says UK club scene should be like Berlin

Chart-topping DJ Eliza Rose speaks about the importance of small venues to get people "raving again". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sogw0bZ

Energy bills: What do I do if I can't afford to pay?

If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what support is available? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ZpTiJdx

South Korea records world's lowest fertility rate again

Figures show that just 0.81 children per woman are being born in the country. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JS7rBVm

Beaver dams in east Devon create area of wetland amid drought

A number of beaver families have created the wetland in east Devon in less than a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WpxZXNv

Star-struck staff as Keanu Reeves pops into pub

The pub manager says The Matrix star is "a lovely, down to earth guy". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/NjTq2WH

WATCH: 92-year-old reveals maths GCSE result on air

Derek Skipper, 92, joined teenagers across the country in taking a maths GCSE exam this year. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/HBviWXn

Norfolk apprentice shares top tips on making it work

Apprentice plumber Sophie Maguire,18, says you need to "be positive, even on the tough days". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/U07I2Kq

House of the Dragon: Should graphic birth scenes have a trigger warning?

The Game of Thrones prequel has been criticised for a graphic forced caesarean section birth scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qmp5TGI

Billie Eilish's TikTok duet leaves online tutor 'gobsmacked'

Eilish recorded herself following Sheridan Coldstream's TikTok tutorial and "taking it higher". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/wcrCDa1

Lidl to sell misshapen drought-affected vegetables

The supermarket says produce such as potatoes, onions and apples will "look and feel different". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y9Z2VGu

Yordanos Brhane: Murdered teen refugee cried when let into England

Volunteer migrant worker Pascale Hansez said Yordanos Brhane was "too good for this world". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xw1MgbG

Chip shops face 'extinction' amid cost of living crisis

The rising price of cod, sunflower oil and energy has left many shops struggling to survive. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/bcBV9LF

Elton John gives diners preview of Britney Spears' first music since 2016

Sir Elton John asks a French restaurant DJ to play his Britney Spears duet and streams the reactions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xkjc03P

Minimum wage should rise to £15 for all workers, says TUC

A higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s, the Trades Union Congress says from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/TZx207g

Minimum wage should rise to £15 for all workers, says TUC

A higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s, the Trades Union Congress says from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TZx207g

Just Stop Oil protests: Activists arrested over M25 services damage

Petrol pumps are out of action after activists glued themselves to forecourts and damaged pumps. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/OED9uxV

NHS Orkney repeatedly warned of health and safety failings

Health and safety inspectors raised concerns about issues affecting staff and patients. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OGef5tx

Disabled to get cost of living £150 from September

Up to six million people with extra costs will receive the additional cash sum, amid rising prices. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/A8GsXeL

Pandemic may be responsible for drop in melanoma diagnoses, says Staffordshire consultant

Gillian Nuttall, of Melanoma UK, urges people to check their skin after a rise in serious cases. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Qo8HIcr

'We get unwanted sexual attention every night out'

The BBC joins a police patrol seeking to crackdown on sexual offences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/udbVUmj

Owami Davies: What we know about her disappearance

The student nurse was last seen nearly 30 miles from her home more than six weeks ago. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/HuJmA1S

Gatwick flights cancelled at short notice due to staff sickness

Some 26 EasyJet flights have been cancelled in and out of the London airport due to staff sickness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4dJVfyO

Scotland's biggest offshore wind farm to generate first power

Seagreen, which is about 27km off the Angus coast, has been in development for more than a decade. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/U0PNdIT

Covid-19: Free lateral flow testing ends in Northern Ireland

Health staff and those eligible for new Covid treatments will still have access to free tests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5jMEZ1f

Iconic Shanghai sights go dark as drought hits power supply

Power cuts elsewhere in China have also hit major manufacturers of cars and smartphones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6pXoMYh

Felixstowe: Strike continues at UK's biggest container port

A second day of strike action is under way at the Port of Felixstowe as workers want increased pay offer. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/6CQ7cGH

'My breast lump turned out to be incurable cancer'

Dorita Delle Donne was told a lump on her breast was not worrying before she got her diagnosis. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2M4vilU

Park Royal crash: Woman killed as car ends up on Tube tracks

A Range Rover ends up on the tracks after colliding with a Tesla at Park Royal Tube station. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kuns5VT

Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua 2: Ukrainian calls out Tyson Fury after victory

Oleksandr Usyk calls out Tyson Fury after defending his heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PH7lhAS

Owami Davies: Met investigated after police spoke to missing woman

Owami Davies went missing on 4 July but had contact with police on 6 July, it has emerged. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Z9zR241

Owami Davies: Met investigated after police spoke to missing woman

Owami Davies went missing on 4 July but had contact with police on 6 July, it has emerged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z9zR241

Port of Felixstowe strike will cost us a stack of money - haulier

Companies talk of how they expect the eight-day strike at the Port of Felixstowe to affect them. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/aiQ6qbZ

Port of Felixstowe strike will cost us a stack of money - haulier

Companies talk of how they expect the eight-day strike at the Port of Felixstowe to affect them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aiQ6qbZ

Newport: Murder arrest after man, 51, dies in street

A 39-year-old is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder following the man's death. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/9hVlFWS

US sisters retrace father's WW2 journey in Suffolk

The pair from North Carolina take an "emotional" visit to the county where their father was based. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/EJBbhZ2

250 rabbits to be given to activists as farm closes

Comedian Ricky Gervais is among those to have spoken out against T&S Rabbits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cE078WB

DJ Archie, aged seven, has hopes of playing Glastonbury

He became the world's youngest club DJ aged four and has since built a huge social media following. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GKOVixH

Star of Caledonia Scotland-England landmark set to shrink

The Star of Caledonia project situated at Gretna will be about 80% of its original intended size. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/qdIQrRP

Western and Southern Open: Cameron Norrie reaches semi-finals with three-set win over Carlos Alcaraz

British number one Cameron Norrie beat Spain's third seed Carlos Alcaraz to reach the semi-finals in Cincinnati. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RbrnUxV

DJ Archie, aged seven, has hopes of playing Glastonbury

He became the world's youngest club DJ aged four and has since built a huge social media following. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/GKOVixH

Edward Chambre Hardman: National Trust shows photographer's archive

The National Trust is working to preserve Edward Chambre Hardman's huge collection of photographs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wS9oh8H

Ashill fire: 'The kindness has been overwhelming'

Families who lost their homes due to wildfires say their community has rallied round to help. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/QbG9oNC

Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua 2: How will Briton approach rematch?

Anthony Joshua bids to recapture the heavyweight crown from Oleksandr Usyk this weekend. With a new trainer in place, how will the Briton approach the rematch? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5GL8HEx

Consumer confidence hits record low as prices soar

Shoppers concerns come in the face of "soaring cost-of-living and bleak economic prospects", says research. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/AHFUynf

Why more people are working from home on Fridays

While there are benefits to ending the week at home, Friday after work drinks could be fizzling out. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/fz8B6Sw

Manjula Patel: The 85-year-old India-origin chef wowing a UK town

Manjula Patel serves traditional Gujarati vegetarian dishes at her popular restaurant, Manju's. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ar1W6IY

Ten-hour ambulance wait after path leg break in Oswestry

Lynne Jones could not be moved and it was a "dreadful night", her husband says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/aM5txn2

NI employment rate for disabled people is lowest in UK

Just over a third of disabled people in Northern Ireland are in work, new research suggests. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/kyUa6vi

Decline in cash use eases after pandemic slump

Although cards remain a far more popular way to pay, cash is a preferred option for many, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aYgylAZ

Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Billionaire wants to buy Manchester United

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United if the Glazer family put the club up for sale. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/s1hqmbH

Bristol's Shaun the Sheep to fly on mission to the moon

The famous stop-motion TV character has been assigned a seat on the Artemis 1 mission to the moon. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/bEYih2J

Afghanistan: Deadly blast rips through crowded Kabul mosque

At least 21 people are killed and another 33 injured in the Afghan capital, Taliban officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tEhyoKr

Louis Thorold: Pram death baby 'victim of a system that failed'

A driver, 75, with dementia was cleared of causing death by careless driving by reason of insanity. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/hiODMHn

Darius Campbell Danesh: Simon Cowell and Gareth Gates lead tributes to late Pop Idol star

The singer, 41, starred on 2002 talent show Pop Idol before having a string of hits and stage roles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pqnQuTB

William Wragg: Tory MP takes 'short break' due to depression

The Conservative MP reveals his mental health struggles and says he hopes to return "refreshed". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bV6e7RI

Elon Musk sends social media into frenzy with joke on Twitter about buying Man Utd

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, sends social media into a frenzy with a joke on Twitter that he is buying Manchester United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i2FzS9x

Charlene White: Working on 1Xtra shaped me as a person

Newsreader Charlene White says her time on Radio 1Xtra inspired her to tell stories that matter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D2idtNV

Serena Williams thrashed by Emma Raducanu at Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati

British number one Emma Raducanu put a dampener on Serena Williams' farewell tour after thrashing the American great in the Cincinnati Open. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/WIoRhH8

Thames Water hosepipe ban to start on 24 August

Thames Water, which has 15 million customers across the south of England, starts the ban on 24 August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ucZd1m

'My cat saved my life when I had a heart attack'

Billy the cat woke up his owner Sam Felstead by jumping on her and meowing. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ULAaibg

Hungry pig-on-the-loose apprehended in Great Yarmouth

The portly porker is found munching its way through several gardens in Great Yarmouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z6vPXbc

Hungry pig-on-the-loose apprehended in Great Yarmouth

The portly porker is found munching its way through several gardens in Great Yarmouth. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/z6vPXbc

County Lines: Cost of living crisis used by gangs to lure new recruits

More young people are being drawn into county lines drugs gangs for the money, a charity warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wXUI75m

Ruins of 'lost church' exposed at Ladybower Reservoir

The church was submerged by the creation of Ladybower Reservoir in the 1940s. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/i1wfQP8

Ruins of 'lost church' exposed at Ladybower Reservoir

The church was submerged by the creation of Ladybower Reservoir in the 1940s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i1wfQP8

Real wages fall at fastest rate on record

Regular pay between April and June was down 3% on the year when taking into account inflation. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/c0Ce5qd

I'm not going to apologise for going on holiday - Keir Starmer

The Labour leader is asked if he should have spoken about plans for the cost of living crisis sooner. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3PBG2Ld

Ricardo Dos Santos: Sprinter pulled over for second time by police

Sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos published a series of video tweets of him being questioned by police. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tGUDBHg

Edinburgh Fringe: Sadowitz hits back at venue over 'racism' claims

The comedian says his act has been "cheapened" after The Pleasance axed his Edinburgh Fringe show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7mbXLJ1

Cost of living: Families choosing between food and children's sport

One rugby club says children have stopped playing because of the cost of boots and petrol. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/s8T7cvo

Ricardo Dos Santos: Sprinter pulled over for second time by police

Sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos published a series of video tweets of him being questioned by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tGUDBHg

Family's concerns investigated after baby death

Jessica Mitchell says her baby boy died after doctors refused to treat him properly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2b5v0tk

The patients locked in secure hospitals for decades

Fifteen Scots with learning disabilities and autism have been living in hospitals for 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ug5OMP

England v South Africa: Duanne Olivier out of Test series with hip injury

South Africa's Duanne Olivier will play no part in the three-Test series against England starting on Wednesday because of a torn hip muscle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dGEPw1U

Arrest in Ilkeston after dog bites woman and children

The man is taken into custody by police and four dogs are seized. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/JEjBOQD

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Helen Skelton completes star line-up

The TV and radio host is revealed as the 15th and final contestant for this year's dance contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gxqstRe

Ramsgate: Man charged over family hit-and-run deaths

A father and daughter died and others were hurt when a car struck a family walking on a Kent street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DnWHkrM

First raven rescued for 10 years, GSPCA says

The bird is the first one to have been brought to Guernsey's GSPCA charity in the past decade. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/XaJDumW

Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie

The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hgjur1f

Salman Rushdie: Author on ventilator and unable to speak, agent says

The Satanic Verses author was stabbed in the neck and abdomen at an event in New York state. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ZlbaWEq

Looking after the rocky island loved by Star Wars fans

For 34 years, Pat O'Shea has been caretaker of an ancient monastic island beloved by Star Wars fans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RzHxp9Z

Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers

The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron plants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RFbWewP

‘I was a dentist before Ukraine war, I want to help others’

A Ukrainian refugee family who are dentists are highlighting barriers preventing them from practising. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/BVMUoLc

Last resident in doomed Wishaw flats refuses to leave

The 66-year-old says the council will need to double its offer to get him to vacate his property. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zRCqQbD

Misinfo fills vacuum as Kenyans await election result

Some online users in Kenya have been sharing misleading claims about the results and the voting process. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P1Lsnyf

Eurovision 2023: Seven UK cities make shortlist to host song contest

Six contenders to stage the 2023 song contest are in England and one in Scotland. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/EdRxKMf

UK economy shrinks between April and June

The economy contracted by 0.1% in the second quarter of the year, official figures show. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/SbNQcnx

Man killed during string of attacks around Skye is named

A man has been arrested after a series of incidents which also left three people in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YlrsTHt

Ramsgate: Car crashes into family, killing man and woman

A girl is in hospital with serious injuries, and two others are hurt, in a suspected hit-and-run. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vrahpHx

Winston Churchill suit fetches £7,440 at auction in Berkshire

The wartime leader's Austen Reed suit went under the hammer alongside other memorabilia. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xPVWdia

Covid: Room 46 musical emulates experiences of teenagers during lockdown

Room 46, which stars six teenagers, will premiere in Wellingborough with plans for a national tour. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ywaCG2D

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Singer and radio host Fleur East joins line-up

The star is the 12th contestant named for the BBC One show, joining Tony Adams and Molly Rainford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hj5KsOy

Swimming pools: Concern as closures across the UK revealed

One in six local authorities in the UK have lost at least one pool since 2019, BBC News finds. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ocaRKs2

UK heatwave: Carrot lollies keep animals cool in Warwickshire

More shade, extra fans and ice blocks are also being used at Hatton Country World near Warwick. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/VHLrpQ6

Energy prices: How will the £5bn windfall tax work?

The UK government imposed a £5bn windfall tax on energy companies in May, this is how it works. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6cGW0ZA

Weather: Disabled Llandysul man struggles with no water

Paul Allen, who is in a wheelchair, needs water for the 14 tablets he has to take every day. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/z3gAPYh

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: BGT singer and actress Mollie Rainford joins line-up

The Britain's Got Talent singer/actress is the 10th contestant to be named for the BBC One contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6bz13IT

Obituary: Raymond Briggs

Award-winning illustrator and cartoonist whose work The Snowman became a Christmas favourite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/10JYG8o

Where does Scotland stand with the attainment gap?

The BBC looks at how exams, the pandemic and government policy has affected the attainment gap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bZXJdF5

Miss England: Finalist with rare condition 'over the moon'

Jennifer Carless uses a catheter and highlighted her rare bladder condition at a beauty pageant. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/SLiH8Z7

Warning energy prices to hit over £4,200 in January

Consultancy Cornwall Insight now forecasts a typical household will pay £4,266 a year for energy, from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xqtrN4f

Tiktok: Suspected gangs tout English Channel migrant crossings on platform

A number of accounts claim to guarantee a safe Channel crossing for £5,000, despite a TikTok ban. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/JR2dcEG

Cost of living: The people using OnlyFans as a second job to help with bills

A campaign group says more young people are joining the site because of the rising cost of living. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VEbgAri

John Lewis boss: Over 50s quitting the workforce fuels inflation

Boss Dame Sharon White says the government must think about how to get older people back into work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V8AawrF

Is the UK heading for a drought and will there be more hosepipe bans?

July saw temperature records broken multiple times and rainfall is down 76%. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vq0wPeo

Thornton Heath: Two rescued as house collapses after explosion

Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters are at the terraced home in Thornton Heath. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/nCVhpo8

Commonwealth Games: Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith take badminton mixed doubles silver

England pair Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith miss out on a Commonwealth Games gold medal as they are beaten in the mixed doubles badminton final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a6Ppj1w

Mexican mining rescue: Ten miners trapped underground

The 10 workers are stuck underground in Coahuila after a tunnel wall collapsed in a mine shaft. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q9BWHMf

Sam Gannon: Emmerdale actor dies while visiting family in US

Sam Gannon, who was in the soap in 2019, died while staying with relatives in the United States. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/O2kjwmL

Flash flooding swamps California's Death Valley

Nearly 1,000 staff and visitors were unable to leave as all roads in and out were closed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jgIM50P

Owami Davies: University deeply concerned over missing student nurse

Owami Davies was captured on CCTV footage with a man in south London on the night she vanished. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uCN42pO

Owami Davies: University deeply concerned over missing student nurse

Owami Davies was captured on CCTV footage with a man in south London on the night she vanished. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/uCN42pO

Ukraine war: Four more grain ships leave Ukraine as hopes grow for export stability

Four vessels leave Ukrainian ports via a safe maritime corridor set up under a deal with Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jm1f7VW

Brighton Pride 2022: Festival celebrates 30th anniversary

Global superstar Christina Aguilera will headline a concert in the city on Saturday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MKsa0Aq

Cost of living: Families in NI 'should have more choice' on school uniforms

The cost of school uniforms is under more scrutiny than usual due to the cost-of-living crisis. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/vqofATR

Fans delighted at Nottingham Forest's Premier League return

The Reds kick off their top flight comeback with a trip to Newcastle United. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/PIepl6s

Ambleside's 'iconic' Bridge House reopens to visitors

The tiny house over Stock Beck is one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/F86OWZJ

Bridgend avant garde hairdresser nominated for UK award

Shelley Lane says she was told she would not be a success if she opened a salon in her village. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9COMh84

Bridgend avant garde hairdresser nominated for UK award

Shelley Lane says she was told she would not be a success if she opened a salon in her village. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/9COMh84

Tiny manuscript by Charlotte Brontë returns home to Haworth

The little manuscript, written in 1829, goes on public display after being bought for £973,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wuZmWot

Bank of England governor defends rate hike ahead of looming recession

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns price rises would be long-term if Bank did not act. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/4DnbsF5

Archie Battersbee: Family seek permission for hospice move

A High Court hearing is deciding if the 12-year-old can be moved to a hospice. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/C9szlrd

Oldham mill fire: Four missing Vietnamese men named

Human remains were found by demolition workers at the mill in Oldham last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oxwPpRi

UK hiring slowing down as recession looms

The recruitment blitz that followed the pandemic is cooling, according to a jobs report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jMuCawW

Oldham mill fire: Four missing Vietnamese men named

Human remains were found by demolition workers at the mill in Oldham last month after a fire in May. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/oxwPpRi

Iceland volcano was so beautiful, I had a little cry

A volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik spewing lava and smoke. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q91yWJl

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Will Mellor first contestant announced

The actor will take part in the dancing competition when it returns to BBC One in September. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/j65R3DG

NHS Wales: App helping keep heart patients out of hospital

Experts believe similar technology can improve care, reassure patients and cut waiting lists. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LuPEarb

Delays to network of NHS Scotland's treatment centres

Half of the 10 specialist centres planned to create more capacity for operations face delays. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5lz7vh0

Shell staff get profits bonus as energy bills soar

The oil giant is to give its staff a bonus as households are being hit by soaring energy bills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qZsjmIx

Heatwave causes chocolate worth £1,000 to melt in shop

Locals raise funds for a Scunthorpe corner shop after its entire stock of chocolate melts. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/B5jdFD3

Epic challenge for MND cyclist who has defied the odds

Davy Zyw did not think he would still be alive four years after being told he has motor neurone disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Al0wrRT

Football fans warned to beware of fake ticket scams

The return of the Premier League could see fraudsters trick devoted fans out of hundreds of pounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8up1LaV

Gender and dance music: D-LISH talks about female DJ experiences

DJ D-LISH talks about the prejudice she's experienced as a female DJ in a male-dominated field. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M6eTKU2

Over 100,000 monkeypox vaccines procured, government says

The majority of the nearly 2,500 confirmed monkeypox cases in England are in London. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ELkGgR0

Archie Battersbee: Parents to take case to European Court of Human Rights

The 12-year-old's life support is due to be withdrawn on Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rfBgHWv

Archie Battersbee: Parents to take case to European Court of Human Rights

The 12-year-old's life support is due to be withdrawn on Wednesday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/rfBgHWv

Stolen life-sized Laurel and Hardy statues found after a year

The fibreglass effigies have been stolen a number of times from their Romford location. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F7LiDEc

Should football clubs travel so far for pre-season?

BBC Sport examines the climate impact of the Premier League's globe-trotting pre-season tours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e1I9GFB

Breastfeeding: Mums put off by public disgust - study

One mother says she was embarrassed after someone shouted at her while she fed her daughter. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/s4TwkCA

Archie Battersbee: Judges reject allowing more time for UN to consider case

The Court of Appeal says treatment of the 12-year-old should not continue beyond Tuesday. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ajtPZIv

Call for body-image warnings on retouched photos

The impact of body image on mental and physical health needs to be taken more seriously, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dLse0gj

Ayman al-Zawahiri: Who was al-Qaeda leader killed by US?

A former eye surgeon from Egypt, he took over the terror network after the killing of Osama Bin Laden in 2011. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uBsSY8A

Victor Hamilton: Man charged with murder in Ballymena

The 29-year-old is charged over the death of Victor Hamilton, 63, who was found dead in Ballymena. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/e5fKbGA

Flesh-eating bug: Swansea DJ tells how graze almost killed him

Scott Neil couldn't believe how he got potentially fatal disease after a trip while walking home. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mMqUszD

Lionesses: Meet the England players who secured Euro 2022 glory

Learn more about the England players who featured at Euro 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QD05dOv

Cancer survivor objects to Spanish beach ad image

The 60-year-old tells the BBC she suspects the government poster used a doctored picture of her. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4Z7dU8N

Ukraine war: First grain ship leaves under Russia deal

A ship carrying grain leaves Odesa under a deal aimed at easing a global food crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8flytL1

Jim Fitton: Jailed British geologist reunited with family

Jim Fitton, jailed for 15 years in Iraq for alleged smuggling, is back home following his release. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ErybJeF