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Rishi Sunak could still attend COP27 climate summit

The PM had faced criticism after No 10 said he had "other pressing domestic commitments". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/CZTwFKN

Dover migrant centre: 'Horror' over fire attack

Two or three "petrol bombs" were thrown by the suspect, who was later found dead at a petrol station. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/kPEp1x8

Rishi Sunak could still attend COP27 climate summit

The PM had faced criticism after No 10 said he had "other pressing domestic commitments". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CZTwFKN

Halloween: Londonderry goes 'above and beyond' for festival

About 100,000 people are expected to attend the return of one of Europe's biggest Halloween parties. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/uw6ZVS2

South Korea: How the Halloween tragedy unfolded

The incident occurred on Saturday night, as tens of thousands celebrated Halloween in Itaewon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uZJRAE9

Halloween warning of threat pumpkins pose to hedgehogs

The Lincolnshire-based Woodland Trust is urging people not to dump pumpkins in the countryside. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/GTLk8Nd

Do not intervene with Just Stop Oil protests, Met urges

The force made the plea after several members of the public took matters into their own hands. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/I3sj7yA

Suella Braverman email could throw fresh doubt over security breach claims

An email shows the home secretary asked the recipient of a highly sensitive message to "delete and ignore it". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xVMqHKS

'Whisky must no longer be a man's world'

Women are campaigning for greater representation in Scotland's whisky industry. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/WGINEdc

Suella Braverman email could throw fresh doubt over security breach claims

An email shows the home secretary asked the recipient of a highly sensitive message to "delete and ignore it". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xVMqHKS

Belfast pulpit goes from sermons to soapbox

A restored pulpit, designed for a church in 1878, could soon be used for concerts and bingo. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/9FWPJgs

How to power an off-grid life in a remote Scottish peninsula

A hydroelectric scheme provides electricity for the residents of Knoydart. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/RDuimG0

Slough bus station fire being tackled by emergency services

The blaze started overnight and spread across the whole roof of the bus station. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/70ztsEJ

Trevor Noah: I never said entire UK racist, says comic after Rishi Sunak row

TV host Trevor Noah was criticised for saying there had been a backlash in the UK to Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kE8Gryt

Leicester disorder: Hindu groups to boycott review

Hindu and Jain groups say the academic leading the review has made statements that show serious bias. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/d3UeGL1

Police want help to identify man found in Weymouth

The man, who is about 50 years old, has been in the care of health services for about a month. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/EtRloan

British Nigerian artist Dylema paints African women using gold

A British Nigerian artist is using pure gold to paint portraits depicting the stories of African diaspora women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jpQW4du

Rihanna releases Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Lift Me Up is taken from the soundtrack of the forthcoming movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8RWa5wo

What next for Twitter under Elon Musk?

The BBC's technology editor looks at the path ahead for the tech company and the billionaire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sj4r7pz

'I was groomed and exploited at parties aged 14'

A charity warns missing children are at risk of sexual exploitation, as school absence numbers rise. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/qkbfsJ1

RMT union says ScotRail strikes will continue 'as long as it takes'

The RMT union is to hold another strike on Saturday that will largely cripple Scotland's rail network. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/UNyXgzf

Ros Atkins On… the mysterious exit of China's Hu Jintao

A look at why China's former leader was led out of the Communist Party Congress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k2D0wy

Scotland's papers: Rebellion over gender reforms and Harry goes spare

Seven SNP MSPs vote against gender laws and Duke's book title is revealed. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/EmIhnlM

Which policies will Rishi Sunak stick with or twist?

We take a look at early indications of the new prime minister's direction in key areas. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/7etYF8N

Iran protests: Police fire on Mahsa Amini mourners - witnesses

Thousands gather in the young woman's home city of Saqqez to mark 40 days since her death in custody. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AgwKJYC

Sudan: 'No-one to intervene' for woman sentenced to stoning

A lack of government ministers in Sudan hinders attempts to prevent a woman being stoned to death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TNic9Iv

Shell beats forecasts as profits more than double

The energy giant reported $9.5bn in profits though growth is slower than record figures this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A7bQZYk

Coventry library book returned 84 years late

The copy of Red Deer by Richard Jefferies is back in Earlsdon library after 4,385 weeks on loan. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/l7EU9jr

Restaurant fined after peanut allergy teen suffered shock

Eleanor Lincoln spent her 18th birthday in hospital after an allergic reaction to a curry. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Z0QpHD6

Culture of abuse found at three Doncaster special schools - review

Safeguarding review identifies "serious abuse and neglect" at three residential homes in Doncaster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U8RQ0ge

Indonesian woman's body found inside python, say reports

A police chief said the woman's body appeared to be largely intact when it was found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MabKOtQ

Public health cuts must be avoided, new PM told

Any cuts in funding in next week's spending announcement will hit poorest people hardest, warn experts. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/5ERcTbl

The cabinet: What is it and what does it do?

A very quick guide to what the UK cabinet is and what its members do. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hQj5xqX

Anglesey: Britannia Bridge access warning due to strong winds

Winds could restrict motorcycles, caravans and bicycles from using Anglesey's only useable bridge. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/sXhN2qJ

Whitby Abbey marks Dracula anniversary with bat projection

The illuminations will be accompanied by a live theatre performance in the ruins of Whitby Abbey. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/4UyMq7p

Young boy in hospital after Kilmarnock attack

The town's bus station was closed down after a serious assault on the nearby High Street. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/WFTImX5

Hospital food banks open for NHS staff in Leicester

The move is intended to help health workers on the lowest pay. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fqb4eu7

Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid

Six Palestinians, including a militant commander, die in one of the biggest operations in months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fb4oE6M

Russia accused of sabotaging Ukraine water pipe to Mykolaiv

A BBC investigation finds evidence that Russian forces deliberately destroyed a pipeline to Mykolaiv. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W41q3S0

Prices of pasta, tea, chips and cooking oil soar

The price of budget food items rose by 17% in the year to September, official figures suggest. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/rXZG2gR

Gower fire: Anger at lack of water after wedding venue destroyed

A fire destroyed a wedding venue in the summer due to a lack of water from the mains supply. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/QCZWK6t

Endometriosis surgery delay 'caused irreversible damage'

Claire Nicholls says her reproductive organs are so damaged, it has affected her ability to have children. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/O1SrFRi

Boris Johnson did the right thing, says Scottish Tory MP

West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP Andrew Bowie says the move was in the national interest. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/VFdSQMf

UK set to be sick man of Europe, says Tory backer

Guy Hands, a leading investor, says the UK faces higher taxes, lower benefits and a possible IMF bailout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rm8Hlpj

Rishi Sunak ahead of Penny Mordaunt as PM race enters final hours

Attention now turns to whether Penny Mordaunt has enough backers by the Monday afternoon deadline. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tRpYu4c

Infected blood scandal: Victims to get £100,000 by end of month

About 4,000 UK victims of the scandal will get interim compensation payments by the end of October. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uolpSAT

Should disposable vapes be banned?

Campaigners say the popular single-use vapes are an environmental nightmare. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V7ha95o

Sports Direct-owner Frasers lifts Asos and Hugo Boss stakes

Frasers Group is now the fourth-largest shareholder in Asos, which owns the Topshop brand. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/byNFHpP

Boris Johnson 'clearly' going to stand to be PM, supporter says

It comes after Boris Johnson held talks with his rival Rishi Sunak, amid speculation they could strike a deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CjyqZsv

Great niece backs sculptor in row over feminist Elsie Inglis statue

Descendant of suffragist Dr Elsie Inglis speaks about controversy over statue planned for Edinburgh. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/HlFepzu

Scots over-50 urged to get winter Covid and flu booster jab

The Scottish government hopes the vaccine rollout will help ease pressure on the NHS over the winter. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/sPLmhoR

England 75-0 South Africa: Red Roses thrash Boks en route to World Cup last eight

England steamroller South Africa to top Pool C on their way to a World Cup quarter-final against Australia. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/i1LZ75R

Surgery: Women regret overseas cut-price weight loss ops

Emma spent 15 weeks in hospital after developing complications from her surgery in Turkey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wA4TZDr

Great niece backs sculptor in row over feminist Elsie Inglis statue

Descendant of feminist Dr Elsie Inglis speaks to the BBC about the statue planned for Edinburgh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HlFepzu

Gamer meets best mates for first time at his wedding

Ryan George met four friends while playing Fifa and invited them to the happiest day of his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UcYw69t

'I've got a Eurofighter Typhoon in my kitchen'

Members of the British Model Flying Association are celebrating the organisation's centenary. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/OlB2eti

Boy, 12, dies after garage wall collapses in Clacton

Police say a man, in his 30s, was rescued from the rubble but the boy died at the scene. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/iHl0j8V

Boy, 12, dies after garage wall collapses in Clacton

Police say a man, in his 30s, was rescued from the rubble but the boy died at the scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iHl0j8V

Scotland out of Rugby World Cup after New Zealand loss

Scotland are out of the Rugby World Cup after a heavy defeat by hosts New Zealand in Whangarei. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/uEjca51

Energy costs: Can growers in UK's cucumber capital survive?

A third-generation grower says he is scared he could "just lose the whole business". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zFMa09

Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress

The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v4e0G6n

Avanti West Coast rail services axed amid strike action

Only one Avanti service per hour will run from London to Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/6cZoW7y

Prisoner still at large after mistaken release

James Taplin was being held in custody on charges of aggravated burglary and malicious wounding. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2UvPotY

Harry Dunn: Parents hoping to rebuild their lives after guilty plea

The parents of Harry Dunn say they have "supressed and buried" their pain while seeking justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dq7Uthu

Harry Dunn: Parents hoping to rebuild their lives after guilty plea

The parents of Harry Dunn say they have "supressed and buried" their pain while seeking justice. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/dq7Uthu

Cost of Living: The Norwich mother working five jobs to make ends meet

Rebecca Kellaway is a waitress. And a carer. And has three cleaning roles. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/0pYgBhi

Families accept damages over Nottingham NHS endoscopy deaths

Four patients died in the space of about six months after undergoing the same endoscopy procedure. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/AWQIfKs

Scotland's papers: Boris Johnson eyes return as Liz Truss quits

Familiar names considering leadership bids after Liz Truss announced her resignation make the front pages. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/9n01pmv

Damaged cable leaves Shetland cut off from mainland

Police have declared a major incident with all phone lines and internet down on the islands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PrJUdsG

Slave trader memorial in Cornwall church 'clashes with Christianity'

The Falmouth memorial to 17th Century slave trader Thomas Corker "glorifies" the "despicable" trade. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ytRogDf

East of England Ambulance Service workers say conditions are diabolical

About 2,800 paramedics, technicians and call takers are voting on strike action from Monday. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GkWewns

Plan to ensure some services run during strikes

Unions say the government's plan, which follows months of industrial action, is "doomed". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZulJUFd

Young rapper seeking asylum in UK shares his story

Mustafa has recorded three rap songs in English with the support of a council programme. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Y5Be1Zy

North Sea offshore workers begin 48-hour strike over pay

More than 300 union members in offshore drilling and maintenance rejected a pay offer. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/7ht2FJY

Laurie Williams and Robyn Love on pregnancy: 'A baby seems to bring light to things'

British wheelchair basketball stars Laurie Williams and Robyn Love discuss starting a family - and how they found out about their pregnancy in a supermarket. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/uWATVJQ

T20 World Cup: England's Reece Topley set to be out of tournament with ankle injury

England bowler Reece Topley is set to be ruled out of the T20 World Cup with an ankle injury, three days before his side's tournament opener on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PU7qCkw

Pensions: Minister can't give certainty over triple lock

The PM had pledged to keep the triple lock - but now will not make any commitments on spending. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/z4pCTd6

'No-one joined the dots' - grandad who exposed an NHS scandal

Derek Richford's determination led to an inquiry into maternity care at East Kent hospitals. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/B1z4xCE

T20 World Cup: Ireland stun Scotland with Hobart comeback

Ireland keep alive their hopes of progressing at the Men's T20 World Cup with a stunning comeback to beat Scotland by six wickets in Hobart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A3v6Tw2

Cost of living: Oil-buyer scheme aims to help the 'fuel poor'

In an area where most rely on oil for heating, the Oil Buying Network negotiates discounts with suppliers. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/geIT8qC

Glastonbury 2023: 'Challenging times' blamed for ticket price rise

Emily Eavis says the festival is "still recovering" from the financial cost of Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I0ySehU

South London bus workers to get 10.5% pay rise, union says

The agreement comes after Unite announced it was preparing to ballot members for industrial action. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/CqbOpX3

What is the menopause and what are the signs?

Symptoms can start in your 40s - here's our guide to what happens in the run-up to periods stopping. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BrUX9ks

Fears for Iranian female climber who competed without hijab abroad

Family and friends of Elnaz Rekabi, who defied strict rules, say they have lost contact with her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xhtsQRH

Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine power plants

The capital Kyiv and other cities are targeted, a day after unmanned drones kill eight people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iWN8hPY

M25 Dartford Crossing closed for second day as protest continues

Two members of the campaign group Just Stop Oil are still "at height", police say. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Ua8W3x4

Kwasi Kwarteng - a swift and sudden downfall

After just 38 days the former chancellor is out of a job - Nick Eardley looks at what went so wrong. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tYeNo3A

Kwasi Kwarteng's letter to Liz Truss and her reply

The MP is sacked as chancellor just weeks after his mini-budget plans led to economic turmoil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qzEvjJ3

Huw Edwards: Who do people in Wales think they are?

BBC presenter Huw Edwards looks at how a turbulent decade had changed things in Wales. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/hBKG123

Officer avoided sack despite 11 misconduct allegations

The case is highlighted in a review revealing misogyny, racism and sexual misconduct in the force. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AqoM8dr

Watch: Hong Kong protester beaten up in China consulate grounds

The man was pulled into the Chinese consulate grounds in Manchester and beaten up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i6AgtVN

Dartford Crossing closure: Two people climb up QE2 Bridge

There is queuing traffic on the M25 in both directions after police closed the bridge. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ZPAezBK

Police probe after man's body found in woodland in Loughton

Death of man found on land close to an industrial estate is being treated as suspicious, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/puYyidE

Tesco warns public faces hardship in wake of interest rates rise

John Allan told the BBC he feels a "moral responsibility" to help those affected by rates going up. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/s4jxyMo

Tesco warns public faces hardship in wake of interest rates rise

John Allan told the BBC he feels a "moral responsibility" to help those affected by rates going up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s4jxyMo

Xi Jinping speech: Zero-Covid and zero solutions

There was no acknowledgement of the social and economic pain being caused by his flagship policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9DhBwTF

Get behind Liz Truss, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tells Tory MPs

Jeremy Hunt calls for unity, amid talk of backbenchers plotting to remove the PM from office. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/I4vAMhC

Police probe after man's body found in woodland in Loughton

Death of man found on land close to an industrial estate is being treated as suspicious, police say. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/puYyidE

Chants, shooting and sirens as Iran prison burns

In some videos people could be heard outside the prison chanting "death to the dictator". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4BUytYb

Rugby World Cup: France 7-13 England - Red Roses claim statement win

England continue their successful start to the World Cup with a 13-7 victory against a determined France in New Zealand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xe4roz

Scotland's papers: 'A giant of Scotland' and Truss fights for survival

Tributes to actor Robbie Coltrane and a day of chaos at Westminster make Scotland's front pages. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/7rncJzA

Jeremy Hunt: We need to make difficult decisions

Jeremy Hunt has told the BBC that his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng made two mistakes in the mini-budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8zGXJRd

Nottingham serial killer club night theme prompts protest

Pictures of Rose West and Jeffrey Dahmer are used to promote a Halloween event in Nottingham. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/RQeq5K8

Rugby League World Cup: BBC Sport pundits on 'game-changing' tournament

How will England's teams fare? Who are the key players? BBC experts preview the men's, women's and wheelchair World Cups. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iMPsAFp

'Facts don't add up' in Harlow mum and five children murder

A father whose wife and children perished in a house fire is to speak at 10th anniversary service. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/cuXhymF

US Capitol riots: Footage shows Nancy Pelosi seeking help

The Speaker of the House is seen talking to Virginia's governor seeking additional law enforcement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kotMseK

Leah Croucher: Parents visit murder inquiry house in Milton Keynes

Leah Croucher's family lay flowers outside a house in Milton Keynes where human remains were found. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/WTogzsy

Covid rise not driven by new variants - public health expert

Infection rates are within predicted levels for the autumn season, according to health expert Jillian Evans from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/of4HEn5

Leah Croucher: Parents visit murder inquiry house in Milton Keynes

Leah Croucher's family lay flowers outside a house in Milton Keynes where human remains were found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WTogzsy

Cost of living: 'I've been left without carers for five months'

High petrol prices are driving carers from the sector, leaving people who rely on them without support. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3Y54mJG

Baby loss: 'We weren't told why our daughter had died'

Joy and Norman Cummings, from Linlithgow lost their daughter in 1971 with virtually no support. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/0Nb69Hd

Leah Croucher: Police make specific appeal for information

A call for new information as police investigating the murder of Leah Croucher find human remains. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/jgGzE2a

Ava White: Sister says death will never sink in

Mia White, whose 12-year-old sister Ava was murdered, urges young people not to pick up knives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zqRDnxB

Lucy Letby trial: Nurse killed baby and sent parents card, trial told

Lucy Letby tried repeatedly to kill the premature baby girl before succeeding, her murder trial hears. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5grcfln

Bath mum found cancerous lump while breastfeeding

Mum-of-two Jessica Parsons, from Bath, is urging people to check themselves. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qmEu4S5

Cough syrup deaths: India production halted after Gambia child fatalities

Maiden Pharmaceuticals broke rules "across its manufacturing and testing activities," regulators found. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZxmdUcj

'Speaking about the 22 babies I lost is seen as taboo'

Imtiaz Fazil, who had 17 miscarriages and saw five children die, says she wants more discussion about loss. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0Y17IZj

Wagatha Christie: Michael Sheen among cast unveiled for TV drama

Channel 4's two-part series about the libel trial will be broadcast later this year. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/z6UPTdX

Uganda Ebola outbreak: First death recorded in capital Kampala

Nineteen people have now died in this outbreak but there are no other recorded cases in Kampala. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bA7u3VF

Iran protester: 'You know that you might never come back'

Fawaz tells the BBC he accepts his life is at risk whenever he protests on the streets of Tehran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tXfUPFr

Jacob Rees-Mogg blames interest rates for economic turmoil

The business secretary disagrees with the assertion that the government's mini-budget sparked market uncertainty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R21vCML

Bangor Care Home: Abusive letters 'not properly investigated'

Anonymous letters about two dementia patients were not properly investigated, their families claim. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/t0bjhfF

Stillbirth: 'It took me 57 years to find my baby's grave'

Anne and Gina never knew where their babies were buried, until a BBC News report helped to find them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mkpFeqM

Crimea bridge attack arrests as fresh blasts heard

Russia detains eight over Saturday's incident, while explosions are reported in several Ukrainian cities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VExIeny

Free school meals: How many children can claim them?

The government is facing calls to extend free school meals to more children in England. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/U6rPXYl

Unemployment: Fewer working in Wales as jobless figure falls

There are 45,000 fewer people working in Wales than during the same period last year. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/6Mq3b12

Care worker numbers fall, leaving more people without support

The first ever reduction in care worker numbers means more people are struggling to find the support they need. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vJa7AIG

Officer dismissed after shooting teen outside McDonald's

The teenaged boy was shot multiple times while eating a burger with a friend in San Antonio, Texas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Aa39Rro

Thailand nursery attack: Final farewell after massacre

The attack that began at a childcare centre is the worst mass killing in Thailand's history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KsYOJ6k

Wallace and Gromit among familiar faces on Royal Mail stamps

Hopefully the celebrated Aardman animations will "add a bit of joy to any envelope" Royal Mail says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/bdpYXPR

Eurovision: Mayor slams 'grossly inflated' hotel prices

Steve Rotheram says he did not want anybody prevented from visiting Liverpool because of the cost. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/SQC3hOK

Katie Piper: Police hunt campaigner's attacker after breach of licence

Stefan Sylvestre received a life sentence in 2009 after throwing sulphuric acid at Katie Piper's face. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H1CIJUc

Richard Bacon: 'Why I quite like my ADHD'

The former BBC Radio 5 Live and Blue Peter presenter was diagnosed at the age of 42. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/QFNDziu

Richard Bacon: 'Why I quite like my ADHD'

The former BBC Radio 5 Live and Blue Peter presenter was diagnosed at the age of 42. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QFNDziu

Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?

Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold a second referendum next year, so is another vote now inevitable? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zIZPE58

Why Russia is cheering on the Burkina Faso coup

Russian mercenaries look set to profit from the new junta that has seized power in Burkina Faso. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G4Fpy9X

Kidderminster woman missing part of skull in operation plea

Sophie Price, from Kidderminster, has to wear protective hats after being seriously hurt in a crash. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/0nR4eBS

Verstappen seals title after Japanese Grand Prix win

Max Verstappen clinches a second title in extraordinary circumstances after dominating a Japanese Grand Prix truncated by heavy rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ny5KJxT

Hertfordshire Police restraint death sparks IOPC inquiry

The Independent Office for Police Conduct investigates after the death in Waltham Cross on Saturday. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/dT5Xf2c

Cumbria's Dark Skies stargazing festival set to return for two weeks

Details are revealed of a fortnight of activities that aim to connect people to nature after dark. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/rvKNp5x

Rugby World Cup: Wales 18-15 Scotland - late Keira Bevan penalty wins it

Keira Bevan kicks an 84th-minute penalty to clinch a thrilling 18-15 win against Scotland in their World Cup opener. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/zs0fqc3

Rugby World Cup: Wales 18-15 Scotland - late Keira Bevan penalty wins it

Keira Bevan kicks an 84th-minute penalty to clinch a thrilling 18-15 win against Scotland in their World Cup opener. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zs0fqc3

Leicester Diwali: Lights switch-on to take place

The city's Festival of Lights celebration, one of the largest held outside India, starts later. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ad7qvBH

Ewerby: Dog tracks drink-driver from crash to front door

Police dog Orbit sniffs out a suspected drink-driver who crashed her car for more than 500m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ofn3BIq

Creeslough: Seven dead after Donegal explosion

Emergency services worked throughout Friday night, with a number of people still missing. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tkIsyBN

Creeslough: Seven dead after Donegal explosion

Emergency services worked throughout Friday night, with a number of people still missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tkIsyBN

Eurovision: Liverpool will put on best party ever, mayor says

Liverpool promises to put on the best party ever for Eurovision, after the city is named as 2023 host. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L3Iyjh9

Eurovision 2023: Cheers as Liverpool chosen to host song contest

The contest is coming to the UK for the first time in 25 years after Ukraine was unable to host because of the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DI3Rr8h

Eurovision 2023: Cheers as Liverpool chosen to host song contest

The contest is coming to the UK for the first time in 25 years after Ukraine was unable to host because of the war. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/DI3Rr8h

Gateshead stabbing: Boy charged with Tomasz Oleszak murder

The teenager is due in court later charged with the murder of Tomasz Oleszak, 14, in Gateshead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gQHXPDB

Strictly Come Dancing: Ellie Simmonds' 'heart touched' by support

Ellie Simmonds says she is not only on a Strictly journey with her partner but the dwarfism community. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/KTsr2PQ

Social care: 'Jo's care will cost £1.5k a week - the system is broken'

A BBC poll reveals people's worries about social care. So what is the new government going to do? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SxzgYP1

Vicky McClure's dementia choir releases debut single

The aim of the single is to show that patients "are more than their diagnosis". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y25S0mk

How sport can help the industry with UK's worst suicide rate

What’s life really like working in construction - the UK industry with the worst record on mental health? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/zIPRUxY

Brown Gal Can't Swim: Podcast aims to get South Asian women swimming

Presenter Summaya Mughal says cultural barriers stopped her learning to swim during childhood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vdXqhzy

Cyril McGuinness: Kidnap suspect died of natural causes after police raid

Cyril McGuinness was believed to have organised the attack on a Northern Ireland businessman. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/IcbOeBn

WHO alert over India-made cough syrups after deaths in The Gambia

Some 66 deaths in The Gambia may be linked to four syrups made by an India-based firm, world health officials say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DtvukH8

BT Group aims to protect 999 services during strike

Emergency call centre staff are among hundreds of BT Group staff in NI due to go on strike on Thursday. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TU2eiIO

Scottish fossil revealed to be pterodactyl ancestor

X-ray scans of a tiny reptile fossil reveal the pterodactyls' ancestors scampered around on two legs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uZ0qLHw

Clarkson ordered to shut 'unlawful' farm cafe

The district council has rejected two of Mr Clarkson's planning applications for the farm this year. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Y2B1nko

Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona: Xavi furious at 'injustice' in Champions League defeat

Inter Milan edge out Barcelona to leave the Spanish club at risk of a second successive group-stage elimination in the Champions League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D4dqIEa

Cost of living: The people using solar panels and turbines to reduce bills

Meet the people who are choosing alternative ways to heat their homes and keep their bills down. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/8WOABjc

Rugby World Cup: England's Simon Middleton on Yorkshire upbringing

Simon Middleton reflects on a hard-working, Yorkshire upbringing that led to him helping England make history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cHsf4TB

Banksy kept under spare bed to go on display in Salford

The owner of Leopard and Barcode has kept it wrapped in a blanket under a bed for a decade. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/5vnL8zF

More rail disruption as 9,000 train drivers strike

Aslef union members at 13 rail companies walk out on Wednesday in a row over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ek9hj36

Mermaids trustee quits over paedophile-group links

Dr Jacob Breslow resigns from the transgender charity after attending a paedophile-support conference. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/p0YcgWk

Helping others with one-handed life hacks

Chiara Beer makes videos to help people who, like her, have to carry out tasks with one hand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rbzsuET

Covid: Welsh families want voices heard in UK-wide inquiry

The Welsh government rejected calls for a Wales-specific inquiry, as UK inquiry begins from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/lRaipmF

Tenants' relief as rent freeze to be fast-tracked

The emergency legislation at Holyrood also provides for a six-month moratorium on evictions. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/V46oCWf

Helping others with one-handed life hacks

Chiara Beer makes videos to help people who, like her, have to carry out tasks with one hand. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rbzsuET

Poole woman, 97, waits 14 hours for ambulance after fall

Tim Saxby says he is "extremely angry" his elderly mother had to wait so long for paramedics. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ak3L8o5

Brazil election: The presidential race is far from over

Lula and Bolsonaro go head-to-head after a closer than expected first-round result. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AJCUkXj

Woman arrested after Captain Sir Tom Moore memorial defaced

A woman is detained in London over the apparent protest at the memorial in Derbyshire. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/sQFRveJ

Keyworth street named Britain's best for hedgehogs

Residents drilled holes in their fences to create wildlife corridors for the animals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1PzM4Z6

Chancellor defends income tax cut U-turn

Kwasi Kwarteng says the plans had become a 'distraction' from challenges facing the country. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/k7XIB5u

Can electrical stimulation improve your gym workout?

Whole-body EMS suits are the new big thing in fitness, but do they work? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TaHvKPR

Sheffield: Incurable cancer patient chosen to model for charity campaign

Emma, 41, is fronting a new sportswear brand collection to raise money for a breast cancer charity. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2RVEZW5

Newport: Radiology failures led to baby placed into care

A family from Newport were accused of hurting their six-month-old son due to misdiagnosed X-rays. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BCcra5R

Conservative Gove voices concerns over mini-budget

Former minister Michael Gove criticises plans to borrow money in order to fund tax cuts. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/c0jBpk5

Lina Nielsen on MS diagnosis & support from twin sister Laviai

BBC Sport talks to British 400m hurdler Lina Nielsen on her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and the support from her twin sister Laviai. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B1JYV2h

PM Truss didn't tell cabinet about scrapping 45% top income tax rate

The prime minister said the decision to abolish the top rate was made by the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/V6TLayY

Mark Hamill on speaking to Zelensky about Star Wars

The Star Wars legend says Ukraine's president referenced the films when he spoke to him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kuHFhPe

Badger breaks into Essex family's home during the night

The animal is caught on camera after forcing its way through a cat flap and eating pet food. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/MwJ1rih

'Our therapy lizard keeps us really chilled'

A disability charity uses a tegu lizard during therapy sessions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/deaMrzU

Tesla boss Elon Musk presents humanoid robot Optimus

The tech billionaire claims the robot will change the future of physical work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QpFHhft

That isn't me, Kwarteng tells Mirror over wrong image

The Mirror newspaper apologises after mistaking another man for the chancellor in an online story. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/85O7B6b

Storm Ian: Protests as Cuba capital Havana remains in darkness

Cuba's capital lost power when Hurricane Ian hit days ago, and parts still remain in the dark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CRP43LN

London Marathon 2022: Running for charity 'a chance to give back'

Two marathon runners tell BBC Newsbeat about overcoming the odds to compete in the London Marathon. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/0pqTPsc

Paraplegic scuba diver attempts three Guinness World Records

Dan Metcalfe was left with no muscle use from his chest downwards after a motorbike accident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TzW4VAL

Lipstick index: Do shoppers turn to low-cost luxuries in a recession?

What we buy is a subconscious choice about how we wish to present to others, an expert says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/F91OLdl