Friday, January 31, 2025

'My £5,700 energy bill was cancelled as it was too old'

Thousands of people have received energy bills that are older than 12 months, despite it being against regulator rules.

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'When it happens, it breaks you' - Ice skaters reel from US plane crash

A BBC correspondent visited the Skating Club of Boston, which had connections to six crash victims.

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

The Papers: Trump's diversity 'blame' after air crash and 'shoplifting nation'

The Washington air collision and record high of shoplifting in the UK feature on Friday's papers.

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Apple iPhone sales dip despite AI rollout

The company's signature phone has been updated with artificial intelligence, but sales are down.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

'Maybe we have to sell some players' - will Watkins or Duran leave Villa?

Aston Villa have decisions to make before Monday's transfer deadline with strikers Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran wanted men.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Mogwai's 'upbeat' return after difficult years

The Scottish rock band explain how music helped them through a tough period in their personal lives.

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The Papers: 'Europe's Silicon Valley' and Strictly Wynne's apology

The chancellor's plans for growth and the Strictly live tour axing Wynne Evans feature in the papers.

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What's the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?

The chancellor says expanding Heathrow would boost growth, but there is a lot of vocal opposition.

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Monday, January 27, 2025

Omagh bomb dead to be remembered as inquiry opens

Profiles of those killed in the1998 Real IRA attack will be read out at the start of the inquiry.

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Friends reunited? Trump and Kim Jong-Un's curious relationship will play out differently this time

Trump said last week that he'll 'reach out' - but Washington faces a very different Kim this time around

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Sunday, January 26, 2025

Dam plan busted? World's biggest hydropower project in the balance

The DR Congo is planning to build a massive dam delivering power to millions of people - but it is not easy.

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Amorim says he'd rather pick 63-year-old coach over Rashford

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim suggests he'd rather give a place on the bench to his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach over Marcus Rashford because of effort.

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Saturday, January 25, 2025

Reeves' war on 'blockers' and Southport 'fatal errors'

Rachel Reeves' plans for the economy and a report on failings in the Prevent programme lead the papers.

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Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs

Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild

A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope?

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Job cut fears and PM 'rejects whole-life term reform'

The state of the UK economy and calls for sentencing reform after the Southport attack lead the papers.

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David Lammy 'horrified' after meeting Sudan war victims face-to-face

The UK foreign secretary urges the world not to forget Sudan after visiting those fleeing to Chad.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

'Bravery' of Southport girls and calls for justice reform

Reactions to the 52-year jail sentence handed to Southport killer Axel Rudakubana lead the papers.

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Trump orders release of JFK assassination documents

Conspiracies have long dogged the assassinations, particularly the murder of President John F Kennedy

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

'A pitiful & chastening surrender – Guardiola's job never been bigger'

Paris St-Germain’s "Ultras" warned Manchester City what awaited them in Paris – but they could not have contemplated the scale of the nightmare that unfolded, writes Phil McNulty.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

PM's terror law overhaul and Trump widens 'economic war'

Reforms after the Southport attacks and Donald Trump's threat to tax foreign nationals lead the papers.

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Rare snowstorm hits US south forcing mass flight cancellations

A major winter storm prompts blizzard warnings, dumping heavy snow and sleet in a region where even flurries are a rare sight.

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Monday, January 20, 2025

Yes, Minister character is government's new AI assistant

A new suite of AI tools for civil servants are named 'Humphrey' after the scheming character.

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Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship. Can he do it?

Revoking birthright citizenship would require the support of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of US states.

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Sunday, January 19, 2025

Abuse report care pupils felt like 'troublemakers'

Allegations of abuse by former pupils at Wings School in Cumbria "almost double" in a month.

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The Papers: 'Gaza hostages out' and 'world readies' for Trump

The release of three hostages from Gaza as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into force yesterday dominates Monday's front pages.

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Trails of blood in the snow - 40 years on from the Glencorse Massacre

A police officer who was one of the first on the scene speaks to BBC Scotland News about the case.

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The Papers: 'Chaos' fears in Gaza and 'Team Trump's revenge' on Starmer

Sunday's papers feature the latest on the ceasefire in Gaza, and Trump, ahead of his inauguration.

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Trump launches cryptocurrency with price rocketing

Hours after its launch, the market capitalisation for $Trump reached nearly $5.5bn (£4.5bn).

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Friday, January 17, 2025

Fears restaurants could remain empty beyond January lull

There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

'Looking for my spy': The jokes Americans and Chinese are sharing on 'alternative TikTok'

Many Chinese users on RedNote say it is the first time they have been able to speak directly to Americans online.

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Goodbye, Joe: Biden's Legacy (Part 1)

How will he be remembered on the world stage?

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Why global stars like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are hitting India

Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are set to start their tours to sell-out crowds in the country.

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Watch: How people in Gaza and Israel responded to the ceasefire deal

A ceasefire and hostage deal has been long-anticipated by people in Israel in Gaza, after 15 months of war.

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The Papers: 'Ceasefire joy' and 'chaos in hospital corridors'

Thursday's papers focus on the ceasefire deal in Gaza, and a report into the state of the NHS.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

'Sublime' Aasgaard goals see Wigan beat Mansfield

Watch highlights as Thelo Aasgaard scores twice for Wigan in a 2-0 win at Mansfield Town in the third round of the FA Cup.

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Monday, January 13, 2025

Women seeking abortions after using 'natural' contraception

Researchers have seen a shift from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives to fertility tracking apps.

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The Papers: 'Another lettuce' for Reeves and 'ruthless' spending cuts on the way

Questions over the chancellor's future and a tough round of forthcoming public spending cuts lead Tuesday's papers.

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Sunday, January 12, 2025

Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian".

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'Huge' AI expansion and 'A&E trolley hell'

The government ramping up AI use in the public sector and NHS bed shortages lead Monday's papers.

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Saturday, January 11, 2025

Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering man

A woman in her 50s is being questioned about the death of William McNicholl.

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'Labour critics circle' Reeves and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'

"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers.

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Friday, January 10, 2025

Faisal Islam: Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Watch the moment two lynx are recaptured in the Highlands

Footage has shown the efforts to successfully capture two lynx illegally released in the Highlands.

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How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to fuel wave of misinformation

The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

CPS given file over Premier League footballer rape claims

The prosecution service will make a charging decision after being handed an evidence file by police.

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Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government

The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

The Papers: 'Meta reins in fact-checking' and A&E 'flu crisis'

A change in moderation policy by the owner of Facebook and pressures on the NHS lead the papers.

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SAS had golden pass to get away with murder, inquiry told

In a closed-door hearing, a former senior UK Special Forces officer tells a public inquiry he believes the SAS "was carrying out murders".

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Ketamine could be reclassified as Class A drug

Illegal use of the drug reached record levels last year, the Home Office said.

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'It's tricky, they fly a lot' - Arteta on Carabao Cup balls

Mikel Arteta still believes Arsenal can reach the Carabao Cup final - but says they must first master the "tricky" football used in the competition.

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Monday, January 6, 2025

'Beat Liverpool and Forest are in the title race'

When Nottingham Forest face Liverpool at the City Ground next week it will be a top-of-the-table match that barely anyone could have predicted back in August.

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Canada's Justin Trudeau cites 'internal battles' as he ends nine-year run

In power since 2015, Trudeau said he would resign after a new leader of his Liberal Party is chosen.

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ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott

The England and Wales Cricket Board calls for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men's team to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against the country.

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Sunday, January 5, 2025

Slicing veggies, baking cakes - will Meghan's rebrand work?

The Duchess of Sussex appears to be embarking on a new era in her glossy new Netflix show.

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'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'

Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.

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Saturday, January 4, 2025

She's faking a Welsh accent in The Traitors - but will it work?

Will swapping a southern English accent for a Welsh lilt work to gain opponents trust?

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Friday, January 3, 2025

What are cold weather payments and who can get them?

Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.

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How to look after pets during the cold spell

Pets can need help to stay warm when wintry conditions arrive.

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year

A manhunt is underway for the 13 suspects, who were allegedly released by an intoxicated police officer.

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Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian label, dies aged 93

Lombardy's president, who confirmed the news, says Missoni's death is "a great loss for Italy".

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Police seek 19 people after Glasgow football chaos

The force releases images of people they want to speak to about football fan disorder in Glasgow.

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30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?

From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?

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Hull KR claim golden-point victory over Castleford

Mikey Lewis kicks a golden point drop-goal for Hull KR to earn a 19-18 victory over Castleford Tigers in their Super League opener. from B...