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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt unveil new pledges in leadership race

Boris Johnson wants a points system for immigrants and Jeremy Hunt would scrap some tuition fee debts.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 23:53    View Full Story...

'Every suggestion' HPV vaccine will cut cervical cancers

There is "every suggestion" HPV vaccination will lead to a fall in cervical cancers, say scientists .
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 23:16    View Full Story...

Transgender hate crimes recorded by police goes up 81%

A charity says it shows "transphobia is everywhere", while police say more hate crimes are being reported.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:10    View Full Story...

Shepherd's Bush stabbing: Teenager dies

The victim, believed to be 18, died from a stab injury in Shepherd's Bush on Wednesday night.
BBC News - Published Thu Jun 27 2019 03:13    View Full Story...

Hunt's tax plans could 'cost up to £65bn', says IFS

The economic think tank says the Conservative leadership candidate has made some "expensive" pledges.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:00    View Full Story...

Women's World Cup: England aim for third successive semi-final against Norway

Phil Neville's Lionesses will aim to be the first England team to reach a third successive major tournament semi-final when they face Norway on Thursday.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 17:49    View Full Story...

Labour anti-Semitism row: Chris Williamson allowed back into party

Chris Williamson was suspended after saying the party had been "too apologetic" over allegations.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 20:48    View Full Story...

Hundreds of children wait years for asylum decisions

Hundreds of child asylum seekers are waiting years for an initial decision on their asylum claim.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:48    View Full Story...

Trust 'undermined' by food delivery firms over hygiene

Hundreds of takeaways with poor hygiene ratings were listed on Just Eat and Deliveroo, the BBC finds.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 15:09    View Full Story...

BAME appointments: Welsh Government 'must do more'

A senior minister says the number of non-white people in public roles "plainly isn't good enough".
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 23:08    View Full Story...

Witch's Hat playground ride returns to Wicksteed Park

The popular playground ride which was phased out due to safety concerns has returned to Wicksteed Park.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:14    View Full Story...

BBC's Vine and James replace Eggheads photo lost on bus

Ben Jones says he's "blown away" at efforts to source a replacement photo of Chris Hughes.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:04    View Full Story...

Bats benefit from protected farmland hedgerows

Leaving hedgerows untouched offers an important lifeline for night-time biodiversity, such as insect-eating bats, a study says.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 23:29    View Full Story...

'I was suspected of causing my child's illness'

The women whose world was turned upside down by being wrongly suspected of Fabricated or Induced Illness.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:46    View Full Story...

Stormzy's Glastonbury performance 'will be iconic' but he won't be dancing

Stars and friends tell the BBC Stormzy will "shut down" Glastonbury when he headlines the main stage.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:43    View Full Story...

At a school near you? The four-and-a-half-day week

Why one Birmingham school has decided to save money by sending children home early on Friday.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:56    View Full Story...

'Should you be up there?' The life of a female chimney sweep

Three women explain what it's like to work in the traditionally male-dominated trade of chimney sweeping.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:03    View Full Story...

Caroline Graham Hansen: The Norway star who could wreck England's World Cup dream

Described as a "rock star" after her brilliant performance in the last 16 at the Women's World Cup, Caroline Graham Hansen threatens England's progress in France.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 20:20    View Full Story...

How to get the best price when buying a car

As car sales plunge, desperate dealers are said to be offering huge discounts, so how can drivers benefit?
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:00    View Full Story...

Taking Up Space: What it's like being black at Cambridge University

Two recent Cambridge graduates have written a book exploring what it's like to be the minority in a majority white institution.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:16    View Full Story...

William: 'I'd support my child if they were gay'

But he said he would be worried "how much harder their life could be" because of discrimination.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 11:48    View Full Story...

Jeremy Hunt: 'I am trustworthy'

He tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg his record in government and his personality show he can be "trusted" to deliver on Brexit.
BBC News - Published Tue Jun 25 2019 15:59    View Full Story...

Royal Norfolk Show: Pigs race in 'Ham National'

A big day for the little piggies going "wee, wee, wee" all the way to the finish line.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 16:21    View Full Story...

The Brighton tailor whose identity became his business

Zack Pinsent is a young tailor who dresses like a Regency gentleman, every day.
BBC News - Published Tue Jun 25 2019 22:00    View Full Story...

Boris Johnson says Brexit 'done right' could strengthen union

In a digital hustings both PM hopefuls set out their opposition to a second referendum.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 22:47    View Full Story...

Ballymurphy inquest: Senior ex-para 'does not recall deaths'

Lt Col Derek Wilford was a commander of the 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment in the 1970s.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 16:09    View Full Story...

Children held in cells next to adults by Gwent police

They are often held in the same areas as adult detainees, a report finds.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 26 2019 23:07    View Full Story...

Newspaper headlines: Immigration promise and TV licence 'revolt'

Pledges from leadership rivals to protect free licenses and shake-up the immigration system feature.
BBC News - Published Thu Jun 27 2019 03:33    View Full Story...

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