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DJ Tim Westwood denies two more sexual offences

DJ Tim Westwood denies two more sexual offences

His latest pleas of not guilty mean he now denies a total of 17 charges concerning allegations from 1983 to 2016....

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Man arrested after sexual assaults at University of Huddersfield

Man arrested after sexual assaults at University of Huddersfield

Seven women were approached and grabbed in Huddersfield, police say, with a 29-year-old man held....

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Daniel Thomas admits boat criminal damage in channel

Daniel Thomas admits boat criminal damage in channel

Activist Danny Tommo pleads guilty to criminal damage at Portsmouth Crown Court....

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The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games

The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games

Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?...

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Democrat Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi elects first black senator for 150 years

Democrat Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi elects first black senator for 150 years

In a state Trump won two years ago by 22 points, Colom's victory extends a string of Democratic wins in the Senate....

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England legend Anderson, 44, joins Surrey

England legend Anderson, 44, joins Surrey

Legendary England bowler James Anderson extends his record-breaking career beyond his 45th birthday by signing for Surre...

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Cold health alerts begin as surge of Arctic air sees temperatures plummet

Cold health alerts begin as surge of Arctic air sees temperatures plummet

Colder than average conditions are spreading across the UK with overnight temperatures set to drop to -7C but the chilly...

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Nurmagomedov slaps Dvalishvili to spark hotel brawl

Nurmagomedov slaps Dvalishvili to spark hotel brawl

Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov are involved in a phy...

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Marsh dodges Khawaja claims as Cummins vows to 'respond properly'

Marsh dodges Khawaja claims as Cummins vows to 'respond properly'

Mitchell Marsh persistently refuses to speak about Australia's ball-tampering saga at a press conference but captain Pat...

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England's Blues brothers - how the Bellinghams helped save Birmingham

England's Blues brothers - how the Bellinghams helped save Birmingham

Boyhood Birmingham City fans Jude and Jobe Bellingham could become the first brothers to play for England for 19 years....

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Kane's top 10 England moments - which was your favourite?

Kane's top 10 England moments - which was your favourite?

BBC Sport looks at 10 of Harry Kane's most iconic England moments as he prepares to break his country's caps record....

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Israeli strike on hospital kills at least five Palestinians, Gaza civil defence agency says

Israeli strike on hospital kills at least five Palestinians, Gaza civil defence agency says

The strike hit the surgery department of the hospital in Khan Younis, injuring at least 20 people and causing extensive ...

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Ukraine's power supply close to critical as Russian strikes bring darkness and cold

Ukraine's power supply close to critical as Russian strikes bring darkness and cold

For parents in parts of Ukraine, trying to lead a normal family life with just a few hours of power each day is taking i...

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Watch: Moment historic ship sinks off the coast of Florida

Watch: Moment historic ship sinks off the coast of Florida

The SS United States, an historic ocean liner which has been out of commission for decades, will become the world's larg...

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Famed ship SS United States sunk off coast of Florida

Famed ship SS United States sunk off coast of Florida

Activists unsuccessfully fought for the historic liner to be preserved and turned into a museum, but it will now become ...

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Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could force participation in an industry watchdog to protect whistleblowers, the BBC unders...

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Australian teen missing in bush for six days rescued alive

Australian teen missing in bush for six days rescued alive

The 17-year-old's mum has joked that he is "grounded for life" and "never leaving the house again"....

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The Papers: 'TV industry must tackle abuse' and Cameron tells PM 'Don't rejoin the EU'

The Papers: 'TV industry must tackle abuse' and Cameron tells PM 'Don't rejoin the EU'

Many papers report on the ongoing fallout following the publication of allegations against entertainer David Walliams....

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Trying Tourette's device was the best day of my life

Trying Tourette's device was the best day of my life

Katie is one of many that say a device developed by researchers in Nottingham helped calm her symptoms....

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How much art does your council own and is it locked away or on display?

How much art does your council own and is it locked away or on display?

More than 500,000 pieces of art are owned by 225 councils, the BBC finds, but most of it is storage....

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Burnham's push for closer EU ties causes ripples in his party and others

Burnham's push for closer EU ties causes ripples in his party and others

Ahead of a week which will focus minds on the UK's relationship with the bloc, the prime minister's stance on Europe is ...

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Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdog

Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog says they also must not make misleading claims that sunbeds can treat skin conditions or improv...

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Some under-25s should get less benefits, Milburn review to say

Some under-25s should get less benefits, Milburn review to say

The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits....

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'I got a bit angry at myself' - Svitolina keeps WTA Finals hopes alive

'I got a bit angry at myself' - Svitolina keeps WTA Finals hopes alive

Elina Svitolina says she "got a bit angry at myself" to inspire a comeback victory over Karolina Muchova at the WTA Fina...

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British soldier charged with rape of woman serving in Cyprus

British soldier charged with rape of woman serving in Cyprus

Lance Corporal Nicholas Horne serving in The Highlanders was arrested and charged in October....

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Lego marketplace BrickLink offline after 'unusual activity' detected

Lego marketplace BrickLink offline after 'unusual activity' detected

Known as the eBay of Lego, it has been down for three days and is yet to disclose what caused the shutdown....

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Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue

Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue

The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a ...

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'Not the answer': Labour MPs speak out against Rosebank as decision looms

'Not the answer': Labour MPs speak out against Rosebank as decision looms

There is a growing expectation among senior Labour figures that drilling in the oil field will be given the green light....

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Trump says 'we won' Iran war during Veterans Day service

Trump says 'we won' Iran war during Veterans Day service

US President Donald Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before making remarks at the Veterans Day c...

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Thousands of schools in Italy, Scotland and Northern Ireland hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax

Thousands of schools in Italy, Scotland and Northern Ireland hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax

More than 6,000 Italian schools received a threat. Authorities in all three countries say there appears to be no risk to...

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Author says there were 'real concerns' about David Walliams within publishing industry

Author says there were 'real concerns' about David Walliams within publishing industry

The comedian denies allegations of sexual misconduct, inappropriate behaviour and abusing his power more than 10 years a...

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Raducanu to return at January's United Cup after injury absence

Raducanu to return at January's United Cup after injury absence

Emma Raducanu will make her return to tennis in the United Cup team competition in Australia in the first week of 2027....

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats

Bessent is now one of several Trump administration officials to live on military bases due to safety concerns....

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Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough

Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough

Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday...

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Kidnapper, 74, escapes from house arrest in Argentina by abseiling from balcony

Kidnapper, 74, escapes from house arrest in Argentina by abseiling from balcony

Leonardo Bertulazzi, a former member of the Marxist guerrilla group the Red Brigades, was about to be extradited to his ...

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Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years

Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years

Protests are also expected in the biggest cities less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections....

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Scottish man confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting

Scottish man confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting

The man, who is understood to be James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick, died when a lone gunman opened fire in central Kr...

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Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better

Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better

Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Manchester United into a full-blown relationship, say...

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Senior doctors call off two-day strike planned this month

Senior doctors call off two-day strike planned this month

Consultants in England were due to walk out on 25 November in disputes over pay and working conditions....

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Super League approves expansion to 15 teams

Super League approves expansion to 15 teams

Super League says its shareholders have agreed to expand the league from 14 clubs to 15 for the 2027 season....

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