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Idea of grey belt is largely redundant, Lords committee says
The government's idea of re-designating areas as "grey belt" land in its bid to build more homes is "largely redundant", a House of Lords…
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Time limit for child sex abuse claims to be removed
A three-year time limit for child sexual abuse victims to sue for damages will be removed in England and Wales under "long overdue"…
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Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies at 88
Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has…
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Reform of character references in sexual crime cases needed, say campaigners
Dean McLaughlin and Eve Rosato BBC News NI The use of character references in sexual crime cases should be reformed urgently, campaigners…
Culture
Premier League: 13 VAR mistakes in total in season so far, say chiefs
There have been 13 video assistant referee (VAR) mistakes in the Premier League so far this season, say league bosses. Four incorrect VAR…
Culture
Simona Halep: Two-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one retires
Halep memorably won her first major title at the French Open in 2018, defeating Sloane Stephens, having lost her previous three Grand Slam…
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Trump faces moment of reckoning on trade after delaying tariffs
Watch: 'We're not treated well by Canada' - Trump on tariff negotiations For the first week of Donald Trump's presidency, tariffs - a…
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Welsh government budget: Tories on Trump trip miss vote
Daniel Davies Political correspondent, BBC Wales News The leader of the Senedd's Conservatives and one of his colleagues has missed a vote…
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Harvey Willgoose a best friend to all, say stabbed teen's family
The "utterly heartbroken" family of a 15-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed at a Sheffield school on Monday have described him as a…
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Omagh bomb widow 'couldn't accept' deaths of husband and son
Catherine Morrison BBC News NI, in Omagh A woman whose husband and son died in the Omagh bombing has told an inquiry she drove around…
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Anna Wintour tells King Charles she has no plans to stop working
Vogue editor Dame Anna Wintour has "firmly" told King Charles she will not stop working, as she removed her signature sunglasses to…
Culture
Joao Felix transfer: Chelsea forward joins AC Milan on loan until end of season
Chelsea forward Joao Felix has completed a loan move to AC Milan until the end of the season. The Italian side have paid a £5m loan fee…
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Princess of Wales accompanies school class to National Portrait Gallery
The Princess of Wales travelled by coach along with an enthusiastic group of five-year-olds as she joined them on a visit to an exhibition…
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Thousands evacuate Santorini after earthquakes shake Greek island
Thousands of residents are fleeing the Greek island of Santorini amid a wave of seismic activity. Some 6,000 people have left the island…
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All Saints Sheffield stabbing victim's family pay tribute to teenager
The family of a 15-year-old boy stabbed to death at school have spoken of their heartbreak. The boy, named locally as Harvey Willgoose,…
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Lucy Letby's lawyers apply for case to be reviewed by commission
Dominic Casciani Reporting from Central London Lawyers for convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby have applied to the Criminal Cases…
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Dungannon: Two women in critical condition after house fire
Two women are in a critical condition following a fire at a house in Dungannon. Two children, aged seven and 10, are in a stable condition…
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Sam Warburton & John Barclay pick Lions XVs after Six Nations week one
Six Nations Rugby Special's Sam Warburton and John Barclay pick their British and Irish Lions XVs based on performances by players in the…
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'My son was 18, British and killed fighting for Ukraine'
Steve Jones BBC News, Yorkshire Being dropped off at the airport often marks the start of an exciting adventure for many 18-year-olds. For…
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Six Nations: British and Irish Lions possibles press claims
Russell toured with the Lions in South Africa four years ago and, after missing out on the matchday squads for the first two Tests, he was…
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Tributes paid to boy, 15, after Sheffield school stabbing
A 15-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed at a school in Sheffield has been described as a "lovely lad" and the "life of a party". Floral…
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Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico but not on China
Watch: 'I'm getting angry and anti-American' - Canadians decry tariff threat President Donald Trump has agreed to hold off imposing 25%…
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Queensland floods devastation 'incredible', state premier says
Flooding in Australia has inflicted "incredible" devastation on communities across northern Queensland, the state's premier has said, even…