National News
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Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash
British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.
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'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded
The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.
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What we know about deadly Bedford train crash and emergency response
Nine people are in a critical condition out of a total of 28 still in hospital on Saturday, emergency services say.
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Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.
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Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far
A 30-year-old man is bailed after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.
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Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streets
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.
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Extreme heat warning expanded as 36C heatwave approaches UK
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.
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A fox, a gannet and an intergalactic space warrior - why UK election candidates dress up
Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.
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Man mistakenly prescribed morphine died two days later from overdose
The man's widow said the incorrect prescription was like "a loaded gun".
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Bridge linking Wales and England partly reopens - but will shut again if it gets too hot
The bridge is an important link between communities on the Welsh and English sides of the border.
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Long queues at Edinburgh Airport after suspicious items evacuation
The airport says it is working to resume services after the incident on Friday night, but there would be "knock-on impacts".
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Thirty rioters sentenced for disorder which saw police officer set on fire
The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sparked a night of violence in Cardiff in 2023.
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'Prioritise love': Kate writes essay reflecting on Italy tour as new pictures released
The Princess of Wales reflects on an "increasingly digitalised world" in a new essay, written after her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.
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Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?
Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.
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Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans
Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60", undercutting competitors.
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Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.
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Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.
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Rapist who 'catfished' Muslim men on Snapchat and Grindr jailed
Police now believe Waleed Saeed had dozens more victims, who they are now appealing to come forward.
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Scottish guidance on trans prisoners ruled unlawful
Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.
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Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial sent home for weekend
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
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London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027
The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.
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Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks
Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.
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Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
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Woman caught on CCTV kicking £75k McLaren supercar on owner's driveway
Police are investigating the incident which has left the supercar with scratches on its bonnet.
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Woman injured after telegraph pole falls on her
She was taken to the University Hospital of Wales to be treated for her injuries.
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Watch: What we know about the Bedford train crash
A train driver dies and 100 people are injured in the crash on Friday.
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Scotland fans fly 22 hours in tiny plane to World Cup
David Smith and Fraser MacIntyre flew across the Atlantic, with stops in Iceland, Greenland and northern Canada.
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'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship
The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.
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How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College
The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.
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'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? UK teens on social media ban
The prime minister announced that under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027.
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Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good
While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.
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The Papers: 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay
The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.
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How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun
Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.
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Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently
From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
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New video game console aims to get kids moving
The Nex Playground will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
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Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.
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Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
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What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?
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'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.
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We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when we were in our 20s
Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale".
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The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?
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Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash
British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.
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Manslaughter charge after pub assault death
Carl Holland, 30, died in hospital on Thursday, where he had been in a critical condition due to a serious head injury.
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Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streets
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.
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Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans
Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60", undercutting competitors.

