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Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.
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Dame Esther Rantzen: A presenter who campaigned for change. Video, 00:05:13
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Netanyahu names 'hero' pilot attacked on flight as passengers arrive back in Israel
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Middle East
US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead
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UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says
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Gloucestershire
Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s
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UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
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Brexit referendum 'possible' in Labour election manifesto, Burnham tells BBC
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Teens who died in car that entered River Wear named
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Sport headlines

Punish Man City this season, say other club chiefs
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Man City
Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
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Politics
Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift
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Portugal
Respect and laughs as Fury and Joshua face off
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Boxing
Arsenal let two-goal lead slip to draw with Paris FC. Video, 00:01:29
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Which perfect-scoring Strictly dance gets your vote?

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Entertainment and TV

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Amandaland returns with a new Christmas special
Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne return for a festive dose of So-Ha chaos.
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US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
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Culture
Singer Lola Young says vaping has made breathing feel like a 'chore'
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Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard tapes
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Hereford & Worcester
The song I wish I'd written: Stars reveal tracks they'd like to have penned
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Radio 6 Music
Danni becomes first contestant to leave Bake Off
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Dorset
Quiz: How well do you know these classic arcade games?
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The Celebrity Traitors

Get ready as 21 celebrities enter the castle on Thursday for the ultimate game of deceit and betrayal

Who are this year's 'big dogs' and dark horses?
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'I'm scarily good at lying': Getting the Celebrity Traitors inside scoop
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Are you a Traitor or a Faithful? Take the quiz
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The Celebrity Traitors: Rewatch the epic first series. Video
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Food and recipes

Dinners ready in 10 minutes flat to save your busy weeknights
Despite their speed, these meals are full of flavour.
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Food
This paneer burrito is the perfect mix of Indian and Mexican flavours
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Food
Struggling to focus? What you eat might be affecting your brain
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Food
Brain-boosting bites for babies and toddlers
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CBeebies
The history baked into our favourite biscuits
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Health and wellbeing

Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Gyms are booming and solitary cardio is out - how are workouts changing?
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Health
Ultra‑processed foods you should keep buying, according to a dietitian
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Food
I joined the gym at 49 - and discovered a world-beating talent
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Life Changing
£170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar
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Business
Can vibration plates really boost bone density and lymphatic drainage? Audio, 30 minutes
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Money

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it
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Business
Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
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Business
'I've kept a spreadsheet of fuel prices for 16 years'
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North Yorkshire
How to check if you'll get £13,000 a year when you stop working
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Business
How to sell safely online when meeting someone in person. Video
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Uplifting stories

Microscopic wonders take centre stage in photo competition
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Newsround
Grumpygran1948: The Scottish nan who became a world record holder
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NE, Orkney & Shetland
Oompa Loompa, doompety done: Willy Wonka actor takes final bow
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
How residents transformed a rubbish-filled space into a vibrant shared garden. Audio, 15 minutes
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Care homes behind bars? Coping with an ageing prison population
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
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US & Canada
Why charities are still clinging to a giant cheque
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Northamptonshire
The Premier League footballers studying to become sporting directors
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Does the UK really have nine out of the 10 poorest regions in Northern Europe? Audio, 28 minutes
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Stacey Dooley puts the internet's viral wellness trends to the test
What’s just a scam and what might actually change your life?
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It's Max Verstappen vs 100 go-kart drivers in a special race
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The 11-year investigation to find Britain's biggest cocaine trafficker
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The Carpenters song that went from bank advert to hit single
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How out-of-control bamboo is invading gardens and causing damage to homes
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UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says
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Gloucestershire
Three unions to strike at once over Glasgow Caledonian job cuts
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Scotland
Catching scabies in hospital meant my husband was labelled an environmental hazard when he died
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Wales
Northern Ireland's young drivers first in UK to get new driving licensing laws
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