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Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again'
Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.
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Watch: Met chief Rowley not fit for job, says detective raped by colleague. Video, 00:03:35
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Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink network, Trump says
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Chancellor plans to cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
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Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns public
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Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw found
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Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
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Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK
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Celebrity Traitors - paranoia deepens as traitor behaviour splits opinion
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Dream night for Bournemouth - win over Milan a sign of Premier League power
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Football
Brook underlines status as world's best all-format batter in remarkable defeat
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England
Fernandes to stay captain as Rooney calls Man Utd players babies
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Man Utd
O'Neill bemoans marginal moments but are Celtic just not good enough?
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The rising French star whose dad won Rugby World Cup with England
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Woman charged after police officer injured in shooting
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Nottinghamshire
Heavy rain warning as Storm Austen sweeps across Scotland
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Scotland
Monk on Caldey Island gave naked photos of himself to visitors
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Wales
Carla Lockhart resigns as DUP party officer over strategy 'concerns'
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Northern Ireland Politics

The Celebrity Traitors: Catch up on all the episodes so far

Get up to speed with the latest betrayals, ahead of tomorrow's new episode.

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The castle's latest exits have their say
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Watch departing celebs react to Traitors' identities. Video, 26 minutes
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Making murder fun: How the Traitors' soundtrack sets the tone
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Want more Traitors? Watch series from around the world. Video
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Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.
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Climate
Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read anymore'
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Prime Minister swaps dispatch box for Gogglebox
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Manchester
Big Brother fans still not happy as housemate called out on behaviour
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Newsbeat
Happy Mondays boosted by Oasis return, says Bez
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Legendary video game studio BioWare closes after 31 years
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Newsbeat
Can you guess the last 10 Mercury Prize winners?
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Food and recipes

Get cosied up with these hearty, spicy dinners
Try these recipes that will give your Friday night a fiery kick.
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Food
Mary Berry's classic lasagne, perfected over the years
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Food
Raw milk: Are the health claims true and is it safe to drink?
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The cafe that has not changed a bit since the 1970s
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Lancashire
Why is pumpkin associated with Halloween?
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When do the clocks go back?

British Summer Time comes to an end this weekend.

Health and wellbeing

How to lower cholesterol through diet
High cholesterol typically presents no symptoms, but does increase the risk of developing serious health problems if left unmanaged.
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'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22'
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The vitamin that's vital for everyone, particularly if you're pregnant
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'Like Hilary Swank, I had a baby in my fifties'
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Sussex
Why bedbug infestations are making headlines. Video, 00:07:25
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Uplifting stories

'Handsome' ponies helping delicate flowers thrive
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Cumbria
Bronze Age hoards, Viking swords and more amazing UK treasure finds
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Newsround
'I visited all 272 Tube stations in under 20 hours'
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Suffolk
Ground-breaking photos that captured moments from working class family holidays. Bargain Hunt. Video, 00:05:47
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The 'Teenage Dirtbags' sponsored by US rock band. Audio, 00:10:29
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

The four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029
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Culture
The real reasons there are so few young politicians in the US
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BBC InDepth
Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
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Technology
Breaking down Man Utd's tactics after Fernandes' criticism
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Man Utd
What is causing the protests happening across Europe? Audio, 27 minutes
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Science and nature

It's a 'shroom boom! Seven amazing mushrooms to spot this autumn
Autumn is here, and the Royal Horticultural Society predicts there will be bumper mushroom sightings.
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River project could reshape England's waterways
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon
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Science & Environment
What is Boolean logic and how did it help with modern-day technology? Video, 00:05:02
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Ideas
The science behind yawning: What triggers a 'yawn chorus'? Video, 28 minutes
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Powerful drama exploring the tragic aftermath of abuse
From the multi-award-winning writer of Time, Jimmy McGovern
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Premium Bonds, pensions and credit applications
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New surreal sketches from icons Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou
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Are UK girl groups the best in the world?
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Celia Imrie presents a celebration of international films
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