Six O'Clock News Podcast
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
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Andy Burnham sets out a vision to 'rewire Britain'
Yesterday
The likely next Prime Minister sets out his plan to extend devolution
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England cricket captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement
Sunday
He made the announcement during the Third Test against New Zealand
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Aid arrives in Venezuela
Saturday
Cargo planes carrying aid for earthquake victims have begun to land in Caracas
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Venezuela searches for earthquake survivors
Friday
Hundreds of people are confirmed to have died with tens of thousands still missing.
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Venezuelan earthquakes, heatwave sweeps Europe
Thursday
Two earthquakes in Venezuela have killed more than 160 people
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NHS trust in Nottingham slated for maternity failings
Last Wednesday
Findings from the biggest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS are released
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High temperatures cause schools to close
Last Tuesday
Parts of southern England and Wales face a red warning for extreme heat tomorrow
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Growing expectations PM will resign
Sun 21 Jun 2026
An announcement could be made as early as tommorrow
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The family of the victim of Monday's stabbing in Belfast speak out following unrest
Wed 10 Jun 2026
They say the attack shouldn't be used to 'divide people or fuel hostility'
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The Prime Minister condemns a stabbing in Belfast as 'horrific'
Tue 9 Jun 2026
A man in his forties has suffered significant injuries to his eyes, face, and back.
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Multiple women accuse David Sullivan of sexually exploitative behaviour
Mon 8 Jun 2026
Mr Sullivan, the co-owner of West Ham United FC, categorically denies the allegations.
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Project to modernise UK steel production delayed
Sun 7 Jun 2026
Tata Steel: New electric furnace delayed due to problems connecting with power supply
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West Ham's co-owner steps down
Sat 6 Jun 2026
David Sullivan says he's resigning to fight what he says are false historical allegations
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Rapist faces justice after another man wrongly jailed for 17 years
Fri 5 Jun 2026
A sex offender has been jailed in a rape case that saw a man wrongly serve 17 years
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Starmer tells Musk: Back off over Henry Nowak murder
Thu 4 Jun 2026
PM accuses the billionaire of trying 'whip up' division with police discrimination claims
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Three die in helicopter crash during Royal Navy exercise
Wed 3 Jun 2026
The aircraft came down early this morning during a training exercise in Devon.
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