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Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead
His family said they were "in shock" to have lost him, adding a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much.
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'The whole street was covered in smoke' - homeowners assess damage after West Midlands fires
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Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires
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Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?
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Heathrow Airport pipe leak causes flood disruption
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London
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit
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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake kills at least 38 in Indonesia
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Asia

Sport headlines

'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead
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Cricket
Fresh rivals & forced to settle for silver - but Hodgkinson up for fight
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Athletics
No player bigger than a club - is that changing for some fans?
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Football
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Watch European Championships race walk finals & heptathlon
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Premier League clubs looking to EFL for next Semenyo & Eze
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The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Bride dazzles in thrifty wedding with £2 charity shop dress
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England
Six people arrested after man abducted in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
'It's shocking it's come to this' - 5,000 fewer health visitor appointments amid long-running strike
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Wales
Removing emergency surgery will create 'domino effect', campaigners warn
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This City is Ours series two first look pictures released
James Nelson-Joyce and Hannah Onslow return in the new series, coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Autumn.
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I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey
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Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027
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Somerset
How we capture the sound of the BBC Proms. Video, 00:02:27
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Proms
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
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Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
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Culture
'I organised the first Comic Con': The story behind a worldwide cultural phenomenon. Audio, 10 minutes
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Sounds

Sounds like a laugh

Celebrate the Edinburgh Fringe with comedy on the BBC

Ross Kemp joins Joe Marler for a not-so-average conversation. Audio
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Lucy Porter talks heatwaves, hosepipes and a very hairy pizza. Audio
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Sounds
Evil or genius: Russell Kane's verdict on 'bonk-buster' writer Jilly Cooper. Audio
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Sounds
Did the Boy Emperor Nero really fiddle while Rome burned? Audio
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Sounds
Paul Sinha hosts the quiz show that'll get your sides splitting. Audio
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Quizzes and games

Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?
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US & Canada
Discover which style of solar eclipse you are
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CBBC
Only 8% of people got full marks last week - how will you score this week?
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Spot which of these everyday foods are ultra-processed
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You have 60 seconds - can you complete the word search in time?
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Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Brilliant brunches for lazy weekend mornings
Whether you're seeking a bold twist on a classic or want to keep things deliciously simple, we've got the dish for you.
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Food
Comforting pudding recipes - best served with plenty of cream
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Food
Seven foods you're not freezing but should, according to an expert
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Chef shares the 'number one mistake' people make with barbecues. Video, 00:01:17
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Why does British food have such a bad reputation?
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Money

Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
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Scotland
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
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Business
You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
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Business
'I paid £400 for a Prada bag on Vinted - only to find it was fake'
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Manchester
Is 15% of my salary going in a pension enough? Audio, 36 minutes
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Health and wellbeing

Is running bad for your knees? Debunking the biggest running myths
From perfect 'run streaks' to 'runner's face', what's the truth behind the claims?
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Pete Tong says cycling is his 'antidote' to DJ life
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Kent
The surprising foods that can cause kidney stones
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Food
How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
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Health
'I've got a prosthetic nose for every occasion'
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Hereford & Worcester

Science and nature

Wasp nest takes over wildlife trust's office
A nature reserve manager has been working from home after wasps 'moved in without permission' and built themselves a 1m-high nest.
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England
What are the strange sea creatures washing up on British beaches?
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Cumbria
Why do dogs eat grass?
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Bitesize
The boy who stumbled upon a new species of human ancestor
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Witness History
Eight sizzling facts we never knew about the Sun
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The Infinite Monkey Cage

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
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Science & Environment
The 'human fridges' helping Japan tackle extreme heat. Audio
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Sounds
Is the Isle of Man's £173k investment in influencers good value?
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Isle of Man
Why Premier League kits are going to look very different this year
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Premier League
The murder case that fuelled a culture war. Audio
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Uplifting stories

'One of the most important archaeological discoveries of recent years'
Divers find ancient 2,000 year old Roman shipwreck.
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Newsround
Couple to move from Texas to Wrexham after watching Ryan Reynolds series
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Wales
'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge'
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England
1975: Workers stay tight-lipped about Worcester's secret sauce. Video, 00:03:26
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Archive
The unlikely reunion of two teenage sweethearts, four decades later. Audio, 42 minutes
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An alien orphan grows up to become Earth's greatest superhero
Action epic starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman.
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The Proms celebrates the music of Marvin Gaye
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iPlayer
What can one Edinburgh house reveal about the city's past?
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A family sitcom about a divorced dad who lives with his ex-mother-in-law
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Guy Garvey puts a Proms spin on a Genesis classic
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