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Farmer who says 999 call foiled RAF Fairford plot only has 'partial picture', defence secretary tells BBC
The farmer - who called police after seeing three vans and a group of masked men - says someone "dropped the ball" by allowing the suspects to get near the base.
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Gloucestershire
What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe and the five men arrested
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UK diesel price hits all-time high, RAC says
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Business
Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras
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UK
Police block Protestant Orange Order from controversial parade route
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Northern Ireland
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UK-US alliance is closest of any two nations on Earth, Streeting tells Labour conference
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Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
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Middle East
Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt
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Europe
Worker at care home investigated by BBC struck off for threatening elderly man
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The four 'what next?' scenarios for Premier League after Man City ruling
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Man City
A 31-year wait for success - but can Everton fans still celebrate?
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Everton
Is Premier League possession football on the way out?
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Premier League
Award-winner to fourth choice - what has gone wrong for Ramsdale?
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Championship
England are learning - these are the World Cup issues they need to solve
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My 999 call foiled RAF Fairford plot, farmer tells BBC
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Gloucestershire
Edinburgh University lecturers begin five-week strike over cuts
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert
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Wales
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No sign of resolution as contentious Orange Order parade blocked
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Taylor Swift breaks record for most MTV VMAs as Madonna also wins
Swift took home the big award for video of the year on a night when the original Queen of Pop performed.
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Culture
Angela Scanlon takes over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2
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Culture
Wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies aged 40
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Tyne
Traitors star burgled after sharing holiday photos
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Manchester
Owain Wyn Evans to take on 'greatest ever distance' in Children in Need challenge
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Wales
Celebrity Traitors cast: Who are this year's 'big dogs' and dark horses?
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Culture
David Olusoga reveals the 'Big Bang' moment for Britain's slave trade. Video, 00:02:02
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Finding Britain's Slave Traders with David Olusoga

Food and recipes

Meal prep like you mean it with these make-ahead lunch ideas
Set yourself up for the week with these tasty recipes.
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Food
Quick chicken recipes to keep in your back pocket
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Food
Struggling to focus? What you eat might be affecting your brain
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Food
Quiz: Is it fruit, veg or something else?
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When New Yorkers tried British pork pies for the first time. Video, 00:03:20
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Archive

Health and wellbeing

Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.
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Health
I couldn't live with the agony of migraines anymore but my GP called me dramatic
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Wales
The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works
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Health
Why everyone is talking about attachment theory? Audio, 11 minutes
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Sounds
Eight foods that make you fart – and why it's totally normal
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Food

Money

Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge
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Business
Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check
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Business
Louise Minchin's advice on smart meters
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Morning Live
The people who have turned a hobby into a job
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England
Martin Lewis answers your questions on fixed energy rates and joint savings. Audio, 54 minutes
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Uplifting stories

Giant veg records smashed despite 'bonkers' summer
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Hereford & Worcester
What do 'now in a minute', 'twpsyn' and 'bwbach' have in common?
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Wales
'I turned my entire house pink – now I'm selling it'
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Berkshire
The best friends who turned out to be sisters. Audio, 27 minutes
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'You never know': The people preparing for the worst
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Norfolk
Young people in China are fangirling over a professor who gets their anxiety
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Asia
X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
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Business
FA Cup tie to be replayed after ref's error - will it set a precedent?
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Football
David Olusoga uncovers new insights on Britain's slave trade. Video, 59 minutes
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