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Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
Victoria Fuller tells the BBC Cleveland Police needs to become part of a larger, strategic force with greater resources.
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'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash
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How the Lindsay Clancy trial gripped America - and ultimately fell apart. Video, 00:02:13
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US & Canada
Reform donations row overshadows party's moment to lay out big ideas
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Politics
UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
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Africa
Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says
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Business
Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Giggs among surprise guests at Jay-Z's long-awaited UK show
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Tate brothers charged with further trafficking and sex crimes in Romania
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Europe
Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote
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Europe

Sport headlines

Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool
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Liverpool
Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers - Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings
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Premier League
How London City proved they can live up to the hype
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Women's Football
Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich. Video, 00:07:55
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'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell
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Tennis

Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

The longest-running television hospital drama in the world turns 40
Casualty has been regular weekend viewing for decades now - but what is it that makes medical dramas just so appealing?
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History of the BBC
Russell Howard 'devastated' after his baby son died shortly after birth
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Culture
How Oasis fans cracked the Celtic Park gigs code in chip shop video
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Glasgow & West Scotland
'Not only did I survive, I thrived' - Meera Syal
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England
John Bishop cancels shows after motorbike accident with Tim Peake
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England
The unlikely location where Aardman Animations began. Audio, 6 minutes
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Sounds
What did the Must Watch reviewers think of Tea with Judi Dench?
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Must Watch

Soundtrack your summer

Queen: Bill Bailey tells the story of rock's most flamboyant and iconic band. Audio
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BBC Radio 2
Zero to Hero: Alan Menken's thrilling Hercules song gets a Proms makeover. Audio
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Sounds
Catch up with all the action from Reading and Leeds Festival 2026. Video
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BBC Radio 1
How a Simple Minds song became an accidental '80s anthem. Audio
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Sounds
Nick Mohammed celebrates cinema's most out-of-this-world music. Video
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Quizzes and games

Weekly quiz: What has been named TikTok's song of the summer in the UK?
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Culture
Pick out the AI-generated celebrity summer holiday photos from this list
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Only 8% of people got full marks last week - how will you score this week?
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Sport
BBC celebrity cameos: How good are your talent-spotting skills?
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Archive
You have 60 seconds... try to 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

Dust off the slow cooker for these hearty crowd-pleasers
From meltingly tender stews to spice-filled curries, these easy recipes will make dinnertime a breeze.
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Food
British summer bakes to enjoy before the season ends
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Food
Scientists reveal which common food-sharing habits spread the most germs
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Food
Chippy's expansion plan battered by nearby rival
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Norfolk
Forget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold
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Business

Money

Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank
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Business
Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living
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Business
The tactics used by rogue traders and how to avoid them
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Morning Live
Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
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Are we on the brink of one of the biggest transformations in money? Audio, 25 minutes
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Health and wellbeing

Is food messing with your mood? Try these four expert-backed changes
These small dietary changes could have a surprising impact on mood and stress.
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Food
The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening
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Wales
The common condition causing foot pain for one in 10 people. Video, 00:07:38
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Morning Live
How 'helicopter parenting' could affect children
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I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
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Wales

Uplifting stories

Soothing and spectacular shots as summer begins to fade
BBC Weather Watchers picked up their cameras in August to snap the beauty of nature across north-east England and Cumbria.
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England
Veteran who forgot he played lottery wins £500k
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Somerset
'Dear Katie, how far we have come...' - Taylor gets reply from her hero
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Boxing
'Extraordinary' posters capture poignant snapshot of Victorian life. Video, 00:04:23
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Bargain Hunt
The enduring family appeal of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Audio, 10 minutes
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Families move out of 'nightmare' new-build homes plagued by defects, damp and mould
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UK
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
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News
An inside look at Katie Taylor's emotional final fight week
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Boxing
Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history
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Premier League
Why does the Bayeux Tapestry matter? Audio, 4 minutes
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Sounds

Science and nature

Are self-flying planes ready for take-off?
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News
Ancient supervolcano discovered below English coast
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England
10 of Britain's finest beauty spots to lift your spirits
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CBBC
Mysterious 'island' seems to appear, vanish, then pop up 20 miles away. Video, 00:01:05
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US & Canada
'It could be game-changing': Have we finally detected dark matter? Audio, 00:05:09
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The video playlist

Watch a selection of standout clips from across the BBC

Discover more to watch and listen to

The gritty crime thriller that won five Academy Awards
A maverick cop uses unconventional methods to smash a drug ring in New York.
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When a mum seemingly disappears, young siblings try to evade authorities
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iPlayer
Casualty at 40: 'Granddaddy' of hospital dramas or 'left-wing propaganda'?
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Sounds
Why is this production often named the worst movie ever made?
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The woman whose home is on the line after being conned by a friend
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Around the UK

The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
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Tees
Brother of Kriss Donald killers in gang who duped pensioners out of £600,000
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Tonnes of rubble including 'bits of old toilets' being dumped in village, residents claim
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Wales
'It made me feel like I was lying': How two thirds of NI people denied disability benefit win at tribunal
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Northern Ireland
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