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A Little Englander was asked on LBC to define what it means to be ‘English’ and it’s an absolute classic of the genre

To the airwaves now, where this particular Little Englander was asked to define what it means to be ‘English’ and it’s an absolute classic of the genre. They rang in a little bit back in the day, to coincide with a far-right London protest organised by Tommy Robinson, and we share it again because it […]

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British rapper Sway dies aged 44

Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.

Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting

The gunman is among the dead in what is the third school shooting in the country since June.

Brewdog's unpaid workers to receive nothing after takeover deal

Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.

We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how

The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

Oasis will not headline Glastonbury 2027, organiser Emily Eavis confirms

The rock band will not be stopping at Worthy Farm despite being on tour at that time next summer.

At least 16 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan

A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque building during Friday prayers, a senior police official says.

Everyone’s talking about Grand Designs this week and this video condensing every single episode into 96 seconds flat is just brilliantly done

Grand Designs is back on Channel 4 this week and the return – specifically, this particular tweet announcing its return – went wildly viral with people making very educated guesses what will happen in the episode, and very entertaining it was too. Bryony and Matt are spending £820,000 on a modern, high-performance home on the […]

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Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council's 94% tax hike

A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.

Council staff refused anonymity for Sara Sharif inquest

A coroner rejects an application for three workers after the media, including the BBC, opposed it.

MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case

It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court.

An RNLI lifeboat station was closed due to far-right protests and these ‘patriotic’ replies are an unutterably grim indication of the state of things right now

As we’ve already written about elsewhere, shocking news today that the RNLI has had to close its Portsmouth lifeboat station due to far-right protestors unhappy at them helping migrants. We’ve highlighted 14 of the most totally on-point responses here, but while they surely represent 99% of the country right now, the 1% tends to shout […]

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Move faster to solve climate challenges, Prince William says

The Prince of Wales tells the BBC we need to "accelerate" in finding solutions to climate challenges as Earthshot nominees are unveiled.

Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets of the Week

Hello and welcome to our weekly round-up of the things that have made us laugh on Twitter – proving that it’s not just a sewer of angry bigots, bots, and trolls. It’s also a lot of people, commenting on current affairs, sharing their dad jokes, and generally being funny. If you see something you like, […]

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Women told breasts removed needlessly as NHS trust finds more than 300 suffered harm

The trust's new chief executive says he apologises unreservedly - "What happened was utterly unacceptable."

Woman tells BBC of trauma after unnecessary breast cancer surgery

Denise Howarth is one of several women who have been told by the NHS that their breast was removed unnecessarily.

Donald Trump just considered banning fishing and as a real-time indication of his mental state it’s hard to beat

Time to return to the thoughts, such as they are, of Donald Trump. We’ve published no end of posts about the mental state – and we really do mean mental – of the American president on these pages, but for a real-time indication of where his head is at right now, this is surely hard […]

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Reform UK-er Danny Kruger was brilliantly called out by Fiona Bruce and his reaction made it even better

Question Time was back on BBC1 on Thursday night, which must mean that Reform UK is back on Question Time, right? Of course they were, and this time it was the turn of Tory turncoat Danny Kruger, who was naturally doing his bit to defend all those mega millions of pounds donated to Reform UK. […]

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Food festivals across UK exploited in AI-powered scam, BBC finds

One trader says her "heart sank" after discovering she had lost money through a scam festival invitation.

Our brother did not match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC

Nicholas Brandram's sisters give the BBC a list of reasons as to why their brother was not the jogger who pushed a woman into the path of a bus on Putney Bridge.

Far-right protestors have forced the closure of Portsmouth lifeboat station and these 14 A++ responses will surely not be bettered

Astonishing news from the south coast of England where Portsmouth lifeboat station has been forced into temporary closure bedcuae of far-right activists. You’ll remember earlier this month protestors targeted the station and other sites run by the RNLI because they had the temerity of going to the aid of people trying to get to the […]

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British man detained in India for nearly nine years 'granted bail'

A British man who has been detained in India for nearly nine years without conviction has been granted bail - but still faces trial over alleged terror offences.

Melania Trump’s post about the upcoming lavish White House state dinner was as far as it could get from reading the room – 17 fed-up reactions

We cross now to the US, where a cost of living crisis caused largely by the war with Iran, Doge cuts, and Donald Trump’s tariffs has seen ordinary Americans having to choose between food, healthcare, and fuel to drive to work. In that environment, and with Donald Trump’s approval ratings at an all-time low, you’d […]

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Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game

Wembley will host its first American college football game on Saturday and one of Kansas' most famous fans could be among the 60,000 crowd.

Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game

Wembley will host its first American college football game on Saturday and one of Kansas' most famous fans could be among the 60,000 crowd.

Reform’s Danny Kruger claimed that the crypto billionaires want nothing in return for donations, and the Question Time audience’s laughter said it all

BBC’s flagship political panel show, Question Time, has just returned after the long parliamentary recess, and we were all hugely shocked by the presence of a Reform representative – in this case, Danny Kruger. They so rarely get to have their say. In an act of extraordinary televisual innovation, unheard of in the history of […]

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20 women had unnecessary mastectomies, says NHS trust

Twenty women have undergone unnecessary mastectomies, while others suffered significant harm while under the care of an NHS trust, a review of cases has found.

Woman with biggest breasts in Scotland plans to make them bigger despite warning

Doctors have told Ayla her planned surgery is not a good idea

From depression after Chelsea injury to playing non-league at 37

Sam Hutchinson is getting ready to play for Farnham Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup - 19 years after making his Chelsea debut under Jose Mourinho.

New species of wild cat identified in Bolivia - first for more than 100 years

A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.

Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims

Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.

How the race they said women couldn't run took centre stage

After making its debut at the 1928 Olympics, the women's 800m was cut from the programme. Now, it's often billed as the must-see event of major athletics championships. So, how did we get here?

The hilarious Twitter predictions for the new Grand Designs episode were made even funnier by the show’s own very self-aware bingo card

Channel 4’s architecture and self-build show, Grand Designs, has been on our screens for an incredible 27 years, fronted by the blunt yet enthusiastic designer Kevin McCloud. Season 24 has just launched, with episode one featuring Bryony and Matt’s ambitious build in the tiny village of St Minver, Cornwall. Here’s how the official account described […]

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Top chef recommends kitchen tool - and ingredient which works with 'almost anything'

Every month, our Money team interviews top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more. Today, we speak to Tom Earnshaw, head chef at Bohemia in Jersey.

How does De Zerbi fix Spurs' scoring troubles?

Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham are yet to score a Premier League goal this season, how do they fix that?

British woman kidnapped in Malawi 'rescued and reunited with family'

A British woman who was abducted in Malawi has been rescued and reunited with her family after a shoot-out between officers and the kidnappers, police said.

Learner drivers turn to YouTube and TikTok to cut costs - but instructors warn of risks

One learner says social media clips saved her money, but there was also misinformation online.

We regret to inform you that RFK Jr is ‘looking at chemtrails’, and there’s not enough facepalm in the world – 26 scathing responses

We can’t imagine what job RFK Jr is actually suited to. Talking head on Channel 5 ‘When X Goes Wrong’ shows, perhaps, or roadkill chef on his own YouTube channel. What he isn’t fit for is to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The man’s an anti-science conspiracy theorist who has overseen a […]

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UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs

It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.

British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers dead

The mother of two young children was kidnapped last week in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.

Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award given to cleric who praised Bin Laden

The Archbishop of Canterbury's office has withdrawn an award presented to a Muslim cleric who previously pledged to bestow an honorary title on Osama bin Laden.

US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets left torn over Macklemore controversy

With Sheeran's next gig this weekend, some ticket holders said they were in two minds about going.

Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference

There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.

Poor imitation of Ange team - where do Celtic & O'Neill go from here?

After another defeat, keeping the faith is surely becoming more testing for Celtic's fans, writes Tom English.

'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan

Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left.

Olympic rowing river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern

Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?

The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it

You have a friend in the White House, RFK Jr tells anti-vaxxers

Robert F Kennedy Jr has told anti-vaxxers they have a "friend in the White House". 

New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member

A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

Brit mum 'kidnapped on school run' has been rescued by police as 'hero' officer shot

Nusrat Osman, a British mother-of-two who is believed to be from Leicester, has been rescued in a major police operation after she was kidnapped while on the school run

Diana claims about King are 'nuclear strike at the heart' and 'Harry is probably aware'

Former royal butler Grant Harrold has slammed claims made by Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer in his new book after making allegations regarding King Charles' conduct at the times

Weekly quiz: Why did women's sports stars criticise actress Sydney Sweeney?

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Afghan man who raped two intoxicated girls, 14, was 'driven by sexual gratification'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Bakatash, 29, who once served in the British Army, was convicted of raping and sexually abusing two girls, both aged 14, after plying them with vodka until they were barely conscious

Couple's 'sickening and horrifying' plot to abuse child

Victoria and Shaun Lewis have been jailed after they had made plans for Shaun to meet the child, while Victoria knew he had plans to abuse her, police said.

Asylum camp plans plunged into chaos - by bats, badgers and great crested newts

Proposals to house up to 1,256 asylum seekers in the village of Piddington may have been scuppered after the site was found to be teeming with wildlife

1980s voted as best decade ever - and it's all about TV and music

The 1980s tops the charts as the nation's favourite decade - winning six out of eight categories including TV shows, music, pop culture and iconic catchphrases

King Charles 'elated like a lottery winner' in Diana death call, claims Earl Spencer

Earl Spencer has dropped bombshell claims regarding the moment he was called by King Charles following the death of his sister Princess Diana, allegedly that the then Prince was "like a lottery winner"

What’s the greatest ‘well, their career is over’ moment of all time? – 17 livelihoods that came to a crashing halt

Careers often gradually taper off as a person slowly winds down their obligations. But sometimes they come to an abrupt halt due to a massive screw up. And while it remains to be seen where Ed Sheeran sits on this spectrum, Ok-Poetry8702 wanted to hear about those unfortunate occasions where a person’s career drops off […]

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There’s never a bad time to rewatch the legend that is Steven the lazy horse

Back in 2022, Scottish TikToker @glittergreigy shared a short clip (clop?) that went wildly viral, and deservedly so, with the description – ‘He thought about it for a second .. he really thought about it.’ If you haven’t seen it, you’re in for a treat. If you have, we know you’re going to want to […]

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Celebrity Traitors to return as Alan Carr's 2025 win named a top unifying moment

Alan Carr's 2025 Celebrity Traitors victory among the most unifying cultural moments of the past 25 years – alongside Queen's funeral

What does Britain do better than anywhere else in the world? – 17 little things to feel patriotic about

It’s all too easy to despair about the state of the nation. Trains always seem to be delayed, and now people are picking on the RNLI of all things. But there are lots of ways where this country actually excels. To learn more, Odd-Paramedic-3826 tasked r/AskUK with sharing the British things that are the best […]

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‘What’s something that was hyped as ‘the future’ 10 years ago that you barely hear about now?’ – 17 gadgets and gizmos that never really took off

As the old saying goes, the future ain’t what it used to be. Time was, we were promised flying cars and bases on the Moon. Sadly, things haven’t worked out that way. Where did it all go awry though? How were we robbed when it came to developments? To find out, CottonCandyCloud9 turned to r/AskReddit […]

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Sutton's predictions v legendary guitarist Johnny Marr

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on legendary guitarist and Man City fan Johnny Marr, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Noah Woods cops issue update on his death after 'most tragic of circumstances'

Suffolk Constabulary have issued an update following the death of three-year-old Noah Woods after formal identification of a body found in a pond yesterday has taken place

Donald Trump tried to break down the numbers on his trade policy and it did not add up – 15 calculated clapbacks

So much gets made of the nonsense Donald Trump spews on a daily basis that it’s good to get back to the basics. The American economy has been struggling under Trump’s stewardship and the nation’s people want to hear what his thought process is behind the decisions impacting their day-to-day expenses. Luckily, Donald took a […]

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British businessman victim in Swiss Alps plane crash as tributes paid to 'adored grandfather'

Owain Davies, 55, managing director of Carmarthenshire engineering firm Amcanu, was a passenger in a light aircraft which crashed near the Leukerbad resort in the Swiss Alps

Sainsbury’s asked a customer to review their purchase of an onion and they were only too happy to oblige in hilarious fashion

In the not too distant past you could go to a shop, buy an item and that was pretty much the end of it. Nowadays, however, if you make a purchase online then it invariably brings about a seemingly endless string of email notifications. We have received your order! Your order is being processed! Your […]

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Mark Carney’s European Parliament speech was a devastating takedown of Donald Trump despite not mentioning the American president once

As you’ll have read elsewhere, Canada looks all set for closer – much closer – ties to the European Union after its prime minister Mark Carney’s visit this week. The prospect of Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member – raised by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – already felt like a good […]

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Somebody asked women about ‘the most ridiculous reason they’ve decided they didn’t like a man’ – 21 traits that seem silly but loom large

Given the difficulty of meeting someone – anyone! – to date these days, you’d think that the red flags would have to be huge and wildly flapping to put people off each other. However, sometimes it’s the small, apparently rather petty things that actually undermine a relationship before it’s even got off the ground. Over […]

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Donald Trump called North Carolina ‘one of the worst states’ while speaking in *checks notes* North Carolina

In something straight out of a Spinal Tap movie, Donald Trump decided to dust off his thoughts on the state of North Carolina at the worst possible time. The President continues to travel the country stumping for Maga candidates ahead of the increasingly important midterm elections. He made a stop in the key swing state […]

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Musk's X 'disgusting' for shunning meeting, says minister - as she vows more laws governing internet

The culture secretary has told Sky News it was "disgusting" for X to skip a meeting over recent social media attacks on the UK's lifeboat charity - as she vowed to keep introducing legislation governing the internet.

Student found with hundreds of indecent images of kids makes odd request during arrest

Ashraful Islam, 21, from Chippenham avoided jail after police seized his phone during an unrelated arrest in March 2026, uncovering hundreds of child abuse images including nearly 350 of the most serious category

Palace hits back after Diana's brother claims King Charles said world would 'forget' her

Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer has made a bombshell claim about King Charles in his new book Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, alleging the King said the world would 'forget' Diana following her death in 1997

Noah Woods search volunteers break down in tears as cop's voice cracks after body found

Many of the hundreds of volunteers searching for missing three-year-old Noah Woods have wept at the heartbreaking news that a body has been found in local pond in Brantham

Body of child found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods

Superintendent Tom Pearse from Suffolk Constabulary has issued a new statement in the search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods after the toddler disappeared over 24 hours ago

Gang jailed for horror UK airport gas attack where people 'vomiting blood'

Heathrow Terminal 3 was shut down after tear gas was sprayed leaving people hospitalised and bystanders coughing and choking

Noah Woods police share message from missing boy's family as specialist diving team sent

Police searching for missing three-year-old Noah Woods have shared a short message from the his family as the operation continues to find him over 24 hours since the toddler was reported missing

Dad jailed over extremist posts said 'If I go to prison, it’ll be for making real change'

Ivan Jennings, a dad of four, has been jailed for encouraging terrorism in an online chat as he encouraged attacks on migrants and how to use poisonous mushrooms in the food of Jews and Muslims

Harry and Meghan hit with 'fiasco of own making' and have 'serious questions to answer'

Prince Harry and Meghan face a backlash after pulling their kids from school over a security blunder, with experts branding their UK return a self-made fiasco

Major update on missing boy Noah as police issue statement on 'criminality' speculation

Suffolk Police Superintendent Tom Pearse has issued a new statement following online speculation of criminality as the search continues for the missing three-year-old boy Noah

Netflix star's 'nuclear' response to Harry and Meghan becoming his neighbours

Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father star Michael Whitehall has shared a brutal verdict on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after the royal couple became his new neighbours in the Cotswolds

Sprint star Amy Hunt says her attack on Sydney Sweeney is 'nothing personal'

The British 200m ace sparked a huge reaction after hitting out at an ad where Sydney posed naked with strategically-placed footballs and other sporting equipment

Slimmers risking death by buying 'dodgy weight-loss jabs' from fake online pharmacies

Around 5,000 bogus pharmacy websites were accessed by UK consumers in 2025, according to cybersecurity firm Avast

King Charles' hidden rules about how Prince Harry should be treated uncovered in letter

King Charles' letter confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are considered "private citizens" and any duties carried out would not be on behalf of the Royal Family, as experts analyse what this means for the couple's new life in the UK

BBC Weather issues new heatwave verdict after Met Office 'rather warm' forecast

The UK had the hottest summer ever and now it has been suggested that yet more sunshine is on the way in the coming weeks

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