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Stone of Destiny takes centre stage at new museum
Stone of Destiny takes centre stage at new museum Perth Museum opens its doors this weekend with the Stone of Destiny as its centrepiece. It follows a …
Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge
Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge Eight construction workers were on the bridge when a ship struck it, plunging them into the waters below. …
Worsening pupils' behaviour is 'never-ending battle'
Worsening pupils’ behaviour is ’never-ending battle' Nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year. Union says …
Russia blames West and Kyiv for Moscow jihadist attack
Russia blames West and Kyiv for Moscow jihadist attack Russia says 139 people were killed when four armed men burst into the Crocus City Hall complex …
Hygiene poverty is a sign of crisis, says charity
Hygiene poverty is a sign of crisis, says charity The Hygiene Bank helps people who cannot afford basic essential toiletries. A new survey found that …
Revisiting Oasis' first tour venues, 30 years on
Revisiting Oasis’ first tour venues, 30 years on Exactly 30 years ago, a little-known band called Oasis set out on their first headline tour. …
Is this the worst economic inheritance since WW2?
Is this the worst economic inheritance since WW2? There are certainly problems facing the next government, but other governments in the last 80 years …
The WhatsApp group that saved trafficked women
The WhatsApp group that saved trafficked women BBC Africa Eye investigates how a WhatsApp group helped save more than 50 Malawian women trafficked to …
Heat pumps too expensive, government warned
Heat pumps too expensive, government warned Despite its target, only 55,000 heat pumps were sold in the UK in 2022. Sales must increase dramatically, …
Why Putin's fifth term as Russian leader was never in doubt
Why Putin’s fifth term as Russian leader was never in doubt Kremlin ensured Putin had no credible opponent so it was always certain he would …
Russia says it repelled multiple drone attacks
Russia says it repelled multiple drone attacks Russia’s defence ministry says its forces have destroyed dozens of drones. The biggest attack …
The bomb scare, the police and the drag queen
The bomb scare, the police and the drag queen Robert McCready, then 27, from Ballywalter in County Down, was getting ready to go out with friends for …
Aid reaches shore in Gaza after first sea delivery
Aid reaches shore in Gaza after first sea delivery The US charity behind the mission, World Central Kitchen, is carrying out the mission in …
US Open champion Clark leads Players as McIlroy toils
US Open champion Clark leads Players as McIlroy toils Wyndham Clark four shots clear at halfway point of Players Championship. US Open champion carded …
Trying to stay alive in a town tormented by drugs, alcohol and suicide
Trying to stay alive in a town tormented by drugs, alcohol and suicide Blackpool has the highest rate of deaths linked to alcohol, drug abuse and …