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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

New Forest firefighting to continue overnight as cars abandoned

One woman says she thought her family's car might go up in flames as the fire took hold on Sunday.

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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee

The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row

One talk by Arday is "cancelled at the request of the speaker" and others are removed from listings.

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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

The Papers: 'New prisons outrage' and 'Days of danger'

The Sun says "jet bomb plotters" are launching parole bids, as the Mirror carries a heatwave "open water swimming" warning.

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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check

Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

Brief relief ahead of fifth heatwave - as more areas could move into drought

While Monday won't be quite as hot as the weekend, temperatures will ramp up ahead of the fifth widespread heatwave of the year.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Defiant Hodgkinson says home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold

Keely Hodgkinson will seek to prove she is still number one following a "tricky" outdoor season when she faces world-class rivals for European 800m gold in Birmingham.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Vehicle fire shuts stretch of A31 as fire crews combat blaze

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service says it is currently tackling the blaze on the A31.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant

Twelve other people initially rescued from the water are all reported to be in stable condition.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Man Utd working on deal to sign Leicester teenager Page

Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Leicester teenager Louis Page.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says

Israel's PM says its military will not pull-out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

New season, new boss - will Alexander-Arnold be key figure at Real Madrid?

Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid as he looks to prove his worth under Jose Mourinho.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip

A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?

People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Banksy works cost public almost £150,000

FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

The Papers: 'Top universities cut entry grades' and 'Uefa set for Infantino inquiry'

The Sunday Times reports that top institutions are becoming "more flexible" following a 10% drop in international students.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Your university clearing survival guide ahead of results day

From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years

The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's death touched so many

The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.

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BBC News • Aug 8, 2026

Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage

The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Liverpool close to signing Barcelona's Araujo on loan

Liverpool are close to signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to purchase.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry

No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

France set to take part in U20 Women's World Cup despite Uefa boycott threat

France say they are still planning to compete in the Under-20 Women's World Cup next month despite a threat from Uefa to boycott Fifa competitions.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham's first big test as PM

The prison overcrowding crisis presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices.

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