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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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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Cambridge to review process for hiring senior academics after Jason Arday resignation

Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework".

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

How police let a registered sex offender murder and attack women

Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Serial sex offender guilty of murdering two women and raping third

Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by the Metropolitan Police.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Who will leave Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad

With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Divers find 162-year-old Guinness in shipwreck off the English coast

Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with researchers hoping to learn more about what the stout would have tasted like.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Wildfire-ravaged habitats in Wales could take centuries to recover, environmentalists say

Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man

A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Doku's new deal, Gonzalez to stay - what's latest on Man City transfers?

Winger Jeremy Doku is the latest Manchester City player to commit his future to the club after signing a new contract until 2031.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Trafford joins Leeds from Man City in potential £45m deal

Leeds United sign Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford in a deal worth up to £45m.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night

Norfolk Police attend a residential area in Thetford on Thursday as a third night of protests begins.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash

Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support

Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome

Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Barcelona? Real Madrid? Man City's Rodri has a decision to make

Midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join Real Madrid or Barcelona, should he decide to leave Manchester City.

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