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Benjamin Zephaniah: The poet and performer in his own words

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 01:22
The writer on turning down an OBE, being dyslexic, the importance of being nice and never giving up.

MPs defeated at election to get help finding a new career

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 01:05
Those losing their seats at the next election will get taxpayer-funded advice with landing a new job.

Doctor Who: Yasmin Finney on fandom, family and online trolls

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 01:04
Yasmin Finney stars as a trans character in the new series after her breakout role in Heartstopper.

'The shame of being told you're inadequate by Ofsted'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 01:00
Head teachers talk frankly about the mental health impact that Ofsted inspections have had on them.

Newspaper headlines: MPs' anger over Rwanda plan and Christmas supplies hit

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 00:32
Reports of growing discontent among Tories over the Rwanda immigration bill leads several of Saturday's papers.

Disney goes punk: TikTok sends Welsh covers band viral

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 22:56
Punk covers of Disney and show tunes? Heavy metal fans go mad for it, say the band rocking Frozen.

Students demand Cardiff University tackles sexual violence

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 22:54
One student says she was laughed at by three male staff members when she said they must act.

A tale of two very different Covid inquiries

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 22:51
In London, ministers have been in the spotlight whereas the Scottish inquiry has focused on the victims.

Why does the Scottish government keep losing court cases?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 22:50
The failed challenge over the fate of Holyrood's gender reform bill is the latest in a series of legal setbacks.

Dorset: student died after allergic reaction at family pub lunch

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 20:06
Georgina Mansergh, 24, suffered a reaction to sesame seed oil in a mushroom risotto, an inquest heard.

Kevin Sinfield smashes ultra marathon target for MND

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 19:49
The ex-Leeds Rhinos star did seven marathons in seven days in seven cities for motor neurone disease.

Paul Bryan: Murderer jailed after 39 years on the run

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 19:10
Paul Bryan is sentenced to at least 24 years in prison after killing Roman Szalajko in 1984.

Royals post cards for children facing tough Christmas

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 19:10
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis post cards at their mother's carol concert.

Brianna Ghey: Accused tells court of 'dark fantasies' about torture

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:39
A girl accused of murdering Brianna Ghey says she began to fantasise about killing people at 14.

Rwanda: Tory MPs under pressure to back Rishi Sunak's plan

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:16
Rishi Sunak's emergency legislation has attracted criticism from both sides of his party.

Wham!, Mariah Carey and The Pogues lead flood of Christmas songs in UK top 40

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:04
Last Christmas is back at number one, followed by Mariah Carey and The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl.

Met Police officer speaks of ordeal as knife attacker is sentenced

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 17:51
PC Joe Gerrard has spoken to the BBC about his ordeal as the man who tried to kill him is jailed.

Omid Scobie: Endgame draft text to blame for royal naming error

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 17:45
Omid Scobie says he included the names in an earlier version of the text of Endgame.

Rwanda: How the country views the UK's asylum deal

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 16:56
Rwanda has facilities ready to host asylum seekers but some there are not sure it is a good idea.

Joey Barton: Emma Hayes says women are used to 'systemic misogyny' following comments

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 16:53
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says women are "routinely used to dealing with systemic misogyny and bullying" in football.

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