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Parents set to lose right to veto sex education at age 15

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 14:43
Pupils should be able to request sex education against their parents' wishes, the government says.

Footage shows puppy being rescued from roof in Plymouth

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 14:07
Thatch, a 12-week-old Hungarian Vizsla, climbed out of a skylight and had to rescued by firefighters.

Manchester students deface poem by 'racist' Kipling

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 14:00
Union leaders painted over the author's most famous poem in protest at his support for the British Empire.

Transgender at school: Students share mixed experiences

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 13:13
Two teenagers share their experiences of being transgender school students.

London Bridge survivors' bravery recognised

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 13:11
London Bridge attack survivors are awarded for their bravery by the Queen.

Sir Tom Jones postpones Chester show due to illness

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 12:33
It comes after the 78-year-old singer cancelled a show on Wednesday because of a bacterial infection.

Teenager admits murder bid on Syrian refugee in Edinburgh

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:25
The 25-year-old Syrian man was stabbed six times, mainly in the chest, and suffered life-threatening injuries.

Homicide 'up for fourth year in a row'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:25
There were 701 homicides in England and Wales in the 12 months to the end of March - a rise of 12%.

Cliff Richard: BBC would be 'crazy' to appeal against ruling

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:20
The former chairman of the BBC Trust, Lord Patten, said the broadcaster should "move on".

Salisbury poisoning: Police 'identify Novichok suspects'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:11
Several Russians have been identified as suspects in the nerve agent attack, reports say.

Dorset cat rescuer 'laid up in hospital' after being bitten

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:03
A fundraising campaign for Joseph Lines raises more than £600 after he was injured in the rescue.

Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo to host BBC talent show

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:01
The Greatest Dancer is a dance talent show and will be BBC One's newest Saturday night offering.

Morrisons 'quiet hour' for autistic shopping introduced

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:40
Stores will dim lights, turn music off and avoid using the tannoy on Saturdays from 09:00 to 10:00.

Theresa May announces new environment bill

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:11
PM commits to laws that will ensure environmental protection improves - but not everyone is convinced.

'Last chance' to save 'too tall' Stoke-on-Trent house

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 09:47
The owner of a house deemed too tall by officials is accused of a "blatant disregard" for the rules.

Sports Direct profits fall after £85m hit on Debenhams stake

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 09:32
The sports retailer's results are hit after the value of its stake in the department store chain falls.

'Racism is becoming more overt'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 09:02
The black student subjected to a racist monkey 'joke'

Trafalgar Square catwalk for body positivity

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 08:39
A pop-up catwalk in Trafalgar Square invites people of all shapes and sizes to show body positivity.

New operational service medal recognises fight against IS

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 04:39
British drone pilots and intelligence staff will also be awarded medals for their efforts since 2014.

New Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab set for talks with EU

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 03:53
Dominic Raab will meet the bloc's chief negotiator, as the EU warns states to step up plans for no deal.

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