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Serious pollution incidents by water companies up 60% last year
Last year had the highest number of pollution events by water companies ever recorded.
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Science & Environment
Israel levelling thousands of Gaza civilian buildings in controlled demolitions
Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US
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Europe
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Child dies and 21 injured after school coach overturns in Minehead crash
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Somerset
England fight back to beat Sweden on penalties. Video, 00:06:35
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UEFA Women's Euro
Obvious Labour leadership wants me out, Diane Abbott tells BBC
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Politics
Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery
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Kill Russians, win points: Is Ukraine's new drone scheme gamifying war?
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Europe
'Trusting The Salt Path author was our biggest mistake', family says
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Euro 2025 reaction as England beat Sweden in remarkable quarter-final
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The Open round two: Five share lead early on second day
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Resilience, luck and subs - England's winning formula
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England Women
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Watch: Samoa 0-12 Scotland - Hutchinson dives over as Scots take firm control
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Scotland
The 'posh lad from Richmond' steering the Wallabies against the Lions
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British & Irish Lions
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South East hosepipe ban comes into force for 1.4 million customers
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England
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Police Scotland deletes more than 100,000 recorded calls due to fault
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Scotland
'My son was killed by his evil grandparents'
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Wales
Town has 'had enough' of stenches from port
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Tomorrowland organisers plan to build new stage after fire destroys original
Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions".
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Europe
Connie Francis: Pretty Little Baby singer dies at 87
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Culture
Snoop Dogg becomes Swansea co-owner and investor
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Swansea
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Freddie Flintoff takes on a tough challenge as Field of Dreams returns
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Media Centre
Emma Watson banned from driving for speeding
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Culture
'At 44, I hadn't said 'I love you' to a partner but I said it to a cat'
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Star Wars lightsaber could fetch millions at auction
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Stars of the summer: Women's sport

The moments, stories and names being made in 2025

Hannah Hampton's rise to England goalkeeper
Born with a serious eye condition, the 24-year-old was told by doctors not to play football. Now she's helping England defend their Euro title.
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England Women
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Lucy Bronze's auntie Julie: Put her on the new bank note! Audio, 3 minutes
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BBC Local Radio
'Clicking' celebrations and group chats - how England are bonding
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England Women
Why Arsenal made Olivia Smith the first £1m women's footballer
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Women's Football
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Wimbledon breakout star Sonay Kartal: Hopefully I've inspired people
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Air fryer crispy chilli beef and more great 'fakeaway' ideas
Try one of these budget-friendly dinners when you get that takeaway craving.
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BBC Food
Mary Berry's roast new potatoes are a super-easy swap for chips
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BBC Food
Why are we obsessed with just five types of fish?
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BBC Food
What's the best cooking oil for frying?
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BBC Radio 4
'We set up home bakery when bread offer went viral'
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Shropshire

Health and wellbeing

The red flags that could mean you're working too much
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BBC Scotland
'All of my friends are settled down - I want to go out with people my age'
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Northamptonshire
What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?
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Business
Does cranberry juice actually help to treat UTIs? Video, 00:05:47
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BBC One
'I died for 10 minutes - this is my second innings'
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Shropshire

Money

Busiest UK airports raise kiss-and-fly fees, says RAC
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'I became an influencer, now I fix houses on TV'
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?
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Why prosecutions for Tube fare evasion are on the up. Audio, 00:04:14
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Uplifting stories

Five comic book heroes from around the world
Not all superheroes hail from the US, as demonstrated by these fictional phenomena from China, France, Canada and beyond.
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BBC Bitesize
Rare zebra foal plays with big brother in magical video. Video, 00:00:54
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
Breathtaking sites join Unesco World Heritage List
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The 'aura farming' dance that has become an internet sensation
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Asia
'A nice addition': Lawnmower museum welcomes UK's oldest Flymo. Audio, 00:04:39
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BBC Radio Merseyside

Insight and analysis

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Weather warning for thunderstorms issued as dry conditions increase flash flood risk
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Weather
Why can't Donald Trump shake off the Epstein Files? Audio, 30 minutes
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BBC News
Rural area 'haemorrhaging' young people
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Wales
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The convicted ex-bike gang member playing at The Open
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Golf
'Sorry we missed you': The inside story of multi-drop parcel couriers. Audio, 29 minutes
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BBC Radio 4

Science and nature

What is the Delta Aquariids and how can you see it?
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Newsround
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'Britain's oldest ever' barn owl found at farm
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Nottinghamshire
Debunking the Moon landing conspiracy theories
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BBC Bitesize
Blue sharks can change colour, say scientists
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Newsround
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'It tells us that Homo sapiens are 100,000 years older than we thought' Video, 00:03:05
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BBC Two

Arts and culture

10 artists aged 30 and under at this year's Proms
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BBC Radio 3
How an embarrassing ancestor went from 'bit of a giggle' to icon
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Wales
The other-worldly cave that inspired monarchs and geniuses
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BBC One
England's 'largest independent bookshop' gets the green light
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North Yorkshire
The forgotten art collection being auctioned for £45k
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Kent

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Meet the staff who'll do almost anything to keep the super-rich happy. Video
Rivalries and drama as luxury holiday staff strive to satisfy the demands of their elite guests.
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BBC Three
Marty McFly is always late - until the day he finds himself 30 years early. Video, 108 minutes
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BBC One
Was Amber Heard the target of an organised trolling campaign? Audio, 37 minutes
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BBC Sounds
David Mitchell puts six intrepid comedians to the ultimate test. Video
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BBC Two
Former sex worker Rebecca More opens up to Rylan on looking for love. Video, 36 minutes
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BBC Sounds

Quizzes and games

Weekly quiz: Why is Kew Garden's Palm House closing?
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News
What is the opposite of these common words?
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BBC Bitesize
Can you name these iconic Barcelona number 10s?
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Test your perfect pub quiz knowledge
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