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Archbishop of Canterbury to walk 87 miles from London ahead of enthronement The new Archbishop of Canterbury is to make an 87-mile pilgrimage from London...

The six day walk will start from St Paul's Cathedral on Tuesday:

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Former Labour MP and minister Phil Woolas dies aged 66 Former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Phil Woolas, who served in both the...

Former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Phil Woolas, who served in Tony Blair and Gordon Brown's governments, has died at the age of 66.

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Public to vote on artists shortlisted to create work from Sycamore Gap tree wood The public is being invited to vote on which of six shortlisted artists should...

Ideas include sculptures and using the wood to make new materials:

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Dunblane: 30 years on Behind the Headlines · Episode

Among the stories in tonight's programme, we're in Dunblane - 30 years on - to remember the lives lost, reflect on the legacy and see if any more still needs to be done:

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The winner of the 2026 Gold Cup is Gaelic Warrior! 🏆🐎

#CheltenhamFestival #GoldCup

UK economy flatlines unexpectedly in January The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January following meagre growth at the...

The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January

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Yvette Cooper continues Saudi visit as Iran threatens to block key oil route The Foreign Secretary will continue her visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday amid...

The Foreign Secretary is continuing her visit to Saudi Arabia amid continued concern about Iranian threats to the Strait of Hormuz.

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Team Beacon sets new records at the 2026 Brighton Half Marathon This year's Altra Brighton Half Marathon proved to be a remarkable success for...

Over 800 runners have contributed to raising more than £300,000 for The Sussex Beacon

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Police given more time to detain three arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran Police have been granted a warrant to further detain three men arrested last...

Police have been granted a warrant to further detain three men arrested last week on suspicion of spying for Iran

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Lab grown foie gras and 3-D printed chocolate coming to the UK Experts say lab-grown foie gras, edible insects and even 3D-printed chocolate...

Lab grown foie gras and 3-D printed chocolate coming to the UK

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Nottinghamshire woman invents 'Miscarriage Cradle Kits' following third baby loss After losing her third pregnancy, and dealing with her own frustration and...

Woman invents 'Miscarriage Cradle Kits':

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The Dunblane Tragedy: 30 Years On The people of Dunblane will mark the 30-year anniversary of the tragedy there...

Today marks thirty years since the quiet town of Dunblane was changed forever when 16 children and their teacher were killed in a shooting at a primary school:

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Boy charged with attempted murder over Norfolk school stabbing A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a teenage girl...

A 15-year-old boy will appear in court later after a teenage girl was stabbed at a school in Norfolk.

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Woman jailed for keeping teenager as slave for 25 years A woman who kept a teenage girl as a slave for more than two decades has been...

A mother-of-ten who kept a woman with a learning disability as a slave for a quarter of a century has been jailed for 13 years.

Amanda Wixon forced her victim to live off scraps of food and kept her in squalid conditions in her Tewkesbury home.

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A man has been arrested over a crash in a Suffolk village, which has left five properties damaged and a teenager injured.

Emergency services were called to reports a van had come off Kessingland High Street late last night.

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Man charged with murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley appears in court 43 year old Anthony Russell has appeared in court charged with the murder of...

A 43-year-old inmate has appeared before a crown court judge charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley.

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Inmate charged with murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley to appear in court An inmate is set to appear at Teesside Crown Court charged with the murder of...

An inmate is set to appear at Teesside Crown Court charged with the murder of Ian Huntley

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Warning over regular use of painkillers like ibuprofen People have been urged to be cautious of relying on anti-inflammatory drugs...

Caution urged over a reliance on drugs like ibuprofen due to their impact on kidney function.

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Would a weather app stop you from having a day out? Behind the Headlines · Episode

Among the stories in tonight's programmes:

🌧️ the leisure attractions taking on weather forecasters;
🗑️ Birmingham bin strikes - a year on;
💻 Gen Z as likely as older generations to get scammed online;
🏇 and we're at Ladies Day at the Cheltenham Festival:

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87-year-old Doreen says piles of rubbish stopped an ambulance reaching her. It's one year since the first all-out bin strikes in Birmingham. Nadia Ferraris reports from Newtown

Peter Mandelson wanted more than £500,000 after US ambassador contract was terminated Newly released documents show that Lord Peter Mandelson was handed a £75,000...

In new documents released today it turns out Peter Mandelson wanted more than £500,000 after his US ambassador contract was terminated. Read more here 👉 www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...

Warwick Davis has been given an OBE today by Prince William. Read more 👉 www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...

Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected an appeal against the decision to throw out the case. Read more here 👉 www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...

Barcelona fan attends match in Exeter instead of Newcastle A Barcelona fan ended up at Exeter City's St James Park last night by mistake,...

Imagine ending up watching a League One match, when you were expecting Champions League!

(note: well aware the football can be equally exciting)

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Boy arrested after stabbing incident at a school in Norfolk Police were alerted to a stabbing incident at a school on Laundry Lane, Thorpe...

The school was put in lockdown and the victim taken to hospital:

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Met chief wants stolen phones turned to 'unusable bricks' The head of Britain’s biggest police force has thrown down the gauntlet to the...

The head of Britain’s biggest police force sets out ideas to crackdown on mobile phone thefts:

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🏇👑 It's Ladies Day at Cheltenham Festival and Queen Camilla has arrived. Later she will present the trophy for the Queen Mothers champion chase.
#LadiesDay #CheltenhamFestival #QueenCamilla #HorseRacing #RoyalVisit #RoyalFamily #Royal #TheQueen #Camilla

👒 🏇 WHAT A HAT! It has a moving train! Racegoers are arriving at Cheltenham Festival dressed to impress for ladies day #CheltenhamFestival #LadiesDay #hat

Large Tortoiseshell butterfly no longer considered extinct in UK For more than 30 years, the Large Tortoiseshell butterfly was classed as...

For more than 30 years, the Large Tortoiseshell butterfly was classed as extinct in the UK.

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Rain icons on weather apps 'costing UK attractions thousands' More than 80 UK visitor attractions are calling for changes to how weather...

More than 80 UK visitor attractions are calling for changes to how weather forecasts are displayed on popular apps...

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