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'Never shy on stage, always shy off it' - what Dame Maggie Smith was really like

She was a multi award-winning actress - but Dame Maggie Smith never loved the limelight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ehuVOv

After 'lacklustre' contest, next Tory leader has five days to prove their worth

As the candidates head to Conservative conference, they face a very public and very gruelling test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vWw6lig

Anger at disgraced breast surgeon's open prison move

Ian Paterson, who is serving a 20-year jail term, is recategorised as a category D prisoner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kPiF5sr

Brian May quits as RSPCA vice-president over its food welfare labelling

The association has had to run spot checks on farms using its label amid welfare concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dL7VO2t

Menendez drama creator hits back at family criticism

Ryan Murphy says family gave "predictable" response to show about two brothers who killed their parents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gi4TKwu

How many free sports tickets have Starmer and MPs received?

BBC Sport looks at how many free sports tickets MPs have declared in 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wH7hyT8

NHS consultants in Scotland offered 10.5% pay rise

The deal would be worth between £10,000 and £13,500 a year more for senior doctors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wvf5rhR

Terminator creator James Cameron joins board of AI company

His role at Stable Diffusion creator StabilityAI will focus on AI's use in special effects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/djocY46

Man City confirm Rodri has injured knee ligament

Manchester City confirm Spain midfielder Rodri suffered a knee ligament injury against Arsenal on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GKgZNkT

Father of gunman who killed rapper PnB Rock sentenced

The hip-hop star was shot dead in September 2022 while in a Los Angeles restaurant with his girlfriend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s8QP7tT

Somersault touchdown features in NFL's week 3 best plays

Kyren Williams' front-flip touchdown for the Los Angeles Rams features in the NFL's week three best plays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ptKgkj1

Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods

Investigating alleged serious sex abuse of Harrods staff by former boss Mohamed Al Fayed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jITtJ7x

'I hate Trump, she likes him - we both think he staged assassination attempts'

A pro-Trump wellness influencer and a suburban Democrat share a conspiracy theory - how did it spread so far? from BBC News https://ift.tt/NLwjo5T

Warnings of heavy rain as thunderstorms hit parts of the UK

Further heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across England and Wales on Sunday and Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VyxeKLs

Forgotten story of escape from Nazis found at auction

Pte Ray Bailey wrote 80,000 words about his escape and it has been turned in a published book. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IwNuXSb

Dubois v Joshua - title fight predictions

As Anthony Joshua challenges Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight world title, BBC Sport asks the world of boxing for their predictions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3cPrQwI

Escaped capybara Cinnamon 'fled after being startled by mower'

Cinnamon seems "very happy to be back" at her wildlife park home, after her escape due to keeper error. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7brV3fc

'I no longer feel afraid to speak up' - Fayed survivor tells her story

Natacha says she is speaking out now for her daughters and fellow victims of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nNUiyZv

Sky Glass customers complain as TVs won't turn on

The company has apologised to Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers encountering issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5nMhJNi

Woman admits dangerous driving caused baby's death

Mabli Cariad Hall died in hospital four days after a car hit her pram outside a hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Uw2cNe

Race Across the World was 'exhausting' say winners

The final episode, broadcast on Wednesday, was watched by an average audience of 3.7 million. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qMRCpO1

US election: Do celebrity endorsements work?

Can Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Elon Musk swing the vote for Harris or Trump? from BBC News https://ift.tt/7eFclOM

The Global Story

How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions? from BBC News https://ift.tt/P7OsKSU

New cold case probe ordered into doorstep murder of Alistair Wilson

The banker and father-of-two was shot dead at his home in the Highlands nearly 20 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Scir1GF

Magistrates could give longer sentences under new proposals

The Magistrates’ Association’s chief executive said the powers will help with the courts' "log jam". from BBC News https://ift.tt/C8vZFBe

Missile diplomacy, dealing with Trump and donor’s gifts to the PM’s wife!

A list of difficult problems for Keir Starmer... from BBC News https://ift.tt/TmCeB3K

Family 'devastated' by Great North Run death

Sam Wealleans' parents say they are "overwhelmed by thousands of kind messages" of support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pHLwJ38

Ben Whishaw makes promise to Paddington fans over Aunt Lucy

The actor, who is the voice of the marmalade-loving bear, tells fans they will get answers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GOvlfka

Pope urges Catholics to pick 'lesser evil' between Trump and Harris

Pontiff calls candidates "against life", criticising Trump on immigration and Harris on abortion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ImKGeFc

'Femininomenon' Chappell Roan inspires devotion on UK tour

The American singer is already an icon to some as she embarks on her UK tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CJ9t8dk

Former England manager Eriksson's funeral held in Sweden

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is laid to rest, with David Beckham among 600 mourners to attend his funeral in Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z9NtkYq

Set-pieces & midfield issues - where north London derby could be won

From set-piece mastery to midfield problems, BBC Sport looks at the key issues in Tottenham and Arsenal's first meeting this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hmj2wbN

Five days, zero balls bowled - Afghanistan v NZ washed out

Afghanistan's one-off Test match against New Zealand is abandoned without a ball being bowled across five days in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yrvl5NI

Watch: Buffalo Bills beat Miami Dolphins

Watch highlights as the Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 31-10 in the second week of the NFL. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rgaLSdz

High Street hit as 38 shops close every day

Chemists, pubs and banks made up half of High Street closures in the first six months of 2024, data suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/81At36m

Driver jailed over deadly Australian wedding bus crash

Brett Button has been sentenced to 32 years in prison over the tragedy, which shocked Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9fBQwjR

Ipswich legend Burley being treated for cancer

Former Ipswich Town and Scotland player and manager George Burley is undergoing cancer treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wyWba6T

Bashir takes 'stunning' catch as England pick up early wicket

England's Shoaib Bashir takes a "stunning" catch to dismiss Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis early on day four of the third Test at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VuP1bIM

Belongings of children in care put in bin bags and lost

Campaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZENlGS2

Watch: PM Starmer on riots, fuel payments and Grenfell

The prime minister speaks to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major Downing Street interview. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Drb1FXT

Carsley and the British national anthem - explained

England interim manager Lee Carsley will not sing the British national anthem before Republic of Ireland game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HKbTLmG

Liverpool legend Yeats dies aged 86

Legendary former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats dies at the age of 86. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C7gtOyl

Man accused of using bots and AI to earn streaming revenue

Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4e1MgIw

Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7IQUwhx

UK to send hundreds more missiles to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for more aid to "drive Russian forces off our land". from BBC News https://ift.tt/HAXvdjl

No 10's message to jittery Labour MPs: Toughen up

There is real nervousness at the top of the Labour government about how to keep all these new MPs in line. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AjyXkgO

What we know about the Apalachee High School shooting victims

Students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo were killed, as were teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ERfcJKW

Trump ordered to stop using Isaac Hayes' music

A judge says Trump must stop playing Hold On I'm Coming, while a permanent injunction is considered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q2BMzn1

I heard years of Grenfell testimony. Here's why the disaster could have been prevented

Opportunities missed and warnings unheeded - what the public inquiry into the fire has been told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sFgYvxo

Hostage killings leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'

The discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has increased the pressure on Israel's prime minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Kl0esS

Pharrell's Lego movie biopic makes critics happy

Piece By Piece, which uses the toy figures to tell the musician's life story, has its world premiere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xT3vZ07

Voyeur electrician who hid cameras in women’s homes jailed

James Denholm's crimes emerged after one victim found a camera under her bed and police were called in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jC5tuda

Ex-Met officer faces rape and sex assault charges

The former Met Police officer is charged with raping and sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p5EcmZw

17 bodies found after Russian tourist helicopter crash

The helicopter was carrying 22 people, most of them tourists, when it disappeared from radar on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AEy6wcz

Light aircraft crashes at industrial estate

Firefighters are in attendance, as well as police and East Midlands Ambulance Service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZHiaFxl