What to know so far as six women testify in Russell Brand rape and assault trial
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault in a London trial
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The History Boys returns to the West End for first time in 20 years
Alan Bennett’s play follows eight schoolboys at an all-boys grammar school in Sheffield.
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Killers who skip sentencing to face solitary confinement or be denied social visits
The new measures aim to push killers to come to court, as threats of more time behind bars are unlikely to deter them
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Further arrests made after police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
A weapon that appeared to be a sawn off double-barrelled shotgun was pictured at the scene
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Three more arrests over Nottingham police officer shooting
Three more people have been arrested over the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre.
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UK City of Culture 2029: The four contenders in shortlist revealed
DCMS said the four contenders will receive at least £125,000 to take forward their bid for the chance to win the title and prize fund of £10 million
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Is this Prince Harry or David Brent in The Office? Either way, we’re watching a masterclass in awkwardness | Emma Brockes
The wayward prince and his wife seem to be aiming for a reboot – searching for purpose, but not self-awareness Years ago, I was in Washington DC when Prince Harry blew through on an official engagement. He was 28, with…
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Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read any more'
The actress tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.
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Is the UK set to green-light a huge untapped oil field?
Scotland editor James Cook visits Rosebank - the UK's largest known untapped oilfield - in the North Atlantic.
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Man charged after allegedly making threats at Hannah Beazley’s electorate office while armed with nunchucks
Perth man charged with ‘being armed in a way that may cause fear’ – days after Helen Haines was allegedly attacked with 4WD outside her Victorian office Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A man…
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Women targeted by police who 'abused the badge'
Two women preyed upon by serving police officers describe their ordeals and why they are speaking out.
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Firefighters and public 'knowingly put at risk' during summer wildfires
Crews and control centre staff say the fires were relentless with many firefighters still off work injured.
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Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't be on stage, I can't do a film, I can't read anymore'
The actress sat down with her friend and fellow actor Brendan O'Hea to talk to the BBC's Emma Barnett ahead of the launch of her memoir.
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Strongmen like Trump would destroy the planet out of pure spite – and Brazil shows we’re all in peril | George Monbiot
If Flávio Bolsonaro is elected, Brazil’s ecosystems will face collapse. The ruling class would rather burn the world than share it with the poor However grim the trajectory might seem, I’ve always believed that sense wi…
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‘This isn’t greenwashing’: thousands of butterflies surprise experts on restored West Sussex farmland
Rare small blues and dingy skippers among species found on former wheatfields two years after start of transformation under commercial nature project An “amazing” abundance of 5,290 butterflies, including rare small blu…
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My dying daughter gasped in pain while medics argued at her bedside
Families have raised concerns over palliative care at Edinburgh's children's hospital.
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The Papers: 'Drill, Andy Drill!' and a Budget for 'bloody-minded entrepreneurs'
Several of today's papers continue to follow the "storm" surrounding Andy Burnham's decision to approve a new gas field and what that will mean for future ones.
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Country diary: From Mexico’s Day of the Dead to a Shropshire allotment | Paul Evans
The Marches, Shropshire: Symbolically a flower of the ancestor-honouring Mexican festival, the dahlia appeals to the British gardener’s appetite for the spectacular Gardeners are a deviant lot. Despite our passion for w…
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A violent and coordinated youth uprising? That’s exactly the picture Europe’s enemies want to paint | Alberto Alemanno
Each country’s protesters have distinct grievances. Listen to them, not the voices telling us Europe is ungovernable Last Saturday night, the town hall of Limoges in west-central France was set ablaze. By Sunday, images…
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Tied up and tortured: Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees
Investigation suggests American company Axon still supplies Israel with Taser weapons despite evidence they have been used to torture prisoners The soldiers drag the man into a section of the prison known as Hell’s Wing…
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North Korea prepares to restart propaganda loudspeakers as ties sour with South
Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, issues warning after inspecting border fortifications against backdrop of rising tensions Propaganda loudspeakers aimed at South Korea will be ready to restart within days along the e…
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‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up
Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ approach to remains Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A whale carcass has forced the closure of two busy…
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Bukang-i is back: shark returns to canal in South Korea hours after being coaxed out to sea
Animal attracted 1.6m visitors after getting trapped in September, now a new attempt to free it is under way A shark that became a viral sensation after getting stuck in a South Korean canal for a month has returned jus…
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Woman who died after crash had 'unrelated' injuries
A woman who died following a car crash in South Wales had sustained injuries that were not related to the incident, police have said.
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