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Aunt tells of 'sweet and gentle' girl killed in Southport attackElsie Dot Stancombe has been described as the "sweetest girl you could ever wish to meet". 5 hrs agoLiverpool
Protesters target mosque as disorder breaks out in SunderlandProtesters clash with police in Sunderland during a demonstration linked to the Southport knife attack.17 mins agoWear
Migrants illegally held and humiliated, court toldMigrants were unlawfully held at Manston and humiliated, their lawyer has told the High Court.3 hrs agoKent
Woman released after 'noxious' bag incidentThe 73-year-old woman was questioned and released after the incident on Monday 29 July.5 hrs agoEngland
Top five Team GB stories from day seven at Paris OlympicsGreat Britain continue their most successful start to a summer Olympics - reaching nine golds after seven days for the first time ever at the Games.2 hrs agoOlympic Games
Protesters target mosque as disorder breaks out in SunderlandProtesters clash with police in Sunderland during a demonstration linked to the Southport knife attack.17 mins agoWear
Huw Edwards thanked by ex BBC chair after arrestDame Elan Closs Stephens says she was not aware of the ‘terrible details which have come to light this week’.4 hrs agoWales
‘Just tar and feather her’: Army apologises to racially abused female soldierKerry-Ann Knight hoped to be a trailblazer for black women in the army, but would not recommend serving now.11 hrs agoUK
Migrants illegally held and humiliated, court toldMigrants were unlawfully held at Manston and humiliated, their lawyer has told the High Court.3 hrs agoKent
Tories can win next election, says leadership hopeful JenrickThe ex-Home Office minister says his party must face "hard truths" before it can get back into power. 7 hrs agoPolitics
New find hints Wales fully-integrated into Roman BritainDr Mark Merrony was out on a bike ride when he stumbled across a Roman fort under a farmer's field.8 hrs agoWales
Juror swears oath on river in legal firstActivist Paul Powlesland says he considers the River Roding to be sacred. 11 hrs agoUK
Huge moorland fire was likely caused by barbecueWest Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say a disposable barbecue was found at the scene of the blaze.8 hrs agoWest Yorkshire
Bafta creates new award for children's filmsThe forthcoming Paddington in Peru could be among the contenders for the new film prize.7 hrs agoCulture

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Watch: BBC reports from Sunderland as protesters cause chaosCars were set alight, and beer cans and stones thrown at police at a demonstration linked to the Southport knife attack.44 mins agoWear
BBC not aware of 'deeply disturbing' specifics, says DavieThe police told the BBC in November that its chief presenter Huw Edwards had been arrested, Tim Davie says.1 day agoCulture
'These thugs are mobile' - Starmer denounces violence on streetsThe PM says he is establishing a "national capability" across police forces to tackle violent disorder.1 day agoPolitics
Watch: Revel Horwood reveals his ballet teacher hit students with caneCraig Revel Horwood is asked how he learnt to dance after Strictly's professionals were accused of abusive behaviour.2 days agoCulture

Features & analysis

What next for Murray after his retirement?On Friday, Andy Murray began life as a retired tennis player. BBC Sport looks at how he will spend the near future and what the longer term might hold.4 hrs agoOlympic Games
Is the heatwave almost over?After a hot, humid week and recent thunderstorms, are we in for a cooler spell of weather?11 hrs ago
Violent Southport protests reveal organising tactics of the far-rightBBC analysis of hundreds of social media posts shows how online influencers, rather than formal leaders, are mobilising the extreme right on the streets.11 hrs agoBBC Verify
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.22 hrs agoBBC InDepth

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6 hrs agoPolice contact young people over anti-social behaviourAnyone affected by anti-social behaviour is asked to report it to police.6 hrs agoUK
11 hrs agoArmy racism apology to black ‘poster girl’ soldierKerry-Ann Knight hoped to be a trailblazer for black women in the army, but would not recommend serving now.11 hrs agoUK
11 hrs agoJuror swears oath on river in legal firstActivist Paul Powlesland says he considers the River Roding to be sacred. 11 hrs agoUK
11 hrs agoShipping container plan 'necessary' to support farmA Cumbrian farm says it has to diversify to secure its future, due to the reduction in subsidies.11 hrs agoUK
16 hrs agoLevi Bellfield blocked from having civil partnershipAn update to the Victims and Prisoners Act aims to "deny the most heinous criminals from enjoying the important life events they callously took from their victims". 16 hrs agoUK
17 hrs agoRate cut 'great news' for Channel Island borrowersA mortgage broker says the interest rate cut will "have a significant impact on the housing market".17 hrs agoUK
18 hrs agoComedian's sacking story led to Fringe successAdam Flood admits his ex-boss was "quite right" to sack him once comedy distracted him from work.18 hrs agoUK
1 day agoMen charged after teenager's ears partially bitten offTwo men aged 20 and 28 are detained in Leeds after the serious assault in Antrim town in May.1 day agoUK
1 day agoThunderstorms and floods expected in England and WalesThe Met Office says rain, lightning and flooding could cause travel disruption - but the warm temperatures are to continue.1 day agoUK
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