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BBC announces documentary and shows for Live Aid 40th anniversary

A number of programmes will feature on BBC Two and BBC Radio 2 to celebrate the event.

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David Attenborough shares his concerns as he approaches the 'end of his life'

The legendary broadcaster and wildlife expert made his remarks ahead of his 99th birthday

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Woman who denies illegal abortion tells of ‘shock’ on learning she was pregnant

Nicola Packer, 45, is charged with ‘unlawfully administering to herself a poison or other noxious thing’ with the ‘intent to procure a miscarriage’.

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Solar panels ‘to become mandatory for new homes by 2027’

Downing Street said the panels should be installed on as many new properties as possible.

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Suspected double murderer asked 'you like it?' as he stabbed victim to death

Yostin Mosquera is accused of murdering the couple to steal their money before dumping their chopped up bodies at Clifton Suspension Bridge

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Overcompensating: what we know about Amazon's college show with Charli XCX and Megan Fox

The two stars have cameos in the trailer for Overcompensating and Prime Video’s college drama could make a star of creator Benito Skinner

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Minister: No-one in the House of Commons wants Kneecap to play Glastonbury

The Belfast band are being investigated by counter-terrorism police after videos emerged allegedly showing the band calling for the deaths of MPs.

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Warmest start to May on record amid wildfires and water warnings

Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registered 29.3C on Thursday afternoon.

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2025 London Marathon to set record for biggest annual one-day fundraising event

The 2025 TCS London Marathon event has already raised more than £75 million for charities with the final total being announced in September.

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Joanna Lumley admits she ‘doesn’t have much time left’ as star shares thoughts on ageing

The beloved actress and presenter also shared her thoughts on aging, declaring: ‘getting old is bad. Growing old is good’

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Downing Street welcomes US Ukraine economic deal

The two countries signed off on an agreement on Wednesday that is expected to give the US access to Ukraine’s mineral resources.

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Cost of living and online safety among top concerns for young Londoners

Over 70 per cent of teens are more concerned about the rising cost of living now than they were a year ago

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M&S stops hiring after systems taken offline due to cyber attack

The company confirmed on Thursday that it has pulled all online job adverts.

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P&O Ferries’ auditor quits after years of late financial accounts

KPMG had been P&O Ferries’ auditor since 2007 but resigned recently, according to accounts filed with Companies House.

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Data is driving trade deal pursuit, not ‘post-imperial delusion’, minister says

The Liberal Democrats are warning the Government that a summit with the European Union on May 19 should not be a missed opportunity.

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Ministers should ‘hang heads in shame’ as Rod Stewart pays for child’s diagnosis

The singer stepped in to pay for four-year-old Iain Gregory’s autism diagnosis after a three-year wait.

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Ikea superfan travels 194 miles to be one of first customers of new Oxford Circus store

Vicky Dawson travelled from her home in Wrexham to join crowds queuing to visit the new store which opened at 10am today

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Russell Brand accused of ‘grabbing woman and dragging her to male toilet’

The comedian’s case will be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

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Staff and patients evacuated as sixty firefighters tackle major blaze at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington

The fire, which broke out in a ground-floor store room, prompted eight emergency calls to the London Fire Brigade

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Almost £100 million spent on British Steel nationalisation so far, minister says

Jonathan Reynolds said the £94 million spent on the Scunthorpe site is ‘considerably less’ than allowing its collapse.

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British woman who survived two World Wars becomes world's oldest person aged 115

Ethel May Caterham has lived through 27 prime ministers and six monarchs throughout her life — and was born before women had the vote

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OPINION - A London school has just accidentally proved my point: giving phones to children is tantamount to abuse

Quelle surprise! A London sixth form college has seen its A-level results jump by an entire grade overall after it banned mobile phones entirely in the school.

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Bob Geldof says another Live Aid event is ‘unlikely’ because of social media

The singer was speaking at a launch event at Wembley Stadium for Just For One Day, a musical about the charity event.

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London Marathon 2026 date announced: What you need to know

Getting a place is the hardest part of the marathon process

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Man charged with murder after victim stabbed at home

Kemuel Gambicky-Forbes, 24, of Deer Park Gardens, Mitcham, has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.

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