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Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC
PM Andy Burnham on Sunday announced changes to the next early release scheme - scheduled to start in October - which mean PC Harper's killers will stay in jail.
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US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
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World
Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary
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Politics
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Number of people missing after Nepal flood rises to 4,247, with more than 900 dead
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Asia
Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
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Tennis
This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show
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The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim
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BBC InDepth
Parents of seriously ill children should get paid leave, says commissioner
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Jewish community in harder position than immediately after synagogue attack, says rabbi
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Manchester

Sport headlines

Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
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Tennis
The transfers to watch before window closes
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Football
'It's not a good relationship, it's a deal for money' - Emery on Villa-Chelsea moves
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Premier League
Robinson's rhythmical action reminiscent of McGrath - Agnew
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Cricket
'14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form
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England

Around the UK

The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Fears over 'high risk' crossing after train crash death
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Lancashire
Man, 27, arrested over hit-and-run death in Linlithgow
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
Masseuse fits rape alarm in treatment room after men treat her like 'a sex worker'
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Wales
Lack of clarity over SEN taxi situation 'hurtful and frustrating'
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Northern Ireland
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Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

Lola Young surprises Reading Festival with final day set
The singer has been slowly returning to performing after taking a break last year to "work on myself".
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News
The 'aerial assassin' who overcame a serious injury to reach his wrestling dream
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Newsbeat
'Emo might have been a phase to some, but not for us'
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Hull & East Yorkshire
Dolly Parton's dad couldn't read - it inspired her to send books to millions of children
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US & Canada
Will Young set to make garden show debut
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Surrey
Nine of the most memorable dream sequences in film and TV
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A licence to thrill: Proms brings a concert of iconic 007 theme tunes. Video, 89 minutes
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Listen live and celebrate 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival with 1Xtra. Audio
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Sounds
Maisie Peters lets loose at Reading Festival. Video
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JADE gets the Reading crowd energised with a performance of Church. Video
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The curveball covers that went down in Live Lounge history. Audio
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History: Notting Hill Carnival at 60

Looking back at one of the longest-standing street festivals in the world
This year's event takes place on Saturday 29 August through to Bank Holiday Monday 31 August in London.
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Newsround
How a celebration of identity was 'born out of the race riots'
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London
1999: When an estimated one-and-a-half million people descended to Notting Hill. Video, 00:01:27
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London
Five colourful street celebrations you might not have heard of before
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Seani B digs through the 1Xtra archives to celebrate carnival's history. Audio, 60 minutes
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Quizzes and games

How much do you know about Autumn?
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CBBC
Guess the animal from its misleading name
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Bitesize
The gruelling grammar quiz
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Bitesize
Weekly quiz: Who is taking over as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series?
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Culture
Penne for your thoughts: Try your hand at our pernickety pasta quiz
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Food

Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Bank holiday brunches to mark the end of summer
Whether you need spicy eggs, smoked salmon or crisp bacon and pastry, we've got a brunch that's just right.
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Food
Wholesome grain bowls you can prep ahead
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Food
How true are the nutritional claims about your packed lunch?
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Bitesize
Get ready for soup season with Anna Haugh's soup masterclass
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Morning Live
Is your coffee getting stronger? Audio, 3 minutes
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Bank holiday feasting

Health and wellbeing

Why coffee and alcohol make us feel so much worse as we age
If your hangovers or coffee jitters are becoming worse as you age, you're not alone.
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Food
Climber Laura completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK
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Highlands & Islands
Helpful tips for managing anxiety in primary school
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CBeebies
'I'm more nervous than she is!': Traitors star on the start of school
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CBeebies Parenting
The public broadcast that could be Britain's best-kept sleep secret
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The Shipping Forecast

Uplifting stories

Bumpy the rescued baby hippo has a new best friend
The hippo calf has befriended an elephant called Wangalla while being cared for in Kenya.
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Newsround
Golfer's one-in-six-million hole-in-one. Audio, 00:01:26
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Sounds
Coin hidden in 1971 earns finder free pint of beer
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Oxfordshire
'I'm off to Las Vegas for a bricklaying contest'
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England
The Yorkshire designers behind Coca-Cola's new look. Audio, 00:04:08
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Sounds

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

When whole towns closed and headed for the seaside
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Lancashire
They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister
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Europe
Is the UK trending towards becoming a cashless society? Audio
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The tiny town aiming to defy odds in Bundesliga debut
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Football
Will AI make your degree pointless? Audio, 11 minutes
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Science and nature

The trailblazing helicopters looking for answers on the Red Planet
Nasa reveals how its three SkyFall aircrafts will scan Mars – and releases an eye-catching artist's impression.
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Newsround
UK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location
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Climate
'Unmissable' sea slug could be new species
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Devon
'It's been the best year for spotting sharks in decades'
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Isle of Man
What's the world's heaviest object?
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Bitesize

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Watch a selection of standout clips from across the BBC

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An unthinkable tragedy changes a woman's life forever
Jenna Coleman stars as a struggling new mother in thrilling drama The Cry.
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From techno to trains: The twins behind the world's largest model train set
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A dark, psychological murder mystery with a shiver of modern gothic
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The Swedish galleon that sank 18 minutes into its maiden voyage
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Vicky Pattison talks to Joe Marler about giving everything 100%
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