Record 1.3m apply for 2027 London Marathon ballot
More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.
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Chancellor's policies blamed for wave of pub closures
Around two pubs closed each day in the first three months of the year, new industry figures suggest.
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Closure of rape case of apprentice, 18, 'huge miscarriage of justice'
Cumbria Police say no charges were brought because the "evidential threshold" was not met.
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Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
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Widow of falsely accused murder suspect plans to sue Scottish authorities
Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect.
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'Having multiple partners isn't all about sex - it's honesty, logistics and a good calendar'
For Naomi Allsworth, being polyamorous is just "a different way to navigate relationships".
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'Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different'
Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
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Most parents fear daughters will grow up unsafe in public
Four in five parents fear their daughters will grow up feeling unsafe in public in Britain, according to a survey.
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British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
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Attacks on British Jews 'a crisis for all of us', says PM
Sir Keir Starmer has warned that a rise in attacks against British Jews is "a crisis for all of us" and requires a "whole of society" response.
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Poverty and technology fueling record levels of slavery in UK
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.
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Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak
The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, have died but the cause has not yet been established.
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UK's worst airports for flight delays revealed
The worst airports in the UK for flight delays have been revealed.
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Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.
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Two pubs closing every day after 'sheer weight' of tax rises
Around two pubs closed each day in the first three months of the year, new industry figures suggest.
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Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.
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Police attacked with bottles and masonry in west Belfast
Police had responded to reports that large crowds of people and vehicles had gathered and were driving dangerously.
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AI firms should face 'minimum wage for robots' to limit job cuts, says tech boss
A tech entrepreneur warns "white-collar workers in places like Cardiff" are "in firing line of AI".
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Tributes paid to teenager killed by falling tree as he played with friends
A teenager who died after being hit by a falling tree while playing in a park was "truly was the best of us", his shattered family have said
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Thousands of fans cheer Coventry City's return to the Premier League after 25 years
Thousands of Coventry City fans have turned out to celebrate the club's return to the Premier League.
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