Inside the Crucible: Where snooker turns into a marathon of the mind
Sheffield's Crucible Theatre was a regional arts centre with a polarising reputation before snooker came along, by chance, to make it a globally famous venue. What makes it so special?
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Amy Winehouse's father loses High Court challenge over daughter's former belongings
Amy Winehouse’s father has lost a High Court claim against two of his daughter’s friends over the sale of items once owned by the singer.
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Murder probe into pensioner's death as hunt for 'dangerous' man continues
A murder investigation is under way following the death of an 82-year-old woman in Glasgow.
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Woman, 86, convicted after car insurance typo error
The pensioner was criminally prosecuted after she had written one wrong number plate letter.
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Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain
Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.
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Two arrested over Kenton synagogue attack
A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown at the synagogue in Harrow, north-west London.
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Fears for 1,000 toads after reservoir drained by water company
Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
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London Tube strikes: What you need to know
Tube drivers who are RMT members are set to strike in April, May and June over working hours.
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Voters shown fake 20mph claims and a bogus manifesto on social media
Pages sharing misinformation are shown on the social media feeds of the BBC's fictional voters.
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Two teenagers arrested over attack on Harrow synagogue
A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man have been arrested over an arson attack on a synagogue, police have said.
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Undercover voters shown fake 20mph claims and a bogus manifesto on social media
Pages sharing misinformation are shown on the social media feeds of the BBC's fictional voters.
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Travelodge gave stranger key to couple's room
Woman says she was left feeling shaken in latest report of "industry-wide failings" in UK hotel room security.
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I'm learning to swim for an Ironman triathlon in memory of my wife
Dumfries man Alan Johnstone lost his wife Anneka to a brain tumour when she was aged just 33.
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UK to 'flirt' with recession as Iran war oil shock bites, report warns
The UK economy will "flirt" with recession this year and almost 250,000 people could lose their jobs due to the effects of the Iran war oil price shock, according to a respected independent forecaster.
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Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism
British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.
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Reform pledges to review all asylum claims since 2021 if it wins power
The current Labour government has already announced major crackdowns on immigration, including disrupting gangs.
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Firefighters battle 'devastating' fire in historical building in Northern Ireland
Dozens of firefighters have been tackling a blaze throughout Sunday evening at a derelict historical building in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland.
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Firefighters tackling large blaze at derelict hotel
Firefighters are at the scene of a fire at the former Antrim Arms hotel in Ballycastle.
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Fake 20mph claims and bogus manifesto among election misinformation
Pages sharing misinformation are shown on the social media feeds of the BBC's fictional voters.
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Car crashes into pedestrians in busy part of central London - as woman arrested
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in London in the early hours of Sunday.
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