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19 August 2017

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News imageAngel of the North and Cookworthy Knapp

The landmarks that mean you're nearly home

From the Angel of the North to Didcot Power Station, BBC News takes a tour of some the landmarks that signify journey's end.

News imageCat's eyes sign

10 things we didn't know last week

Some people think cat's eyes on roads are made from real cats - and other news nuggets.

News imagePlayers help sell the Big Issue

Saints launch match day Big Issue to help homeless

Southampton players Nathan Remond, Oriol Romeu, Manolo Gabbiadini and Florin Gardos join Big Issue vendors in Winchester to raise awareness of the Saints Foundation's new partnership.

News imageBill Nighy (left) and George MacKay

Actors line up for Shetland film festival

Bill Nighy and George MacKay will be among special guests at the 11th annual Screenplay Film Festival.

News imageMigrants

Why these migrants are tidying up Rome

Two Nigerian men are paying their way in the city by volunteering to clean up the streets.

News imageWomen in Usakos

Usakos, a community scarred

A new exhibition of photographs shows how apartheid changed this small Namibian town.

News imageBig Ben BBC

Big Ben: Taking some time out

The chimes of Big Ben are due to fall silent for four years but this is not the first time the "great bell" has been in need of a little TLC.

News imageBe Charlotte singer Charlotte

Scottish band tees up for Solheim Cup

Be Charlotte will perform in Iowa at the official handover ceremony for the Solheim Cup coming to Scotland.

News imageMail on Sunday and Sunday Times

'Queen won't stand down' and 'lost' British boy

Stories denying the Queen will stand down for Charles and about a British boy missing in Barcelona make the front pages.

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