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29 August 2018

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News imageRichard Burton

Actors star in Old Vic anniversary stamps

Some of the UK's best-known actors feature on stamps celebrating one of Britain's leading theatres.

News imageCommuters on mobiles

Emails on commute 'should count as work'

Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the use of mobile phones has extended the working day, a study says.

News imageVodafone store in Sydney

Vodafone in $11bn Australian merger

The UK telecoms giant has confirmed plans to combine its Australian business with TPG Telecom.

News imageTeachers

Schools face 'severe' teacher shortage

A lack of of specialists in maths and science is worse in poorer areas of England, a study claims.

News imageWomen in Tamale in Ghana walking each with a baby on their back

'Give birth 10 times to win a sheep'

Elizabeth Ohene considers the controversial proposal to limit women to having three babies in Ghana.

News imagewoman on swings

'I've asked myself, should I feel guilty?'

When Alana started a website for lonely people struggling to find love, she had no idea where it would lead.

News imagePope Francis arrives at his General Weekly Audience in St. Peter's Square on August 29, 2018 in Vatican City,

Pope faces twin battle in Church split over sexual abuse

Pope Francis faces critics who demand further reform while others accuse him of diluting the faith.

News imageBritish Vogue front cover featuring Rihanna, Porter magazine front cover featuring Lupita Nyong'o and Elle UK front cover featuring Slick Woods

'This is an unprecedented moment'

Newsbeat examines the reason why black women feature on several of September's women's magazines.

News imageChild looking at screen

274 offences under anti-grooming law

Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat were the most commonly used platforms for grooming offences, a charity says.

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