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'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash
BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.
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Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
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How the Lindsay Clancy trial gripped America - and ultimately fell apart. Video, 00:02:13
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Reform donations row overshadows party's moment to lay out big ideas
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UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
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Africa
'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors. Video, 00:01:10
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Asia
Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Giggs among surprise guests at Jay-Z's long-awaited UK show
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Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says
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Business
Tate brothers charged with further trafficking and sex crimes in Romania
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Europe

Sport headlines

Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool
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Liverpool
Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers - Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings
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Premier League
How London City proved they can live up to the hype
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Women's Football
Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich. Video, 00:07:55
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'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell
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Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

The longest-running television hospital drama in the world turns 40
Casualty has been regular weekend viewing for decades now - but what is it that makes medical dramas just so appealing?
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History of the BBC
Russell Howard 'devastated' after his baby son died shortly after birth
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Culture
How Oasis fans cracked the Celtic Park gigs code in chip shop video
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Glasgow & West Scotland
'Not only did I survive, I thrived' - Meera Syal
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England
John Bishop cancels shows after motorbike accident with Tim Peake
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England
The unlikely location where Aardman Animations began. Audio, 6 minutes
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Sounds
What did the Must Watch reviewers think of Tea with Judi Dench?
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Must Watch

Soundtrack your summer

Be Our Guest: Stewart Clarke leads a rousing rendition of the Disney classic. Video
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Stand-out sets from Reading and Leeds Festival past and present. Audio
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The biggest and best indie tunes at Reading and Leeds. Audio
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How a Simple Minds song became an accidental '80s anthem. Audio
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Celebrate the late, great Dolly Parton and the best artists from the 80s. Audio
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Food and recipes

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

Dust off the slow cooker for these hearty crowd-pleasers
From meltingly tender stews to spice-filled curries, these easy recipes will make dinnertime a breeze.
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Food
British summer bakes to enjoy before the season ends
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Scientists reveal which common food-sharing habits spread the most germs
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Chippy's expansion plan battered by nearby rival
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Norfolk
Forget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold
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Business

Money

The tactics used by rogue traders and how to avoid them
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Morning Live
Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
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Business
Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
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We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house
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Are we on the brink of one of the biggest transformations in money? Audio, 25 minutes
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Health and wellbeing

Is food messing with your mood? Try these four expert-backed changes
These small dietary changes could have a surprising impact on mood and stress.
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Food
The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening
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Wales
The common condition causing foot pain for one in 10 people. Video, 00:07:38
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Morning Live
How 'helicopter parenting' could affect children
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I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
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Uplifting stories

17-year-old scoops top title in wildlife photography competition
Maksym Breus says he waited three years to capture the perfect action shot.
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Norfolk
Historic moat and new classrooms planned for the Tower of London
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Newsround
'How I became a three-time fitness world champion at 16'
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history
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Premier League
The tiny pig 'breaking down barriers' around homelessness. Audio, 00:04:45
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Families move out of 'nightmare' new-build homes plagued by defects, damp and mould
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UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
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An inside look at Katie Taylor's emotional final fight week
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Boxing
Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history
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Premier League
Why does the Bayeux Tapestry matter? Audio, 4 minutes
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Science and nature

Ancient supervolcano discovered below English coast
Thousands of times more powerful than Mount Etna, the massive volcano was active 200 million years before dinosaurs roamed the planet.
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England
Could Skye be a hotspot for rare fiery orange lobsters?
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Highlands & Islands
Four hacks to help hibernating animals this autumn
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Police chasing runaway emu clip goes viral
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Australia
'It could be game-changing': Have we finally detected dark matter? Audio, 00:05:09
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The gritty crime thriller that won five Academy Awards
A maverick cop uses unconventional methods to smash a drug ring in New York.
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When a mum seemingly disappears, young siblings try to evade authorities
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Casualty at 40: 'Granddaddy' of hospital dramas or 'left-wing propaganda'?
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Why is this production often named the worst movie ever made?
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The woman whose home is on the line after being conned by a friend
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Around the UK

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

Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
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Brother of Kriss Donald killers in gang who duped pensioners out of £600,000
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Tonnes of rubble including 'bits of old toilets' being dumped in village, residents claim
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Wales
'It made me feel like I was lying': How two thirds of NI people denied disability benefit win at tribunal
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