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Government sets out plans for more prison places after tightening early release rules
Under the plans, existing spaces including "unused office space, laundry rooms and storage areas" will be turned into cells.
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Man charged after woman and her niece died in fire
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Tees
Ex-gang boss found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
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US & Canada
'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
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Asia
Burnham to tell MPs optimism at heart of his vision for Britain
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US army secretary resigns after months of tension
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US & Canada
Shein shares fall in long-awaited stock market debut
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Business
New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office
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Weather
New super flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'
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Sport headlines

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Transfer Deadline Day 2026 - Fernandez, Ndiaye and Alvarez latest
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Football
Man City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move
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Premier League
Arteta joins elite 250 club - but where does he rank?
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Arsenal
'I'll get better' - how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return?
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Tennis
Djokovic's tearful loss leaves future uncertain
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Tennis

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Boy, 4, dies after car and off-road bike crash
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Nottinghamshire
'Baby Tommy's here, Chelsea's not': First-time mum dies in childbirth
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Glasgow & West Scotland
We survived the Aberfan disaster but were told to never speak of it again
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Wales
Boy, 16, charged with murder and attempted murder
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Northern Ireland
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Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
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Culture
Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years
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Culture
UK survivalist dropped into Arctic Circle alone with just 10 tools for US TV show
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Wales
US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case
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US & Canada
Is it 'cosy TV time' yet? iPlayer shows that could get you in the mood
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Musical about me 'better not be rubbish' warns Allardyce
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England
How Keith Richards wrote 'Satisfaction' in his sleep. Audio, 4 minutes
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Sounds

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Electronic heavyweights Chase & Status close the Reading main stage. Video
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iPlayer
Lola Young makes triumphant return with surprise Reading set. Video
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Dave brings on Central Cee to perform massive hit Sprinter. Video
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iPlayer
Florence + The Machine bring earth-shattering vocals to Reading. Video
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iPlayer
Celebrate 100 years of black music in the UK, featuring over 200 artists. Video
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Food and recipes

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

Protein-packed breakfasts to fuel you up for the day
Our favourite high-protein breakfast recipes for a satisfying start to your morning.
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Food
Get organised with these veg-focused meal prep ideas
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Food
How true are the nutritional claims about your packed lunch?
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Food influencers v critics: Why credibility counts
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England
Is your coffee getting stronger? Audio, 3 minutes
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Sounds

Health and wellbeing

At what age do we feel the happiest?
Mathematician Hannah Fry explores whether happiness is only for the young or something achieved with age.
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Uncharted with Hannah Fry
I was trapped in a cave for 54 hours but made it my mission to get back underground
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Wales
Why coffee and alcohol make us feel so much worse as we age
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Food
Climber Laura completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK
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Highlands & Islands
'I'm more nervous than she is!': Traitors star on the start of school
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Money

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
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How to save money by using your freezer effectively
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Food
'I spent two years looking for work before I got a job'
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Scotland
Martin Lewis answers your questions in this best-of podcast. Audio, 42 minutes
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The Martin Lewis Podcast
School uniform swap shop 'saves money and tackles second hand clothes stigma'
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Wales

Uplifting stories

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 reveals spectacular shortlist
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Science & Environment
Letter from 1955 found during house renovation
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Hull & East Yorkshire
The gymnast so successful she lost count of her medals
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Northamptonshire
From sleeping under a bridge to tech firm success. Audio, 18 minutes
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Business Daily

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

When whole towns closed and headed for the seaside
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Lancashire
They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister
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Europe
How do you sell a house with a dark past? Audio, 00:04:30
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Sounds
'They are now athletes' - how do referees get ready for a season?
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World Cup
Did Emily ruin Paris? Audio, 27 minutes
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Rachel McAdams fights for her life in this hair-raising psychological thriller
A woman is blackmailed during a flight by a fellow passenger, who wants to use her hotel for an assassination.
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A loved-up, lairy sitcom starring Sheridan Smith and Ralf Little
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Mesmerising music from the UK's brightest contemporary composers
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An unthinkable tragedy changes a woman's life forever
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