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Long 'won't appeal' sex offenders law court ruling

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In May, a judge ruled the legislation was not compatible with human rights or press freedom.

10

The two moments of luck that foiled a terror plot

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The disgruntled employee nearly detonated bomb at St James's Hospital in Leeds.

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Scotland result 'on a knife-edge' on election eve

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Scottish party leaders are making their final pitches to voters ahead of Thursday's UK-wide ballot.

Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son

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Antonya Cooper's son Hamish had cancer and was in “a lot of pain” before his death in 1981.

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The Papers: Water firms 'facing lawsuits' and 'prisons near capacity'

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A Supreme Court ruling on sewage and the crisis of overcrowding in the UK's prisons lead the papers.

03

Chris Mason: We stand on the threshold of a landmark election

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The Tories are braced for defeat, as Labour prepares for victory but polling day could still bring surprises.

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Wales' key general election battlegrounds to watch

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Could Wales lose four of its previous Welsh secretaries in one night?

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Raducanu ready to 'put it on the line' on Wednesday

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Emma Raducanu vows to "put it on the line" on Wednesday when she faces Belgium's Elise Mertens in round two at Wimbledon.

Parties stress core messages as election nears

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As polling day approaches the leaders have been travelling the country in a bid to win votes.

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Jay Slater's mum tells of ‘agony' as searches fail to find son

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The 19-year-old has been missing since 17 June after he told a friend he was lost in the mountains.

Draper fills Murray void with late-night Wimbledon win

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Jack Draper marks his first Wimbledon match as British men's number one with a five-set win under the Centre Court lights.

22

Ban on Welsh politicians lying promised by 2026

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Ministers promise a law before next election in 2026 in move to avoid an embarrassing vote defeat.

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Murray 'disappointed' not to play Wimbledon singles

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Andy Murray says he is 'disappointed' not to be playing in the Wimbledon singles. His farewell to the All England Club will be in the doubles alongside older brother Jamie.

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Tribunal rules after surgeon left women in agony

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Tony Dixon, who used artificial mesh to treat prolapsed bowels, 'made a number of failures'.

Lucy Letby guilty of trying to murder baby girl

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The baby's family say they have been forced to endure a "long, torturous and emotional journey - twice".

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King Charles launches shortened Holyrood Week

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The monarch's traditional July programme in Edinburgh is taking place over two days this year due to the general election.

17

Half of Scotland's councils set for bin strikes

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Unite members rejected the pay offer in May, and have now voted to strike in 16 local authorities.

Jury considers verdict in Willoughby kidnap trial

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Gavin Plumb is alleged to have planned his “ultimate fantasy” of attacking the TV presenter.

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Hospital bomb plotter guilty of terror charge

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Mohammad Farooq planned to detonate a bomb at St James's Hospital in Leeds in January 2023, court hears.

Brother 'tried to save' missing boy, 14, from water

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Daniel Halliday's family has released a statement saying his disappearance is their "worst fear".

Jeffrey Donaldson facing more sex offence charges

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Sir Jeffrey now faces 18 sex offence charges which are alleged to have occurred between 1985 and 2006.

Woman 'in pain' before death at slapping workshop, court hears

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Diabetic Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, stopped taking insulin during sessions run by an alternative healer.

Officers face misconduct probe over contact with Nottingham triple killer

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Calocane was reported to the force for allegedly assaulting two colleagues weeks before the attacks.

How to follow the election on the BBC

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Online, on TV, and on Sounds and Radio - the BBC is bringing you full coverage of the 2024 UK general election and its results.

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Author Cottrell-Boyce is new children's laureate

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Writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce says he's "so proud" to champion reading and children's books in the role.

Woman in court charged with death of supermarket worker

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Natasha Smith is accused of pushing the 61-year-old Asda worker, causing him to suffer a cardiac arrest.

Sea swimmers at risk of sewage after burst pipe

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Sea swimmers at a popular seaside town are being warned they may be bathing in contaminated water.

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Man who murdered two girlfriends jailed for 35 years

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Carl Cooper was known to be violent, with both women contacting the police in fear for their safety.

Lucy Letby trial jury retires to consider verdict

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The jury in the retrial of Lucy Letby, who has denied attempting to murder a baby, is sent out.

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Welcoming rare quadruplets 'an incredible experience', says mum

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Arlene Mitchell, from West Lothian, defied odds of 700,000 to one by giving birth to Ben, Noah, Harrison and Rory.