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Music venue's future secure after charity steps in

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The Music Venue Trust has bought the 200-capacity venue in Preston and will act as its landlord.

Thousands 'excited' for 'adventure without adults'

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Thousands of teens from across the South West will take part in annual Ten Tors Challenge this weekend.

UK exits recession with fastest growth in two years

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The economy grew by a stronger than expected 0.6% in the first three months of the year.

Callum Wilson on records, Isak and Euro 2024

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Striker Callum Wilson speaks to Football Focus reporter Liam MacDevitt about all things Newcastle United and his chances of making England's Euro 2024 squad.

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Villa must accept Conference League defeat - Emery

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts after their Europa Conference League semi-final defeat by Olympiakos - losing 2-0 on the night in Greece, 6-2 on aggregate.

Korda six back in pursuit of record-breaking title

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Nelly Korda is six shots off the lead at the Cognizant Founders Cup as she aims to win a record-breaking sixth straight LPGA Tour title.

US school board votes to restore Confederate names

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In a first for the US, two Virginia schools will have their original Confederate names reinstated.

Mitchell stars as Cavaliers level tie against Celtics

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Donovan Mitchell stars as the Cleveland Cavaliers level their Eastern Conference semi-final series against the top-seeded Boston Celtics.

Stretch of M25 weekend closure set to bring delays

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Drivers are urged to avoid the section of motorway in Surrey when it closes from Friday to Monday.

McIlroy three shots off pace at Wells Fargo

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Rory McIlroy is three shots behind leader Xander Schauffele after the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship.

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'No limits' for GB's Neita in Olympic medal hunt

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British sprinter Daryll Neita tells BBC Sport she believes she can win her first individual global medals when she contests the 100m and 200m at Paris 2024.

'Saturday against West Ham is a final'

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Luton Town boss Rob Edwards tells Dion Dublin on Football Focus that everyone surrounding the club believes they can beat relegation - but could it all be over this weekend?

Police pay out £431,000 in sex assault and bullying case

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Gemma MacRae has been paid more than £400,000 after she complained about bullying and sexual assault.

Business rate rise causing 'hurricane' say traders

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A cut in Welsh business rate relief is branded "unfair" by some companies in retail and hospitality.

Beckham hopes 1999 Treble documentary inspires Man Utd

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Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham hopes a documentary about the club's Treble-winning campaign in 1999 can inspire the Old Trafford side out of their current struggles.

UK exits recession with fastest growth in two years

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The latest ONS figures show the economy is rebounding after the UK slipped into recession at the end of last year.

Prince Harry tells BBC 'it’s great' to be back in UK

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The Duke of Sussex spent Thursday afternoon at a charity event for children of fallen military personnel.

Harry 'happy to be back in UK' during London trip

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The BBC was given exclusive access to Prince Harry's final engagement during his short trip to London.

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Olly Alexander: 'I looked up my Eurovision odds'

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The pop star says he's having sleepless nights ahead of Eurovision's grand final on Saturday.

How we found Europe’s most wanted migrant-smuggler

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Barzan Majeed, aka Scorpion, is on the run after smuggling thousands of migrants into the UK.

Israeli operation leaves Rafah's hospitals overwhelmed

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More than a million people are at risk of being deprived of medical care in Gaza.

Rat remains found in bread sparks Japan recall and refunds

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Pasco has recalled 104,000 packs of sliced bread after rat remains were found in its products.

Ringleader to be sentenced for PC's murder

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Piran Ditta Khan spent nearly two decades evading justice for his part in the killing of PC Sharon Beshenivsky.

Fijian ex-PM jailed for obstructing police inquiry

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The country's long-serving former PM has been jailed for obstructing a corruption probe.

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In pictures: Strikes bring Argentina to standstill

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Schools, banks and many shops close across the country, with train and metro services suspended.

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Fight to save African penguin goes to law

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Every year there are fewer African penguins and soon there may be none at all, scientists warn.

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Trump's lawyers spar with Stormy Daniels in trial

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The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through the cross-examination that the former adult-film star faced in court.

If Carlsberg did... 28 billion pints in 50 years

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The brewery will be celebrating by turning the building green and burying a time capsule.

Apple apologises after piano crushing ad backlash

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The technology giant apologised after Hugh Grant and others criticised the "tone deaf" iPad advert.

The Papers: 'Whooping cough warning' and Friday 'truancy up'

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A whooping cough outbreak is taking up numerous front pages on Friday.