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LIVESunak and Starmer present competing visions for jobs and growthKeir Starmer says wealth creation is Labour's main goal and Rishi Sunak pledges to give 30 towns across the UK £20m each.News
Man in court over stab murder of woman on beachNasen Saadi is charged with murder and attempted murder after two women were stabbed on a beach at night.4 hrs agoNewsDorset
King gives 100th birthday card to D-Day veteranJim Mille told the King about his experiences of the Normandy landings into Nazi-occupied France.11 hrs agoNewsUK
At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancersResearch suggests cheap and simple spit tests may be better at catching the disease than blood tests.3 hrs agoNewsHealth
Football rules pioneer gains blue plaque tributeThe tribute has been unveiled in Sheffield to commemorate a "founding father" of the sport. 3 hrs agoNewsSouth Yorkshire
Man in court over stab murder of woman on beachNasen Saadi is charged with murder and attempted murder after two women were stabbed on a beach at night.4 hrs agoNewsDorset
Huge Met operation for Champions League and demosA far-right protest has taken place and football fans are also gathering ahead of the final.43 mins agoNewsLondon
Everton 'assessing options' as 777 miss takeover deadlineEverton will "assess all options for future ownership" after 777 Partners miss a deadline to take over the club. 6 hrs agoEverton
King gives 100th birthday card to D-Day veteranJim Mille told the King about his experiences of the Normandy landings into Nazi-occupied France.11 hrs agoNewsUK
Inmates in hospital following disorder at prisonThree inmates are in hospital after an altercation at a prison where 10 have died in three months.7 hrs agoNewsWales
'Amazing legacy' of Dáithí's Law hailed one year onOrgan donor figures rise in the first year of a new law inspired by a seven-year-old Belfast boy.14 hrs agoNewsNorthern Ireland
UK ambassador left Mexico post after 'pointing gun at staff'A video posted on social media claims to show Jon Benjamin aiming a weapon at another man, while looking down the rifle's sight.6 hrs agoNewsUK
Westminster knifeman was lawfully killed - inquestA police watchdog report released after the inquest said police tried to stop him by using a Taser.5 hrs agoNewsLondon

Watch/Listen

Man uses 'Maradona magic' to kick can into binScott Whitehouse surprised himself by keeping the can in the air and directing it in to a bin.1 day agoNewsDerby
SNP leader fears 'prolonged austerity' under LabourScotland's First Minister John Swinney expresses concerns over a potential Labour government's budget.23 hrs agoNewsPolitics
Watch: Former Tory MP says he is backing LabourThe former Conservative MP for Bolton North East has told the BBC he now supports Labour.2 days agoNewsUK Politics
Labour candidate says she's been blocked from standingFaiza Shaheen says she's was told she will not be Labour's candidate after allegedly liking antisemitic posts on X.2 days agoNewsUK Politics
Watch: Hundreds gather to greet Spanish tall shipAerial footage captures the moment a replica of a 17th Century boat sails into town.3 days agoNewsNorfolk

Features & analysis

How UK's 'fastest' rollercoaster ground to halt within day of openingThrillseekers are frustrated after Hyperia at Thorpe Park closed just one day after opening.14 hrs agoNewsSurrey
The Ulverston magician in Britain's Got Talent finalJack Rhodes, who used to make parody videos Britain's Got Talent auditions, is now in the final.2 hrs agoNewsCumbria
'By the time my pension's sorted, will I be here?'A former police officer fears she may not live to see the pension boost she has been promised.11 hrs agoNewsManchester
The secret D-Day scientists and engineers How a physicist and engineer worked on secret projects to make sure D-Day went ahead 80 years ago. 5 hrs agoNewsWales
Magic moment for five generations of same familyFive generations of one family gather for the first time as the youngest visits London from Australia.11 hrs agoNewsLondon

More from the UK

Huge Met operation for Champions League and demosA far-right protest has taken place and football fans are also gathering ahead of the final.43 mins agoNewsLondon
'Amazing legacy' of Dáithí's Law hailed one year onOrgan donor figures rise in the first year of a new law inspired by a seven-year-old Belfast boy.14 hrs agoNewsNorthern Ireland
Levelling-up funding 'crucial' to Scottish communities, says RossScottish Tory leader Douglas Ross backs the prime minister's £20m pledge to 30 UK towns.32 mins agoNewsScotland Politics
Inmates in hospital following disorder at prisonThree inmates are in hospital after an altercation at a prison where 10 have died in three months.7 hrs agoNewsWales
Man in court over stab murder of woman on beachNasen Saadi is charged with murder and attempted murder after two women were stabbed on a beach at night.4 hrs agoNewsDorset

Latest updates

6 hrs agoUK ambassador left post after 'pointing gun at staff'A video posted on social media claims to show Jon Benjamin aiming a weapon at another man, while looking down the rifle's sight.6 hrs agoNewsUK
11 hrs agoKing gives 100th birthday card to D-Day veteranJim Mille told the King about his experiences of the Normandy landings into Nazi-occupied France.11 hrs agoNewsUK
22 hrs agoA very quick guide to the cabinet and what it doesWhat the UK cabinet is and what its members do.22 hrs agoNewsUK
1 day ago'There was two of you - one of you was going to be dead at the end'The veteran credits "Irish luck" with helping him survive being shot down four times during the war.1 day agoNewsUK
2 days agoKing to take part in Trooping the Colour from carriageAn official will stand in for the Princess of Wales at an earlier ceremony as she continues chemotherapy.2 days agoNewsUK
3 days agoTop 10 'at risk' sites named by Victorian SocietyThe list includes what is believed to be the world’s first purpose-built amusem*nt park.3 days agoNewsUK
5 days agoBritish Museum gems for sale on eBay - how a theft was exposedThe two clues that helped a Danish gem collector with a photographic memory crack open the case.5 days agoNewsUK
8 days agoFood banks call for more financial supportFood banks in Jersey and Guernsey say their shelves are running low.8 days agoNewsUK
24 May 2024Target to cut court backlog cannot be met, says watchdogThe National Audit Office says delays are affecting victims and risking cases collapsing.24 May 2024NewsUK
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