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Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision. Newsiline summarises...
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Watch: Meet the Americans who love Eurovision
US fans of the Eurovision Song Contest gathered in Washington DC to cheer on their favourite European acts. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79
The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment &...
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The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August
The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ent...
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Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record
The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without relea...
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Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
The former health secretary says there must be a "proper contest" while Burnham says Labour needs to be "saved from where it's been". Newsiline summarises...
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The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Race Across the World pairs unite for tribute run
Pairs from every series will race in the Greater Manchester Run a year after Sam Gardiner's death. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Reform now run Wakefield - so what do the locals think?
Reform UK councillor Karl Johnson is set to become the new leader of Wakefield Council following a dramatic shift in power last week. Newsiline summarises...
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Rare plant makes comeback from brink of extinction
The Kentish milkwort has seen a seven-fold increase since conservation efforts in 2013. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Env...
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Profile
The Reform donor also known as Chakrit Sakunkrit. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher fo...
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Tech Now
Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Technology and links readers...
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I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies. Newsiline sum...
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Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM. Newsiline summarises thi...
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British firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapses
Aeralis was hoping the UK government would award it a contract to replace the Hawk jets currently flown by the RAF. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Will Makerfield decide the next PM?
Could a Makerfield by-election decide who the next Labour Prime Minister will be? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...
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What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links r...
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Is it safe to swim at England's bathing sites?
Signs warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official inland river bathing sites due to concerns the water could be unsafe New...
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Drake gets personal with surprise three-album drop after Kendrick beef
These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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What do Makerfield residents think of the Burnham-prompted by-election?
BBC Radio Manchester asked people in the constituency what they think of having a by-election Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK
Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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US firm set to buy satellite station in £37m deal
A Texas-based company wants to expand its deep space communitcations network. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment a...
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Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Search for new James Bond officially kicks off - who could be in the running?
Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ente...
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Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial
As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The former communities minister on reaching breaking point and who should lead Labour now. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure
"It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Bu...