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  1. Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England

    The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.
  2. Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor

    Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
  3. Who will - and who won't - be talking to Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly?

    The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.
  4. Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices

    Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.
  5. Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban

    Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
  6. Watch: Six-year-old girl from China sets new Rubik's Cube world record

    Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record twice in three days at World Cube Association competitions.
  7. Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe

    The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.
  8. UK to help refuel Saudi jets countering Houthi attacks

    The UK says it will provide air-to-air refuelling for "defensive" operations following a request from Saudi Arabia.
  9. Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes

    Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.
  10. Glimpses into Diana's life show Earl Spencer's memoir is more than just score-settling

    What further revelations are going to appear now the full details of his Diana book are published?
  11. New right to bereavement leave to cover step and half relatives

    The new law will also cover foster, kinship care and adoptive relationships, as well as early pregnancy loss.
  12. I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to

    Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master.
  13. Can you take the 'London' out of London Fashion Week?

    An initiative to show that LFW is "bigger than London" launched this year - but will it make a difference?
  14. The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips

    From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.
  15. I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance

    The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.
  16. Is the global appeal of the WSL becoming a problem for homegrown talent?

    The London City Lionesses raised eyebrows with no English players in their starting line-up against Manchester United, but is there a wider trend?
  17. 'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery'

    Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show.
  18. Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'

    The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.
  19. To Kill A Mockingbird first edition found in Oxfam shop

    The copy of Harper Lee's seminal 1960 work was discovered in a box of American books given to the charity.
  20. Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC

    Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.
  21. NHS maternity data lost during routine IT work

    Police are notified of the data incident and officers are assessing its impact.
  22. No regular contact with pair held in Iran, family say

    Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were promised contact after they ended hunger strikes.
  23. Watch: Ukraine's race to counter new jet-powered Russian drones

    Russia's new drones are harder to intercept, making recent attacks on Ukraine even more devastating.
  24. Man admits causing the death of his son in hotel fall

    The two-year-old boy fell from the window of a hotel in Cyprus in July, a Paphos court hears.
  25. Traffic chaos in Perthshire villages after Google Maps glitch

    The issue saw vehicles leave the A9 and travel through the Perthshire villages of Ballinluig, Tulliemet and Guay.
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  27. England fast bowler Wood retires from internationals

    England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.
  28. Pollock signs new Northampton deal in excess of £400K

    Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately "a very easy decision" to sign an extension.
  29. Chelsea struggles to Villa bench - Garnacho faces defining season

    Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea with a view to kick-starting his career, but his early weeks in the Midlands have been a struggle.
  30. Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A

    BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
  31. 'Alarming' - does WSL have a homegrown problem?

    The London City Lionesses raised eyebrows with no English players in their starting line-up against Manchester United, but is there a wider trend?