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  1. Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

    People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.
  2. UK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC told

    The head of the RAF says the UK faces "unprecedented threats" from adversaries in space, as a new unit is created to defend Britain's satellites.
  3. Watch: Moment pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey

    The two pilots ejected from the jet before crash and sustained minor injuries.
  4. Home secretary says undetected migrant landings 'unacceptable'

    The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.
  5. Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'

    The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
  6. Family tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fire

    Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died in Bootle on Tuesday.
  7. UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair

    Elisabeth Belien tells Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing she took the poison when she was just 23 years old.
  8. Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes

    The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
  9. Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school

    New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced.
  10. Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke

    The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury.
  11. Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios

    Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".
  12. Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery

    A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
  13. Stunning photos from across the UK capture the first day of astronomical autumn

    In the northern hemisphere, the September equinox occurred in the early hours of Wednesday marking the start of astronomical autumn.
  14. Is Burnham right to blame Russia for spreading online disinformation?

    BBC Verify examines Russian-linked operations spreading false information about the UK, Ukraine and other nations.
  15. Hunting hidden gems - is there anywhere in the world left to scout for football players?

    Through live scouting and increasing data and footage, top clubs now have tabs on a large proportion of the world's talent.
  16. Watch: Why is the UK reviewing its Chagos Islands deal?

    The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.
  17. Police examine video of anti-migrant activist slashing dinghy with knife

    Daniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, livestreamed a video of the alleged incident.
  18. UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC

    Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".
  19. Orkney island welcomes first baby in more than three decades

    Residents on North Ronaldsay toasted the birth of Duncan Wilder Thorstein Traill Suarez Ford with a dram of whisky last week.
  20. Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault

    Assault survivor Miriam Haley said the "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away".
  21. Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'

    Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.
  22. Millions of lettuces ruined by UK aphid outbreak

    Growers are facing losses of £10m, as 30 million heads of lettuce will be rendered unusable.
  23. Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'

    Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.
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  25. The moment Antonelli knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver

    Championship leader Kimi Antonelli tells BBC Sport how he is "still finding my way" in F1 after a 2024 crash "stayed in my head for a very long time".
  26. Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent

    Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.
  27. Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination'

    The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
  28. Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory

    Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.
  29. Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape

    Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October.
  30. Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

    Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.