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Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of Culture

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 11:00am
Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.

Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:59am
A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Muchova pips Gauff in thrilling third-set tie-break

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:57am
Watch the dramatic third-set tiebreak on Centre Court between Karolina Muchova and Coco Gauff which secures Muchova's place in the Wimbledon 2026 final.

More buildings to receive dangerous cladding removal funding

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:29am
Properties under 35ft (11m) were previously not allowed to access the financial support, leaving leaseholders to foot the bill to fix safety issues.

From Wimbledon wildcard to semi-finalist… how life has changed for Fery

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:28am
Get a sneak peak into the whirlwind hours that followed for British wildcard Arthur Fery, after his historic victory over Flavio Cobolli to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Jersey set to legalise assisted dying

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:22am
Jersey is set to be the first place in the British Isles to legalise assisted dying.

Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:21am
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.

Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane school shooting as 'one murder'

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:02am
Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".

Liberated McIlroy sets Scottish Open pace

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 9:59am
Rory McIlroy revelled in his return to links golf with a five-under 65 to set the clubhouse target on day one of the Scottish Open.

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 9:56am
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 9:41am
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

Steep fall in Hormuz ship crossings after new US-Iran strikes

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 9:41am
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

Norwegian football jerseys sold out ahead of Three Lions showdown

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 9:34am
Norway's performance has created huge demand for the football jerseys, but this hasn't been met by suppliers.

I've changed my mind, we might actually be able to win this thing - Shearer

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 9:19am
Alan Shearer explains why he now has belief and confidence that England can go further in this World Cup than he thought.

Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 9:18am
The former transport secretary says Burnham's time away from Westminster does not mean he is "unprepared" for government.

Inside the mind of a Wimbledon semi-finalist by Tracy Austin

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 9:11am
Enjoy 1979 Wimbledon semi-finalist Tracy Austin encapsulating "the sense of history" that comes with playing on Centre Court as part of the last four at SW19.

School suspensions fall in England for the first time since Covid

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 9:10am
The government says the pandemic left a "pernicious legacy", but that teachers are helping pupils turn a corner.

Jersey assisted dying law granted Royal Assent

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 9:08am
Jersey will be the first part of the British Isles where Assisted Dying would be legalised when it comes into force in the coming days.

Man Utd plan naming rights deal for new stadium

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 9:07am
Manchester United will look at the potential of a naming rights deal for the 'new' Old Trafford as part of their "sanity, not vanity" approach to the £2bn stadium plans.

Has your area gone football-mad? We've mapped World Cup viewing

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 8:34am
We've analysed BBC iPlayer viewing across the UK to see where the tournament has been most popular.

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