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BBC apologises over use of racist term in news report

BBC apologises over use of racist term in news report

Director-general Tony Hall said the report had caused ‘distress’ to many.

Scotland’s under-fire Education Secretary to address exam results chaos

Scotland’s under-fire Education Secretary to address exam results chaos

Results for pupils in the most deprived data zones were reduced by more than those in the most affluent areas.

In Pictures: Sun-seekers make most of heatwave ahead of storms

In Pictures: Sun-seekers make most of heatwave ahead of storms

The weather looks set to change…

Calais migrants ‘exhausted’ and ‘scared’ as police evictions continue

Calais migrants ‘exhausted’ and ‘scared’ as police evictions continue

Aid workers in northern France say the forced moving on of migrants is fuelling attempts to cross the English Channel in small boats.

Boy with rare condition plays with police pups as part of ‘bucket list’ wish

Boy with rare condition plays with police pups as part of ‘bucket list’ wish

Eight-year-old Oscar Jealous, who lost his sight due to a degenerative condition, fulfilled his dream of being a police officer for a day.

Man who died in church grounds was fatally kicked in the head, police say

Man who died in church grounds was fatally kicked in the head, police say

Detectives investigating the death of Steven McMyler have released CCTV images of four men they want to speak to.

PM urged to boost Covid-19 testing to fulfil ‘moral duty’ of schools return

PM urged to boost Covid-19 testing to fulfil ‘moral duty’ of schools return

The children’s commissioner for England suggested weekly testing of pupils and teachers could be necessary.

Plan for more nursing apprenticeships falls short, union warns

Plan for more nursing apprenticeships falls short, union warns

The number of people looking for information on nursing on the NHS careers website increased by 138% between March and June.

Three sick puppies found in box in Essex may be ‘cruel’ trade victims – RSPCA

Three sick puppies found in box in Essex may be ‘cruel’ trade victims – RSPCA

The spaniel puppies were found without food or water in a layby.

Two beluga whales move step closer to open water home

Two beluga whales move step closer to open water home

Little Grey and Little White are being monitored by experts.

UK pledges more aid after Beirut explosion

UK pledges more aid after Beirut explosion

Boris Johnson earlier conveyed condolences from the Queen.

Metal detectorist unearths ‘nationally significant’ Bronze Age hoard

Metal detectorist unearths ‘nationally significant’ Bronze Age hoard

Mariusz Stepien was searching a field near Peebles in June when he found a complete horse harness and sword dating from 1000 to 900 BC.

Prosecutor ‘completely confounded’ by 16-year-old who raped and killed Alesha

Prosecutor ‘completely confounded’ by 16-year-old who raped and killed Alesha

Iain McSporran QC led the case against Aaron Campbell, who was locked up for at least 27 years at the High Court in Glasgow last March.

More than 4,000 migrants reach UK by small boats in 2020

More than 4,000 migrants reach UK by small boats in 2020

Home Secretary Priti Patel had earlier said the crossings would be an ‘infrequent phenomenon’ by now.

New coin marks 75 years since end of Second World War

New coin marks 75 years since end of Second World War

The design was inspired by stone war memorials.

Fire crews make ‘significant progress’ on Chobham Common

Fire crews make ‘significant progress’ on Chobham Common

Evacuated local residents spent a second night away from home.

‘Get it fixed or go’ – Former FM in stark exams warning to Sturgeon and Swinney

‘Get it fixed or go’ – Former FM in stark exams warning to Sturgeon and Swinney

Lord McConnell said the fiasco which saw 124,564 pupils’ results downgraded is ‘not good enough for Scotland’.

Simon Cowell in hospital after breaking back in bike fall

Simon Cowell in hospital after breaking back in bike fall

The fall took place at his home in Malibu.

More than 22,000 restaurant jobs slashed so far in 2020

More than 22,000 restaurant jobs slashed so far in 2020

The figures represent a 95.4% increase on the 11,280 job losses reported during the whole of 2019.

PM to ‘head to Scotland’ for family staycation

PM to ‘head to Scotland’ for family staycation

The Sunday Times reported the Prime Minister, fiancee Carrie Symonds and their son Wilfred would travel north of the border next weekend.

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