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The boy conquering Scotland's towering sea stacks

Aden Thurlow, 11, is believed to be the youngest person to lead climbs on Am Buachaille and Old Man of Stoer.




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Murder bid victim felt 'gagged' by parole confidentiality agreement

A woman attacked by a convicted murderer on home release feels "gagged" by a confidentiality agreement to attend his parole hearing.




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Car park rape suspect 'captured on CCTV'

Police investigating the rape of a 16-year-old student in Dundee believe they have footage of the suspect.




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What became of Britain's 'loneliest' sheep Fiona?

A year has passed since Fiona hit the headlines and was rescued, how is she finding her new life?




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We've collected 6,000 bricks - now we need to find them a new home

Two Scots who own the biggest brick collection in the UK are looking for a museum to house all 6,000 of them.




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'Hour of hell' as dog gets fishhook stuck in nose

A dog owner warns other beach users after her terrier got a three-pronged hook stuck in her nose.




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Chancellor says Budget will raise taxes by £40bn

Reeves says the government will raise £25bn from increasing employers' National Insurance contributions.




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'Tough times ahead but give government a chance'

People in Nuneaton, Warwickshire react to Labour's first budget in 15 years.




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Six ways the Budget will affect you if you're under 25

Among the policies announced by the chancellor, some will have a direct impact on younger people.




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Budget is 'deeply disappointing' - council leader

Council leader Nick Adams-King reacts to budget and says it is 'deeply disappointing' for local growth.




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Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss

Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.




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Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.




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Sammy Wilson admits meetings with Sinn Féin

The secret meetings were revealed by Rev Harold Good in a new book, In Good Time.




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Shadow secretary says he hasn't visited NI due to lack of funds

Conservative MP Alex Burghart has defended not visiting Northern Ireland during his time as shadow secretary.




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'We need to have the protection of the protocol,' says O'Toole

Northern Ireland needs to have "the protections that are in the protocol" says SDLP MLA.




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'Third of NI farms' hit by inheritance tax change

Andrew Muir says Labour's first budget in 14 years is "bad" for farmers.




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Stormont's £800k flags report 'still on shelf' three years on

An academic who co-chaired the flags commission says he is "disappointed" by the lack of progress.




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Lyons says he is 'not a magician' on Casement funds

The sports minister said his department does “not have the budget” to increase the amount of funding.




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Sinn Féin councillor suspended over alleged inappropriate messages

JJ Magee is suspended from the party after an allegation that inappropriate online messages were exchanged between him and a minor.




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MP calls for 'urgent review' of flight connections

A DUP MP said flight cancellations between Belfast and London were "fast becoming a norm".




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UK's first Chinese parliamentarian dies at 74

Alliance pays tribute to its "ground-breaking" and "trailblazing" former assembly member, Anna Lo.




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'Traitors' banner put up at Michelle O'Neill's office

O'Neill was the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony.




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Accommodation cost 'could be deterring teachers'

Teachers are leaving Guernsey after the end of a rental allowance, a scrutiny meeting hears.




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'Lack of accessibility makes you feel left out'

James Bedding says small steps can be a "nightmare" for wheelchair users in Jersey.




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Guernsey tourism 'still below pre-Covid levels'

Figures show 137,691 fewer people visited the island in the summer compared to 2019.




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Tax firm raided by HMRC 'closes abruptly'

A company where warrants were recently executed is no longer in business, the BBC has learned.




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Talks over £1bn UK port expansion ongoing after row

Reports have suggested the plan was at risk after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's comments.




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Pub landlord fears Budget may cost him £24K a year

The new Labour government is expected to announce spending cuts and tax rises in Wednesday's Budget.




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McDonald's apologises for E. coli as sales slide

Boss Chris Kempczinski says sorry for the outbreak as the burger giant faces flagging sales.




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Adidas ends 'fight' with Kanye West over antisemitism

The two collaborated on the Yeezy collection but cut ties due to the rapper's controversial comments.




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Warning 'pain' of tax hikes to hit jobs and pay rises

The chancellor says businesses will "contribute more" as she raises employer National Insurance to 15%.




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Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.




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How England's largest 'fish motorway' actually works

It's taken two years to build and is 200m (656ft) long, but why does the River Trent need a fish pass?




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Rail footbridge closure is 'crazy' says council boss

Access from the bridge to some platforms has been closed on a trial basis.




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'I think it's very sad for an archbishop to resign'

A Nottingham theologian says the resignation of Justin Welby is "unprecedented".




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Unlawful cemetery firework display 'disrespectful'

It scorched the grass and was "simply not appropriate or acceptable", said a council.




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Church 'colluded' with sex abuse bishop

Former bishop Peter Ball was jailed for sex offences against 18 teenagers and young men.




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'I felt broken until my autism diagnosis at 70'

An estimated 90% of autistic people over 50 have not received a diagnosis, research suggests.




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Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.




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Children's voices used to shame hospital smokers

New recorded messages activated by a buzzer may shame smokers into putting out their cigarette.




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Dental care 'critical' amid mouth cancer increase

Bryan Webber says dentists are trained on the signs of mouth cancer, but people must seek help early.




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'The A245 is a total traffic shambles'

Runnymede and Weybridge MP, Dr Ben Spencer talks traffic, tax, innovation and technology.




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What's new at Wisley?

Changes in access to RHS Wisley with a new bridge on Wisley Lane.




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'She died because of me'

Sara Sharif’s father has accepted “full responsibility” for her death.




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'Bike theft is putting people off cycling'

New figures show the vast majority of bike thefts reported to police do not result in charges.




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MPs call for probe into 'missing' council complaints

Complaints about Surrey County Council increased by more than 50% between 2022-23 and 2023-24.




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Walk to school over field and railway 'safe route'

Surrey County Council says suitable footwear should be worn as a field on the route can flood.




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'No compromise' - Wrexham's McClean explains poppy stance

In the face of criticism, Wrexham captain James McClean says he will not compromise his convictions after explaining why he opts not to wear a poppy for Remembrance Day.




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Health boss quits after 'deliberate' accounts errors

Sue Hill will not receive a settlement after "systemic cultural failings" in her department.




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Wales' papers: Pay rise for councillors and tourism tax

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.