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Your pictures on the theme of 'railways'

A selection of photographs sent in by our readers on the theme of "railways".




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We set the theme, you take the pictures

Each week, we ask you to send in your pictures on a set theme and a selection of these are then published each Thursday on our In pictures page




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Village shows are declining - but this one is thriving

Photographer Jim Grover heads to a village hall where tradition is alive - and deer have eaten the roses.




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Striking image of a whale feeding wins photo award

Striking image of a whale feeding wins photo award




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Bird on a wire and other winning photos

Stunning shots of gannets, goldfinch and grouse on show as the Bird Photographer of the Year award winners are announced




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10,000 miles across US as seen through train window

Photographer Katie Edwards captures America from the window of a train.




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Fox cub photo wins first prize in European contest

A picture of a fox cub has won a prestigious European Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.




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Spain floods: Before and after images show devastation

Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.




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The 'light sabre' wielding photographer creating colourful light paintings

For 15 years, David Gilliver has been a pioneer in the technique of painting with light.




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Pelicans, prayers and people power: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.




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Europe marks Armistice Day with two-minute silence

The prime minister was in Paris, while Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh led events at the National Memorial Arboretum.




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Striking aerial photos shed new light on the mountain sheep pen

A new study traces the farming heritage of Wales and shows there's more to the common sheep pen than meets the eye.




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30 years apart: Daughter finds dad in Wood Green

Mika Ap Ellis was reunited with her dad after 30 years of being estranged.




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Tottenham inconsistency down to me - Postecoglou

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says their inconsistent start is down to him rather than his players after a fifth Premier League defeat.




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England batter Wyatt-Hodge makes Surrey move

Record-breaking England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge signs for Surrey's new professional women's team.




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Arsenal captain Odegaard pulls out of Norway squad

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says he must "listen to my body" after withdrawing from Norway's squad.




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Keeper's penalty heroics send Wigan through in EFL Trophy

Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Tom Watson saves all three penalties in a shootout victory over Nottingham Forest U21s to send them through to the EFL Trophy knockout phase.




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Police watchdog lead defends Chris Kaba decision

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.




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More toilets will take 'worry' out of London travel

Billie Nicholls, who has ulcerative colitis, says some people don't have the luxury of waiting.




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How the Dart Charge took its toll on motorists

National Highways apologises for the problems people are having and pledges to put things right.




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'Dartford Crossing trips ended with bailiffs at my door'

Dart Charge bailiffs have collected nearly £112m since 2019, it emerges.




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London's new lord mayor: 'It's not just ceremonial'

Alastair King is the 696th person to be appointed as the lord mayor of the City of London.




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Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals

How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to order




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Early prison release: 'I'm lost and don't know what to do'

One man tells BBC London not enough is being done to keep prisoners released early off the streets.




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BBC Radio London team finish swim challenge

BBC Radio London's team of swimmers have completed their part of the 1,000-mile challenge.




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The Kung Fu classes helping kids with confidence

Shaolin Temple Cultural Centre has been able to expand classes thanks to BBC Children in Need.




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Watch: How Covent Garden gets its Christmas tree

The journey of this year's tree from the West Midlands to the West End ahead of tonight's switch on.




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The London pub where prices jump £2 after 10pm

Drinkers at a Soho pub have to pay more for late-night pints as part of a dynamic pricing policy.




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'I got a £450 fine for not showing my railcard'

Molly McGregor, 29, was fined £450 for not showing her railcard during a rail journey in May.




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Ministers may intervene in Tower Hamlets council

The government may send envoys to oversee decisions taken by the independent mayor of Tower Hamlets.




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Man shot dead after party was clothing brand owner

An appeal is made for people to come forward who went to a party the night before the shooting.




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'A bail house wasn't a safe place for a female'

Dainya Ebanks says she is not surprised more than one in 10 women sleep rough when they leave prison.






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Welcome to 1984. Somewhere, George Orwell is crying himself to sleep

There is now a department in Scotland Yard that is dedicated to enforcing hate speech law on telephones. They can and have come to citizens’ homes to arrest them for hate speech. They do not have enough manpower to keep a Muslim from knifing you on the street in London, but they can keep you from commenting about Muslim primitives on Facebook from your home.

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Is populism dead? Are We the People now forever under the thumb of unbridled global tyranny? Madame Defarge chimes in

I haven’t written for Powdered Wig since October 2020. This once profitable site has now been destroyed by Big Tech, especially Fascistbook, Twitter, and Google. So, at 66 years old, I find myself making a living in the construction field […]

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“If the Democrats could fight wars as well as they execute Election Fraud, we would have obliterated all of our many enemies throughout the World, and would have nothing to worry about!” ~ Donald J. Trump

Touché! .@POTUS45: "If the Democrats could fight wars as well as they execute Election Fraud, we would have obliterated all of our many enemies throughout the World, and would have nothing to worry about!" pic.twitter.com/GpMO46zrNQ — Natalie Harp (@NatalieJHarp) August […]

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Biden Slams Trump’s Election Comment: ‘What Country Are We In?’

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden questioned President Trump’s response to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election. When landed in Wilmington, Delaware Wednesday night after campaigning in North Carolina, Biden was asked about the president’s earlier remarks from his White House briefing. “What country are we in?” […]

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Trump At Jacksonville Mocks Biden As ‘Lowest Energy Individual’ For Calling Campaign ‘Lid This Morning Again’

President Trump mocked Joe Biden Thursday evening for always calling a “lid” on campaign activities early in the morning, saying the Democratic presidential rival is “the lowest energy individual I’ve ever seen.” “Did you see [Biden] did a lid this morning again?” Trump told supporters during his campaign rally Thursday night at Cecil Airport hanger in Jacksonville, […]

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Police Bodycam Footage Released Shows Trump 2020 Adviser Brad Parscale Bodyslammed During Arrest

Police bodycam footage of Trump 2020 campaign Advisor Brad Parscale’s arrest was released on Monday showing officers bodyslamming Parscale once he emerged outside his home shirtless with a beer in his hand during a tense scene after his wife told the police that he was suicidal. “Listen, I’m not trying to kill myself. She’s lying, I didn’t […]

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Biden Refuses During Presidential Debate To Answer Court-Packing Question

Democratic nominee Joe Biden refused to answer the question during the first presidential debate Tuesday night as to whether he would support “packing” the Supreme Court if elected President and the Senate Republicans confirms President Trump’s nominee Amy Coney Barrett. “If Senate Republicans go ahead and confirm Justice Barrett there has been talk about ending the […]

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FIU Poll: Majority of Floridian Cubans Support And Will Vote For Trump

A majority of Cuban Americans in South Florida support President Trump and are planning to vote for him in November, according to the latest Florida International University poll released Friday. According to the FIU Cuba Poll, it found that 59 percent of registered Cuban American voters will vote for Trump next month, compared to only […]

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Trump Tweets First Video Remarks Since Revealing COVID-19 Diagnosis

President Trump on Friday shared a pre-recorded video message on Twitter saying he is “doing very well” and thanked Americans for their overwhelming support following his early morning announcement of his COVID-19 diagnosis. pic.twitter.com/B4H105KVSs — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020 “I want to thank everybody for the tremendous support,” Trump said in the […]

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World Leaders React To Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis

World leaders and officials sent their best wishes to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Friday for a swift recovery after he announced early Friday morning that the First couple tested positive for COVID-19. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted that he and his wife Sara, along with “millions of Israelis” are wishing […]

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Trump Delivers Video Update From Walter Reed: ‘I Feel Much Better Now’

President Trump tweeted a four-minute video message updating the American public Saturday evening on his progress since being tested positive with the coronavirus, saying that he “feels much better now” but the next few days is going to be “the real test.” pic.twitter.com/gvIPuYtTZG — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 3, 2020 “I came here, wasn’t […]

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