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Train derails near Lewes in East Sussex, British Transport Police say
The force says it is responding alongside paramedics and the fire service, as Southern Rail says major disruption is expected until 22:00 BST.
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Sussex
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UK sees hottest day of the year so far as 38.1C recorded in Kew Gardens
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Five key takeaways from results day 2026
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Family & Education
Son pays tribute to dad, 102, who died after allegedly being assaulted in pub
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Wales
Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
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Business
The key signs you may have damaged your eyes by looking at the eclipse
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Health
Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses
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Middle East
Honeytrap thieves jailed for killing men they had drugged
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England
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Homes alight as several fires rage in the West Midlands
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England

A-level, T-level and BTec results

Are the UK's top universities really 'hoovering up' students?
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Family & Education
Results, appeals and resits - what to do if things don't go to plan
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How to get the most out of clearing
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How do I apply for an apprenticeship and what will I get paid?
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Sport headlines

Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
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Man Utd
Hodgkinson into 800m final and Werro through despite nasty fall
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Athletics
Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor
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Football
Bangladesh dominate Australia despite Smith reprieve
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Cricket
Handling hate and seeking stability - Fofana's Chelsea journey
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Chelsea

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Casualty faces its darkest hour in landmark 40th anniversary trailer
The world's longest-running medical drama will push its staff to their limits as an explosion rocks the city.
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Eurovision Song Contest 2027 host city announced
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Culture
Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift: 'Best night of my life'
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Culture
Dressing room Dolly Parton 'just gorgeous', says The One Show's Alex Jones
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Wales
Rooney to co-host new Man Utd show with Goldbridge
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Man Utd
Taron Egerton says he is estranged from his dad after 'pushing ejector seat'
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Wales
Nicholas Hoult joins Harry Potter TV show - see the cast so far
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Culture

Sounds like a laugh

Celebrate the Edinburgh Fringe with comedy on the BBC

Evil or genius: Russell Kane's verdict on 'bonk-buster' writer Jilly Cooper. Audio
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Paul Sinha hosts the quiz show that'll get your sides splitting. Audio
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Sounds
Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch tackles the thorny issue of love. Audio
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Vegans, hotels and coffee shops: David Sedaris compares the US and the UK. Audio
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Natalie Haynes's fun facts about figures from ancient Greece and Rome. Audio
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Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Simple six-ingredient dinners that are more than the sum of their parts
Keep your shopping list short with these satisfying dinners.
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Food
Our new favourite way to serve the 'it' veg of 2026
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Food
The foods that change your body odour (for better and worse)
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Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
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Business
1975: The secret sauce that 'commands respect' Video, 00:03:26
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Money

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
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Business
Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 56% bigger than today's
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Lincolnshire
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
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Business
Stop paying for parking, it's free, council begs
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Derbyshire
The music-tech boss who laid the groundwork for streaming platforms. Audio, 17 minutes
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Health and wellbeing

Eight things not to say to your child on results day
A child psychologist gives advice on common sayings to avoid and what to say to support your child.
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I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock
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Health
Weightlifting grandad, 88, becomes TikTok sensation
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Lancashire
Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures
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UK
Is it ever OK to estrange your family? Audio, 29 minutes
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Uplifting stories

Left-Handers Day: Surprising facts, famous faces and life as a leftie
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Playful foxes photos result of 'luck and patience'
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England
'Minion Man' paints over anti-social graffiti in bid to brighten up street. Video, 00:00:41
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Manchester
Five underwater cities you might not know about
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Stunning eclipse turns daylight into darkness across Europe
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These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in
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Asia
Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?
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Athletics
Seaside visitors going home earlier, traders say
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Lincolnshire
Is working from home holding you back in your career? Audio, 11 minutes
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Sounds

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A YouTube influencer shocks a nation when she is arrested
Ruby Franke's YouTube channel portrayed a wholesome family. But looks can be deceiving.
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Bleak House: An all-star adaptation of a classic Charles Dickens tale
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Two gangsters decide to leave criminality and become film producers
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Mark Steel visits the Viking town perched on the edge of Britain
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A family sitcom about a divorced dad who lives with his ex-mother-in-law
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Train derails near Lewes in East Sussex, British Transport Police say
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Sussex
Dad to stand trial accused of murdering daughter Minnie Merriman
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Tayside & Central Scotland
Son pays tribute to dad, 102, who died after allegedly being assaulted in pub
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Wales
Mother who stabbed children admits killing son and attempting to murder daughter
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