54 m. ago Alan Yentob dies aged 78: Former BBC executive and TV presenter who served as director of television passes away after illness as Dawn French and Amol Rajan lead tributes

Alan Yentob (pictured) joined the BBC as a trainee in 1968 and held positions as controller of BBC One and BBC Two, director of television, head of music and arts.

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1 hour ago Alan Yentob dies aged 78: Former BBC executive and TV presenter who served as director of television passes away

Alan Yentob (pictured) joined the BBC as a trainee in 1968 and held positions as controller of BBC One and BBC Two, director of television, head of music and arts.

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2 h. ago Alan Yentob: Influential BBC executive undone by Kids Company scandal

The former creative director of the BBC was also known for presenting regular arts series Imagine.

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3 h. ago The woman who went on a first date with a personal trainer... then he put seven police officers in hospital

Mum of two Courtney Redfern, 27, was on her first date with Mayzar Azarbonyad, 20, when police tried to stop his powerful BMW M5 as he drove her home.

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3 h. ago ‘The giant penis took shape easily, as I passed through a village called Three Cocks’: meet the artist athletes drawing with GPS

From the phallus on a Welsh hillside, to a huge portrait of Chappell Roan, these Strava runners, riders and skaters have been busy In 2013, I was in the worst shape of my life. Though I functioned well day to day, I was a heavy binge drinker and smoker. Unfit, obese and unhappy, on impulse I signed up to a white-collar boxing fight. I trained six days a week for three months, shifting three stone by fight night. Winning that fight was great, though turning my life around had been my main goal. After that, I started challenging myself regularly while raising money for mental health charities.My first 24-hour challenge involved ascending Pen y Fan – the highest peak in south Wales – 10 times in a row during the dead of winter. It was horrific, but it raised lots of money, so next time I wanted something even bigger. Having seen examples of Strava art online, I thought that might be a good way to get people’s attention. I decided on a big run in the Bannau Brycheiniog (formerly the Bre...

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4 h. ago Pick up a penguin! Care home residents visited by the usually arctic animals, who even wandered through the dining room

Humboldt penguins Widget and Pringle waddled into Gregory House, Grantham, Lincolnshire on Wednesday.

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5 h. ago Limited 40% off sale on teeth whitening range that shoppers claim leave 'teeth looking amazing'

The MySweetSmile oral care range is currently on sale, with up to 40% off, and shoppers can mix and match products and get the cheapest free

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5 h. ago Hydrangea flowers will droop more if you do 1 common mistake in May

Hydrangeas are thirsty plants that need a lot of water to produce big, beautiful blooms in the summer, but gardeners can actually harm the flowers by watering them at the wrong time

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9 h. ago ‘The world does not care if we all die’: hunger and despair in the ruins of Gaza City

Killings in a new Israeli offensive and depleted food and medical supplies are pushing people on to the streets of the once bustling hub of GazaOn the streets of Gaza City this week, there were two sounds that never ceased, day or night. In the west, the Mediterranean breakers crashed on the rubbish-strewn shoreline. In the east, the shells, missiles and rockets exploded with dull thuds and occasional ear-splitting cracks.At least 100,000 people have come to Gaza City, once the bustling commercial and cultural hub of the Palestinian territory. All are fleeing the new offensive – dubbed Gideon’s Chariots – recently launched by Israel into the ruined towns and neighbourhoods of northern Gaza. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Imelda Staunton and her daughter Bessie Carter: ‘I saw Mum on stage marrying a stranger and started to cry’

The mother and daughter make a marvellous pair on stage in ‘Mrs Warren’s Profession’. Claire Allfree sits down with the duo to talk Academy Awards, the Harry Potter reboot, and what younger actors can learn from the late Queen’s work ethic

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10 h. ago Arctic, feathered or just weird: what have we learned since Walking with Dinosaurs aired 25 years ago

As the BBC updates its groundbreaking series, a look at some of the recent scientific discoveriesIt brought dinosaurs stomping and roaring into the sitting rooms of millions of viewers. Now, 25 years after the series first aired, a new, updated Walking With Dinosaurs is back on the BBC this weekend.In the intervening years, science has not stood still. About 50 species have been discovered each year since 1999 and the advent of powerful imaging techniques and digital reconstruction have led to major advances in our understanding of what dinosaurs looked like and how they lived. Here are some of the biggest developments. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Eggs are perfect every time in air fryer by following simple 10

If you're a fan of eggs, then you'll be pleased to know that a Michelin-trained chef has shared the 'perfect' way to cook them - and you can use an air fryer for a fail-safe method

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12 h. ago NHS doctor names 'three best' questions to ask GP if they ignore you

Dr Karan Rajan, also known as Dr Raj, has shared his top tips for advocating for your own health when you feel your symptoms are being ignored by medical professionals

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14 h. ago Divers make incredible discovery in hunt for missing submarine that has a haunting history

Scientists have made an incredible discovery on the ocean floor near California during a mission to locate a US Navy submarine that sank over 100 years ago during a training exercise off the coast.

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15 h. ago Heidi Alexander will 'strain every sinew for trains to be decent value for money'

Heidi Alexander insists newly created body to run trains won't be 'British Rail mark 2', as she commits to keep station ticket offices open

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16 h. ago Born to run: Arne Slot says Springsteen and Salah can inspire a title repeat

Liverpool coach went to see the Boss at Manchester‘At 75, he does three hours on stage with no rest’Arne Slot believes his Liverpool players can take inspiration from Bruce Springsteen as they aim to repeat the success of winning the Premier League next season. The Dutchman went to see the Boss behind enemy lines in Manchester on Tuesday night to witness a masterclass of a different kind.Liverpool will be awarded the Premier League trophy by Alan Hansen after their final game of the season against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The next challenge for Slot will come when his players return for pre-season training on 8 July and the Dutchman waits to see if his squad can build on the glory days achieved during his first season in charge. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Children with special educational needs at risk of losing school support

Thousands of pupils could be forced out of mainstream education if the government scraps education, health and care plans (EHCPs), campaigners say

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19 h. ago Britain’s Got Talent fans say ‘I’ll eat my hat’ as 'professional' singer performs in semi

The last semi-final aired on ITV on Saturday, May 24

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20 h. ago Woman left in intensive care after taking weight loss injection as police make three arrests

Weight loss jabs are available on the NHS as part of weight management services

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22 h. ago Children with special educational needs at risk of losing legal right to school support

Thousands of pupils could be forced out of mainstream education if the government scraps education, health and care plans (EHCPs), campaigners have warned

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