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Children mocked and held in headlocks by staff at special needs schoolOne staff member was recorded saying he wanted to drown a pupil “like a kitten” - Panorama undercover.2 hrs agoLiverpool
LIVEStarmer says election is a 'choice between Labour and Tories' as Reform unveils pledgesAt a "contract" launch in south Wales, the Reform leader says people shouldn't pay income tax until they earn £20,000.
Nineties dance star Dario G dies, aged 53The musician, whose had a smash hit with Sunchyme, was diagnosed with stage four cancer last year.36 mins ago
London becomes Europe's largest stock market againA French election is driving down the value of French listed companies, analysts say22 mins agoBusiness
Petrol prices higher than they should be, says RACMargins are rising amid the election "distraction", the group says, but retailers say they face higher costs.8 hrs agoBusiness
LIVEStarmer says election is a 'choice between Labour and Tories' as Reform unveils pledgesAt a "contract" launch in south Wales, the Reform leader says people shouldn't pay income tax until they earn £20,000.
Labour accuses Tories of planning unfunded tax cutsJeremy Hunt suggested key manifesto promises on welfare cuts had been announced by the government last year.5 hrs agoPolitics
Reform UK candidate resigns over 'unacceptable' blog postsGrant StClair-Armstrong says he will still contest the election and serve as an independent if elected.10 hrs agoPolitics
Nineties dance star Dario G dies, aged 53The musician, whose had a smash hit with Sunchyme, was diagnosed with stage four cancer last year.36 mins ago
Police who hit cow 'probably right', says farmerThe force is facing questions over the incident in which a calf was apparently hit twice by a car.2 hrs agoSurrey
Rod Stewart defends support for Ukraine after jeersThere were boos from some fans in Germany when images of Ukraine's flag and president were shown.2 hrs ago
One gun seized each day on streets of London, Met Police saysCdr Paul Brogden tells the BBC over half of shootings in the capital involve gangs or organised crime.9 hrs agoLondon
McCartney to play first UK tour dates since 2018The 81-year-old star will finish his year with four homecoming gigs in Manchester and London.11 hrs agoCulture
Sick Ukrainian grandad 'forced to sleep on floor'A woman says a council has left her family in a "severely overcrowded" property after her parents fled war.13 hrs agoLondon

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Reform aims to become real opposition to Labour - FarageThe Reform UK leader says building support for his party is an important step in the years ahead.4 hrs agoPolitics
Inside a Red Arrows co*ckpit during King's birthday flypastThe Royal Air Force's jets left trails of white, blue and red as they flew over central London on Saturday.8 hrs agoLondon
Highlights: England hold on for winning start against SerbiaJude Bellingham's first half header secures victory for England in their opening Group C Uefa Euro 2024 match at the Arena AufSchalke.21 hrs agoEuropean Championship
'A win is a win': England fans react to opening matchEngland fans celebrated England's win over Serbia, but are still unsure if the team can win the Euros. 20 hrs agoLondon
Reform's rise: Polling guru John Curtice on this week's figuresJohn Curtice examines the latest opinion polls ahead of the 4 July general election.1 day agoPolitics

Features & analysis

Pupils mocked and put in headlocks by school staffOne staff member was recorded saying he wanted to drown a pupil “like a kitten” - Panorama undercover.2 hrs agoLiverpool
The football murals for 12 fans lost at a young age to cardiac arrestMural campaign highlights that12 people under 35 die from cardiac arrest each week in the UK.3 hrs agoHealth
Is summer finally about to turn up?After a cold and dull start to summer, could we be about to see our weather turn warmer and drier?6 hrs ago
What is Bellingham's 'Wolf' celebration about?Jude Bellingham celebrated his England goal with a celebration honouring the game 'Wolf' - but what is 'Wolf' and how do you play it? 7 hrs agoEngland Men
'Hackers leaked intimate photos after my laptop was stolen'A Spanish filmmaker turned the cameras on herself and made a "sextortion diary" after being blackmailed.19 hrs agoSouth Yorkshire

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Man seriously injured in attack by relative's dogNeighbours say their gardens were searched by police as they tried to capture the animal.5 hrs agoWales
Shock in village after boy killed by falling treeThree people have been arrested, including two on suspicion of manslaughter. 4 hrs agoNottingham

Latest updates

56 mins agoKing and Queen appear in Order of Garter ceremonyKing Charles and Queen Camilla were in Windsor for the colourful Order of the Garter ceremony.56 mins agoUK
4 hrs agoPolice wildlife crime expert awarded MBE Craig Fellowes is rewarded for training thousands of people to prevent wildlife crime.4 hrs agoUK
1 day ago'We love you, Papa': Royal children mark Father's DayPrince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis post a Father's Day tribute to Prince William in their first social media post.1 day agoUK
2 days agoHow does the UK honours system work?How are the New Year, King's birthday, and other honours decided and awarded?2 days agoUK
2 days agoWatch: Kate attends Trooping the Colour - in 60 secondsThe parade, watched by thousands, was the Princess of Wales's first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis in January.2 days agoUK
2 days agoKate returns to public events at Trooping the ColourThe princess, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, could be seen smiling and waving from the Buckingham Palace balcony.2 days agoUK
3 days agoKate back for Trooping the Colour paradeThe Princess of Wales will make her first public appearance of the year at the King's birthday parade.3 days agoUK
3 days agoKate making good progress and to be at royal eventNew photo of Princess of Wales released as she says she's "not out of the woods yet".3 days agoUK
3 days agoPrincess of Wales's statement in fullThe Princess of Wales says she is "taking each day as it comes" as she undergoes chemotherapy.3 days agoUK
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