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UK News
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British teenager Orla Wates dies in Vietnam
A 19-year-old from the UK has died after a reported motorbike crash in Vietnam.
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Body recovered from Lake District tarn in search for missing teenager
A body has been recovered in the search for a 17-year-old who got into difficulty in a Cumbrian lake.
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UK temperatures reach 26.6C, before cooler weather arrives
The UK has seen one of its warmest April days on record, forecasters have said.
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The final Great Celebrity Bake Off episode has been pulled - as it features sacked BBC host Scott Mills
The final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer has been cancelled over allegations made against Scott Mills.
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New treatment offers 'hope' for children with rare and aggressive cancers
A new cancer trial, which aims to train the immune systems of children and young people to fight the disease, offers a "real sense of hope", according to the chief executive of a company funding it.
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RSPCA denies using AI after image of dozens of neglected dogs in living room branded fake
The RSPCA has denied using AI-generated images after a photo of dozens of dogs crammed into a living room was branded fake online.
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Finbar Sullivan named as 21-year-old victim of Primrose Hill stabbing
A man stabbed to death on London's Primrose Hill has been named by police as Finbar Sullivan.
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Rangers footballer Dujon Sterling in court charged with drink-driving
Rangers star Dujon Sterling has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving and drink-driving.
World News
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Trump speaks to Trump100
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Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire
Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.
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What is Iran's 10-point peace plan - and what has Trump said?
Donald Trump says the US has received a "workable" peace plan from Iran after the two countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire, labelling it a "complete victory" for his nation.
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British teenager Orla Wates dies in Vietnam
A 19-year-old from the UK has died after a reported motorbike crash in Vietnam.
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Greece to ban under-15s from social media from next year
Greece will ban under-15s from social media from next year.
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Scottish 'crime boss' Steven Lyons extradited after Bali arrest
An alleged Scottish crime boss wanted by Spain has been extradited from Bali, Indonesian authorities have confirmed.
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HMS Dragon docks in eastern Mediterranean with 'minor technical issue' as Iran war escalates
HMS Dragon, deployed to protect British air bases in Cyprus, has docked for maintenance - less than a month after leaving Portsmouth.
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Iran war: How the crisis in key Strait of Hormuz waterway is affecting fuel supplies for different countries
Fears of fuel shortages have been sparked recently as the number of tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz was reduced to a trickle amid threats from Iran, which experts say effectively controls the waterway.
Politics
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Jeremy Hunt: Let mums with cancer delay maternity leave
Sir Jeremy Hunt has called on ministers to change the law around maternity leave so that it can be delayed for those recently diagnosed with cancer.
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2026 Scottish parliament election: Key challenges next Holyrood government will face
In just a few weeks' time, voters will go to the polls to cast their ballot in the 2026 Scottish parliament election.
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Revealed: The incidents that almost triggered UK emergency alerts
The Southport riots, a falling Chinese rocket and parasitic water all almost caused the UK government to use its emergency alerts system.
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What's at stake for Wales in May's elections?
Labour has been winning in elections in Wales for more than a century - and if the polls are anything to go by, this will change in the Senedd elections in May.
Sport
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Tyson Fury: My father wanted me to retire six years ago after second Deontay Wilder fight. But for me it's everything
Criticism from his own father will not distract Tyson Fury ahead of his fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov.
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Premier League secures fifth Champions League spot for a second season running
The Premier League has secured a fifth Champions League spot for next season's competition - although that could yet rise to seven places.
Showbiz
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BBC breached editorial standards over BAFTAs racial slur, investigation finds
The inclusion of a racial slur during the broadcast of the BAFTAs was a breach of the BBC's editorial standards, a review has found.
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The final Great Celebrity Bake Off episode has been pulled - as it features sacked BBC host Scott Mills
The final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer has been cancelled over allegations made against Scott Mills.
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Matthew Perry's family want maximum jail time for 'Ketamine Queen'
Matthew Perry's family have urged a judge to give the maximum sentence to the "heartless" drug dealer who supplied the fatal dose of ketamine taken by the star before his death.
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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK
This year's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the government blocked Kanye West from coming to the UK.
Technology
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New treatment offers 'hope' for children with rare and aggressive cancers
A new cancer trial, which aims to train the immune systems of children and young people to fight the disease, offers a "real sense of hope", according to the chief executive of a company funding it.
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RSPCA denies using AI after image of dozens of neglected dogs in living room branded fake
The RSPCA has denied using AI-generated images after a photo of dozens of dogs crammed into a living room was branded fake online.
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Greece to ban under-15s from social media from next year
Greece will ban under-15s from social media from next year.
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Facebook worker investigated by police after download of 30,000 private images
A former worker at Meta is being investigated by police over suspicions he downloaded about 30,000 private Facebook images.
Strange
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Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam
A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.
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Barbie event issues refunds after comparison with infamous Glasgow convention
The organiser of a Barbie event in Florida is issuing refunds after photos from attendees drew mockery on social media – and a very unflattering comparison.
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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division football match.
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Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.
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Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick
A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.
Videos
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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK
This year's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the government blocked Kanye West from coming to the UK.
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HMS Dragon docks in eastern Mediterranean with 'minor technical issue' as Iran war escalates
HMS Dragon, deployed to protect British air bases in Cyprus, has docked for maintenance - less than a month after leaving Portsmouth.
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Jeremy Hunt: Let mums with cancer delay maternity leave
Sir Jeremy Hunt has called on ministers to change the law around maternity leave so that it can be delayed for those recently diagnosed with cancer.
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Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire
Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Station News
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Solicitors for Older People Scotland
Radio Royal is pleased to announce the continuation of our sponsorship agreement with Solicitors for Older People Scotland.
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Robyn Jenkins Memorial Award Winners
Winners of the Robyn Jenkins Memorial Award 2020-21 announced.
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Volunteer of the Month - Andrew Morley
This month's member spotlight
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