'We failed - why our dream eco-business collapsed'

With a big rise in the number of firms going bust, we speak to one couple about why their business folded.

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Air Canada accused of forcing man with cerebral palsy to drag himself off plane

Air Canada did not give Rodney Hodgins a wheelchair, or any help, as he disembarked, his wife says

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'Most of our friends use AI in schoolwork'

BBC Young Reporters Theo and Ben look at how teenagers use AI like ChatGPT to spruce up their schoolwork.

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US rejects Putin claim that West organised anti-Jewish airport mob

Hundreds stormed an airport in southern Russia on Sunday ahead of the arrival of a flight from Israel.

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Mixmups: Behind the scenes with the disabled stop motion characters

Mixmups is a new stop motion animation putting disabled characters front and centre.

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The Papers: Tributes paid to Matthew Perry and UN Gaza warning

Tributes paid to late Friends star Matthew Perry and the latest on the conflict in Gaza leads Monday's front pages.

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Gaza/Israel protests: Met Commissioner calls for clarity

Sir Mark Rowley says his officers are limited by legal definitions of extremism.

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The Tanzanians searching for their grandfathers' skulls in Germany

Descendants of 19 men hanged 123 years ago have spent decades searching for their remains.

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London: Welsh miner's neon signs still illuminating Soho

Richard Bracey left the dark mines of the south Wales valleys in the 1940s for lighter work.

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The Papers: Earth 'shook' in Gaza and 'extremism crackdown'

Benjamin Netanyahu declaring the war in Gaza as Israel's "second war or independence" dominates Sunday's papers.

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Shelter in place to be lifted after Maine shooting

A number of Maine communities have been under lockdown orders since Wednesday's deadly shooting.

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Fisherman missing for two weeks found in raft and ate salmon to survive

The man caught and ate a salmon to survive after nearly two weeks floating in the frigid Pacific Ocean.

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Israel angrily dismisses UN truce resolution on Gaza

The UN General Assembly has called for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas.

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The Papers: Gaza 'blackout' as 'carnage looms'

Israel's ground forces "expanding operations" targeting Hamas in Gaza leads Saturday's front pages.

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Quiz of the week: Why is Wednesday Addams missing out on Halloween?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Jamaal Bowman: US Democrat US lawmaker charged over false Capitol fire alarm

Rep Jamaal Bowman is expected to plead guilty and pay a fine for the misdemeanour charge.

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Itaewon crush: Survivors are still tormented a year on

Lack of accountability torments survivors of a Halloween crush that killed 160 people in Itaewon.

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The unending pain of India's sanitation workers

Workers from low-caste communities endure stigma and hazards as they clean sewers and septic tanks.

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'Determined' snails eating villagers' mail

A sign on a postbox in the village of Lewdown warns residents their mail might have "nibble marks".

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Government to close 50 migrant hotels

The BBC understand around 400 hotels were being used to house asylum seekers at a cost of £8m a day.

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Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury - study

Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players' brains.

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Tinder: Friends and family can now recommend matches

Users of the dating app can now give friends and family access to suggest potential matches.

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The Papers: More hostages released and Storm Babet aftermath

Hamas handing over two more Israeli hostages and flooding in Yorkshire lead the papers.

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The Papers: Braverman 'fury' at demo chants, and Charlton tributes

Monday's papers carry the latest on tensions in the Middle East and more tributes to Sir Bobby Charlton.

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How were the 39 people killed in the Essex lorry case identified?

How tattoos, fingerprints and hidden numbers helped identify the Essex lorry victims.

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James Blunt on his 'made-up' memoir, Carrie Fisher and losing a child

The pop star is back with a new album and a semi-fictional memoir. But who is the real James Blunt?

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Shirley Bassey means other black stars 'forgotten', say musicians

Recognition for black Welsh musicians hasn't been helped by having one very famous star, says rapper.

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Prince's Diamonds and Pearls: An oral history

The story of Prince's biggest-selling album in the UK, told exclusively by the people who were there.

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Flooding clean-up continues as Storm Babet passes

Residents in eastern Scotland and other parts of the UK endured more torrential downpours on Saturday.

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The Papers: 'Hero' Sir Bobby Charlton will 'never be forgotten'

Sunday's papers pay tribute to one of sport's key figures after Sir Bobby Charlton died at the age of 86.

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Why Indonesia can’t stop crocodile attacks

The country sees the most crocodile attacks in the world - and the problem could get even worse.

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Nawaz Sharif: The Pakistan army’s one-time arch-rival returns

Nawaz Sharif, toppled in a coup and later jailed for corruption, is flying home to fight elections.

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Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West Bank

Palestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel.

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The Papers: Sunak's by-election blues and US hostages freed

Some of Saturday's front pages reflect on Labour's jubilant double by-election win.

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Why a 'hologram revolution' could be on the way

Holograms are getting better and cheaper and some think soon they will be everywhere.

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Two-tier care crisis: People forced to pay or wait

Staffing, funding and cost of living pressures mean a greater risk of an unfair system, says watchdog.

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The Papers: Aid 'too little too late' and Israeli soldiers told to 'annihilate Hamas'

Aid agencies warn Friday's expected delivery could be "too little and too late" as Israeli soldiers are told to "annihilate Hamas".

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Rising tide of homelessness could bankrupt seaside town

In Hastings, 500 homeless families are in temporary accommodation, costing the council £5.6m this year.

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Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland forging new friendships

A youth orchestra connects this 15-year-old County Down girl to people from different communities.

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Conor McGregor won't face charges after sexual assault claim

Prosecutors drop their inquiry into a woman's allegation the UFC fighter attacked her at a Miami arena.

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US speakership up in air as resistance to new hopeful hardens

The Trump ally postpones plans for another vote as holdouts to his bid for the speakership dig in.

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Botox: Under-18s come to Wales after England bans practice

England outlawed Botox for under-18s two years ago, but there is no law stopping it in Wales.

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The papers: 'Hospital horror and 'bring my baby home'

An explosion at a hospital in Gaza, in which hundreds of people are feared dead, leads the papers.

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The Matrix reloads again: Danny Boyle dance version opens Manchester's Aviva Studios

The 1999 blockbuster is reimagined as a live show directed by Danny Boyle in a new Manchester venue.

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The incredible power of blue LEDs

LEDs dominate lighting systems but their efficiency rests on the tricky production of blue light.

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Hartlepool man charged with murder by counter-terror police

Ahmed Alid, from Wharton Street in Hartlepool, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

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Secondary school applications: When is the deadline?

The application rules and deadlines for 2024 secondary school places vary across the UK.

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SNP conference to begin with independence debate in Aberdeen

Party leaders have proposed using the next general election as a de facto independence referendum.

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The Papers: Gazans' 'escape to hell' and PM vows Israel support

The evacuation of northern Gaza and Rishi Sunak's pledge that the UK will back Israel lead the papers.

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Scottish independence: How did we get here and what happens next?

The SNP are devising a new strategy as members gather in Aberdeen for the party's annual conference.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'texture'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Amy Dowden: Cancer survivor moved to tears by Strictly appearance

Charlotte Walker says she is "so proud" of Amy after the heartbreak of losing her own hair.

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Michael Caine confirms retirement from acting after The Great Escaper

"I keep saying I'm going to retire," the 90-year-old screen legend tells the BBC. "Well I am now."

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Republican nominee drops out of US Speaker race

The Republican lawmaker failed to gain enough votes to secure an overall majority in the chamber.

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Wheelchairs and weight: 'I haven't been able to weigh myself for 22 years'

Wheelchair users find it near-impossible to find accessible scales and keep check of their weight.

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Quiz of the week: What had Simone Biles on top of the world?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Finding shipwrecks and planes lost at sea

Meet the team protecting the hundreds of sunken ships and planes around Northern Ireland's coast.

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Old Man of Hoy: Climbing 'tat' to be removed from Orkney sea stack

Mountaineering Scotland wants to remove rusted bolts and rotting pegs from the Orkney sea stack.

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The Papers: 'Sunak sends military' and 'Ecclestone's £400m fraud'

The UK sending help to Israel and an ex-Formula One boss pleading guilty to fraud lead Friday's papers.

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Shah Rukh Khan: How Bollywood's romance king became a fighting machine

Shah Rukh Khan has reinvented himself as a rugged action star - and the audiences are loving him.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden on hair loss trauma

Amy Dowden says her husband had to brush her hair and she couldn't bear looking in the mirror.

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Disney 100: Animation boss Jennifer Lee says strike could halt production

The director of Frozen warns strikes may hit Disney animation production by the end of this year.

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Never start vaping, says 12-year-old girl with lung damage

Sarah had asthma and was a heavy vaper when she was rushed to hospital with breathing problems.

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The Papers: 'Royals condemn Hamas' and 'prisons are full'

The King accusing Hamas of "barbaric acts" leads Thursday's newspapers along with fears of prison overcrowding.

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Clubs promoting NFTs pose 'risk' to fans, MPs warn

A committee of MPs say artists and sport clubs' reputations are at risk if they promote NFTs.

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South Africa egg shortage: How poultry products became a hot commodity

Millions of chickens have been killed amid one of the worst bird flu outbreaks to hit the country.

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Rugby World Cup: The quirky ways Wales fans are travelling to France

From flying in a plane that weighs less than Wales' scrum to cycling more than 1,600 miles.

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University of Edinburgh: Europe's oldest student newspaper saved

A fundraiser was set up after a crucial advertiser pulled out, threatening the paper's future in print.

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UK doctor in Gaza: I woke up to sounds of explosions

British doctor Abdul Qadir Hammad was in Gaza a day before Hamas launched its deadly attack on Israel.

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I lost 11 members of my family - earthquake victim

Entire villages were levelled after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the province of Herat in Afghanistan.

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Myanmar: 29 killed in artillery strike on camp for displaced people

The ruling military junta has been accused of carrying out the strike.

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Keir Starmer to make housing pledge in leader's speech

Labour's leader will say postwar-style new towns and housing powers can help "build a new Britain".

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Keith Richards: Arthritis changed my guitar-playing

The Rolling Stones star on re-learning his instrument, Lady Gaga, and going back on the road.

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Biden interviewed by probe into handling of classified files

President Biden has been interviewed by the special counsel investigating classified files found in his home and office

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Who will actually vote for Robert F Kennedy Jr as an independent candidate?

Part of a Democratic dynasty, Mr Kennedy is expected to announce an independent bid for president.

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Serious concern over universities, says free speech boss

Prof Arif Ahmed wants to encourage debate - even on inflammatory subjects like Brexit, pronouns and abortion.

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The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste

Scientists in the US are trying to find enzymes or bacteria that will decompose manmade fibres.

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Five female MCs who changed hip-hop? Eve makes her choice

The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record.

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The Papers: 'US sends warships' and 'pawns of terrorists'

Monday's papers continue their coverage on Israel-Palestine in the aftermath of deadly attacks.

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Wilko: End of a fabulous ride for shop that sold it all

Workers and shoppers tell us what they'll miss about the brand as the final stores close.

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Polish elections: When are they and why is Europe watching closely?

Poland's upcoming elections have been called the most important since the fall of communism in 1989.

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An all girls cricket team in India breaks with tradition

A coach in a small village in Punjab state is training young girls to give them shot at a sports career.

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The Papers: 'Human shield horror' and Israel's '9/11 moment'

Sunday's headlines focus on Israel suffering its biggest attack in years at the hands of Palestinian militants.

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Fashion, football and frontline politics: Global photos of the week

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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Biden attacked from both sides over new Texas border wall

US officials say they are legally obliged to move ahead with a new section of the southern border wall.

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Kanye West spotted in 'prized' Belfast school jumper

Fans are watching the threads after the rapper flashed an oddly-Belfast inspired fit on social media.

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The Papers: Holly 'hitman plot' and Labour's new homes pledge

Saturday's headlines include reports on the alleged plot to kill Holly Willoughby as well as as pledges from Labour ahead of its conference.

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Quiz of the week: Which university is opening a world of magic?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Ex-Jeremy Corbyn staff court case denting Labour election funds

A long-running internal party feud is putting an increasing dent in Labour's general election funds.

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AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban

AI-powered facial recognition has been used in real time by police forces and private companies.

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Bears, birds and kangaroos: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

A selection of finalists in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023.

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Sam Bankman-Fried: FTX crypto empire 'built on lies' - prosecutors

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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US sanctions Chinese firms in crackdown on fentanyl supply chain

The move is part of efforts to target the supply chain of the drug amid the opioid crisis in the US.

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Kevin McCarthy's replacement will inherit a poisoned chalice too

The House is a broken institution - Kevin McCarthy looked almost relieved when the axe finally fell.

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One arrested after man 'seriously injured' in Shiney Row dog attack

Police say another man, in his 50s, has been taken to hospital with "serious injuries".

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Can tech stop India wasting so much of its harvest?

Tech firms say they have systems that can help prevent the huge loss of fresh produce in India.

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Onewheel: Snowboard Shop halts sales after four deaths in US

The Snowboard Shop halts sales of Onewheel electric skateboards following a recall in the US.

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Mum fears her son could die waiting for life changing surgery

A mother tells BBC Spotlight she fears her son could die waiting for life changing surgery

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Newspaper headlines: 'Tory rebellion' as Sunak 'brings axe down on HS2'

Concerns over the HS2 rail project's future dominate Tuesday's front pages.

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From Scotland to Canada, a totem pole finally returns home

The artefact was stolen from an indigenous community in Canada. This is the story of its homecoming.

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Las Vegas Sphere: Look inside the new venue for the first time

Rock band U2 headline the new ball-shaped venue as it finally opens its doors to the public.

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First class stamp price rises to £1.25

The price rise comes as Royal Mail seeks to cover higher delivery costs while letter numbers fall.

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