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- Storm Dave set to batter UK with gales and blizzards over Easter weekend
[6 hours old]: Damage and travel disruption are likely in the north of the UK with a Met Office named storm expected to sweep through on Saturday.

- Dozens more people tell BBC of 'alarming' safety breaches at Travelodge hotels
[12 hours old]: Dozens of people tell their stories to the BBC after a woman was attacked in her hotel bed in 2022.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[185 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1960 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[2441 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

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and in other news ...

- Funeral director who kept bodies for months admits 30 counts of preventing lawful burial
[2 hours old]: Robert Bush pleads guilty to charges relating to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

- We thought we'd buried my grandma, but her body was still at the funeral home
[6 hours old]: Families of the dead tell of the agony caused by "horror show" funeral director Robert Bush.

- Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
[1 hours old]: The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

- Investigation into IVF clinics in northern Cyprus after UK families given wrong sperm
[2 hours old]: Most of the families the BBC has spoken to have completed commercial DNA tests which have confirmed their fears.

- BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' Scott Mills had to go
[2 hours old]: Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills' sacking "was a real shock to the organisation".

- Fifa is charging up to ,990 for World Cup final tickets in first open sale
[4 hours old]: The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to ,990 (£8,333) to be at the final.

- 'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
[4 hours old]: The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

- Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
[2 hours old]: The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

- 'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war
[1 hours old]: Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

- Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place
[3 hours old]: Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

* UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz
[0 hours old]: Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.

- Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says
[1 hours old]: Narges Mohammadi's brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.

- Blind marathon runner to be guided by smart glasses
[12 hours old]: Clarke Reynolds will tackle the Brighton marathon with the help of a network of virtual guides.

- What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could
[3 hours old]: The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.

- Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?
[5 hours old]: What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

- How a chance meeting shaped Canadian Jeremy Hansen's mission to the Moon
[8 hours old]: Inspired by a picture of Neil Armstrong, the Ontario-born astronaut has dreamed of space since he was a child.

- Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds
[3 hours old]: Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.

- Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
[3 hours old]: The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

- Refugee's death after release by US immigration authorities ruled homicide
[3 hours old]: The determination does not imply intent to cause harm or death or indicate criminality.

- Lecturer who called Israel a terrorist state to remain Plaid Cymru candidate
[2 hours old]: Plaid Cymru says that a university lecturer who called Israel a "terrorist state" will remain a candidate.

- NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond)
[1 hours old]: Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.

- The k World Cup final ticket - what we learned from first open sale
[4 hours old]: The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to ,990 (£8,333) to be at the final.

- Alpine condemn Colapinto abuse and deny 'sabotage'
[5 hours old]: Alpine condemn the social media abuse targeted at Franco Colapinto and deny the "unfounded" suggestions they are favouring team-mate Pierre Gasly.

* De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments
[0 hours old]: New Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi apologises to fans over comments he made about Mason Greenwood.

- Club-by-club guide to the 2026 County Championship
[7 hours old]: BBC local radio cricket commentators take a look at each County Championship side's prospects for the 2026 season.

- Italian FA head and Buffon quit over World Cup failure
[1 hours old]: Gabriele Gravina resigns as head of Italy's football federation after they fail to qualify for a third World Cup in a row, while ex-goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon quits his role with the national team.

- 300-1 winner at Kelso equals UK longest odds record
[1 hours old]: Crokes Cross wins at 300-1 at Kelso, equalling the UK racing record for longest-price.

* Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes
[0 hours old]: The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.

- New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds
[8 hours old]: Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

- A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy
[7 hours old]: US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

- Petrol and diesel prices see biggest rise on record in March
[10 hours old]: The cost of filling a vehicle jumped at the sharpest pace than any other month, the RAC said.

- Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth trillion with planned public listing
[10 hours old]: The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.

- National Minimum Wage rises this week
[1 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

- New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
[2 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

- What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
[2 hours old]: The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

- Families praise charity for Easter holiday support
[11 hours old]: Live Well North East holds fitness classes for parents which cost £4 but offers free childcare.

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and in other older news ...

. Meet the in-laws who entered Race Across the World to honour a dying wish
[18 hours old]: She thought he was judgey. He thought she was loud. But Margo Oakley and Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.

. Where responsibility lies when social media inspired mountaineers get into trouble
[18 hours old]: Who is responsible for safety in our mountains?

. Motability drivers 'horrified' by compulsory black-box trackers
[18 hours old]: The boxes will monitor driving habits, such as speed and braking, and will provide a weekly rating.

. Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead
[18 hours old]: The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike.

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. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
[60 hours old]: Exploring the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams

. Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees
[33 hours old]: The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

. Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners
[30 hours old]: Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.


. Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
[33 hours old]: The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

. Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact
[27 hours old]: Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

. From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you
[42 hours old]: A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.

. Oil briefly falls below 0 and shares jump on Trump Iran war pledge
[32 hours old]: European stock markets opened higher after the US president said the conflict would "end very soon".

. Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs
[32 hours old]: Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.

. IndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO
[35 hours old]: The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.

. Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle
[34 hours old]: It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.

. Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
[42 hours old]: Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.

. Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war
[43 hours old]: The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.

. 'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme
[55 hours old]: Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply

. Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
[55 hours old]: The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

. US petrol price tops for first time since 2022
[48 hours old]: The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[55 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation
[70 hours old]: The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.

. Denby appoints administrators in 'necessary step'
[51 hours old]: The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.

. Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar
[60 hours old]: Many airlines are taking measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[66 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[90 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[161 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[185 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[233 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[251 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[257 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[280 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[303 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[329 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[353 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[401 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[425 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[497 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[481 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[131 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[329 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[161 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
[163 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.