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UK in diplomatic contact with Syrian rebels, says Lammy
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Boy, 2, dies in hit-and-run crash with stolen car
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Israel to close embassy in Ireland as it criticises 'anti-Israel policies'
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Israel plans to expand Golan settlements after fall of Assad
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Chris McCausland's journey from salesman to Strictly winner
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Gavin and Stacey fans treated to cameo and trailer on Strictly
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Dartitis: The condition where you try to throw a dart - but can't
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Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea
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Chelsea beat Brentford to close in on leaders Liverpool
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Six goals, 10 pens & 120 minutes of Old Firm chaos
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'I am not good enough' - Guardiola faces daunting and major rebuild
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Woman killed and two injured in London shooting
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Football fans charge and throw flares near fearful shoppers in pre-match violence
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Police launch murder investigation following death of woman
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'I'm absolutely buzzing!': Watch the trailer for Gavin & Stacey finale
Fans get a sneak peek of what's occurrin' as the much-loved sitcom bows out this Christmas.
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Jamie Foxx injured in altercation at his birthday dinner
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Channing Tatum visits Welsh pub with Ryan Reynolds
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The Christmas number one race - and how to win it
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Bollywood superstar on why he secretly quit films
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'No-one disputes the Battle of the Somme was worse than a period!' Video, 00:00:18
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Seven words and phrases that caught on after hit TV shows and films
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Christmas on the BBC

Warm up for Christmas with your favourite TV shows
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Music playlists for every occasion this holiday season
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Feel the festive spirit with films for the whole family
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Soul-warming sausage suppers for cosy December nights
Our favourite recipes for a budget-friendly meal that delivers on flavour.
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Vegetarian Christmas: Roast celeriac, cauliflower cheese and so much more
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From hot sauce to cooking classes - 14 of our favourite food and drink gifts
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The simple swaps you can make to lower your child's sugar intake
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A chef's verdict on the best pans for your kitchen
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Car park operator drops £1,906 'rip-off charge'
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Derby
What are the best ways to clear your overdraft? Video, 00:06:45
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It's tough competing with the big shops, say independent retailers
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How my challenge to stop buying new clothes has gone
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Spencer Matthews: A shooting star told me my dead brother was with me. Video, 00:01:19
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Noddy Holder saved by UK-first new chemotherapy
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'Christmas Day hike saved me from a miserable day'
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'It’s not always about you': Five tips to help you negotiate
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The four stages of grief and how to cope with them
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Wine-bottle snowman towers 26 feet over pub
Thousands of lights have completely covered the Queen Victoria Inn in Somerset.
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Schoolboy DJ gets gig supporting rave legend Judge Jules
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'It's breathtaking': The map that covers a building. Video, 00:04:06
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Santa Claus: A US town where it's Christmas (almost) every day
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Ultra-racing couple share secrets that helped them win gruelling cycle race. Audio, 00:10:32
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'No nice or easy way of doing it': Labour's small boats dilemma
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What we know about mysterious drones over New Jersey and other states
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'Five things I've learned from working with violent criminals'
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Two hemispheres, six countries: How will the 2030 World Cup work?
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How Wham! turned one song into a cultural phenomenon. Video, 59 minutes
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Arts and culture

Christmas Around Europe: A day-long festival of music and singing. Audio, 599 minutes
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Controversial sculpture display plan approved
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Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton: Taking Inside No. 9 to the West End. Audio, 00:10:13
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Watch Bob Dylan as you've never seen him before. Video, 46 minutes
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Science and nature

Beavers return to national park 'after 600 years'
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'There could be as few as 50 left': Finding one of the world's rarest birds
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Why Google's 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip matters
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Rare and lesser-known moments from 70 years of Attenborough at the BBC
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