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The party leaders talk to the BBC in the final hours before polls open on Thursday morning.
Drug dealer Ayoub Majdouline repeatedly stabbed Jaden Moodie in a targeted attack in London.
Tributes are paid to the "larger-than-life" TV broadcaster, scientist and conservationist.
The 16-year-old Swedish schoolgirl has inspired a global movement to fight climate change.
At least six people died, including two gunmen who the mayor says targeted a kosher supermarket.
A ricochet bullet from the London Bridge terror attack could have gone straight through a bus.
The owner of the Supercuts and Regis hairdressing chains has been saved from administration.
Myanmar's leader says there is no proof its army had "genocidal intent" against Rohingya Muslims.
Emissions from the region made a major contribution to global greenhouse gas levels in 2010-2016.
Tests are being carried out to find out why around 300 starlings died and if they had been poisoned.
A concrete lorry came within seconds of being struck by a train carrying passengers in Essex.
The Post Office is to pay almost £58m to settle a long-running dispute with sub-postmasters and postmistresses.
What the general election 2019 campaign has taught us so far.
What should people be looking out for after the polling stations close?
Here's what's changed when it comes to campaigning on social media.
The six-week election campaign has seen politicians working hard to win your votes.
The rules on everything from whether you can take your own pen to voting while drunk.
There's much discussion of tactical voting in the general election - but how much difference could it make?
Boris Johnson has claimed only goods passing through on their way to the Irish Republic would be checked.
Our poll tracker measures how people say they are going to vote at the next general election.
The BBC News site is listing all candidates standing on 12 December - find them with our postcode search.
Campaigners say fact checks of political ads must become legally required after a "fake news" election.
Campaigners say linking food and fitness could worsen problems for those with eating disorders.
He gives the leather jacket back to Olivia Newton-John after buying it from her for $243,000.
A group for dads in York is helping them to style their daughter's hair and make new friends.
Catastrophe's Rob Delaney and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Ellie Kemper are both starring in the Disney remake.
An airport has made a Christmas tree using bullets and knives confiscated from passengers.
A community is making sure children from all backgrounds get a chance to tell Santa what they want.
BBC Political editor Laura Kuenssberg sums up the election campaign.
Herero people commemorate their battle with their German colonial rulers with a ceremonial dress.
Do you know how to eat a pineapple, who Caitlyn Jenner is or what is Area 51 is?
Castles and mirrored ceilings attracted clicks among window shoppers on a property website.
Children from across the UK have been telling us what they would do if they were in charge of the country.
Health food boss James McMaster says he wants staff to bring their true personalities to their job.
Betty-Ann Jones, 77, breaks her vow to stop turning her house into a real-life Christmas grotto.
Jaden Moodie's mother explains the despair of losing her 14-year-old son in London's drug gang war.
Karen and Barry Mason ran a successful gay porn business but tried to hide it from their children.
The star talks about sobriety, Cheryl, and the song that saw him accused of trivialising bisexuality.
The latest information on the people affected by the deadly eruption on New Zealand's White Island.
Claims about EU state aid rules causing problems for school bus provision fact-checked.
The country's most active volcano has erupted - but how good are scientists at predicting when this might happen?
In the UK and US, political parties are promising spending splurges. Is more borrowing sensible?
Algerian students put their lives on hold as they call for a poll boycott and complete political change.
Gabriel Jesus scores a superb hat-trick as Manchester City come from behind to win their final Champions League Group C game at Dinamo Zagreb.
Cricket-starved Pakistan fans can now cheer on their own players for the first time in 10 years as Test cricket returns to the country.
Baghdad Bounedjah scores the opening goal of the 2019 Fifa Club World Cup for Qatari side Al-Sadd Sports Club - managed by Spain legend Xavi - against Hienghene Sport.
West Ham's Michail Antonio & Ryan Fredericks take on Football Focus' Honesty Cards, answering the big questions such as, who has the worst haircut in the dressing room?
Rasha Al Khamis speaks to BBC Sport about becoming Saudi Arabia's first certified female boxing coach.
How a Cuban immigrant beset by crippling shyness and two left feet became one of pop's biggest stars.
Moey Hassan describes how "daytimers" became the big thing for South Asian teens in 1980s Bradford.
A mother whose baby got meningitis because of Group B Strep says all pregnant women should be tested.
Gillian Mead's daughter requires 24/7 care, but she can only get that 76 miles away from home.
The former GWR Carriageworks in Swindon is to get another £1m from the council for more repairs.
Ahead of the general election, BBC reporter Caroline Lewis takes a look at how much the UK spends on defence.
RMT union members are taking 27 days of strike action on South Western Railway.
The cancer centre would be part of wide-ranging changes to the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
The body issuing refunds to customers of the tour operator has apologised for payment delays.
League Two side Swindon Town sign Norwich City forward Diallang Jaiyesimi on a season-long loan deal.
Forward Eoin Doyle scores for the eighth game in a row as League Two leaders Swindon win at Grimsby.
Clermont Auvergne come from behind to go top of Pool Three and extend bottom-placed Bath's European Champions Cup misery.
Owen Farrell kicks 20 points as Saracens beat Bath in their first Premiership game since opting not to contest penalties for breaching salary cap rules.
Salisbury report an allegation of racist abuse to Wiltshire police after an incident in their FA Trophy tie with Hayes & Yeading.
Eoin Doyle's 10th goal in seven games earns victory over Mansfield Town and keeps Swindon top of the League Two table.
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1. How to avoid your next angry outburst. When you’re angry or disappointed with a colleague, it can be tempting to dash off a text or email to say so. But an angry message sent in haste can ruin a relationship. Before communicating, ask yourself these four questions: READ MORE 2. Britain’s boardroom diversity issue. Britain’s top firms are failing to improve the ethnic diversity of their boardrooms, with the total number of black, Asian and minority ethnic board (BAME) members falling from 9% to 7.4%. Talent pipelines for BAME executives were squeezed after representation below board levels plateaued, and 47 FTSE 100 companies still lack BAME board members and executives. The news comes as the BBC announces a new policy, under which each of its key leadership groups will appoint at least one adviser with a "deep understanding of BAME issues". The Guardian 3. The first rule of the apostrophe? The Apostrophe Protection Society, which advocates for the proper use of the apostrophe, will shutter operations after 18 years of fighting the good fight. Founder John Richards, a retired journalist who is now 96, admitted defeat at the hands of “ignorance and laziness”, and critiqued organisations that he says improperly abandoned the apostrophe, such as Waterstones (formerly Waterstone's). Richards had received hundreds of supportive letters from around the world after initially founding the organisation in 2001. The Independent 4. Britain’s happiest towns. Turns out it's not so grim up north after all as Hexham in Northumberland has been named the happiest place in which to live in Britain. Property website Rightmove surveyed 22,000 people on how they would rate the likes of their local amenities and community spirit plus whether they feel safe and earn enough to live comfortably. The results placed northern English towns in half of the 10 top spots, with Harrogate, Skipton, Altrincham and Southport all joining Haxham in the shortlist. Richmond-upon-Thames, Llandrindod Wells, Monmouth, Dorchester and Sevenoaks completed the list. Daily Mail 5. The disastrous effects of busyness. At the end of every workday, many of us may find that while we worked hard, we've hardly made a dent in the big and sometimes career-defining projects that we want to tackle that week. We vow to work on them tomorrow, only to find ourselves busy once again - sometimes working on that bigger idea at home during off-hours. That's the wrong strategy for success. Shifting our mindset to value time and bandwidth as scarce resources that require trade-offs is key to keeping us healthier, wealthier and making wiser choices. Strategies for effectiveness, and much more is covered in 10/10. See below for details. 6. The key to avoiding distractions. Distraction is dangerous business. When we frequently switch tasks, we're less likely to get much of anything done. That, in turn, raises our stress levels and can result in a loss of motivation and burnout. In the end, countering distractions is more about getting better at managing our attention than our time. How can you start? Start paying attention to, well, your attention. Record when, how and why you are distracted. Devise potential methods to steer your attention back to what's important. See which ones work best for you and repeat. Harvard Business Review 7. The world’s smartest students. China’s schoolchildren are now the smartest in the world, outperforming their American and British peers in an international assessment of reading, maths and science. The UK has made “modest improvements” in its test results from previous years, now ranking 14th in reading, 14th in science and 19th in maths. Among the top performing in the UK, England was the highest in all three subjects, with Wales deemed as the lowest performing. The results of the triennial study underscore the struggle of advanced economies to close gaps in education. BBC 8. More than 180 UK children become homeless every day, says Shelter. An estimated 135,000 British children will be homeless on Christmas Day this year, homelessness charity Shelter has warned. Most will be living in temporary accommodation rather than on the streets. Shelter says that 183 children lose their homes every day, with the total number of homeless youngsters at a 12-year high. All main political parties have promised to address this crisis if elected on Thursday. BBC 9. How many times do we touch our phones every day? The typical smartphone user touches his or her phone 2,617 time every day, according to a study by research firm Dscout. But that's just the average user: The study found that extreme smartphone users - meaning the top 10% - touch their phones more than 5,400 times daily; or more than a million times a year. Sky News 10. The bottom line. There are 17 Johnsons standing for election on Thursday - although, this time, none of them is directly related to the prime minister. Boris Johnson's brother Jo resigned as an MP in September saying he was torn between family loyalty and the national interest. He opposed the Tories' position on Brexit. There is only one Boris standing, but the most popular name among all candidates is David. Among female candidates, it is Sarah, with 22. BBC |
Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price calls for "economic justice" for people in Wales.
The Conservative leader speaks to Laura Kuenssberg on the final day of campaigning before the general election.
The Labour leader speaks to Laura Kuenssberg on the final day of campaigning before the general election.
As the parties try to get their campaign messages across to voters, Labour's Jonathan Ashworth apologised after criticising Jeremy Corbyn in a secret recording.
As Britain goes to the polls on Thursday, we speak to three new British citizens, who are voting for the first time in a UK election.
A community is making sure children from all backgrounds get a chance to tell Santa what they want.
A group for dads in York is helping them to style their daughter's hair and make new friends.
A look at the past six weeks as the UK's political parties made their cases for the 2019 general election.
A concrete lorry came within seconds of being struck by a train carrying passengers in Essex.
Chi Chi Izundu explains what should avoid doing when you go to cast your vote in the UK general election.
Man jumps over barriers to spray two red noses on festive mural in Birmingham.
What happened when young voters challenged politicians representing the main seven parties?
A minute's applause is held at Harley Watson's school, a week after his death.
The PM was criticised after refusing to look at a photo of a boy being treated on the floor of a Leeds hospital - here's what happened.
What happens when two people from across the political divide are brought together for dinner?
Four young Muslims discuss the issues that matter to them ahead of the election.
With 27 nominations, it's a strong year for British talent at the US award show.
Mark Gaisford made a video about having no close friends and it went viral on social media.
Labour's Angela Rayner and Green co-leader John Bartley questioned the tactics used the EU referendum campaign.
Does Adam Fleming really know what's in the main parties' manifestos? Jeremy Vine puts him to the test.
John Caudwell goes head-to-head with the shadow chancellor after he stated that nobody needs or deserves to be a billionaire.
ITV reporter Joe Pike asks the prime minister to look at a photo of a sick boy on a hospital floor.
Two towns, one constituency. Traditionally, one votes Labour, the other Conservative but will Brexit change that?
Security minister Brandon Lewis says some checks on some goods leaving Great Britain and the UK will be required.
They make up 51% of the population but what are the parties offering to women this election?
Trump weighs in on the NHS, and the BBC invites Boris Johnson for a chat about trust.
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the yuletide offering from children's author, Sir Michael Morpurgo.
John Nicholl is deafblind and uses hands-on sign language to communicate when participating in blind archery.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn go head-to-head in a live debate on the BBC.
More than 1,000 people have applied to give a pup a new home.
Dean Turner and Lynda Easton believe the 1940s was a more community-focused time to live.
Andrew Neil says he wants to quiz Boris Johnson about whether he can be trusted.
The minister was asked on 5 Live about the chances of Boris Johnson being interviewed by Andrew Neil.
Life has changed a lot for the environmental activist in the space of a year.
Sean Dyche entertained journalists with a snowman before being interrupted by Christmas tree chaos.
Georgina Addison's father says "it's like the lights have been switched on" when his daughter uses her hearing aids
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn are set to go head-to-head for the final time before polling day.
One resident was close to tears after her encounter with Jack the Shetland pony.
This year's gift from Norway has been described as "drab" and "sad".
Ed Thomas meets voters living in an area where half of the children grow up in poverty.
Steve Brooks and Matt Jones return back to Britain after a record 27,000-mile flight around the world.
The hungry birds in Kirk Hallam are often seen going door-to-door in their search for a meal.
Mary and Esther have been counting election votes together in Warrington Town Hall since the 1960s.
The BBC's Helen Catt explains Jo Swinson's encounters with some environment protesters and one Andrew Neil.
The BBC's legal correspondent Clive Coleman looks at why Usman Khan was freed from prison in December 2018.
Race equality campaigners say votes from BAME communities shouldn’t be underestimated.
Lorraine Kelly speaks about the moment she challenged Jennifer Arcuri live on air.
The four artists nominated for this year's art prize decided to share the award.
Liverpool is home to the UK’s biggest flu vaccine manufacturing site, where 50 million doses are made using hen eggs.
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is focused on the benefits that reading books outside the classroom can bring.
Rangers on the Farne Islands in Northumberland use drones to keep track of the growing grey seal population.
The Lib Dem leader says she'd work with Trump in government as you have to work with those you disagree with.
How Virginia Giuffre's account of what happened in March 2001 is very different from Prince Andrew's.
As wicketkeeper for England Geraint Jones won the Ashes but is now facing a very different challenge.
Europeans in the UK give their views about a British general election which could decide Brexit.
Speaking at the 70th anniversary of Nato trump said that the NHS is not on the trade talk table.
Almost 200 countries are meeting in Madrid to discuss what they're doing to tackle climate change.
Two friends, who had attended Cambridge University, were stabbed to death in the capital on Friday.
A vigil has been held to pay tribute to the victims of the London Bridge attack.
Does election polling deserve its bad reputation?
When a group of artists moved to town, they started a group for local children who were curious what they were doing.
The chief executive of Fishmongers Hall describes his team's actions during the London Bridge attack.
Footage shows members of the public using a fire extinguisher and a tusk to confront Usman Khan.
Thomas Gray spoke to BBC 5 Live about how he and others stopped the attacker.
The chief executive of Fishmongers Hall describes how his staff fought back during the London Bridge attack.
Two members of the public have died after an attack on London Bridge in which police also shot dead a man.
Boris Johnson says they are being supervised 'to make sure there is no threat.'
How a London vicar's 60-second sermons on social media have helped increase his flock.
Relatable versus authentic - what is the best choice for a politician when it comes to appealing to voters?
Meet some of voters who have switched allegiances ahead of the 12 December general election.
Election 2019: A look back at the last seven days of campaigning.
Politicians from the UK's leading parties answer audience questions on their general election promises.
More houses are being built - well, that's what every party is saying to get your vote. But how come there aren't enough?
Teenagers are being encouraged to understand what coercive control is - and how to combat it.
Families, friends and survivors of the tragedy reflect on their search for answers.
Amanda Hunter says she was on a bus, when she saw a police officer shoot a man on London Bridge.
The BBC's Jessica Parker explains Boris Johnson's "empty chair" and Thursday's election campaigning.
Sadiq Khan says members of the public who restrained a suspect on London Bridge are "the best of us".
If you care about what the parties are promising to do about crime, here are some key issues to watch for.
Ahead of a seven-way live debate on the BBC, here is a look at past showdowns.
Pauline Manning got her dying wish to marry her partner of 40 years in a Margate hospital.
Ex-members of church group SPAC Nation allege they were asked to take out loans and commit crime.
Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.
Staff at Perins School in Hampshire hope it will help pupils who are being bullied themselves.
What happens when two people from across the political divide are brought together for dinner?
Despite all other party leaders agreeing, Boris Johnson says he doesn't "want to pre-empt any discussion that may be taking place."
Tim Richards, CEO of Vue Cinemas, says the banned film Blue Story may return to its screens.
Deprivation and the uncertainty around a local hospital is high on the list of election priorities for the people of Cheltenham.
Over a third of UK women under 40 asked by the BBC say they've experienced choking, gagging, slapping or spitting during consensual sex.
Rapman discusses Vue's decision to ban his film following a brawl at the chain's Birmingham cinema.
The SNP sets out an agenda to "escape Brexit" and is calling for a second independence referendum.
The number is thrown around a lot, especially during election campaigning - but what does it mean?
The prime minister says the UK will never be "divided or intimidated" by terrorist attacks.
A gym owner who helps the homeless has called on all the politicians to reshape the mental health service.
Tolly T, Audrey and Milena Sanchez give BBC's Electioncast some political 'relationship advice' on Brexit.
James Gellatly became a junior world champion in the extreme sport earlier this year.
Fresher Lily Petch has told BBC Radio 5 Live what happened when she collapsed in the street.
The BBC's Nick Eardley breaks down the main events of Tuesday's election campaigning.
If you care about what the parties are promising to do about the environment, here are some key issues to watch for.
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