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IrelandScotlandWalesJustin Welby: I forgive serial abuser John SmythIn his first interview since resigning, the former Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on the scandal which led him to quit.8 hrs agoUKAfter Justin Welby's failures, obscurity is perhaps not his to chooseSome of the victims of serial abuser John Smyth may blame Justin Welby for his attitude forever, writes Laura Kuenssberg.10 hrs agoBBC InDepthGovernment to table law overriding sentencing rulesThe new legislation comes in response to a row over how ethnic minority offenders should be sentenced.6 hrs agoPoliticsQuakers condemn arrests of activists at meeting houseQuakers in Britain says the arrests were the first at a meeting house and "an aggressive violation".6 hrs agoLondonKate says nature is family's 'sanctuary' in Mother's Day message The Princess of Wales has frequently reflected on the comfort the natural world has brought her in recent months.10 hrs agoUKAfter Justin Welby's failures, obscurity is perhaps not his to chooseSome of the victims of serial abuser John Smyth may blame Justin Welby for his attitude forever, writes Laura Kuenssberg.10 hrs agoBBC InDepthMan released without charge after three die in fireThree people, including a four-year-old girl, died in the fire at a Grade II-listed house.2 hrs agoNorthamptonshireWork checks can cut illegal migration, says CooperThe government has unveiled plans to expand work eligibility tests to workers in the "gig economy".6 hrs agoPoliticsGovernment to table law overriding sentencing rulesThe new legislation comes in response to a row over how ethnic minority offenders should be sentenced.6 hrs agoPoliticsRare Roman coin fetches nearly £5,000 at auction76-year-old Ron Walters found the coin with his metal detector in a field near Dudley last year.9 hrs agoBirmingham & Black CountryMorning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in EnglandThe government hopes the move will end the "unfair postcode lottery" some women face.5 hrs agoHealthUK prepared to retaliate against US tariffs, No 10 sources sayThe UK is in last-minute negotiations with the White House ahead of US tariffs being implemented.19 hrs agoPoliticsChair of charity Harry quit calls prince's brand 'toxic'The Duke of Sussex left his role with Sentebale after the relationship between its trustees and chair broke down.22 hrs agoUKUsher opens 10-night London residency, with mixed resultsThe opening night of the star's tour mixes flashes of brilliance with moments that fail to connect.16 hrs agoCultureWatch/ListenWelby says he forgives serial abuser John SmythThe former Archbishop of Canterbury quit over how he handled allegations about Smyth, who abused scores of young men and boys. 12 hrs agoKentPartial eclipse darkens sky over UK and abroadThe eclipse won't be total anywhere in the world, but parts of Canada will come close.1 day agoScience & EnvironmentWatch: Sea of black and white covers Newcastle as Ant & Dec bring Toon joyTens of thousands of supporters flocked the streets of Newcastle to honour the team's Carabao Cup win.23 hrs agoTyneWatch: Man caught with Creme Eggs stuffed in jacketA staff member flagged down a police car and found the chocolate eggs in his jacket, police say.4 days agoEnglandBBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.4 days agoBusinessFeatures & analysis'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closuresMorrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - 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Labour politicianAlun Davies, a Member of the Senedd, said many residents were already struggling to make ends meet.6 hrs agoWalesMan released without charge after three die in fireThree people, including a four-year-old girl, died in the fire at a Grade II-listed house.2 hrs agoNorthamptonshireLatest updates8 hrs agoWelby: I forgive serial abuser John SmythIn his first interview since resigning, the former Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on the scandal which led him to quit.8 hrs agoUK10 hrs agoKate says nature is family's 'sanctuary' in Mother's Day message The Princess of Wales has frequently reflected on the comfort the natural world has brought her in recent months.10 hrs agoUK11 hrs agoWill defence spending help businesses boom?Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves pledges an additional £2.2bn for the Ministry of Defence.11 hrs agoUK22 hrs agoChair of charity Harry quit calls prince's brand 'toxic'The Duke of Sussex left his role with Sentebale after the relationship between its trustees and chair broke down.22 hrs agoUK22 hrs agoKing sends message of condolence after Myanmar earthquakeCharles says he and the Queen were shocked and saddened by the disaster, which has claimed at least 1,600 lives.22 hrs agoUK2 days agoFailed uprising remembered 340 years after battleA new exhibition tells the story of an ill-fated 17th Century uprising and its tragic aftermath.2 days agoUK2 days agoNew plan for Cornwall's food and farming sectorFood producers have a 10-year plan to try and be the UK's top region for sustainable food and drink.2 days agoUK2 days agoJustin Welby: I failed to act on abuse scandal as scale was 'overwhelming'In his first interview since resigning, the former Archbishop of Canterbury tells Laura Kuenssberg about his failures on the John Smyth case.2 days agoUK2 days ago'It doesn't feel like a toilet' - public loos turned into trendy spacesPublic conveniences have become houses, a theatre, shops and bars across the country.2 days agoUK...
