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28 December 2018

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BBC News

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Bodycam footage shows house fire rescue

Nottinghamshire

Anas Sarwar told his party conference that he would end the growing bureaucracy in the NHS.

'NHS needs fewer managers, more nurses'

Scotland Politics

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'Oldest horse' Roana: 'They don't make them like her anymore'

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Cheers and boos as Feathers McGraw statue unveiled

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Spain's Putellas on the magic of the Olympics

After World Cup glory, Spain's Alexia Putellas is hoping to dominate the Olympics too.

Olivia Dean surprised with BBC Introducing Award

The singer was handed the Artist of the Year prize straight after her Radio 1 Live Lounge show.

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Rapper Aitch makes skydive from 15,000ft

The rapper made the jump in honour of his little sister Gracie, 13, who has Down's syndrome.

Teddy

'How testosterone is changing my singing voice'

Trans man Teddy is a musical theatre performer recording differences in his voice as he transitions.

Claudia

Helping others with autism after my late diagnosis

Claudia, who was 19 when diagnosed with autism, works with neurodivergent pupils on their schooling.

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1Xtra DJ gets special leaving surprise

Newsbeat gives Reece Parkinson the best goodbye gift a massive Fulham FC fan could wish for.

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Rachel Chinouriri has shared a drunken DM she sent Lewis Capaldi before she was invited on his tour.

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Kaitlyn was kicked out of her home last year and feels there needs to be more support for under 25s.

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The TV chef and rapper shares his big three tips for making the most of your weekly food shop.

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Levi Davis' mum has shared the last video the missing rugby player sent her as he travelled to Spain.

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'Redefine ballet to include everyone’

Joe Powell-Main has been championing a new form of ballet for differently abled dancers like himself.

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'I feel like I'm living my life for Ava now'

Mia White has described the moment she found out her 12-year-old sister Ava had been fatally stabbed.

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Ukrainian medical trainees continue studies in UK

A partnership between Cambridge and Kharkiv universities means students can keep learning key skills.

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'I want Wrexham to be the first club in space'

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney star in a documentary about their first season as football club owners

Tays

'Radio 1Xtra inspires young artists like me'

Young Manchester rapper Tays speaks to Newsbeat about the 20th anniversary of BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Jags and D-Lish

'I was stopped from going in - but I was the DJ'

DJ D-LISH talks about the prejudice she's experienced as a female DJ in a male-dominated field.

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Bucket list grad ticks off magical night at Wembley

Laura Nuttall, 22, who has terminal brain cancer, saw the Lionesses win the Euro 2022 final.

Debra

'Some girls can't identify with the Lionesses'

Euro 2022 has made the Lionesses household names - but some young want more diversity in the squad.

Leah Williamson and Laura

'You've inspired us' - Lionesses surprise fan

Laura Nuttall, who has terminal brain cancer, got a message from England captain Leah Williamson.