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Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years

There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.

Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy

The government says the practice is being used as a "smokescreen" for the hunting of wild animals.

Watch: Timelapse shows winter solstice sunrise at Stonehenge

Thousands of people gathered at the historical site in Wiltshire on the shortest day of the year.

Booze, beach, beaten – how England lost the Ashes

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.

Cricket-themed bar chain Sixes goes into administration

The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.