In North Yorkshire, Asha and Jason Ross bought a caravan at a holiday park, expecting to earn rental income. They later sold it back to the park for much less than they paid. The couple said they felt threatened when they tried to recover their losses after hearing misleading sales claims.
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Asha and Jason Ross bought a £125,000 caravan at a holiday park in North Yorkshire, thinking it was a good investment.
The holiday park's sales staff assured them of high rental income, but they only received two bookings amounting to £180.
The couple sold the caravan back to the park at a significant loss within weeks of purchase.
They claimed a park employee made a threatening phone call when they sought legal advice about their losses.
BBC News reported that their experience is part of a larger issue affecting about 800 caravan owners who claimed unfair practices.
A previous owner, Paul Gordon, also sold the same caravan back to the park at a loss, contradicting the park's claim that he was deceased.
The park company, Prestige, is investigating the claims and stated the price offered was due to an overstock and the couple's request for a quick sale.
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Patrick Reed, a professional golfer from the United States, made a rare albatross by holing a shot from 286 yards during the US Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club.
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Patrick Reed is a US golfer.
He achieved an albatross, which is three strokes under par on a single hole.
The shot was made from 286 yards away.
This is only the fourth time such an albatross has happened at a US Open Championship.
The event took place at Oakmont Country Club.
The US Open can be followed on BBC Sport but is available only to UK users.
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A Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed near Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board, except one survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seated in 11A. This is the UK's worst air disaster since 1985. Possible crash causes include engine failure, bird strike, or wing position problem.
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The crash involved an Air India flight bound for London, crashing near Ahmedabad.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived, making his seat, 11A, noteworthy.
241 people, including 52 Britons and others from India, Portugal, and Canada, died.
This is the worst UK air disaster since 1985.
Experts think engine failure, a bird strike, or a wing problem might have caused the crash.
The aircraft also hit a hostel, killing more people on the ground.
This was the first crash of a Boeing 787 since it started flying in 2011.
King Charles III and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock and sadness.
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A U.S. Senator, Alex Padilla, was removed from a news conference in Los Angeles while trying to ask questions about immigration enforcement. The event, led by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, occurred amid ongoing protests in the city. Padilla was handcuffed but not detained, and the incident sparked reactions from both political parties.
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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was taken out of a Los Angeles news conference by Homeland Security officers.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was giving updates on local immigration enforcement when Padilla interrupted with questions.
Padilla was removed, handcuffed, and later released without being detained.
The incident received criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.
The Department of Homeland Security claimed Padilla's actions were "disrespectful political theatre" and said he did not identify himself clearly.
Padilla and other leaders criticized the incident, questioning the treatment of individuals by authorities.
Video footage shows Padilla telling officers he was a senator while being removed.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the action against Padilla.
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Tottenham has hired Thomas Frank, the former Brentford head coach, on a contract running until 2028. Frank will replace Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed despite winning the Europa League with Spurs. Frank, who has been in charge of Brentford since 2018, helped them move up to the Premier League and will bring several of his coaching staff to Tottenham.
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Thomas Frank was head coach at Brentford for seven years.
He led Brentford from the Championship (one league below the Premier League) to the Premier League in 2021.
Tottenham dismissed Ange Postecoglou earlier this month despite a successful Europa League campaign.
Spurs finished in 17th place last season in the Premier League but qualified for the next season's Champions League.
Frank has brought assistant coach Justin Cochrane, head of performance Chris Haslam, and analyst Joe Newton from Brentford to Tottenham.
Another assistant, Andreas Georgson, is joining from Manchester United.
Frank's use of data analytics is notable; for example, Brentford had the lowest percentage of long-distance shots in the Premier League.
During his time at Brentford, Frank won 54 out of 152 top-flight games and accumulated 200 points from a possible 456.
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Nearly one in five pupils in England are receiving extra help for special educational needs (SEN). Since 2016, there has been a 44% increase in pupils needing this support, with the rise linked mostly to more cases of autism and speech and language difficulties. The government plans to announce changes to SEN support in the autumn.
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Nearly 20% of pupils in England receive special educational needs (SEN) support.
The number of pupils needing support increased by 5.6% from last year.
Currently, over 1.7 million pupils receive SEN support in England.
Over 482,000 pupils have an education, health, and care plan (EHCP).
Rising rates of autism and speech issues are the main reasons for the increase.
Autistic spectrum disorder is the most common need recognized in EHCPs.
Schools face challenges due to the lack of specialists and funding for SEN support.
The government plans to introduce changes to SEN support in the coming months.
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George Mills set a UK record in the men's 5,000m race during the Diamond League in Oslo, finishing fourth with a time of 12:46.59. In the women's 100m race, Britain's Dina Asher-Smith finished third, running her season's best of 11.08 seconds. Additionally, Karsten Warholm set a world record in the unusual 300m hurdles event.
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George Mills set a UK record in the men's 5,000m race with a time of 12:46.59.
Mills beat Sir Mo Farah's previous UK record, which was 12:53.11, set in 2011.
Nico Young from the United States won the 5,000m race, setting a personal best of 12:45.27.
Dina Asher-Smith finished third in the women's 100m race with a time of 11.08 seconds.
Karsten Warholm set a world record in the 300m hurdles with a time of 32.67 seconds.
Julien Alfred, the Olympic champion, won the women's 100m race with a time of 10.89 seconds.
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis won by clearing 6.15 meters in the pole vault event.
Portugal's Isaac Nader won the 'Dream Mile' race with a time of 3:48.25.
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South Africa and Australia are in a close contest in the World Test Championship final. After dismissing South Africa for 138, Australia faced a tough bowling attack from South Africa, collapsing to 144-8. Pat Cummins, Australia's captain, acknowledged the competitive nature of the match, while South African batter David Bedingham expressed confidence in his team's chances.
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Australia scored 212 runs in their first innings.
South Africa was dismissed for 138 runs in their first innings.
Australia ended their second day at 144-8, leading by 218 runs overall.
Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada were key bowlers for South Africa, taking 3 wickets each.
Pat Cummins cited a challenging pitch and disciplined South African bowling as reasons for Australia's collapse.
David Bedingham was South Africa's top scorer with 45 runs in their first innings.
The match is highly competitive, with both teams having a chance to win.
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Thomas Frank, previously the manager of Brentford, has been appointed as the new head coach of Tottenham Hotspur. He is known for successfully leading Brentford in the Premier League and will take on the challenge of managing Tottenham after their previous head coach, Ange Postecoglou, was dismissed despite winning the Europa League.
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Thomas Frank became Brentford's head coach in 2018 and is now the new coach of Tottenham Hotspur.
Frank replaces Ange Postecoglou, who was released despite winning the Europa League with the team.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has a history of firing coaches who don't win trophies, contributing to the team's unstable environment.
Frank has a reputation for spotting problems in teams and fixing them.
Brentford finished 13th in the Premier League in 2021-22, ninth the following year, and 16th in 2023-24, despite losing main striker Ivan Toney for part of the season.
Frank is known for his attacking style of play, showcased through players like Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.
Before his coaching career, Frank worked with Denmark's national youth teams and coached Brondby.
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Dutch author Yael van der Wouden won the Women's Prize for Fiction for her novel "The Safekeep," a love story set in the 1960s Netherlands. Dr. Rachel Clarke won the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction with "The Story of a Heart," which discusses the impact of organ donation on two families. Each winner received £30,000 at a ceremony in London.
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Yael van der Wouden's book "The Safekeep" won the Women's Prize for Fiction.
The novel features a romance between two women in the 1960s Netherlands.
Dr. Rachel Clarke's "The Story of a Heart" won the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction.
Clarke's book describes the lives affected by organ donation from a young girl named Kiera to a boy named Max.
Both award winners received £30,000 at a ceremony held in London.
Judges praised "The Safekeep" for its historical detail and storytelling.
"The Story of a Heart" has been adapted into a television series set to air in 2024.
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Pat Cummins, an Australian cricketer, achieved his 300th Test match wicket during a game against South Africa. Despite this achievement, South Africa performed well and reduced Australia to 144-8 in their second innings, leading by 218 runs going into the third day of the ICC Test Championship final at Lord's.
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Pat Cummins is an Australian cricket player.
Cummins reached a milestone of 300 wickets in Test matches.
The match is part of the ICC Test Championship final.
The game is taking place at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Australia ended their second innings at 144-8.
Australia has a lead of 218 runs.
The match is against the South African cricket team.
The report about this game is only available to UK users.
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The BBC Ukrainecast episode answers questions about various topics related to the conflict in Ukraine. These include the conditions for Russian prisoners of war, the methods for counting casualties, and how people are making bomb shelters themselves.
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The episode is part of the Ukrainecast series by BBC Sounds.
It specifically deals with Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine, discussing their conditions.
The show covers how casualties in the conflict are counted.
It talks about how civilians are creating their own bomb shelters.
The episode was released on June 12, 2025.
The content is available to listen to for more than a year.
This is an interactive episode where questions from the audience are answered.
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The killing of Hamas's top military leaders, including Mohammad Sinwar, has left the group without its core decision-makers. These leaders, known as the "War Council," planned an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which led to ongoing conflict in Gaza. The secrecy and strategic planning of this group showed their significant role in Hamas's operations.
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Mohammad Sinwar, a key Hamas military leader, was killed by an Israeli strike.
The "War Council" was a secret group of Hamas leaders who planned the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
The council used secure communication methods to avoid detection.
The attack on October 7 led to increased conflict in Gaza.
Other council members, including Yahya Sinwar and Marwan Issa, were also killed in Israeli actions throughout 2024.
The council's actions showed a high level of military preparation, including tunnel building and weapon stockpiling.
Hamas imposed economic measures on Gazans to support military efforts.
The attack has been viewed as a significant change in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leading to greater international isolation for Gaza.
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South Africa's Lungi Ngidi took three wickets in a short time, causing a setback for Australia in the ICC Test Championship final. Australia lost five wickets for just 29 runs in the evening session on the second day of the match.
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Lungi Ngidi plays cricket for South Africa.
Ngidi took three wickets in four overs.
Australia lost five wickets for 29 runs.
This happened during the evening session of day two.
The match is part of the ICC Test Championship final.
The game is being played at Lord's.
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This week, significant events included a public disagreement between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, a ban on dog walking in Iranian cities, and Zia Yusuf returning to a leadership role in Reform UK shortly after resigning.
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk had a public disagreement.
Cities in Iran have banned dog walking.
Zia Yusuf has returned to Reform UK's leadership after resigning as chairman.
Ben Fell put together a quiz to test people's knowledge of recent events.
Alex Warren has a record-breaking number one hit song.
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Violent unrest occurred in Ballymena and other parts of Northern Ireland following a peaceful protest about an alleged sexual assault. The disorder, described as "racist" by the police, led to injuries for 41 officers and resulted in 13 arrests. The unrest targeted ethnic minorities, and authorities have increased police presence, including support from Police Scotland.
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Violence in Ballymena included attacks on police with petrol bombs and fireworks.
Families sought refuge in attics and wardrobes due to the disturbances.
The unrest began after a protest following charges related to an alleged sexual assault.
41 police officers were injured, and 13 people were arrested over three days of disorder.
Police describe the violence as motivated by racism and targeted at ethnic minorities.
Law enforcement is working to identify and prosecute those involved.
Additional police reinforcements have been sent to address the unrest.
Incidents of violence were also reported in towns like Larne and Carrickfergus.
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A 15-year-old kickboxing champion named Alex Eastwood died from a severe head injury after an unsanctioned match in Wigan, England, which lacked safety measures. A coroner ruled the incident a "misadventure" and criticized the kickboxing sport for having chaos in its regulations. Alex's family is advocating for better safety rules for children in combat sports.
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Alex Eastwood was a 15-year-old three-time world kickboxing champion.
He died from a severe brain injury after a kickboxing fight against a 17-year-old opponent.
The fight was unsanctioned, meaning it did not have approval or oversight from a governing body.
The coroner found that proper safety precautions and regulations were missing.
The coroner described kickboxing regulations as chaotic and unorganized.
Alex's family believes his death resulted from a lack of safety and clear guidelines.
The family is calling for national safety standards in children's combat sports.
The UK government is examining how to improve safety in children's combat sports following this incident.
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A 14-year-old boy from London, who was sent to a boarding school in Ghana by his parents, won an appeal in court. The court decided his case will be heard again, as there was confusion in the previous judgment regarding his removal from London and its legality.
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The boy was sent to Ghana by his parents, who were worried about his possible involvement in criminal activities in London.
He believed he was visiting an ill relative but was instead enrolled in a boarding school in Ghana.
Feeling unhappy and homesick, the boy took legal action against his parents.
The High Court in London initially ruled against the boy, but the Court of Appeal allowed his appeal.
The case focuses on whether the parents violated any laws by sending him away without his consent.
The Family Division's top judge noted issues in the previous court decision, prompting a rehearing.
The boy's lawyer emphasized the importance of considering the boy's feelings and situation.
The parents' lawyer argued that sending him to Ghana was the safest choice given the circumstances.
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Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, declined to meet with UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq in London to discuss corruption allegations against her, stating it was a legal matter. Siddiq, who denies the accusations, claims they are politically motivated and expressed disappointment over Yunus's refusal to meet.
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Muhammad Yunus is the interim leader of Bangladesh and a Nobel-prize-winning economist.
Yunus refused to meet Tulip Siddiq during his visit to London, calling the issue a "court matter."
Tulip Siddiq, a UK Labour MP and former Treasury minister, faces corruption allegations in Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating Siddiq for allegedly receiving land illegally.
Siddiq denies the allegations, calling them a politically motivated smear campaign.
The allegations are related to Siddiq's connection to her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted as Bangladesh's prime minister.
Sir Laurie Magnus, the UK prime minister's ethics adviser, found no evidence of wrongdoing by Siddiq.
Yunus expressed confidence in the Bangladesh ACC and did not plan to meet Siddiq or UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Dua Lipa announced her engagement to actor Callum Turner. They have been together for about 18 months and have not set a wedding date yet. Both are currently busy with their careers, with Lipa on a world tour and Turner filming a TV series.
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Dua Lipa confirmed her engagement to Callum Turner.
Lipa is 29 years old, and Turner is 35.
Turner is known for his roles in "Fantastic Beasts" and "Masters of the Air."
Turner was nominated for a Bafta award in 2020 for "The Capture."
Lipa sparked engagement rumors by posting pictures wearing a ring last Christmas.
Turner had the engagement ring custom-made after consulting Lipa's friends and sister.
Lipa needs to finish her world tour, which ends in December, before planning the wedding.
Turner is currently leading in the Apple TV sci-fi series "Neuromancer."
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