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The refrigerated unit is moved to a "secure location" as police continue to question a lorry driver.
He says Turkey assured him it would no longer attack the Kurds, and an agreed ceasefire would last.
Prof Ian Shanks used his daughter's toy microscope to build a prototype for the device in the 1980s.
The company claims a quantum computer has surpassed conventional devices for the first time.
Singer Ellie Goulding spoke at the One Young World summit encouraging young people to stay positive.
Michy Batshuayi climbs off the bench to score a late winner at Ajax as Chelsea stun last year's Champions League semi-finalists at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
They demanded to see the closed door impeachment deposition of a Department of Defense official.
They fail to agree a new timetable to get the PM's deal into law, as the EU considers delaying Brexit.
USA striker Alex Morgan announces she is pregnant for the first time and is expecting a baby girl in April.
Torrential rain in Spain, Italy and France leaves people dead or missing.
A BBC radio interview revealed the author had misunderstood British legal terms about homosexuality.
The former civil servant admitted killing at least 15 boys and men in the 1970s and 1980s.
Murderer Shane O'Brien, who dodged police for more than three years, is given a life sentence.
A kennels is inundated with calls about a dog which was photographed after getting on a bus alone.
Wrestling fans have slammed the new WWE 2K20 video game over visual glitches and game-breaking bugs.
Amy Webb is a renowned futurist - she looks back at the past and scours data to figure out what might be round the corner.
Buttmitzvah is a Jewish, Queer club night that’s held in London. Ben combines both his faith and queer identity as he dances – he even brings his mum!
The presenter says alcohol caused "chaos, difficulty and uncertainty" in his life.
Beni Run Club is a space for people from cultures where running might not be encouraged as much.
Chan Tong-kai's alleged crime and attempted extradition sparked months of protests in Hong Kong.
More UK children are getting type 2 diabetes. Will we follow the US and offer them gastric surgery?
A murder investigation is launched after 39 people are found dead in a lorry container in the UK.
Banning alcohol inadvertently created one of the most successful black markets in the world.
Many retailers have announced store closures and job losses.
A guide to correctly saying the names of West Africa's sporting successes.
Sourav Ganguly takes over BCCI, India's cricket board, kicking off a new chapter in its history.
Some European countries have suspended arms sales to Turkey, so where does it gets its weapons?
England's Josh Hill wins on the Mena Tour to become the youngest player to claim an Official World Golf Ranking event.
Liverpool condemn fans for displaying a "racist" banner depicting Divock Origi at a Champions League game in Genk.
Tottenham's Son Heung-min takes Reece Parkinson through his Match of the Day Mix, featuring BTS, Future and Spongebob Squarepants.
Juan Soto hits a massive home run as the Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros 5-4 in the opening game of the World Series.
David Beckham's MLS side Inter Miami have released the latest images of the club's new stadium which is set to be completed in 2022 and features its own rooftop bar and palm trees.
The prime minister has sent the EU a Brexit extension request - but could no deal still happen?
The British government and the EU have agreed a new Brexit deal, but will it get through Parliament?
If MPs agree to vote for an early general election, how quickly could it take place?
European newspapers see little likelihood of the UK leaving the EU by 31 October.
The government has published "the WAB". Here's what it is.
A simple guide on the UK leaving the European Union.
Boris Johnson has written to the EU requesting an extension - but the EU is not obliged to say yes.
The NHS Foundation Trust was considering moving out-of-hours general surgery from Cheltenham to Gloucester.
The proposals for Kings Square in Gloucester include a performance space, a market and fountains.
The new blueprint for business growth and housing for Stroud has been published.
The land swap has been made between the borough and county council, enabling the build to go ahead.
The owners of the bronze sculpture in Cheltenham wanted to remove it and replace it with a replica.
The artificial surfing lake has been testing out its waves ahead of opening in November.
The new facility in Cinderford in the Forest of Dean is due to open in 2022.
Charlie and Daisy-May Cooper reveal what's to come in the third series of This Country
Staff at the lido in Cheltenham allow the animals in every year before the pool is drained.
The local vicar says he had not stopped the tours from running and he denies harassment.
The force's new programme, Schoolbeat, has officers teaching at secondary schools around the county.
The 1.5m boa constrictor was found wedged in a gap on a street in Gloucester.
Cheltenham cruise to a 3-0 home win over Macclesfield to maintain their fine run in League Two.
Two late goals give Forest Green a 2-0 victory over League Two strugglers Morecambe at the Globe Arena.
Forest Green Rovers and Mansfield Town are charged by the FA after an incident at the end of their 2-2 League Two draw.
Gloucester score two tries in seven second-half minutes before holding on to win against Sale at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Non-league Chichester City - the lowest ranked club in the FA Cup - receive a bye to the second round following Bury's removal from the competition.
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Ahmad al-Rashid travelled from Syria to the UK in 2015, during which he hid in "freezing cold" lorries.
After MPs voted "aye" then "no" over the PM's Brexit plans, we explain what went on in Parliament.
Buttmitzvah is a Jewish, Queer club night that’s held in London. Ben combines both his faith and queer identity as he dances – he even brings his mum!
Beni Run Club is a space for people from cultures where running might not be encouraged as much.
Amy Webb is a renowned futurist - she looks back at the past and scours data to figure out what might be round the corner.
Former EastEnders actress Katy Jarvis describes how she felt after a newspaper splashed pictures of her working as a shop security guard.
Men have been jailed over the thefts from premises including hospitals and railway stations.
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas received his OBE at a royal investiture at Buckingham Palace.
Rapman on being discovered by one of the richest artists in music and becoming a film director.
When Gurpreet started posting her workouts on Instagram she was trolled by people who said it wasn’t the sort of thing Sikh women should be doing.
Prince Harry responds to speculation about a rift between him and his brother, William.
His latest film, Sorry We Missed You, looks at the impact of zero-hours contracts on family life.
How doctors and nurses help families reach a difficult decision which could save a stranger's life.
Why are the "stopgap" railbuses still on UK railways decades later?
A police officer says it is "pathetic" to speed "in a bid to get viewers on social media".
Severn Trent Water urges boaters on Ladybower Reservoir to stay well away from the overflow.
Akira and her younger sister Charntay were separated 15 years ago by the care system.
Doug Varey was offered security software which turned out to be a frightening and costly scam.
Henry Danton teaches ballet five days a week, despite being 100 years old.
For Darshil, playing the bagpipes is the perfect way to honour the teachings of his Hindu guru. He leads the pipe band through the streets of North-West England.
Josh Goodwin aims to win the British Grasstrack Championships 500cc sidecar title in memory of his dad.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says he's confident the UK will leave the EU at the end of October.
