The broadcaster fronted That's Life! for two decades and founded the charity Childline.
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Teens who died in car that entered River Wear named
Jackson Duke, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died when the car they were in ended up in the River Wear.
China funding UK research and sending it to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).
What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel
The captain and first officer were injured, and one pilot has been arrested, officials say.
Saracens boss Venter skips more media duties
Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses a second pre-match media conference, as head coach Joe Shaw attends.
Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.
UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.
Teens who died in car which entered river named
Jackson Duke, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died when the car they were in ended up in the Wear.
Grooming gangs inquiry expanded to Birmingham and Wales
Targeted investigations will be carried out as part of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse.
Bayeux Tapestry tour added for blind people after legal threat
The British Museum will offer an audio-described Bayeux Tapestry tour after a blind man's legal threat.
We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early
Three victims of domestic abuse tell the BBC why they feel let down by the early prisoner release scheme.
Singer Lola Young says vaping has made breathing feel like a 'chore'
The Messy singer says her lungs feel "battery powered" due to the effects of vaping.
Singer Lola Young says vaping has made breathing feel like a 'chore'
The Messy singer says her lungs feel "battery powered" due to the effects of vaping.
Timeline of RAF Fairford incident and the investigation so far
From a late-night call about suspicious vehicles, to five men being arrested and then bailed - here is how the incident has unfolded.
Brexit referendum 'possible' in Labour election manifesto, Burnham tells BBC
The PM says a referendum wouldn't be the right thing now but the UK needs to consider its options for the future.
Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Man City to the plight of his own club Everton.
Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Manchester City to the plight of his own club Everton.
UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says
The prime minister's comments come days after the suspects were released on the 'strictest possible bail conditions'.
English players urged to reconsider Afghan T20 tournament
English cricketers aiming to play in a men's T20 franchise tournament organised by the Afghanistan Cricket Board have been urged to think about their "daughters, sisters or mothers".
Met hands Grenfell fire investigation file to CPS
The force is seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 tower block fire that killed 72 people.