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BBC Punjabi (in Punjabi: ਬੀਬੀਸੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Gurmukhi), بی بی سی پنجابی (Shahmukhi)) is a global news outlet that offers news in the Punjabi language. It began operations on 2 October 2017. The service is available on various websites and social media platforms. Its launch is a key part of the World Service's largest growth initiative since the 1940s, which was made possible by additional government funding announced in 2016.

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Repairs at Heugh Battery Museum under way

17 hours ago | bbc.com | Louise Hobson

Work to 'stop decline' at WW1 museum under wayLouise HobsonHeugh Battery MuseumThe Heugh Battery museum received £497,534 from the government in 2024Work has started to improve a World War One site which was deemed "at risk" by Historic England in 2023. The Heugh Battery in Hartlepool was put on the conservation body's list due to "neglect, decay or inappropriate development".
Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?

23 hours ago | bbc.com | Damian Grammaticas |Luke Mintz

Is Britain really inching back towards the EU? BBCDamian Grammaticas and Luke MintzOn a warm morning earlier this month, a group of Metropolitan Police diplomatic protection officers sat in an anteroom off the ornate entrance hall in London's Lancaster House, sipping tea and nibbling chocolate biscuits, while upstairs a core group of European politicians discussed the future of European cooperation.
Why does Scotland use more water than the rest of the UK?

1 day ago | bbc.com | Andrew Picken

Why does Scotland use more water than the rest of the UK? Andrew PickenGetty ImagesLoch Ness is one of 30,000 freshwater lochs in ScotlandBut supplier Scottish Water is also warning that the country's relationship with water is unsustainable in the long run. This is because the average person in Scotland uses about 40% more water than the average person in Yorkshire. So why does Scotland use more water than the rest of the UK?
Football clubs demand tougher bans for pyro fans

1 day ago | bbc.com | Andrew Picken

Football clubs demand tougher bans for pyro fansAndrew PickenSNS ImagesThe use of pyrotechnics inside football stadiums has been increasing in recent yearsScotland's football clubs want beefed up banning orders for fans who bring pyrotechnics into grounds. An expert working group has said court-issued supporter bans need modernised to tackle the growing problem of flares being set off at matches.
Fire at historic motoring and aviation site

1 day ago | bbc.com | Curtis Lancaster

Fire at historic motoring and aviation siteSimon JonesLarge plumes of smoke have been seen coming from one of the Bicester Motion buildingsA large fire has broken out at a motoring and aviation heritage site in Oxfordshire. Bicester Motion confirmed that it was aware of the incident and emergency services had been called to the site.
Ukraine to attend peace talks as US says Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough

1 day ago | bbc.com | Jessica Rawnsley

Ukraine to attend peace talks as US says Trump and Putin needed for breakthroughReutersVolodymyr Zelensky has confirmed Ukraine will send a delegation led by the defence minister to meet Russian officials in Istanbul for peace talks, but accused Russia of not treating them seriously. Speaking to reporters in Ankara, he criticised the "low-level" Moscow delegation. Its head, presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, insisted the Kremlin team had "all the necessary competencies".
Yorkshire Water says hosepipe ban possible 'unless rain comes'

1 day ago | bbc.com | David Spereall

Hosepipe ban 'unless rain comes' - Yorkshire WaterDavid SpereallPaul HudsonGetty ImagesA hosepipe ban was last imposed in Yorkshire in 2022Households in Yorkshire could be facing a hosepipe ban if the sustained dry weather in the region continues, Yorkshire Water has said. The company's director of water, Dave Kaye, said a ban was a possibility unless "there was some rain towards the end of May". This spring is currently the driest on record since 1852, according to the Met Office.
Surrey sex offender caught through DNA in PCSO application

1 day ago | bbc.com | Patrick Barlow

Sex offender caught by DNA in his PCSO applicationPatrick BarlowGetty ImagesA man has admitted two 2017 sex attacks after being linked to the cases through DNA submitted as part of his PCSO applicationA man has admitted sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl in Surrey after being caught while trying to become a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO).
From Chicago to Châteauneuf-du-Pape: What does a pope's hometown reveal?

1 day ago | bbc.com | Robyn Wilson

From Chicago to Châteauneuf-du-Pape: What does a pope's hometown reveal? Getty ImagesFrom Polish pilgrimage trails to French vineyards, the places popes come from often gain new meaning. With the announcement of the first American pope, could Chicago be next? When plumes of white smoke billowed across Rome's skyline last week, signifying the election of a new pope, the entire world looked towards Vatican City. But the story of the Catholic Church's new leader began far from St Peter's Square.
Sheffield United

1 day ago | bbc.com | David Spereall

Football fans in dark over play-off final timeDavid SpereallMark AnsellGetty ImagesSheffield United and Sunderland will contest the play-off final on 24 MayFootball fans have criticised a delay in confirming when the Championship play-off final on 24 May will start. Sheffield United and Sunderland supporters said they remained in the dark about when exactly the match at Wembley would kick off, making it impossible for them to make concrete travel and accommodation arrangements.