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17 July 2017

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Commuters waiting on a platform

Train punctuality measured 'to the minute'

The rail industry is publishing much more precise average national punctuality statistics from today.

Image of a woman both young and old

Life expectancy rises 'grinding to halt'

Leading health expert says he is "deeply concerned" and austerity may be to blame.

Woman sorts clothes donations

Reality Check: What happened to Grenfell donations?

Only a fraction of cash and donated items has so far reached survivors, BBC Reality Check finds.

Justine Damond

Minneapolis shocked by Australian's death

Justine Damond was shot by police near her home in Minneapolis after calling 911. Her family and community are waiting for answers.

Afgan's wife Leyla Mustafayeva protests over her husband's detention

Did Georgia help abduct an Azeri journalist?

Georgians fear the alleged abduction of an Azeri journalist undermines their democracy.

White van

Boardman intervenes in cyclist near miss

This is the moment a white van narrowly missed a cyclist in Bedfordshire.

Traffic

Beat the summer getaway gridlock

Saturday between 11:00 and 16:00 is expected to be very busy on the roads.

Car thief

Case closed: Most thefts 'never solved'

Analysis of 18 million crimes reveals how many cases are closed without a suspect being identified.

Worried looking woman on phone

Meet the 'doctors' who will talk to you whenever you like

Could health apps and AI-powered chatbots replace your traditional local doctor?

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