How AI is helping save 2,000-year-old Roman relics in Northern England Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Romans were expanding their empire, with Hadrian's Wall the final line of defence from the northern Barbarians.

Breaking new ground in a whole new way... ⛏️

At the Roman @vindolandatrust.bsky.social site, they're trialling AI to boost their efforts to save important artefacts.

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Funeral director pleads guilty to preventing lawful burial of 30 bodies When 35 bodies were found two years ago at a funeral home in Hull, it was devastating for dozens of grieving families who thought their loved ones had been cremated.

Robert Bush had nothing to say outside court today, but there is plenty we can now say about this grim case.

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Has Donald Trump had enough of the Iran war? YouTube video by Channel 4 News

Is the war coming to an end and how could a ceasefire work?

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Heading football ‘likely’ contributed to Gordon McQueen’s brain disease, coroner finds As a footballer in the 1970s and 80s, Gordon McQueen was known for his ability to head the ball.

Heading a football “likely” contributed to Gordon McQueen's brain injury - coroner's conclusion.

The former Scotland & Man United defender died in 2023, aged 70.

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Government pulls Hillsborough Law debate following backlash The government has been forced into another U-turn, this time over the so-called Hillsborough Law.

Hillsborough families and campaigners are used to waiting, even if this delay comes with some relief.

Our Hillsborough Law report this week 🔽

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Rapidly warming climate creating new barriers for top athletes YouTube video by Channel 4 News

If England are to level this Ashes series, they must thrive in the humidity and heat of Brisbane. 🏏

And extreme temperatures are an increasing challenge for elite athletes.

So how can they cope? ⬇️

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How unbearable heat is putting athletes at risk Right across the sporting landscape, competition is hotting up. Andrew Misra examines the impact of extreme temperatures in elite sport - and how schedules may need to adapt to keep athletes safe.

🗣️ “It is a clear and present challenge.

"Without urgent action from decision makers, athletes fear they simply won’t be able to keep up with a rapidly warming world.”

📩 Read our latest newsletter from Channel 4 News’ @andrewmisra.bsky.social:

The journey from Afghanistan to Harrogate FC When the US pulled out of Afghanistan in 2021, women and girls were left fearing for their lives as the Taliban seized power.

Sabriah fled Afghanistan and is now a big part of
@harrogatetown.bsky.social

Look out for the textbook one touch passing 12 seconds in! 😆⚽️

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The ‘King of the North’ appears to have his eyes on the Prime Minister’s throne. 👑

With the Labour Party Conference starting this weekend, it certainly makes for interesting timing…

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What is behind England flag flying campaign As this politically-charged summer draws to a close, Union Jacks and the red and white St George's Cross have become a ubiquitous sight across parts of England.

Flags have been appearing across large parts of England…

Is it pride or prejudice? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧

Our report from Worcestershire with @marcusedwards.bsky.social & Dai Baker 🎥

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89,000 UK hospitality jobs lost since Labour's budget YouTube video by Channel 4 News

A busy Bank Holiday Monday for many hospitality businesses.

The wider picture is much more concerning though…

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‘Boom or bust’ – how extreme weather impacts farmers Extreme weather is creating extreme outcomes for farmers. While some have had their worst harvests, others have had their best. Although even in the most positive circumstances, cash flow is tough.

"Mother Nature is my business partner" 🌧️☀️

Extreme weather is bringing extreme outcomes for British farmers this harvest.

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Millions needed to keep famous works of Barbara Hepworth in UK The government has temporarily blocked the export of a sculpture by the artist Dame Barbara Hepworth in order to allow a British museum to try and keep it in the country.

Millions needed to keep famous works of Barbara Hepworth in UK

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Is this the end of Morecambe FC? YouTube video by Channel 4 News

“Clubs like this are the lifeblood of the community”

Our full report from Morecambe FC today. ⚽🦐

When this happens it really is about way more than football.

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Morecambe Football Club ⚽️ 🦐

105 years of history, now on the brink of existence. Devastating not just for fans, but for the whole town.

An independent football regulator is on the way - but it’ll come too late for the Shrimps. @channel4news.bsky.social

Trump's trade war: new tariffs for over 90 countries YouTube video by Channel 4 News

Donald Trump has slapped new tariffs on more than 90 countries, solidifying his love for what he calls the most beautiful word in the dictionary....

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Ozzy Osbourne fans gather in Birmingham to pay respects The UK's second city has said farewell to one of its own - as tens of thousands of fans gathered in Birmingham to pay their respects to Ozzy Osbourne.

Birmingham came together today to pay tribute to one of their own.

Was struck by the range of people who lined the streets for Ozzy Osbourne. 🤘

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Ex-Sun editor David Dinsmore to take up government communications role Dinsmore will join Whitehall as civil servant in top communications role after reportedly impressing Starmer during interview

An appointment that will go down particularly badly in Liverpool, with campaigners still waiting for the Hillsborough Law.

Keir Starmer promised it’d be introduced by this year’s anniversary of the tragedy - more than three months ago.

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‘A complete disgrace’, water pollution in England soars YouTube video by Channel 4 News

Damning new Environment Agency data shows serious water pollution incidents in England surged by 60% last year.

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That dominant win from the Lionesses will surely inspire even more women and girls to start playing football.

We’ve been filming with some talented youngsters in Manchester this afternoon. ⚽️

That and all the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 goals on @channel4news.bsky.social in 30 mins 📺

Mushroom trial: Woman guilty of murdering relatives with poisonous lunch YouTube video by Channel 4 News

Erin Patterson is the killer cook who served up a deadly dish - and only she knows why.

Our report & interview with ABC News journalist Rachael Brown below ⬇️

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Diogo Jota: Liverpool and Portugal footballer dies in car crash He was 28 and the father of three young children - and had got married just two weeks ago.

Rarely been as shocked covering a story.

Diogo Jota’s death may never make sense but at Anfield today it was clear he’ll never be forgotten.

He wears the number 20 and his song will be sung forever.

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“He’s a lad from Portugal” 🇵🇹 🔴

Huge outpouring of emotion from devastated Liverpool fans paying tribute to Diogo Jota outside Anfield.

Everybody here struggling to come to terms with his death.

One supporter simply says:
“We’ve come to show You’ll Never Walk Alone”

Joint enterprise law ‘overused and misused’ against black men New research shared exclusively with Channel 4 News, shows the law is being used inappropriately, with a clear tendency to overcharge black men aged 25 and under.

New research shows how joint enterprise is being 'overused and misused'.

We had exclusive access to @we-are-appeal.bsky.social study, finding clear tendency to overcharge young black men.

Watch and read our report below ⬇️

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Jannik Sinner releases duet with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli World number one Jannik Sinner swaps his tennis racquet for a microphone to release a duet with fellow Italian and tenor Andrea Bocelli.

Jannik Singer 🎤🎾

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The residents uniting against ‘forever chemicals’ polluting their town They’re nicknamed "forever chemicals”. PFAS are a group of industrial compounds that don't break down in the environment. They're found in everything from non-stick pans to waterproof clothing and fir...

And here is our original report from January

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The UK town most polluted with ‘forever chemicals’ The small Yorkshire market town of Bentham found out a year ago that it has the highest known concentration of PFAS pollution in the UK.

A year since some Bentham residents first learned of PFAS pollution in their town...

A first public meeting was held over the issue tonight.

We were there to follow up on a story we first covered earlier this year ⬇️

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Starmer announces full national inquiry into grooming gangs The Prime Minister has announced a full national inquiry into grooming gangs.

Another U-turn...

There will be a statutory inquiry into grooming gangs after all.

Our live from Oldham tonight ⬇️

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Missed opportunities to save girl groomed by American neo-Nazi Rhianan Rudd was 16 when she took her own life in 2022.

Missed opportunities to save girl groomed by American neo-Nazi
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Teens sentenced in killing of 80-year-old Bhim Kholi A 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl have been sentenced in the killing of Bhim Kholi, as the 80-year-old was out walking his dog in a Leicestershire park.

Teens sentenced in killing of 80-year-old Bhim Kholi