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BBC Suspends Schedule As Concerns Grow Over Queen's Health ... (Deadline)

BBC One has cut into its daytime schedule and is running a live news broadcast as concerns around Queen Elizabeth II's health grow.

The British royal II is unwell in her Balmoral home and under supervision. Prince William is also traveling to the Scottish palace. Born in 1926, Elizabeth has been the UK’s queen since 1953. The Royal Family, including the U.S.-based Duke of Sussex Prince Harry, who has been in the UK, are traveling to her home in Scotland. BBC News lead anchor Huw Edwards is wearing a black tie and suit. The Duchess of Sussex Meghan and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate have not travelled north, it is being reported.

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Ashford family's life changed by diabetes sniffer dog (BBC News)

Evan, now eight, has type 1 diabetes and often does not know if his blood sugar is lethally high or low. The Hypo Hounds charity in Ashford, Kent, trains dogs ...

"He always sniffs out what blood sugars I am. I didn't want to leave the house at one point. It was difficult.

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Britain's BBC switches to broadcast after news on Queen's health (Reuters)

Britain's national broadcaster the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) interrupted its scheduled programming to switch to rolling news bulletins ...

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BBC Eye reveals the identity of Russian police torturer (BBC News)

Finding My Torturer, a new documentary by BBC's investigation unit, BBC Eye, reveals the identity of a Moscow police officer, Ivan Ryabov, who tortured ...

They were kicked, slapped, punched and choked by their abuser, the “man in black.” Despite international outrage and multiple calls for an investigation, no criminal case was opened by the Russian authorities. At least 11 of the group, all young women, were subjected to verbal and physical abuse.

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BBC One suspends regular programming until 6pm amid worry over ... (The National)

BBC One has suspended all regular programming until 6pm following news the Queen is under medical supervision amid concern for her health.

On Wednesday evening, the Queen was forced to back out of a virtual Privy Council meeting at the last minute. On Tuesday, the Queen shook hands with new Prime Minister Liz Truss and invited her to form a government at Balmoral in a break from tradition. He told MPs: “I know I speak on behalf of the entire House when I say that we send our best wishes to Her Majesty the Queen and that she and the royal family are in our thoughts and prayers at this moment.” [Commons](https://www.thenational.scot/politics/westminster/) earlier today before Speaker Lindsay Hoyle interrupted the speech of [SNP](https://www.thenational.scot/politics/snp/) [Westminster](https://www.thenational.scot/politics/westminster/) leader [Ian Blackford](https://www.thenational.scot/politics/ian-blackford/) during the energy debate. The Duchess of Cambridge has not travelled to Aberdeenshire as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are on their first full day at their new school. All the Queen's children - Charles, Anne, Edward, and Andrew - have travelled to Balmoral to be with her, as have Prince William and Prince Harry.

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BBC suspends ALL regular programming until at least 6pm to ... (Daily Mail)

BBC One has suspended all regular programming until 6pm in light of the news about Her Majesty, after Buckingham Palace today announced that doctors were ...

BBC News presenter Joanna Gosling then appeared to break the news. 'Doctors have become concerned for her health and, she is now under the supervision of doctors. Bargain Hunt was interrupted at around 12.40pm on Thursday when the screen suddenly switched to black and then BBC News' Joanna Gosling appeared

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BBC presenters wear black as schedule pulled over Queen health ... (The Independent)

Wearing black is in line with the BBC's dress code when a royal member of the family dies.

[Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) One commentor wrote: “I don’t want to concern anyone, but slowly people on the BBC appear to be changing into black clothes.” [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism The Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall are among the members of the royal family who have headed to the Queen’s home in the Scottish Highlands to be by her side. [Huw Edwards](/topic/huw-edwards) was dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and black tie, in line with the BBC’s dress code for when a member of the [royal family](/topic/royal-family) dies as a mark of respect. [BBC](/topic/bbc) One has suspended its regular programming schedule following the announcement that the [Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/queen-elizabeth-ii-health-news-latest-b2162638.html).

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Popular Staffordshire Police drug-search dog retires (BBC News)

Police dog Cooper has found more than £375000 in drugs and cash over his four years with the force.

Alongside his work as a police dog, the force said he had visited dozens of schools across the county and appeared on the BBC's Crimewatch Live programme. Send your story ideas to: [[email protected], external](mailto:[email protected]) A police dog who has tracked down more than £375,000 of drugs and cash and has 14,000 Twitter followers has retired.

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BBC One overrides programming with blanket news of Queen's health (The Guardian)

Broadcaster cut short Bargain Hunt with Buckingham Palace statement and will continue News Special until at least News at Six.

Last year the BBC received its highest-ever He was castigated for wearing a burgundy tie during the broadcast, which certain newspapers [decided was not suitably respectful to the royal](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/oct/02/peter-sissons-obituary). On one occasion, in 2015, a BBC journalist The broadcaster then played the national anthem, in line with a well-rehearsed plan that has been practised regularly in recent years. [BBC](https://www.theguardian.com/media/bbc) News special.

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Former soldier gets £300k pay out over hearing loss (BBC News)

A former soldier has been awarded £300,000 compensation after being left with permanent hearing damage. Thomas Borley, from Leicestershire, enlisted in 2012 ...

"We have reached an out-of-court settlement with Mr Borley. We carefully assess noise levels and provide hearing protection when asking personnel to undertake duties in noisy environments. During his four years in the army Mr Borley said he had issues with the ear defenders he was given to wear.

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BBC schedule: Why programming has been suspended today and ... (iNews)

Buckingham Palace announced this morning that the 96-year-old monarch, who is at her Scottish residence Balmoral, has been placed under medical supervision.

[she appointed a new Prime Minister at Balmoral](https://inews.co.uk/news/balmoral-where-queen-scotland-residence-explained-why-new-pm-appointed-1827399?ico=in-line_link) and it was arranged in case she was not well enough to travel to London. [The Queen’s public appearances in the past few months](https://inews.co.uk/news/the-queen-how-is-elizabeth-ii-health-issues-past-year-explained-engagements-missed-1825467?ico=in-line_link) have been rare as she had been suffering with ongoing episodic mobility problems since last October. The Queen’s eldest son, Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, travelled to Balmoral to be with her earlier on today. It was the first time in her 70-year reign that But she rallied to honour the Duke of Edinburgh at a memorial service at the end of March, walking slowly and carefully with the aid of a stick, and holding on to the Duke of York’s elbow for support. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.

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How to Watch BBC News Live (for Obvious Reasons) (Vulture)

Buckingham Palace announced news that Queen Elizabeth “died peacefully” this afternoon. Here's how you can watch the updates coming from Balmoral on BBC ...

Meanwhile, Sky News is streaming coverage on its [Twitter account](https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1567859531002019841?s=20&t=NaTfsuo6hF_YSYzgOBlfgg) ( [@SkyNews](https://twitter.com/SkyNews)) and [YouTube](https://youtu.be/9Auq9mYxFEE). And if you have a corgi, now’s the time to pet it. If you’d like to follow the updates, many major outlets are continuing beat-by-beat coverage of the queen’s life.

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BBC goes dark: Anchors wear black, logo appears to change hours ... (Washington Examiner)

The BBC changed its background website color from red to black and its news anchors wore dark clothing on Thursday in the hours before Queen Elizabeth II's ...

Under the protocols, news outlets are expected to begin immediate coverage of the monarch’s death as soon as it is confirmed, [according to British outlets](https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/operation-london-bridge-what-happen-1759578). [INSIDE THE ‘LONDON BRIDGE’ PLAN FOR THE QUEEN’S DEATH](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/inside-london-bridge-plan-for-queens-death) The queen is Britain's Earlier Thursday, the BBC cut into its regular daytime schedule to run a live broadcast centered on the queen’s health. [queen’s condition](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/doctors-concerned-queen-elizabeths-health-advise-rest) after it was reported Thursday morning that she was placed under medical supervision because doctors were “concerned” about her health. “After a full day yesterday, Her Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors’ advice to rest.

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