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Why more girls are getting in to boxing

A girls-only boxing night has launched in Merseyside to cater for the growing number of women interested in boxing.

The BBC's Mike Bushell has been along to find out more.

28 July 2018

Jonathan Dimbleby

Dimbleby: I 'strongly believe' King wants Andrew to testify on Epstein

Jonathan Dimbleby tells BBC Newsnight that the King will be "feeling the pain" of the scandal surrounding his brother.

Noel is standing at an entry with his hands in his pockets.

Rat 'was the size of a small dog'

Image of an explosion after a cargo ship crashed into an oil tanker

Moment cargo ship crashes into oil tanker in North Sea

A jury has seen footage of a cargo ship crashing into an oil tanker, which triggered an explosion and killed a crew member.

Queen Camilla wears green top and speaking to Today programme mic

Hunt family bravery prompted me to share assault story, says Queen

Queen Camilla has praised the courage of John and Amy Hunt, whose family were killed last year.

Dame Jayne Torvill and Sir Christopher Dean sitting on the BBC Breakfast sofa

'It's amazing' - Torvill and Dean recognised in New Year Honours

The ice-skating duo are best known for their winning performance at the 1984 winter Olympics.

Bobby Seagull, wearing a red jacket, smiles at the camera.

'Is it jury duty?': Bobby Seagull recalls receiving New Year Honours letter

The broadcaster and maths teacher is appointed an MBE for his services to public libraries.

King Charles wearing a black suit and blue tie.

King urges kindness and resilience in Christmas message

The King's Christmas message calls for unity in a divided world.

Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies hold a sign showing lottery balls and text saying one million pounds winner.

'You can't get more luck than that': Couple celebrate second £1m lottery win

Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies first won the jackpot in 2018, and have beaten the odds yet again.

MI6 chief

MI6 chief warns 'we are in a space between peace and war'

The new head of Britain's overseas spy agency has warned about an interlocking web of security challenges.

Before and after of a restored Aston Martin

James Bond-style Aston Martin restored after being left to rust on driveway

The car - made famous by James Bond became so dilapidated local children played on it - has been restored and is now worth £1m.

King Charles during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London.

King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday service silence at Cenotaph

King Charles III laid a wreath at the monument in central London as the nation remembered its war dead.

BBC reporter Ed Thomas confronting Shaxawan

Watch: BBC reporter confronts man at centre of illegal worker network

The BBC's Ed Thomas confronted Kardos Mateen, who is at the centre of an illegal worker network.

Question time audience

Watch: Question Time audience reacts to Andrew news

A recording of the programme was interrupted on Thursday as the news broke.

Prince Andrew in a 2019 interview with BBC Newsnight's Emily Maitlis

Prince Andrew's BBC Newsnight interview is back in the spotlight - watch key moments

The prince was interviewed in 2019 about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by BBC Newsnight's Emily Maitlis.

Sky Roberts, brother of Virginia Giuffre

'It's a joyous moment' - Brother of Prince Andrew accuser

Sky Roberts told BBC Newsnight the family has mixed emotions after the prince gave up his titles.

Woman wearing glasses

'It's only right Prince Andrew should give up his titles'

Andrew has been under pressure over his links with Jeffrey Epstein, with calls for Buckingham Palace to take action.

Mum Danielle sits on the floor of a hotel room with her three young children. There is a bunk bed in the background.

Watch: BBC follows family forced to move four times in a year and live in hotel for months

Danielle and her three children have moved four times in a year after her landlord wanted to sell their flat.

The Queen, King, Donald and Melania Trump walk through the Great Hall wearing smart clothes while talking and pointing as they attend the banquet portion of the first day of Trump's state visit, at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Watch: Pomp and protests on day one of Trump state visit

King Charles hosts Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on the first full day of his UK state visit.

Brook House

Too much violence at migrant centre, report finds

The Northern Lights seen over the North Sea

Watch: Timelapse shows Northern Lights display over North Sea

Monday night's dazzling sight was filmed from Flamborough in East Yorkshire, over three hours and 40 minutes.

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