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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 News presenters change into black clothes as royal family race ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday, September 8, that Her Majesty was being kept under medical supervision at Balmoral. Members of the Royal Family, ...

[here](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/). [Huw Edwards led the way as the BBC newsreader was dressed in a black suit](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/bbc-one-pulls-scheduled-programmes-27940970) paired with a black tie as he gave updates on the Queen's health. [rest of the day's schedule has been cleared t](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/bbc-one-pulls-scheduled-programmes-27940970)o cover breaking news up until 7pm this evening, with Doctors and other upcoming shows due to air moved to BBC Two. [BBC News](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/bbc) presenters have been told to change into black clothes as [the Queen's doctors](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/queen-health-fears-balmoral-scotland-27940415) become 'concerned for her health'. [Daily Star](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/breaking-bbc-presenters-change-black-27940738). Viewers quickly noticed the change in the outfits for the presenters as they took to Twitter to share what they had noticed on-screen.

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In Bits: Killing Leprechauns comes to BBC Sounds (BBC News)

Satirist Oliver Callan leads a comedic myth busting exploration into Ireland's culture and its people in a new six-part podcast available on BBC Sounds from ...

Andy Martin, BBC Northern Ireland Executive Editor, Documentaries, Drama and Comedy, says: “People the world over think they know all about Ireland, this series makes them think again. [In Bits: Killing Leprechauns comes to BBC Sounds](/mediacentre/2022/killing-leprechauns-bbc-northern-ireland-bbc-sounds)Satirist Oliver Callan leads a comedic myth busting exploration into Ireland’s culture and its people in a new six-part podcast available on BBC Sounds from Saturday 17 September [BBC Eye reveals the identity of Russian police torturer](/mediacentre/2022/finding-my-torturer-bbc-eye)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 several anti-war protesters, and the identity of the commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel AG Fedorinov, who failed to stop him. Above all, do the British people know just how much they have in common with the Irish?

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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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