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Does anyone still send postcards?
The BBC speaks to people on Hastings Beach to find out whether postcards are making a comeback.

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Watch: Night skies glitter with Perseid meteor shower
The astronomical event was captured on camera at North York Moors National Park on 13 August.

Unexpected A-level or BTec results? Use our interactive guide on what to do next
If you're opening your A-level or BTec results and didn't get the grades you were expecting, we've got an interactive guide to help you navigate the next steps from clearing to apprenticeships.

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi convicted of rape after extradition from Scotland
The American had faked his death and fled to Scotland in a bid to escape justice.

Golden Bay residents call for investment to future-proof emergency phone line
Project STRIM was set up by a group of residents after a day long outage where residents were unable to call 111.

Winston Peters hints at Solomon Islands' unilateral decision to block PIF donor partners
The NZ Foreign Minister fell just short of confirming that Honiara has made an independent move to shut the door on Pacific Islands Forum dialogue partners for this year's annual leaders' summit.

One injured after altercation in Awakeri, Bay of Plenty
Aperson has been taken into custody.

Wales' sisters doing it for themselves (and Nant)
Nant Conwy rugby club has produced not just one but two sets of sisters for Wales' Rugby World Cup squad.

A bold new era of football on BBC Sport: Your game, your season
The new football season is here and you will be able to follow all the action across the BBC.

How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions
Where will your club finish this season? Phil McNulty makes his predictions for every Premier League team.

Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal
Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power.

Wayne Rooney says Tom Brady questioning his work ethic was 'very unfair'
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says it was "very unfair" of NFL great Tom Brady to question his work ethic as manager at Birmingham City.

What are BTecs and how are they graded?
Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.

Full guide to A-level results day - and grade boundaries explained
A guide to your options if you are not happy with your A-level results.