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Shamed movie producer Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sex assault charge
Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a new sex crime charge in New York, as he awaits retrial in his landmark #MeToo case.
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Russian ambassador summoned by UK
Russia’s ambassador has been summoned to the Foreign Office over an “unprecedented and unfounded public campaign of aggression against the UK”, the Government has said.
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Former chief nursing officer shares regret over Covid visiting restrictions
Decisions to restrict hospital visits during the pandemic in Northern Ireland were taken as “the least worst option”, the former chief nursing officer (CNO) for the region has said.
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No charge for woman arrested for sharing fake name of Southport attacker
A businesswoman who was arrested after sharing a fake name for the Southport attacker online will face no further action.
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TGI Fridays operator falls into administration as it scrambles to sell chain
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has gone into administration as the hospitality firm scrambles to sell its chain of 87 restaurants across the country.
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Top aide Sue Gray reportedly paid more than Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer’s top aide reportedly got a pay rise after the general election that put her earnings above the Prime Minister’s.
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Streeting says he will take on left and right for health reform
The Health Secretary has vowed to take on the left and the right to reform the health of the nation, warning that the nation’s economic prosperity is at risk without change.
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Emma Raducanu keen to play as many matches as she can before the season ends
Emma Raducanu wants to play as many matches as she can over the closing weeks of the season after admitting making mistakes in her scheduling over the summer.
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Covid 19 pupils and students consigned to scrapheap minister claims
Secondary school pupils and students who started university during the Covid-19 pandemic have been “consigned to the scrapheap”, the employment minister has warned.
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Train drivers vote to accept multiyear pay offer and end two year dispute
Train drivers have voted overwhelmingly to accept a multiyear pay offer, ending a two-year dispute at 16 rail companies.
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Annual house price growth slows but rents climb at near record rate says ONS
Annual house price growth has slowed, but private rents continue to climb at a “near-record rate”, according to an Office for National Statistics (ONS) report.
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Nick Read to step down as chief executive of Post Office next year
Post Office boss Nick Read is set to step down from the role next year, the company has said.
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Inflation remains unchanged as air fares offset petrol price falls
It's held steady at 2.2% in the year to August
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Buffer zones outside abortion clinics to come into effect at end of October
MPs have voted in legislation seeking to ensure women don't face harassment outside clinics
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Chocolate prices soar in bad news for Halloween revellers
They've gone up by 11% in the year to August
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Kate returns to work for first time since cancer treatment
The Princess of Wales held a meeting at Windsor Castle about the early years development of children
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Foreign Office urges calm heads after deadly pager explosions in Lebanon
At least nine people were killed and thousands more wounded
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Channel crossings since Labour came to power top 10000
More than 10,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel since Labour won the general election.
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Glasgow set to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Scottish Government has backed a deal which will see the city step in after the state of Victoria in Australia backed out
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Oscar winner Brie Larson to make West End debut in Greek tragedy Elektra
Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson is to make her West End debut in a revival of a Greek tragedy.
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Junior doctors will strike again if we need to BMA
More strikes by junior doctors are not off the table in the future, a leading medic has said.
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BBC commentators daughters shot with crossbow and wife stabbed court told
The daughter of a BBC commentator had been tied to a chair in an incident which saw her and her sister shot with a crossbow and their mother suffer multiple injuries in a stabbing, a court has heard.
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Disgraced broadcaster Huw Edwards spared jail after accessing indecent images
He's been given a six-month suspended sentence
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Starmer condemns second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Violence has “no part to play at all in politics”, Sir Keir Starmer has said after an apparent assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump.
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78 of students say money worries are causing significant stress survey finds
Nearly four in five (78%) students say money worries are causing them significant stress.
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Government urged to commit to rewilding 30 of Britains land and seas by 2030
The Government is being urged to “boldly commit” to rewilding 30% of land and seas by 2030, as polling shows high levels of support for the approach.
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Warm weather forecast for week to come despite fog warning
Warm weather is set to sweep parts of the UK next week despite a fog warning in the west on Monday.
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Lib Dem deputy leader pretty sure party stunts will continue
The deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats has said she is “pretty sure” the party will “keep going” with stunts if they continue to help deliver policy messages.
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Baby Reindeer scoops major awards at 2024 Emmys
Scottish star Richard Gadd has collected three Emmy Awards for writing, producing and starring in the Netflix hit series Baby Reindeer during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Four week waits for GP appointments could reach record high say Lib Dems
Four-week waits for a GP appointment could be on course to reach a new record high this year, according to analysis by the Liberal Democrats
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Tribute paid to beautiful soul who was one of three found dead in flat
A 13-year-old girl who was one of three people found dead in a flat in Luton has been described as a “beautiful soul”.
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Zelensky urges West to overcome fear of strong decisions to defend Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded for the UK and US to give permission for Ukraine to use western missiles to strike Russian targets as Vladimir Putin’s forces carried out another bombing raid.
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UK convenes nations for talks on global cybersecurity
Talks between leading nations on how to tackle the growing threat of cyber attacks are to be convened by the UK as part of a three-day summit on the issue.
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Several migrants die trying to cross Channel reports say
Several migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel, it has been reported.
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Parents urged to book two and three year olds in for nasal flu vaccine
The NHS in England will start sending out invitations on Tuesday
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Man jailed for raping 14 year old girl in Rotherham alley
42 year old Waleed Ali was found guilty of the crime which happened 21 years ago
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Academy trust removing access to smartphones from pupils
Pupils at a chain of academy schools in England are to have access to smartphones removed.
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Claudia Winkleman has no idea whos going to win ahead of Strictly launch show
Presenter Claudia Winkleman said she has “no idea who’s going to win” the 20th anniversary series of Strictly Come Dancing ahead of its launch show.
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Senior Tory Brady lifts lid on downfall of prime ministers in new memoir
Only 10 votes of no confidence were submitted against Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt demanded Liz Truss “must go” after she appointed him chancellor, according to a senior Tory’s tell-all of the party’s leadership struggles.
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UK and US come to strong position on Ukraine following Biden talks says PM
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK and US have come to a “strong position” in their quest for a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine following his meeting with President Joe Biden.
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Presenter Jay Blades charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour
Blades, 54, appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday
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Vodafone and Three merger could increase phone bills for millions watchdog says
A major merger planned between networks Vodafone and Three UK could lead to higher bills for tens of million of customers or give mobile users a reduced service, the UK’s competition watchdog has found.
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Mourners arrive for Sven Goran Eriksson funeral in Sweden
Mourners have begun to arrive in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.
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Two charged with burglary after Banksy painting stolen from London gallery
Two men have been charged with burglary after a Banksy painting was stolen from a London gallery on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said.
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Baby Reindeer and The Crown among UK shows aiming to sweep Emmy Awards
Baby Reindeer and The Crown among UK shows aiming to sweep Emmy Awards
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Man 18 charged with murders of woman and two teenagers in Luton
An 18-year-old has been charged with the murders of a woman and two teenagers who were found dead at a flat in Luton on Friday, Bedfordshire Police said.
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The Prime Minister has arrived in the US to hold talks with President Joe Biden
They will discuss the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza
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Grangemouth refinery to close with the loss of 400 jobs
Bosses at Petroineos confirmed the refinery is to close in the second quarter of 2025
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Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial
Disgraced ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on additional sex crimes charges in New York ahead of a retrial in his landmark #MeToo case, Manhattan prosecutors said at a court hearing.
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Teenager arrested over Transport for London cyber attack
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Walsall as part of the investigation into a cyber security incident affecting Transport for London (TfL), the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.
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Councils warn of devastating London homelessness and housing crisis
Homelessness and the housing crisis are having a “devastating impact” on Londoners and “wreaking havoc” on boroughs’ finances, councils have warned.
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Earth looks like a perfect world billionaire says on first private spacewalk
A billionaire who stepped out on the first private spacewalk declared that “Earth sure looks like a perfect world”, as he emerged from a spacecraft and looked back at the planet.
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No more money for NHS without reform says Starmer
There will be no more money for the NHS without reform, the Prime Minister has said, as he acknowledged that not all of his policies aimed at improving the nation’s health will prove popular.
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UK national debt on track to triple over next 50 years warns OBR
Government action will be needed to stop the UK national debt spiralling amid pressure from an ageing population and climate change, the fiscal watchdog has warned.
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John Lewis set for significantly higher annual profits as overhaul pays off
The John Lewis Partnership has revealed sharply narrowed half-year losses and said annual profits would be “significantly” higher as its overhaul starts to bear fruit.
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Jon Bon Jovi helps talk woman down from ledge on bridge
Rock star Jon Bon Jovi and a video production assistant persuaded a woman standing on the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville to come back over the railing to safety.
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NHS must reform or die Sir Keir Starmer as a major report on the health service is published
The PM will set out his plans as a major report on the health service is published.
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Ant and Dec cement status as TV presenting kings with NTA win
They pick up TV presenter prize for a historic 23rd year in a row
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England have lost the first T20 against Australia
Australia’s innings ends with a whimper after England weather early storm
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Kate Garraway expresses sadness at not having Derek Draper at NTAs
This Morning hoping to regain best daytime show crown
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Baby deaths rise concerns not discussed at board level until after Letby spree
Concerns about a spike in baby deaths were not discussed at hospital board level until after the year-long attack spree of “elephant in the room” Lucy Letby had ended, a public inquiry has heard.
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Starmer faces claims of hiding impact on pensioners of winter fuel payment cut
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of “hiding” the impact of the Government’s winter fuel payment cuts amid fears the policy will cause an increase in pensioner deaths.
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Dozens of Palestinians killed in latest Israeli strikes
Israeli strikes on Palestinian territories have killed more than two dozen people, according to local officials.
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Ukraine asks UK for help and support in using long range missiles in Russia
The Ukrainian prime minister has asked the UK for “help and support” in using long-range missiles to strike Russian territory as he met the Foreign Secretary in Kyiv.
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UK economy flatlines in July for second month running
The UK economy flatlined in July for the second month in a row, according to the latest official figures, as the Chancellor said she was “under no illusion about the scale of the challenge” the country faces.
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Mel Stride knocked out of Tory leadership race as Jenrick tops second round
Mel Stride has been eliminated from the Conservative leadership contest as Robert Jenrick topped the second round of voting by MPs.
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Case of killer nurse Beverly Allitt was part of Lucy Letbys training inquiry told
The case of serial killer Beverley Allitt formed part of nurse Lucy Letby’s training, a public inquiry has heard.
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Starmer sees off backbench rebellion in winter fuel allowance vote
Sir Keir Starmer has seen off a backbench rebellion over plans to cut the winter fuel allowance but the Government’s majority fell to 120.
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US and UK accuse Iran of sending Russia ballistic missiles to use in Ukraine
The United States and the UK have formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use in the war in Ukraine, and plan to take measures to punish those involved.
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Jail overcrowding crisis could see prisoners freed early staying in hotels
Prisoners could be put up in hotels when they are freed early to ease jail overcrowding, the Justice Secretary said.
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Keir Starmer Bosses do not want to rip up employee rights
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted bosses are not “knocking on my door saying they want to rip up employee rights” as he defended his plan to tackle bad working practices.
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Watchdog calls on Oasis and Ticketmaster to refund fans hit by inflated prices
Consumer group Which? has called on Oasis and Ticketmaster to “do the right thing” and refund fans hit by inflated ticket prices.
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All primary pupils should receive free school lunches say health experts
All primary school-aged children should be given free meals to help tackle the obesity crisis, leading health experts have said.
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Harry Kane eyes century of England goals as he prepares to win his 100th cap
Harry Kane has set his sights on notching 100 international goals as he prepares to become just the 10th male England player to reach a century of caps against Finland.
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Government pledges to tackle soaring UK economic inactivity
Spiralling levels of economic inactivity in Britain’s workforce are set to be tackled by the Government as it pledged to address the “greatest employment challenge of a generation”.
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Watchdog Inevitable some prisoners freed from jail early will offend again
It is “inevitable” some of the hundreds of inmates set to be freed from jail early will commit more crimes and end up back behind bars, the prisons watchdog warned.
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James Earl Jones voice of Darth Vader dies aged 93
James Earl Jones, the American actor known for being the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars, has died at the age of 93.
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Apple unveils AI powered iPhone 16 range
Apple has unveiled the new iPhone 16 range – the company’s first devices powered by its new artificial intelligence tools it claims will have a “profound impact” on users.
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Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery
Disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been rushed to a hospital for emergency heart surgery.
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Labours plans for buses may need enormous sums of Government cash Tories warn
Government plans to give local authorities the power to take over the running of bus services may need “enormous” levels of subsidy, the Conservatives have warned.
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Martin Lewis criticises aggressive council tax collection practices
Some council tax collection practices “couldn’t have been designed better” to accelerate people’s distress and are like a caricature of loan sharks, consumer champion Martin Lewis has said.
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Princess of Wales confirms return to public duties in heartfelt video message
Kate has confirmed she has completed her chemotherapy, and her focus now is to do what she can to 'stay cancer-free'
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Covid inquiry hears evidence on how the pandemic impacted the NHS
The chairwoman of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has begun to hear evidence relating to the impact of the pandemic on patients and the NHS.
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Israeli strikes in Syria leave 14 dead state media says
The number of people killed in overnight Israeli strikes in Syria has risen to 14 with more than 40 wounded, Syrian state media said.
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Idris Elba attends summit as PM vows to tackle availability of knives online
Sir Keir Starmer has promised action to tackle the online sale of deadly weapons as he hosted a summit with knife crime campaigners including Luther star Idris Elba and victims’ families.
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Grumpy middle aged man Noel Gallagher to be added to National Portrait Gallery
Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher has said he is “thrilled and honoured” as a “grumpy middle-aged man, who hates having his picture taken” to have his image added to the National Portrait Gallery.
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Met didnt get everything right on policing protests assistant commissioner
The Metropolitan Police “didn’t get everything right” and could have made arrests sooner when policing recent large-sale protests, the force’s assistant commissioner has said.
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Campaigners highlight corruption risks in Covid contracts as inquiry returns
Analysis of Covid-related contracts worth some £15.5 billion has identified corruption concerns, campaigners have claimed.
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Training Ukrainian troops constrains Armys own training programme watchdog
Training Ukrainian soldiers “constrains” the UK’s ability to train its own troops, the spending watchdog has said.
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Government unveils bus revolution measures
Measures to empower local leaders to take control of bus services have been unveiled by the Government.
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UK Covid 19 Inquiry to examine impact of pandemic on healthcare
The impact of the Covid pandemic on NHS workers, patients and the delivery of healthcare is set to be examined by a public inquiry.
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Bill creating level playing field for powerless tenants to be introduced
Legislation including a blanket ban on no-fault evictions will be introduced on Wednesday, the Government has confirmed.
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Idris Elba joins Starmer to launch new anti knife crime coalition
Hollywood actor Idris Elba will join the Prime Minister in Downing Street to launch a new effort to tackle knife crime.
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Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open after anti doping controversy
Jannik Sinner let his tennis do the talking as he won the US Open for the first time.
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Childrens hospital launches urgent review over concerns about former surgeon
Great Ormond Street Hospital has begun an urgent review of 721 cases of children seen by one of its former consultant orthopaedic surgeons after concerns were raised about his practice.
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Charles congratulates Paralympics GB and Commonwealth athletes on Games success
The King has sent his “heartfelt congratulations” to Paralympics GB and Commonwealth athletes for their “numerous successes” at the Paris Games.
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Songs Of Praise filmed at Balmoral church for first time
The Scottish church where Queen Elizabeth II worshipped has hosted the BBC’s Songs Of Praise programme for the first time to mark the second anniversary of her death.
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Kate Winslet says life is too short to worry about physical appearance
Actress Kate Winslet has said “life is too short” to worry about physical appearance after she was allegedly told to sit up to hide “belly rolls” on the set of her latest film.
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Lee Carsely felt England were very good at times against Republic of Ireland
Lee Carsley liked what he saw from England and creative livewire Jack Grealish as the interim manager enjoyed a winning start to his temporary reign.
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I needed a big performance Declan Rice happy to find form with England
Declan Rice felt like he put in the big performance needed on his return to the Republic of Ireland at the end of a promising few days under “refreshing” interim England boss Lee Carsley.
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King and Camilla attend church on second anniversary of late Queens death
The King is attending church near Balmoral for prayers and reflection in memory of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the second anniversary of her death.
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Wes Streeting not remotely happy voting to take money away from pensioners
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he is “not remotely happy” on having to vote to “take money away” from pensioners through cutting winter fuel allowance.
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Campaigner Sir Alan Bates gets married on Sir Richard Bransons Necker Island
Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates has married his partner Suzanne Sercombe on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island.
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Kate hoping to make Cenotaph appearance and host annual Christmas carol concert
The Princess of Wales is hoping to join the royal family at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday and host her Christmas carol concert, according to reports.
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Matt Bush and Poppy Maskill named ParalympicsGB flagbearers for closing ceremony
Swimmer Poppy Maskill and taekwondo star Matt Bush have been announced as Britain’s flagbearers for the Paralympics closing ceremony.
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Ive done my part Moeen Ali announces retirement from international cricket
Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, with the 37-year-old declaring: “I’ve done my part.”
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Kings time of reflection on anniversary of Queens death after challenging year
The King is to attend church near Balmoral for private prayer and reflection in remembrance of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the second anniversary of her death.
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NHS is broken in unforgivable ways Sir Keir Starmer to say in major interview
The NHS has been “broken” in ways which are “unforgivable”, Sir Keir Starmer is expected to say in a major Sunday broadcast interview.
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Oasis confirm invites for private Wembley ballot will be sent overnight
Oasis have confirmed they will send out invites for a private invite-only ballot for their “final” Wembley Stadium dates overnight.
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Lee Carsley unaffected by national anthem furore after opening win with England
Interim manager Lee Carsley said he respects people’s opinions but was unmoved by the reaction to him not singing the national anthem before leading England to a career-high victory over the Republic of Ireland.
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Alfie Hewett savours one of great wheelchair tennis matches despite final loss
Alfie Hewett fell agonisingly short of Paralympic singles gold but savoured one of the greatest matches in wheelchair tennis history after losing a three-set thriller in front of a near-capacity crowd at Roland Garros.
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Eight arrests at latest pro Palestinian protest in London
Eight people have been arrested as pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London in protest at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Government doing everything to prevent early release of domestic abusers
Ministers are “doing everything” to ensure domestic abusers are not released early from prison as part of a scheme to relieve the near-full estate, Sir Keir Starmer said.
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King and Queen share smiles at Highland Games before accession anniversary
The King and Queen smiled as they attended the annual Braemar Gathering Highland Games in Scotland, one day before his accession anniversary.
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Harris and Starmer set terms for annual summit on trade and co operation
Ireland and the UK will hold annual summits on trade and co-operation, the Prime Minister has said.
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Thousands gather for latest pro Palestinian protest in London
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have once again marched through central London in protest at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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UK and US spy chiefs working ceaselessly for Gaza ceasefire
British and American spy chiefs have said they are together “working ceaselessly” for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, in a rare public statement.
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Andrew Flintoff agrees to take over as England Lions head coach
Andrew Flintoff is taking his latest step into the coaching world after being placed in charge of England Lions.
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Elton John sheds a tear after world premiere of intimate documentary
Sir Elton John became emotional after the world premiere of a documentary looking back on his life, stressing to the audience the importance of family over fame.
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Kings health heading in positive trajectory ahead of accession anniversary
The King reaches the second anniversary of his accession to the throne and the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, with his health “heading in a very positive trajectory”, a royal source has said.
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Late Queen will never be forgotten PM pledges ahead of anniversary of death
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the late Queen’s “enduring legacy of service and devotion to our country” ahead of the second anniversary of her death, saying she will “never be forgotten”.
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Starmer visits Ireland in bid to reset UKs relationship with Dublin
Sir Keir Starmer is to visit Ireland as he seeks to reset the UK’s relationship with its nearest neighbour.
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Jack Draper hit by sickness in US Open semi final loss to Jannik Sinner
Jack Draper was sick on court four times as his US Open dream ended in semi-final heartbreak following a straight-sets defeat to Jannik Sinner.
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Starmer will travel to Washington for second Biden meeting
The Prime Minister will make his second visit to the USA since coming to office a matter of months ago, according to the White House.
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Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid complete golden slam with Paralympic victory
Wheelchair tennis stars Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid completed a career golden slam by ending their wait for Paralympic doubles glory with a dominant straight-sets win at Roland Garros.
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Judge delays Donald Trump sentencing in hush money case until after US election
A US judge has agreed to postpone the sentencing of former president Donald Trump for his hush money conviction until after the November election.
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Taxi driver jailed for sexually assaulting three women passengers
A taxi driver who sexually assaulted three women passengers in his vehicle has been jailed for 21 months.
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UK announces missiles and more training for Ukrainian military
Britain’s commitment to train Ukrainian soldiers will continue throughout 2025, the Defence Secretary has confirmed following a meeting with allies in Germany.
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Train passengers urged not to travel on Sunday due to lack of staff
A train operator has urged passengers not to travel on several routes in north-west England on Sunday due to a lack of staff.
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Chris Harris I warned BBC about Top Gear safety before Freddie Flintoff crash
Former Top Gear star Chris Harris has said he expressed safety concerns to the BBC before Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff’s injury at the show’s test track and told them that someone could die.
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Painter gets longest summer riots sentence so far as he is jailed for nine years
A painter and decorator who helped fuel a fire outside a hotel housing hundreds of asylum seekers and attacked police with missiles during rioting in Rotherham, has been jailed for nine years.
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Van driver who smuggled migrants found screaming for help jailed for 10 years
A van driver has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for smuggling migrants in a hidden compartment who were discovered screaming for help as they were starved of oxygen.
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English Teacher say it shouldnt be novelty that Northern band win Mercury Prize
Indie band English Teacher said it is “insane” that they mark the first act from outside London to win the Mercury Prize in a decade.
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Fuel prices drop to lowest levels in nearly three years
Fuel prices have fallen to their lowest levels in almost three years after a drop in wholesale costs.
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Zelensky meets military leaders in Germany as US announces more aid for Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky met top United States military leaders and more than 50 partner nations in Germany on Friday to press for more weapons support as Washington announced it would provide another 250 million dollars (£190 million) in security assistance to Kyiv.
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Dame Sarah Storey claims 19th Paralympic gold with C4 5 road race victory
Dame Sarah Storey wrote another chapter in the history books by winning the women’s C4-5 road race at Paris 2024 to collect her 19th Paralympic gold.
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School absences doubled as knock on effect of pandemic lockdowns report
School absence rates in the UK doubled from pre-pandemic levels as a “knock-on” effect of lockdown restrictions and school closures caused by Covid-19, a new report has found.
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Yvette Cooper to chair summit aimed at destroying small boats criminal gangs
Yvette Cooper will chair a summit aimed at destroying the criminal gangs involved in smuggling people over the English Channel in small boats.
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Mr Bates Vs The Post Office to get NTA Impact Award for huge cultural shift
ITV drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office is to receive the National Television Awards (NTA) Impact Award for creating a “huge cultural shift”.
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Hopes trial could help women with ectopic pregnancy avoid emergency surgery
Researchers hope a trial of a new drug for the treatment of ectopic pregnancy could help hundreds of women every year avoid emergency surgery.
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Investigation continues into cause of Navy helicopter ditching in Channel
An investigation will continue into what caused a Royal Navy helicopter to ditch in the Channel during a night-flying exercise, resulting in the death of a member of Navy personnel.
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Indie rock band English Teacher named winner of 2024 Mercury Prize
Four-piece indie band English Teacher have won the 2024 Mercury Prize for their debut album This Could Be Texas.
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Classroom ban for ex Eton teacher who searched for indecent images of children
A former music teacher at Eton College has been banned indefinitely from teaching in England after he was found to have searched for indecent images of children on a school-issued laptop.
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Major General receives suspended sentence for drunken disgraceful conduct
A senior Army officer who drunkenly touched and tried to kiss a woman in a karaoke bar while leading an overseas military delegation has received a six-month suspended prison sentence.
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Anton Du Beke says new Strictly series will be brilliant despite abuse claims
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has said the show’s upcoming series will be “brilliant” despite controversy over allegations of abuse.
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Jeremy Kyle defends direct presenting style following death of chat show guest
Jeremy Kyle has defended his presenting style at an inquest into the death of a man who had been a guest on his chat show, saying “it was direct, but it was empathetic, it was honest”.
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Competition watchdog launches investigation into Oasis tickets sale
The competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over Oasis concert ticket sales.
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Member of Royal Navy personnel dies after helicopter ditches into Channel
A member of Royal Navy personnel has died after a helicopter ditched in the Channel during a night-flying exercise.
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John Lewis brings back never knowingly undersold pledge after two years
John Lewis has said it will bring back its ‘never knowingly undersold’ price pledge in a major U-turn, two years after ditching the commitment over concerns it what less relevant to shoppers.
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Harvey Weinstein indecent assault case discontinued by CPS
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has discontinued its indecent assault case against Harvey Weinstein, saying “there is no longer a realistic prospect of conviction”.
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Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier named as Frances new prime minister
President Emmanuel Macron has named EU former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister.
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British universities feeling the crunch seek urgent Government investment
The Government must urgently increase investment in higher education as British universities “are all feeling the crunch”, an education chief has said.
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HS2 completes construction of UKs longest railway bridge
Construction of the UK’s longest railway bridge has been completed on the outskirts of north-west London.
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Jeremy Kyle expected to appear at inquest into death of TV show guest
Jeremy Kyle is expected to give evidence at an inquest into the death of a man who died after appearing on his TV show.
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NHS surgical hubs deliver more operations and could cut waiting lists
Dedicated surgical hubs deliver more operations such as hip replacements and cataract removal in a shorter time and could be key to driving down NHS waiting lists, an evaluation has found.
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Pupil suspensions and exclusions will rise by a fifth
Pupil suspensions and exclusions in England are predicted to have risen by more than a fifth in the past year, a report has found.
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TUC calls for commission to repair broken public services
The TUC is calling for a workforce commission as part of an urgent drive to repair the country’s “broken” public services.
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Ministers consider next steps after damning end to Grenfell inquiry
The Government is examining the recommendations of the seven-year probe into the Grenfell Tower fire, following its damning conclusion.
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Water bosses could face up to two years in jail as Government launches crackdown
Water firm bosses could face up to two years in jail for obstructing regulators under sweeping new laws proposed by the Government to crack down on the pollution of England’s rivers, seas and lakes.
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Nine English players nominated for Ballon dOr awards
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane lead a list of six England players nominated for the men’s Ballon d’Or while Lionesses trio Lucy Bronze, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp were shortlisted for the women’s award.
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Oasis announce two new Wembley Stadium dates due to phenomenal public demand
Oasis have announced two new Wembley Stadium dates due to “phenomenal public demand”, with tickets to be sold by an “invitation-only ballot”.
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Jenrick tops ballot as Patel knocked out of Tory leadership race
Robert Jenrick has emerged as the frontrunner among Tory MPs to take over the leadership of the party as former home secretary Dame Priti Patel was eliminated from the contest.
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More than 70 firefighters tackling blaze at tower block
About 70 firefighters are tackling a blaze at two flats on the ninth and 10th floors of a tower block, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.
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Starmer apologises for Grenfell fire saying state failed to protect families
The Prime Minister has apologised to those affected by the Grenfell Tower disaster on behalf of the British state for the string of failures that led to the fatal fire.
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Legal decision not a policy decision to suspend Israel arms exports Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has claimed Britain’s allies “understand” its move to suspend some arms exports to Israel, insisting it was a “legal not a policy decision”.
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PM acknowledges substantial and widespread failings found by Grenfell Inquiry
The Government will “carefully consider” the findings of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry to “ensure that such a tragedy cannot occur again”, the Prime Minister has said.
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Report concludes decades of failure led to deadly Grenfell Tower fire
The inquiry has found they failed to properly consider the danger of combustible materials in high-rise residential buildings
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Fraud and scam complaints hit highest level recorded by ombudsman service
Scam-related complaints have reached their highest level since at least early 2018, according to a service that resolves disputes between consumers and financial firms.
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Healthcare support staff to stage 48 hour strike over pay
Hundreds of healthcare support staff will stage a 48-hour strike from Wednesday in an escalating dispute over pay.
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Tory MPs prepare for first ballot in contest to succeed Rishi Sunak as leader
Conservative MPs will take part in the first round of voting as they select a successor to Rishi Sunak.
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Final Grenfell Tower report to be published seven years after deadly fire
A long-awaited report into the deaths of 72 people in a fire at Grenfell Tower is due to be published more than seven years after the blaze.
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Steve Bruce returns to management with Blackpool
Steve Bruce is back in management with Sky Bet League One Blackpool.
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Sir Elton John left with only limited vision after severe eye infection
Singer Sir Elton John has been left with “only limited vision” after a “severe eye infection”.
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Woman 47 died after she was given too much anaesthetic by mistake coroner
A coroner has warned that a common way of giving anaesthetic to patients poses a risk of future deaths, after a woman was administered too much local anaesthetic by mistake and died three months later.
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Russian missiles kill at least 49 in Ukrainian city of Poltava
Two ballistic missiles have blasted a military training facility and nearby hospital in Ukraine, killing at least 49 people and wounding more than 200 others, Ukrainian officials said.
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Mother of Baby P back in jail after licence conditions breach
The mother of Baby P, who died after months of abuse, is back behind bars two years after being freed from jail.
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At least 13 dead after boat with dozens of migrants rips apart off French coast
The mayor of a French coastal town being used in a rescue operation says 13 migrants are dead after their boat ripped apart on Tuesday during an attempted crossing of the English Channel.
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Chancellor defends winter fuel payment cut amid frightened pensioners warning
Rachel Reeves has ignored calls to reverse her decision to cut winter fuel payments, amid warnings pensioners are “frightened” about how they will keep warm.
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Government launches shadow body to overhaul Britains railways
A “shadow” version of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways has been launched by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh.
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Five children arrested on suspicion of murdering 80 year old
Five children, including three aged 12, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 80-year-old man died following a “serious” assault in a park.
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Jeremy Kyle egged on audience to boo TV show guest inquest told
TV show guest Steve Dymond spoke of Jeremy Kyle egging on the audience to “boo him” and was “very upset” after the show’s recording, his son told an inquest into his death.
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UK gets nine new offshore wind farms after latest green power auction
Britain is in line for nine new offshore wind farms after the Government’s latest renewables auction, but campaigners fear it may still fall short of clean power targets.
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Bereaved mother puts smiles on cancer patients faces with Lego sets
A bereaved mother has been spreading smiles across the country by giving over 700 Lego sets to people with cancer following the death of her son from complications linked with a brain tumour.
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Two teenage boys charged with murder of 13 year old stabbing victim
The boy who died in Oldbury, near Birmingham, has been named as Jahziah Coke
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Government pledges crackdown on phone theft after 150 spike in incidents
Around 78,000 people had phones or bags snatched in the year to March 2024
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Benjamin Zephaniah tribute plaque unveiled by Brunel University London
A plaque paying tribute to writer, actor and musician Benjamin Zephaniah has been unveiled by Brunel University London.
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Netanyahu pushes back against new pressure over Gaza and hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against a new wave of pressure to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza after hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested and went on strike and US President Joe Biden said he needed to do more after nearly 11 months of fighting.
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Jack Draper thrashes Tomas Machac to reach first grand slam quarter final
Jack Draper booked his place in a first career grand slam quarter-final as he demolished Tomas Machac in the US Open fourth round.
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Harry Potter fans boo as Kings Cross fails to celebrate Back to Hogwarts
Disappointed Harry Potter fans booed after an annual announcement at London King’s Cross railway station did not happen.
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Cleverly accuses Starmer of defence spending vandalism in leadership pitch
James Cleverly accused Sir Keir Starmer of an “act of vandalism” on defence spending as he repeatedly attacked the Prime Minster during his pitch to become the next leader of the Conservative Party.
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Thunderstorms set to hit UK as summer unlikely to return
Thunderstorms are set to hit parts of the UK this week as the country is unlikely to “see the return of summer”, forecasters have warned.
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Britain enjoy double Paralympic triathlon glory in Paris
Dave Ellis set aside previous Paralympic frustration and issues with the river Seine water quality to power to triathlon glory before Megan Richter grabbed another gold for Great Britain.
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Tory councillors wife pleads guilty over asylum hotels race hate tweet
The wife of a Conservative councillor has admitted sending a social media message stirring up racial hatred against asylum seekers on the day of the Southport attacks.
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Sam Fox said she would knock officers teeth out in drunken incident court told
Former Page Three model Samantha Fox told a police officer “I know where you live” and threatened to knock his teeth out after a drunken incident on a British Airways flight, a court has heard.
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Fund for councils to help vulnerable extended after support cliff edge warning
A fund to help struggling households with bills and essentials has been extended to cover the winter period after councils warned that the most vulnerable were facing a support “cliff edge”.
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Search continues for student who vanished after house party
Renewed appeals are being made to find a student who vanished six months ago after a night out.
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Israeli court orders end to general strike over hostage crisis
An Israeli labour court has ruled that a general strike called over the Gaza hostage crisis must end.
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Three people who allegedly targeted Nick Grimshaws rented Ibiza villa arrested
A group of alleged thieves who are suspected of targeting luxury Ibiza villas, including one rented by TV and radio star Nick Grimshaw, have been arrested by Spanish authorities.
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Education Secretary will take action if school receives poor Ofsted inspection
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said she will not hesitate to “take action” where schools are failing.
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Sir Ian McKellen looking to take the rest of the year off after fall
The 85 year old two-time Oscar nominee lost his footing during a play’s fight scene in June at the Noel Coward Theatre