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Tube strike set to go ahead after failed talks
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Tube strike set to go ahead after failed talks

A Tube strike in London is set to proceed following unsuccessful negotiations between the Rail, Maritime and Transport…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 25 views
Families call on government to apologise for Springhill shootings
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Families call on government to apologise for Springhill shootings

Families of five individuals killed in the Springhill shootings in Belfast in 1972 are demanding an apology from the…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 39 views
West Ham relegation may cost London taxpayers £2.5m
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West Ham relegation may cost London taxpayers £2.5m

West Ham's potential relegation from the Premier League could cost London taxpayers an additional £2.5 million due to…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 31 views
Fears coastal town's new parking charges could put visitors off
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Fears coastal town's new parking charges could put visitors off

Aberystwyth has introduced new parking charges on its promenade, raising concerns among local business owners about…

5/18/2026 · 4 min read · 34 views
I'm so proud of him, says Aaron Rai's childhood coach
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I'm so proud of him, says Aaron Rai's childhood coach

Aaron Rai has made history by becoming the first Englishman to win the US PGA Championship since 1919. His childhood…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 38 views
Clubs and fans should be punished for pitch invasions, says ex-SFA chief
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Clubs and fans should be punished for pitch invasions, says ex-SFA chief

Former Scottish Football Association chief Gordon Smith has called for clubs to face penalties, including point…

5/18/2026 · 6 min read · 36 views
Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory
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Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has warned that reliance on instant AI answers could diminish human intelligence.…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 32 views
Bride has two weddings in two days for grandad with dementia
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Bride has two weddings in two days for grandad with dementia

A bride named Emma Noakes organized two weddings in two days so her grandfather with dementia could walk her down the…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 33 views
'A primary school pupil broke my cheekbone'
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'A primary school pupil broke my cheekbone'

A primary school teaching assistant suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a pupil, highlighting a…

5/18/2026 · 7 min read · 32 views
Over 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
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Over 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure

Over 100 maternity staff are suing the NHS after being exposed to hazardous levels of nitrous oxide at Basildon…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 36 views
Barrister able to 'rejoin the world' after losing speech following road accident
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Barrister able to 'rejoin the world' after losing speech following road accident

Annette Morris, a barrister from Cardiff, is regaining her ability to communicate after suffering a stroke from a road…

5/18/2026 · 4 min read · 32 views
UK-registered firms linked to payments for small-boat crossings, BBC finds
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UK-registered firms linked to payments for small-boat crossings, BBC finds

A BBC investigation has uncovered that UK-registered firms are being used to facilitate payments for illegal Channel…

5/18/2026 · 5 min read · 20 views
Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown
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Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown

The UK government is tightening waste carrier licenses to combat illegal dumping. New regulations will require waste…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 44 views
Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime
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Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime

The government of England and Wales is introducing early intervention measures and stricter actions against parents to…

5/18/2026 · 4 min read · 38 views
The Papers: 'Burnham faces perilous race' and 'WHO declares Ebola emergency'
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The Papers: 'Burnham faces perilous race' and 'WHO declares Ebola emergency'

The race for the Labour leadership is heating up as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces challenges ahead of…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 23 views
Footballer in mass train attack reveals he was stabbed seven times
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Footballer in mass train attack reveals he was stabbed seven times

Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe recounts his traumatic experience of being stabbed seven times during a mass train attack.…

5/17/2026 · 5 min read · 42 views
What would make the UK a better place to live? A new project aims to find out
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What would make the UK a better place to live? A new project aims to find out

A new project called the National Conversation aims to gather public input on how to improve life in the UK.…

5/17/2026 · 2 min read · 36 views
Coleraine could be 'low hanging fruit', when university job losses hit
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Coleraine could be 'low hanging fruit', when university job losses hit

Concerns have been raised regarding potential job losses at Ulster University's Coleraine campus and their impact on…

5/17/2026 · 4 min read · 31 views
Scotland rugby great Hastings dies at 61
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Scotland rugby great Hastings dies at 61

Scott Hastings, a celebrated rugby player from Scotland, has passed away at the age of 61. He was part of the last…

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 32 views
Two police officers 'seriously injured' and 14 arrests during Celtic disorder
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Two police officers 'seriously injured' and 14 arrests during Celtic disorder

Two police officers were seriously injured during disturbances in Glasgow following Celtic's Premiership title win.…

5/17/2026 · 3 min read · 41 views
Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty
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Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty

The Metropolitan Police is conducting an urgent investigation into officers assigned to protective duties at Windsor…

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
Police say search for boy, 14, is now 'extensive'
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Police say search for boy, 14, is now 'extensive'

The search for 14-year-old Taylor Charlton has become extensive, with police focusing their efforts around the River…

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
Murder investigation launched after man dies following break-in
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Murder investigation launched after man dies following break-in

A murder investigation has been launched after 51-year-old Nicholas (Nicky) Gordon died following an attack during a…

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation
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How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation

A £4.5 million police operation deployed over 4,000 officers to maintain a sterile zone between rival protests in…

5/17/2026 · 4 min read · 28 views
British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems
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British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems

British Royal Air Force Typhoon jets will be equipped with the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to more…

5/17/2026 · 2 min read · 49 views
Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
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Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

The Labour Party's leadership dynamics are reigniting discussions around Brexit as former Health Secretary Wes…

5/17/2026 · 4 min read · 21 views
Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79
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Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79

Dame Felicity Lott, a celebrated British soprano, has passed away at the age of 79. She died on May 15 after revealing…

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 26 views
'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
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'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?

The UK finished last in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Look Mum No Computer receiving just one point from…

5/17/2026 · 8 min read · 28 views
One in 16 schoolchildren diagnosed with autism 'not surprising', says mum
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One in 16 schoolchildren diagnosed with autism 'not surprising', says mum

New figures indicate that one in 16 schoolchildren in Northern Ireland has been diagnosed with autism. Parents express…

5/16/2026 · 4 min read · 26 views
My dad died when I was 12 - I spent my childhood pretending nothing was wrong
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My dad died when I was 12 - I spent my childhood pretending nothing was wrong

Chloe Cooper lost her father suddenly at the age of 12, leading her to feel isolated in her grief. Thirteen years…

5/16/2026 · 4 min read · 39 views
Fuel thieves caught after local sleuths follow them to pub and beach
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Fuel thieves caught after local sleuths follow them to pub and beach

Local residents in Gwynedd helped catch fuel thieves after a garage owner appealed for assistance on Facebook. The…

5/16/2026 · 5 min read · 25 views
Police pelted with bottles as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win
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Police pelted with bottles as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win

Celtic retained their Scottish Premiership title after defeating Hearts 3-1, marking their fifth consecutive…

5/16/2026 · 3 min read · 30 views
Massive queues shut Swatch stores as hundreds clamour for £335 limited edition watch
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Massive queues shut Swatch stores as hundreds clamour for £335 limited edition watch

Swatch has closed its stores across the UK due to overwhelming crowds eager to purchase a new limited edition watch.…

5/16/2026 · 2 min read · 25 views
Tens of thousands join rival marches in London
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Tens of thousands join rival marches in London

Tens of thousands gathered in London for two rival protests, prompting a significant police presence. The Metropolitan…

5/16/2026 · 3 min read · 27 views
The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
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The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice

A leadership contest within the Labour Party appears imminent as Wes Streeting steps down from government and Andy…

5/16/2026 · 7 min read · 33 views
Man stabbed in both legs during assault
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Man stabbed in both legs during assault

A man was hospitalized after being stabbed in both legs during an assault in west Belfast. The incident occurred early…

5/16/2026 · 1 min read · 25 views
Iconic venue which hosted Tom Jones, Catatonia and Victoria Beckham up for sale
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Iconic venue which hosted Tom Jones, Catatonia and Victoria Beckham up for sale

The Pop Factory, an iconic music venue in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, has been put up for sale. Originally a soft drinks…

5/16/2026 · 4 min read · 30 views
Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
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Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show

A soldier from the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, died after falling from a horse during a display at the Royal…

5/16/2026 · 1 min read · 28 views
Fans descend on Glasgow for title clincher
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Fans descend on Glasgow for title clincher

Hearts and Celtic are set to face off in a decisive Scottish Premiership match in Glasgow, with Hearts needing a draw…

5/16/2026 · 4 min read · 35 views
'I was racially abused and uni initially offered me £150 after I waited a year for action'
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'I was racially abused and uni initially offered me £150 after I waited a year for action'

A university student reported being racially abused by two peers but faced a year-long delay in the university's…

5/16/2026 · 5 min read · 21 views
Sheep trampling over graves and eating flowers at cemetery
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Sheep trampling over graves and eating flowers at cemetery

Sheep have been causing distress to families at Holywell Cemetery by trampling graves and eating flowers. Local…

4/29/2026 · 3 min read · 23 views
Police station bomb 'does make you more fearful'
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Police station bomb 'does make you more fearful'

A recent car bomb attack at a police station in Dunmurry has raised security concerns among civilian staff of the…

4/29/2026 · 4 min read · 30 views
Woman harassed and beeped at by catcallers reports their untaxed van to DVLA
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Woman harassed and beeped at by catcallers reports their untaxed van to DVLA

A woman named Aneesa reported being harassed by two men in a van while crossing a busy street in Cardiff. After…

4/29/2026 · 4 min read · 24 views
King gets ovation for Congress speech warning of volatile world
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King gets ovation for Congress speech warning of volatile world

King Charles delivered a significant speech to the US Congress, emphasizing the importance of the UK-US partnership in…

4/29/2026 · 5 min read · 21 views
NI Homes to get smart meters from 2028
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NI Homes to get smart meters from 2028

Northern Ireland will begin rolling out smart electricity meters in 2028, following other regions in the UK and…

4/28/2026 · 5 min read · 32 views
Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
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Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress

King Charles III delivered a historic address to the US Congress, aiming to strengthen US-UK relations amid current…

4/28/2026 · 5 min read · 40 views
Reform's Scottish leader says he owns six houses, six boats and five cars
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Reform's Scottish leader says he owns six houses, six boats and five cars

Malcolm Offord, the leader of Reform UK in Scotland, stated during a debate that he owns six houses, six boats, and…

4/28/2026 · 5 min read · 29 views
Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister
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Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister

Two oil executives have denied allegations of bribing former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke during a…

4/28/2026 · 3 min read · 27 views
Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful
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Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful

The government is defending its ban on Palestine Action after a High Court ruled it unlawful. The Court of Appeal is…

4/28/2026 · 3 min read · 30 views
Man accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester airport 'feared for life'
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Man accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester airport 'feared for life'

Two brothers, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad, are on trial for allegedly assaulting a police officer at…

4/28/2026 · 4 min read · 27 views

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