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UK braces for hottest May day on record as 30C heat continues
The UK is preparing for its hottest May day on record, with temperatures expected to reach up to 34C. This heatwave…
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Swapping bombs for a BMX in a different look at 1980s NI
A new exhibition at Down Museum in Downpatrick offers a fresh perspective on life in 1980s Northern Ireland, focusing…
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RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border
An RAF jet carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey experienced signal jamming while flying near the Russian border.…
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Could title win start period of dominance for Arsenal?
Arsenal has won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, marking a significant achievement for manager…
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Tree shortages in coastal towns 'risking people's health'
A conservation charity warns that tree shortages in coastal towns are creating 'tree deserts' that pose health risks…
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Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts announces birth of baby girl
Nicola Roberts, a member of Girls Aloud, has welcomed her first child, a baby girl. She shared the news on social…
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EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage
An EasyJet flight from Egypt to London was diverted to Rome after a passenger reported a charging power bank in the…
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Police probe after 'skeletal remains' found by A617
Police are investigating after suspected human skeletal remains were discovered in woodland by the A617 in…
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Fire burning at recycling site in east Belfast
A fire is currently burning at the Clearway metal recycling site in east Belfast. Firefighters are on the scene,…
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Keir Starmer says rape of two girls by boys spared jail 'appalling'
Keir Starmer has condemned the non-custodial sentences given to three teenage boys for the rape of two girls as…
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Race Across the World's Jo and Kush set powerful example for young people
Jo and Kush, winners of Race Across the World, have become role models for young people, particularly at their former…
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Minister defends Translink fares freeze despite possibility of cuts to services
The Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has defended the decision to freeze Translink fares in Northern Ireland,…
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There will 'undoubtedly' need to be cuts, says deputy FM
The deputy first minister of Scotland, Jenny Gilruth, has indicated that significant cuts will be necessary to address…
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Seven flotilla activists detained in Israel arrive back in UK
Seven activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have returned to the UK after being detained by Israeli forces. They…
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The £12m path to Scotland's first Center Parcs - practical or pricey?
A proposed £12m pathway aims to connect Selkirk and Hawick in anticipation of Scotland's first Center Parcs opening in…
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Girl raped by boys spared jail tells BBC judge's decision was like 'rock in my face'
A girl who was raped by two teenage boys expressed her distress over a judge's decision to spare them jail time,…
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The Papers: 'We'll axe tax on overtime' and 'Brolly hot, isn't it'
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has pledged to eliminate income tax on overtime for those earning less than £75,000. The…
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New James Bond game shows more vulnerable side to iconic British spy
A new video game titled 007 First Light introduces a younger version of James Bond, played by Irish actor Patrick…
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Spurred on by the painful death of her dad, Natalie Cassidy trains as a carer
Natalie Cassidy has returned to education to train as a carer, motivated by the experience of caring for her dying…
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Heatwave likely to be confirmed as record-breaking temperatures forecast
A heatwave is expected to be officially declared in parts of the UK as temperatures rise. The highest temperature…
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'Frustrating' MOT backlogs as test centres opening dates unconfirmed
MOT backlogs in Northern Ireland are expected to persist as the opening dates for new test centres remain unconfirmed.…
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Woman abused by babysitter as a child says compensation can't fix injustice done by police
Michaela Allen, a victim of childhood sexual abuse, expressed that compensation cannot rectify the injustices caused…
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Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK
Reform UK has proposed eliminating income tax on overtime for workers earning less than £75,000. The party claims this…
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Police cordon after 'serious' cyclist crash at Hyde Park Corner
A serious cyclist crash occurred at Hyde Park Corner in central London, prompting a large police response. Grosvenor…
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Man dies after falling from city centre building
A man has died after falling from a building in Manchester city centre. Greater Manchester Police are treating the…
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Hottest day of year so far as temperatures soar on bank holiday weekend
The UK is experiencing its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 29.1C in Kent. The heat is…
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Van driver prosecuted for tooting horn at friend
A van driver has been prosecuted for using his horn to get the attention of a friend. Jamie Spence, 52, was fined £266…
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Tributes to 'brave, strong' man killed in Ukraine
Ayrton Redfearn, a 23-year-old British man, was killed in the Donetsk region of Ukraine while supporting the Ukrainian…
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Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Alan Milburn has criticized the government's spending priorities, stating that it allocates 25 times more on benefits…
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Brewdog founder to give shares in new beer brand to old investors
Brewdog founder James Watt is launching a new beer brand called Second Best, offering shares to former investors who…
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Couple left 'badly shaken' after being tied up during burglary
A couple in Macosquin, County Londonderry, experienced a traumatic burglary when two masked men entered their home.…
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France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues
France has suspended additional EU border checks at Dover following significant delays for travelers. The decision was…
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Temperatures are rising - and so are ice cream prices
Ice cream prices are rising alongside temperatures, particularly in north Wales where Porthmadog has the highest…
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E-scooter and officer collide near Buckingham Palace
An e-scooter collided with a police officer near Buckingham Palace on Friday afternoon. Both individuals were taken to…
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Reform councillor assaulted woman while working pub doors
Emma Beck, a Reform UK councillor, was convicted of assault for pushing a woman in her 60s while working as a door…
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Are letters to 'dodgy stick' viewers a new anti-piracy approach?
Sky has shifted its anti-piracy strategy by sending cease-and-desist letters to users of illegal streaming devices in…
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UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe
UK officials have proposed establishing a single market for goods trade with Europe as part of the Brexit reset. This…
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King appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare play
King Charles III made a surprise appearance at a sold-out performance of The Tempest by the Royal Shakespeare Company.…
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The Papers: 'Heat leaves Africa and Med in shade' and 'Can't cope without Catherine'
A heatwave in the UK is expected to break spring records, with temperatures potentially reaching 33C. Meanwhile,…
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Weeks of disruption for passengers on one of UK's busiest rail lines
Passengers on one of the UK's busiest rail lines will experience weeks of disruption due to overhead power line…
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Charmain 'was on a mission' to find out who her prophet husband was. Then she died.
Charmain Speirs was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Ghana six months after marrying Prophet Eric Adusah. Her husband…
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'Eat, sleep, rave, repeat': Fatboy Slim lights up Radio 1's Big Weekend
Fatboy Slim headlined the opening day of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, delivering a nostalgic set that had thousands of…
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Red Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleet
The Red Arrows will reduce their display aircraft from nine to seven in order to preserve their ageing fleet. This…
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Teen boys' racist murder sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal
Two teenage boys have had their life sentences for the racist murder of Kamran Aman referred to the Court of Appeal.…
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Drake's surprise three-album drop makes UK album chart history
Drake has made history in the UK music charts by becoming the first artist to debut three studio albums in the top 10…
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NI hospices to receive £1.6m in palliative care U-turn
The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has reversed its earlier decision and pledged £1.6 million in funding for…
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'Ancient' statues fraud foiled by fake paperwork
A fraudster named Andrew Crowley attempted to sell fake ancient statues to Sotheby's, but was caught due to modern…
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TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90
TV presenter Judith Chalmers has passed away at the age of 90 after a long career in broadcasting. She was best known…
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Arrest after man dies following alleged attack
A 58-year-old man has been arrested following the death of a 54-year-old man in South Queensferry due to an alleged…
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