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'Ancient' statues fraud foiled by fake paperwork
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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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Seven men charged over child sexual exploitation
Seven men have been charged with 40 offences related to child sexual exploitation. The charges involve two victims who…
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Man detained for killing his mother in family home
A man has been detained in a secure mental health unit after admitting to killing his mother at their family home.…
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Jury discharged in Ian Watkins prison murder trial
The jury in the trial of two inmates accused of murdering Ian Watkins has been discharged. Watkins, a former musician,…
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Ex-soldier jailed after woman dumps cocaine at police station
A former soldier has been sentenced to five years in prison after a woman dropped bags of cocaine at a police station.…
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Jess Phillips says rape sentences for teen boys 'unduly lenient'
Jess Phillips has criticized the non-custodial sentences given to three teenage boys who raped two girls, calling them…
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Belfast says 'yes' to extension of Sunday trading hours
Belfast City Council is considering extending Sunday trading hours after a survey showed that 82% of residents support…
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'Selling Dad's flat after he died was a nightmare'
Jackie Stacey faced significant challenges while trying to sell her late father's retirement flat, which she described…
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We swapped city life for a tiny island with more sheep than people
Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd have transitioned from city life in Cardiff to becoming the full-time wardens of Ynys…
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Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine and keeping her Bafta in the basement
Maggie O'Farrell discusses her new novel, Land, which focuses on the Irish famine and its impact on families. The book…
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Andrew investigation police renew call for information
Thames Valley Police are renewing their appeal for information regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's investigation…
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Parents of Southport survivors say anonymity has erased their girls from the story
Parents of survivors from the Southport knife attack express concerns that their daughters' anonymity has led to a…
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The Papers: 'Net migration almost halves' and 'Paint the town claret'
Recent news highlights a significant drop in net migration to the UK, reaching its lowest level since 2021. The…
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'We're meant to dance': Radio 1's Big Weekend has one focus on its first day
Radio 1's Big Weekend kicked off with a dance-focused first day in Sunderland, featuring a lineup of prominent DJs and…
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Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high
The UK has reported a record high in new melanoma skin cancer cases, surpassing 20,000 for the first time. Cancer…
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Prepare for half term queues at Dover due to EU border process, port says
The Port of Dover is warning ferry passengers to expect delays due to the new EU border process during the half term…
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Police to score train firms on tackling sexual harassment
Police will evaluate train companies on their efforts to combat sexual harassment under new government plans. The…
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Rugby star held his own heart in his hands after life-saving surgery
Rhys Thomas, a former Wales rugby international, recently underwent a life-saving heart transplant after years of…
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Prince William visits newly built Cornish suburb
Prince William visited the newly developed suburb of Nansledan in Cornwall, meeting with local families and discussing…
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Flares light up Aston Villa's Europa League victory parade
Aston Villa celebrated their Europa League victory with a parade in Birmingham, drawing thousands of fans. The team,…
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Airport staff may strike during World Cup and Commonwealth Games
Hundreds of airport workers in Scotland have voted in favor of strike action over pay disputes, potentially impacting…
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Top surgeon who was blackmailed for drugs after having sex with patient is suspended
A neurosurgeon at University Hospital Wales has been suspended for eight months after engaging in a sexual…
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Maguire 'shocked and gutted' by England World Cup omission
Harry Maguire expressed his disappointment after being omitted from England's World Cup squad. He felt confident about…
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Katie Price to testify in ex-husband's child rape trial
Katie Price is set to testify in the trial of her ex-husband Kieran Hayler, who faces charges of raping a 13-year-old…
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Teenage girl saw boyfriend stabbed to death, court hears
A teenage girl testified in court about witnessing her boyfriend, Kayden Moy, being fatally stabbed at Irvine Beach.…
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UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure
UK migration has decreased to 171,000, nearly half of the projected figure for 2024, marking the lowest level since…
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TUI ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight
TUI has ended its sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight following serious allegations of sexual assault…
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Teenage boys sentenced for raping lone girls and filming attacks
Three teenage boys have been sentenced for raping two girls in separate incidents in Hampshire. The assaults, which…
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and wife's sex abuse court cases to be heard at same time
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, will have their sex abuse court cases heard…
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Cinema bans unaccompanied under-16s from evening screenings
A cinema in Caernarfon has implemented a ban on unaccompanied under-16s from attending evening screenings. This…
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King Charles visiting garden allotment on final day of NI trip
King Charles III is visiting Ards Allotments in Newtownards on the final day of his trip to Northern Ireland. He is…
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Burnham: 'People in Britain can't afford a good life'
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, expressed concerns about the affordability of life in Britain, stating…
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NHS Trust sacks staff for accessing attacks victims' health records
An NHS Trust has terminated 11 employees for improperly accessing the health records of victims from the Nottingham…
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Scotland's benefits bill not too high, new deputy FM says
The newly appointed Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Jenny Gilruth, defended the country's social security spending,…
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Cuts to frontline services inevitable without a budget - Long
Naomi Long, the justice minister, has indicated that cuts to frontline services are unavoidable without a finalized…
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I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell
Michael Fraser, an 88-year-old resident of a retirement flat, feels trapped due to rising service charges that have…
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Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works'
Wes Streeting has proposed a new wealth tax aimed at reforming capital gains tax as part of his bid for the Labour…
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The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'
The government's proposal to cap food prices has faced significant backlash, with Bank of England Governor Andrew…
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Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family
Jo Diop and Kush Burman, contestants on Race Across the World, have captured viewers' hearts with their friendship and…
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Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows
Unfair dismissal claims in England and Wales are facing unprecedented delays, with some cases taking up to five years…
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Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
Illegal children's homes in England are reportedly costing councils up to £2 million per child annually, despite a…
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Mum lost faith in care system after repeated neglect of daughter
Catherine Fox has lost faith in the care system after her daughter Alicia experienced repeated neglect in two…
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Driver who plunged 330ft down mountain pass was saved by her mobile phone
Natalia Sidorska survived a severe car crash in north Wales, where her vehicle fell 330 feet down a mountainside. Her…
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Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way
Two walkers on the West Highland Way fell ill after drinking water from a burn, prompting warnings from mountain…
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London bus driver dies after assault on bridge
A London bus driver, Sergei Krajev, has died following an assault on Battersea Bridge. The 64-year-old was critically…
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John Swinney announces new Scottish cabinet
John Swinney has announced a new, streamlined cabinet following his reappointment as Scotland's first minister. The…
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Women who died in sea off Brighton were sisters
Three sisters tragically drowned off Brighton beach, prompting an outpouring of grief from their family and community.…
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Jury discharged in Manchester Airport assault trial
A jury has been discharged in the trial of two brothers accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester Airport.…
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