It would be the highest council tax hike in English history This borough’s council has been granted permission to raise bills by 160%, a higher rate than the standard cap as they announced cuts in funding. The tax hike is set to be the highest in England’s history, as reported by the Mirror. About 327,500 […]

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Pogba Leaves Monaco After Contract Terminated a Year Early Paul Pogba has left Monaco after one season, with the Ligue 1 club terminating a contract that ran until June 2027. Monaco said the deal had been ended early because objectives set by both parties had only been "partially achieved", according to BBC Sport. The 33-year-old […]

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UK Inflation Climbs to 2.9% as Energy Bills Bite UK inflation rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, up from 2.6% in June and the highest rate since March, according to the ONS figures published on Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics said the increase was driven largely by household energy costs, after […]

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Flights from 5 January have been cancelled Easyjet announced ceasing all flights from a major UK airport at the beginning of next year. All flight tickets booked after 5 January have been cancelled as customers are being offered a refund or a free transfer. The famous orange, low-cost airline confirmed that it would cease all […]

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Investigation on last week’s derailment in East Sussex reveal new findings The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) reported faults in tracks prior to the arrival of the train where the accident took place. The RAIB says that the track ‘geometrical irregularity” could be spotted on CCTV moments before the derailment. The train contained 150 people […]

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British companies under investigation by competition watchdog The UK’s competition watchdogs has launched an investigation on three major British companies over concerns of hidden fees and misleading low prices towards customers. The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) is the principal business regulator in the UK responsible for keeping competition within the country and tackling unfair […]

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Latest Home Office data shows shows areas with the highest crime rates One town in the UK has been in the hotspot for its concentration of criminal activity across England and Wales. Data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows crime rates throughout the UK, with little to no overall increase over the last […]

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One of McConaughey’s earlier roles helped solving a case in the 1990’s The Texas born actor is best known for his larger than life characters that bring a movie together, including his breakout role in Dazed and Confused, his Oscar-winning performance in Dallas Buyers Club, and an eccentric part in The Wolf of Wall Street. […]

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Russia has warned Britain that it could face consequences for supplying drones to Ukraine. The warning marks another rise in tensions between Moscow and London. The Russian embassy in London made the warning after reports that British-made drones were used in attacks inside Russia. According to reports, the drones were involved in long-range strikes against […]

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Temperatures are set to tumble as UK faces flood threat Rain is set to come back this week as “the first meaningful rain for a long time” in parts of the UK, according to the Met. Temperatures are expected to plummet and heavy rain forecast to hit doubt-stricken, triggering fear of floods following weeks of […]

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Further threats from the Kremlin after British drones were used by Ukraine The UK has been condemned by Moscow for ‘escalating’ the Ukrainian conflict as Russia’s embassy in London accused the British’s involvement in the war. It has been confirmed that two British drone manufacturers had supplied Ukraine in what led to a strike on […]

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The Bosnian fullback reunites with former FC Salzburg gaffer Newcastle United have signed defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for about £30m, handing new head coach Matthias Jaissle a right-back days before the Premier League season starts. The 24-year-old had a medical on Tyneside on Monday and has signed a five-year deal, with the move announced […]

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“Russia should be in no doubt about the resolve of this Government” Russia has accused Britain of “deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis”, warning that it will pay a price. A military source told BBC News that UK drones built by two separate British companies had been used in strikes on targets […]

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The Spanish holiday spot shaken by ongoing earthquake The Spanish City of Granada has been hit by a 4.9 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale, shaking the city and causing panic as a building collapses. The quake has been felt in neighboring provinces, including other holiday hotspots in the province of Almeria and the city […]

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The crash incited a fire on the island shortly after Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert were reported to have died near the helicopter, traveling from Athens to the island of Sifnos. The couple were enjoying their honeymoon, according to greek newspaper Kathimerini. Aboard was pilot Gioros Raikos, a former Greek Air Force pilot, who transported […]

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More and more parents are being sent to court after taking mid-term holidays New school rule to be set from September 1 under Andy Burnham as close to half a million parents have been fined for taking their children out of school. Mums and dads have been warned that “cheap travel is not an excuse” […]

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The US President adds to his list of threats to bomb next Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman, a US ally working on reopening the strait of Hormuz as the 60-day deadline for Iran agreement expires. The President warned of an attack on Oman if it “gets in the way” of the US’s efforts in […]

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Kansas man pronounced dead in Mount Etna thunderstorm An American tourist has been pronounced dead after being struck by lightning while on a hike on a restricted Mount Etna site. Local media reports that the 29 year-old hiker from Kansas was on a hike during a thunderstorm shortly after the Mount Etna eruption.  The events […]

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UK flights on high alert as Etna eruption hits the skies Mount Etna eruption sends Catania-Fontanarossa Airport into chaos as holiday goers may have to rebook their plane tickets to Sicily. Flights are heavily disrupted as a cloud of ash is filling the Sicilian skies as the airport has been limited to 10 incoming planes […]

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Itamar Ben-Gvir comes out with a shocking statement calling for violence The far-right Minister of National Security under Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has called for the killing of “30 to 40” Palestinians per night while on the first episode of The 8 October podcast. While discussing Israel’s recovery of the 7 October attacks, Ben-Gvir and podcast […]

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‘No indicated signs of foul play’, police say American actress Hayden Panettiere has died aged 36, her father has confirmed, as per reports from US media. In a statement reported by American media, her father, Skip Panettiere said: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden.” “She was […]

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Johnny Depp in talks to bring back Jack Sparrow to life The Paramount picture classic Pirates of the Caribbean is set to be back on the big screen for a 6th edition. Top Gun producer Jerry Bruckheimer said that Johnny Depp is in talks to make a return as the most popular pirate in movie […]

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The island hides a deadly secret Not many would consider this Island for their summer vacation, however one Youtuber spent a night on the ‘toxic’ island. Situated between Garilock and Ullapool is a small island named Gruinard Island. Widely known as ‘Anthrax Island’, it was, at one point, the deadliest island within the UK. The […]

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Man Utd transfer news: Boost in chase for PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye Manchester United have been given a clear path to pursue PSG starlet Ibrahim Mbaye after rivals Liverpool reportedly opted against a deal, giving United a late transfer window advantage. However, both Premier League sides aren’t the only European top flights interested in the Senegalese […]

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You’ve definitely been told to do this by a flight attendant or two, but why? There are many ways to enjoy your summer holiday flight. Some would rather sit in the aisle seat for extra leg room, while others prefer the window for a more scenic traveling experience. For those of you who find yourselves […]

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Update on the Ryanair situation When Ljubisa Karovic, the 61 year-old Serbian man, had his upper half sucked out of a Ryanair window earlier this summer, he was met with quiet apologies from the company.  Since the event took place on 10 July, Ryanair has come back to Ljubisa and his wife, who was holding […]

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The former Liverpool captain lands new TV pundit role Steven Gerrard has taken on an expanded punditry role with TNT Sports for the upcoming season, balancing high-profile media work with ongoing questions over his managerial career. The former England captain took on a supporting role last season as a more prominent position was offered ahead […]

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Two more sheep infected by deadly livestock virus in south west Scotland After Scotland’s first ever case was discovered last week, two more cases were detected on a second farm yesterday, STV News reports. This comes after the Kirkmabreck farm in Dumfries and Galloway found an infected lamb last Saturday, 8 August. Both farms are […]

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Why this Clacton by-election was called Nigel Farage has become the first winning parliamentary candidate in more than 40 years to miss his own victory declaration. Farage stayed away from the Clacton by-election count after claiming police warned him of a plot to disrupt the result. The Reform leader spent the night at “Farage Fest”, […]

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A Doctor Who first, decades in the making Three Doctor Who leads will appear together for the first time, with Peter Capaldi cast in a recurring role in Only Murders in the Building season 6 alongside David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker, Screen Rant reports, citing Deadline. The Hulu mystery series’ new season moves to London […]

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Harvey Nichols faces ‘significant restructuring’ Harvey Nichols has been bought by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, the owner of Sports Direct, after the luxury department store warned it would have to cease trading within a year without new investment, BBC News reports. Frasers will take control of the 200-year-old retailer’s stores, including its Knightsbridge flagship, its […]

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Officers rush to Luwes as train derails near the station Officers are currently on the scene close to Luwes railway station where a train derailed at 3:54 pm today. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they have been called to the incident near Lewes train station. British Transport Police are responding along paramedics and fire services. […]

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Leicester City falls from champions to League One Leicester City have been put up for sale for more than £200m, with Thai owners King Power ready to walk away after 16 years, BBC Sport reports. An eight-page sales brochure produced by US investment bank Citigroup, titled ‘Project Lineup’, is being used to market the one-time […]

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How the water suppliers’ extra spending affects you Millions in England and Wales face higher water bills after water companies were given green light to an extra £3.4 billion. On Thursday, the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) announced that water suppliers could spend £3.4 billion over the £104 billion cap from this year. This came […]

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What can you expect from a KFC wine bar A KFC wine bar is coming to London this August bank holiday. The fried chicken giant is teaming up with French winemaker, La Vieille Ferme, for a pop-up called Coq au Vin. The pop/up will be running from 28 to 31 August at Kachette Annex in […]

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Footballer jailed over 191mph clips and points scam Connor Charlton, a semi-pro footballer, jailed for four years after being filmed driving at 191mph on a motorway and drifting his BMW at a roundabout. The 32-year-old centre forward plays for Nostell Miners Welfare in the Northern Counties East League. He was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court […]

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Households living near pylons could save on energy bills The UK Government reveals its plan to put in place new electric pylons in over 40 locations, as per gov.uk. Thousands of households are eligible for the discounted energy bills, however it does come with one condition. Households within 500 metres of the new pylons could […]

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BBC Breakfast viewers issue same complaint minutes into show BBC Breakfast viewers issue same complaint minutes into show BBC Breakfast viewers voiced immediate frustration on social media over repetitive news coverage, demanding the show move on to other stories. Over the morning, BBC Breakfast hosts Charlie Stayt and Sarah Campbell were delivering weather reports surrounding […]

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393 wildfires tackled in England and Wales in July alone Disposable BBQs could be soon banned as the government considers them a threat amid soaring wildfire risks. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said single-use grills had been behind several recent blazes. He urged people to avoid using them “at this moment in time.” Nearly three quarters […]

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Chelsea ‘make approach’ for £80m Man Utd transfer target Chelsea are once again rivaling Manchester United in the transfer market, making an audacious approach for an £80m-rated star to disrupt their Premier League rivals’ summer plans. Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been on United’s radar as the club attempts to add another midfielder to the […]

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Peter Crouch predicts Premier League title winner and top four contenders Former two-metre-tall Liverpool striker, Peter Crouch, says Arsenal are still the favourites to win it all in the coming Premier League season. The Gunners won last year’s title, coming 7 points ahead of runner ups Manchester City, aiming to reconquer the English scene for […]

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Nigel Farage home attack: Police probe link to suspect who murdered Ann Widdecombe Ann Widecombe detectives are probing Ann Widecombe’s murderer into an April 2025 incident that took place at Farage’s London home. Nigel Farage recounted the events as being a victim of firebombing at his family home. The Reform UK leader has accused counterterrorism […]

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Man United chief responds to transfer window concerns A senior United official has come out responding to fans regarding the club’s quiet summer transfer activity after only three signings have been made. Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos are now in United’s pocket for a combined £70 million fee, with the addition of goalkeeper Karl Darlow […]

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EastEnders spoilers: Denise Fox hit with devastating new setback as her future hangs in the balance EastEnders character Denise Fox (Diane Parish) has faced her battles with leukemia, but a new speed bump ahead may rear an ugly face to the character ahead of next week’s episode. Denise had been feeling extremely unwell, to which […]

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Reform chief claims he never intended to step down as Clacton MP hours before by-election Nigel Farage came out saying he never intended to step down as MP ahead of tomorrow’s by-election after speaking to Metro. The leader of Reform UK claims that he didn’t intend to force a by-election but that the political establishment […]

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Octopus energy urges customers to avoid using dishwashers and washing machines during the solar eclipse As we creep closer to the UK’s biggest celestial show of the decade, Britain’s largest energy supplier is calling on millions of households to not use electrical appliances today.  Taking place between 19:00 and 19:30 tomorrow, the eclipse will bring […]

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Father-to-be woke-up from a coma after suffering from a heart attack Sam King suffered from a heart attack and was saved twice by his 39 week pregnant wife, merely days before the birth of his daughter, Sophie.  The story unfolds as such. The couple were enjoying an evening out celebrating Emma’s, Sam’s wife, last day […]

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Growing concerns over soaring temperatures and drought around the UK that could lead to shortages This year’s harvest could be known as the worst in the UK since recording started 190 years ago. An exceptionally dry spring and summer could lead to food shortages, impacting shelves in what is called ‘shrinkflation’. The Food and Drink […]

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How hot will the UK heatwave get? The UK heatwave is set to intensify this week, with the Met Office issuing a rare amber warning for extreme heat as temperatures could peak at 38C in parts of England on Thursday. Amber heat health alerts are already in force across most of England, with the UK […]

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What Andy Burnham has promised Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is “increasingly confident” that the killers of PC Andrew Harper can be prevented from being released early, as he responds to mounting public pressure over the prison early release scheme. In a post on Facebook, Burnham said he had asked the justice secretary, Alex […]

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