Labour refuses to close door on EU freedom of movement The government is facing fresh questions about its plans for Britain’s relationship with the EU after Angela Rayner refused to dismiss the possibility of bringing back freedom of movement, drawing criticism from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The exchange comes ahead of next month’s UK-EU […]

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Emma Willis’ growing TV workload divides viewers Emma Willis may have added another controversy to the Strictly Come Dancing conversation, as some viewers have begun questioning whether the presenter is appearing on too many shows. The criticism has surfaced online following her move to the BBC dance competition last year.  Willis joined Josh Widdicombe and […]

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Sadie causes chaos at the Woolpack Sadie King is about to cause more chaos in Emmerdale, with Ruby Miligan and Manpreet Sharma becoming the latest targets of her attempts to sabotage Ruby’s relationship with Caleb. Viewers can already watch the fallout in Sunday’s early-release instalment on ITVX and YouTube, before the episode airs on ITV1.  […]

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Nearly 250 packages of rare cards stolen A shipment of rare trading cards worth nearly $1 million has disappeared in California, prompting an investigation involving the FBI and leaving thousands of collectors’ items still unaccounted for. The theft was reported on 13 October, after a FedEx driver collected customer orders from Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) […]

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Next 007 contenders reportedly head to London Finding the next James Bond is no small mission, but the search for cinema’s most famous secret agent may finally be moving into its next phase.  A select group of actors are reportedly heading to London this weekend to prove they have what it takes to wear the […]

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German arms giant opens UK weapons factory A defence factory in Telford has begun producing tank and artillery gun barrels, marking the return of large-calibre weapons manufacturing to the UK after a 20-year absence. The facility belongs to German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and has already helped create 100 jobs. The company expects its workforce to […]

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Kraftwerk return to the UK for rare live shows Kraftwerk are heading back to the UK next summer for two concerts, with the German electronic music legends set to perform in Halifax and Cardiff in the run-up to Glastonbury 2027. Their first appearance is scheduled for 22 June at the Piece Hall in Halifax. The […]

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Jury reaches verdict in Kieran Hayler trial Katie Price’s former husband Kieran Hayler has been acquitted of all eight charges brought against him following a trial at Lewes Crown Court. The jury returned its verdicts on Thursday, finding the 39-year-old not guilty of three rape charges, one count of sexual assault and four alternative charges […]

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Chancellor faces pressure as first Budget approaches Energy bills, fuel duty and potential tax changes are among the key issues facing Chancellor John Healey as he prepares to deliver his first Autumn Budget next Wednesday. With households continuing to feel the squeeze from rising living costs, the Government is under pressure to offer financial relief […]

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BioWare closure follows EA’s huge $55 billion takeover EA is facing sweeping changes across its gaming business, with the closure of BioWare bringing an end to a studio responsible for some of the biggest role-playing games of the past 30 years. The developer confirmed on Wednesday evening that it would shut down, alongside the news […]

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GMB stars pay emotional tribute to beloved colleague Richard Madeley, Ranvir Singh and Laura Tobin have paid tribute to their colleague Donovan Parsons after the longtime ITN cameraman died following a battle with cancer. Parsons had spent 25 years working with ITN, including alongside the team behind Good Morning Britain.  His death was announced on […]

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Rooney’s books were banned last week Sally Rooney has received backing from some of the biggest names in entertainment and literature after a dispute over her support for Palestine Action put the availability of her books in the UK in question. Last week, publisher Faber & Faber confirmed it had reached an agreement with the […]

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The energy discount letters start arriving this week People who may qualify for a £150 contribution towards their energy bills should start checking their post from Thursday, 22 October, as the next round of Warm Home Discount notifications gets underway. The letters will explain how eligible households can receive the reduction and whether any action […]

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No looking back for former Corrie star Sue Cleaver Leaving Coronation Street has given Sue Cleaver the chance to explore life beyond the soap, and the former Eileen Grimshaw actor says she has no intention of looking back with regret. Cleaver, 63, spent 25 years playing the Weatherfield favourite before her departure around 18 months […]

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Hundreds of EA staff face cuts in major overhaul EA is set to lose around 400 employees as part of a company-wide restructuring that will also affect development on two of its major gaming franchises. The publisher is putting a separate The Sims game on hold and reducing the number of developers working on skate., […]

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‘I can’t read any more’ Dame Judi Dench has spoken about the devastating effect of her failing eyesight, revealing that she no longer believes she can work as an actress. The Oscar-winning star, 91, has been living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for 14 years. The condition has progressively affected her vision, making it increasingly […]

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Coronation Street teases ‘havoc’ Weatherfield is set for more conflict as Ian Puleston-Davies prepares to return to Coronation Street as Owen Armstrong, more than a decade after his character left the ITV soap. Owen’s comeback has been confirmed by the show’s bosses, with filming due to begin next week. Digital Spy reports that viewers can […]

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Gas standing charges could be scrapped under new proposal Andy Burnham has called for a review of gas standing charges, asking ministers to consider removing the daily fees to help households manage their energy costs. The charges apply regardless of whether a customer uses any gas. For households paying by Direct Debit, the average fee is […]

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Promises made, promises kept. A hand dryer targeted by Count Binface during his election campaigns has reportedly been moved. Known for appearing as an intergalactic bin, Count Binface has repeatedly called out badly positioned hand dryers in pub toilets, promising to relocate them as part of his political pledges. He first made the commitment in […]

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Xbox fans may want to start saving for the next console Microsoft could be preparing a major price hike for its next Xbox, with internal estimates reportedly putting the new console at up to $1,800. A handheld device is also in the works and could be released as early as 2027. A report in Fortune, published […]

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RIP Eileen Mayers, who became familiar to early Coronation Street viewers as factory worker Sheila Birtles, has died at the age of 94. Equity magazine announced Mayers’ death on 21 October, confirming that she had died on 27 June 2026. Mayers began her professional acting career as a teenager, taking to the stage at Oldham […]

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Student’s housemate murder ends with life sentence A university student who killed his housemate in a knife attack will spend at least 28 years in prison after being handed a life sentence at Bristol Crown Court. Zack Coughlan, 23, and Jamie Collins, 21, were final-year students at the University of the West of England and […]

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The Glee Club is reopening its doors A new generation of students could soon be taking centre stage in the world of Glee, after Disney+ and Hulu confirmed plans to revive the hit musical series. The project is moving forward with 20th Television, the studio responsible for the original show, returning to produce the reboot. […]

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Sacha Baron Cohen says guerrilla comedy has become too risky Sacha Baron Cohen has suggested his days of secretly filming unsuspecting members of the public could soon be over, admitting that the threats and controversy surrounding his comedy have become increasingly difficult to deal with. The actor is bringing Ali G back to the screen […]

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Samuel L. Jackson was right to be worried A domestic flight in Japan was grounded after a snake was discovered lurking beneath the floor covering inside the aircraft, prompting an unusual search to establish how it had managed to get aboard. According to Metro, the 40cm reptile was identified as a Japanese striped snake, a […]

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Fans offered refunds after concert cancellation Charli XCX has cancelled a scheduled concert in Arizona after a prolonged bout of illness caused her to lose her voice. The pop star was expected to perform at Desert Diamond Arena as part of her Music, Fashion, Film tour, but will now miss the date after struggling with […]

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Sunny and Jess return for Unforgotten series 7 Sunny Khan and Jess James are set to take on another cold case, with ITV confirming that Unforgotten will be back for a seventh series in 2027. The detective drama first arrived on screens in 2015, with Nicola Walker playing DCI Cassie Stuart alongside Sanjeev Bhaskar as […]

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Secret Cinema reveals its Captain Jack Sparrow Secret Cinema has found its Captain Jack Sparrow, with Olivier Award winner George Maguire set to lead its upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean immersive experience, according to Digital Spy. The experience, officially titled Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure, is due to launch on 10 March […]

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Daylight saving time ends this weekend People across the UK will get an extra hour in bed this Sunday as the clocks go back, marking the end of British Summer Time (BST). The change takes place at 2am on 25 October, when clocks move back to 1am and the country returns to Greenwich Mean Time […]

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BBC announces major changes The BBC has officially confirmed plans to close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra next spring, following reports at the beginning of October that the services were facing the axe. The changes will see BBC Three and BBC Scotland disappear from traditional television, while Radio 4 Extra will cease […]

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Flying around Europe could cost more next year Flying around Europe could become considerably more expensive in 2027, as Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary warns that air fares could rise by up to a fifth amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to Bloomberg, the airline boss made the prediction at a press conference […]

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RIP Richard Riehle, whose screen credits included Star Trek, Bridesmaids and Office Space, has died aged 78. The actor died from natural causes in Los Angeles on Thursday, 15 October, according to TMZ. He began his acting career in the 1970s, going on to appear in more than 400 film and television productions over the […]

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More high street closures as retailers battle rising rents The UK retail landscape is set for another shake-up, with four familiar names preparing to close stores as businesses grapple with expensive leases and changing sales. Stationery retailer Typo is withdrawing from the British market altogether, putting its remaining 13 shops at risk of closure. Meanwhile, […]

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Major incident declared after fatal plane crash Two people have died following a light aircraft crash in Stirlingshire, prompting a major emergency response and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The victims were a 16-year-old boy and an 80-year-old man, who were both found dead after the aircraft came down near Drymen on […]

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Canada seals historic win over England England’s dominance in women’s rugby has finally been brought to an end, with Canada producing a stunning late comeback to claim a 24-21 victory in front of thousands of fans in Toronto. The decisive moment arrived with only three minutes left on the clock, when Shoshanah Seumanutafa crossed for […]

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The toddler plunged almost 40ft from the hotel window A father has been fined €3,000 (£2,500) by a court in Cyprus after his young son died in a fall from a hotel window during their family getaway. Joshua Foster, 37, from Essex, appeared at Paphos District Court on Friday. He admitted an offence relating to […]

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Government highlights risks of pedestrianising England’s town centres The government believes pedestrianising high streets could help revive England’s town centres, but has warned councils against rushing into changes that could hurt local businesses. The warning was included in evidence given to MPs on the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, which is looking at ways […]

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YouTube, Netflix and Disney+ could face new BBC fee rules Watching videos online could soon come with an unexpected cost, as the government considers extending the BBC licence fee to streaming services and digital platforms. The proposed shake-up could bring websites and services such as YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ under the same […]

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Wardley hopes to settle the score with Dubois Fabio Wardley will get another chance to settle the score with Daniel Dubois this Saturday, when the pair return to the ring at London’s O2 Arena for a heavyweight title showdown. The WBO belt will be on the line as Dubois prepares to defend his championship against […]

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North East leads UK in sunbed salon numbers Britain’s tanning industry is moving in the opposite direction to much of Europe, with the number of sunbed businesses continuing to climb despite falling numbers elsewhere on the continent. Figures from Companydata.com show that the UK now has 3,095 tanning salons, compared with 2,103 a decade ago.  […]

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Brewers break 44-year wait for World Series return The Milwaukee Brewers have reached the World Series for the first time since 1982 after sweeping the two-time defending champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in four straight games. Despite falling four runs behind in Thursday’s deciding match, Milwaukee fought back to claim a 6-4 victory at Dodger […]

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Anthropic briefs investors as it prepares for possible IPO Anthropic is preparing investors for a possible stock market debut later this year after revealing that its revenue reached $16.8 billion in the third quarter, marking another sharp increase for the company behind Claude. The figures were presented to potential investors at the firm’s San Francisco […]

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Britain vows continued support for Ukraine during Zelensky’s A damaged nuclear site in Ukraine is to receive £17 million in British funding to help prevent lasting safety problems, as the UK reaffirmed its support for Kyiv during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The money will be used to fix Chernobyl’s protective shelter and ventilation […]

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UK targets Eritrea with visa penalties over failed deportations The UK government could stop Eritrean citizens from travelling to Britain altogether unless Eritrea agrees to take back more of its nationals who have been ordered to leave the country. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the warning on Thursday, accusing the African nation of blocking efforts […]

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British man’s body found after hospital staff fail to locate it A British family was left waiting for answers after a hospital in Cyprus lost track of their relative’s body, which was later found in a morgue with another person’s name attached to it. The 60-year-old man had arrived on the island on 9 September […]

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Sussexes announce visit to three Nottingham organisations Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made their first joint public appearance in Nottingham on Thursday, where visited three organisations supporting people in the local community. The couple’s plans were announced on BBC Breakfast, with the Mirror reporting on the segment.  The visit saw the couple meet representatives […]

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Union blames new delivery system as Royal Mail staff departures rise Royal Mail is losing around 400 postal workers a week, according to the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which is calling for urgent Government intervention to address the company’s future. The union wants ministers, Royal Mail executives and worker representatives to meet for emergency talks, […]

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Damage to Chinese relics sparks fears of diplomatic row Two historic Chinese porcelain artefacts have been damaged in an incident at the British Museum, prompting an investigation and sparking fresh calls on Chinese social media for cultural treasures held overseas to be sent back to China. The damage occurred on 4 October in Room 95, […]

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Trump aide faces questions over whether she is qualified to practise law Katie Zacharia’s first days as White House press secretary have been far from smooth, and now she is facing questions about whether she has the legal credentials she claims to hold. Her first press briefing lasted just 15 minutes and reportedly drew criticism […]

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The union blamed the airport management for the dispute A potential strike at Leeds Bradford Airport this weekend has been called off, it has been confirmed. The planned walkout is due to take place from Friday, October 16, through to Sunday, October 18, with check-in staff, passport control workers, cleaners and passenger assistance teams all […]

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