French warship accused of ‘firing warning shots’ as Tory MP Chris Philp films in Channel
The Tory frontbencher accused the vessel of ‘attempted intimidation.’ A French warship has been accused of firing warning shots within 300 metres of Conservative frontbencher Chris Philp whilst he was filming in the Channel. On Tuesday, the shadow home secretary was filming a video on a fishing boat about small boat crossing in the Channel when what […]
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UK’s North–South life expectancy divide grows as study finds stark differences
The King’s Fund reports a widening gap A greater divide is happening between England’s northern and southern parts. This comes according to a King’s Fund study reporting that the average lifespan for each region is widening. Despite the sharp decrease in life expectancy due to COVID-19, much of England’s south has come back with record […]
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Every prime minister in the 21st century ranked from worst to best
Yes – someone does have to be the ‘best’ It’s been one rollercoaster of a 26-year period for all of us stranded on this floating island stuck just 20 miles off mainland Europe. And Europe has surely had a large role to play in the last two-and-a-half decades which have defined the United Kingdom. From […]
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Andrew Tate and brother Tristan Tate arrested in US
The brothers face 59 combined charges Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US in connection with an investigation headed up by UK police into a number of sexual offences. The Tates were arrested in Miami on Saturday and have been detained pending ongoing legal proceedings. In a statement, Bedfordshire Police said […]
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Royal Mail ‘wait 10 minutes’ safety rule could affect deliveries to millions of UK homes
Posties are asking for just 10 minutes of peace Millions of dog owners across the UK have been given new advice from Royal Mail following thousands of reported incidents involving pets and postal workers. The guidance includes a simple “10-minute rule” aimed at preventing unwanted encounters between dogs and posties during deliveries. The warning comes […]
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Three family members found dead at home in Ballymena
Police released a statement Three family members have been found dead at a home in Ballymena in Northern Ireland as police launch an investigation. The news was reported on Monday afternoon (13 July) by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) who said that “three people were related and found inside the family home.” Their […]
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