All news for 2025-03-31

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British speedway legend Tai Woffinden in a coma after horrific crash in Poland
Tai Woffinden crashed while racing in Poland on Saturday, resulting in the three-time speedway world champion being airlifted to hospital and later put into a coma
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Marine Le Pen prohibited from contesting the French presidency in 2027
Far-right leader found guilty of embezzlement of European funds and immediately barred from running for office
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Virgin Group clears final hurdle for Eurostar rival, plans high-speed Channel trains
Virgin Group has said there are ‘no more major hurdles to overcome’ in its rail project to operate cross-channel trains, offering travellers an alternative to Eurostar.
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Gary Glitter’s assets seized as victims’ lawyers enforce £508K compensation order
Disgraced rocker Gary Glitter has been made bankrupt after refusing to pay £508,000 in damages, allowing lawyers for his victims to access his assets - including a £2million London penthouse
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UK braces for Trump’s tariffs as trade talks continue beyond Wednesday
The UK is anticipating being affected by Donald Trump’s tariffs this week, Downing Street has stated, as discussions with the US are expected to continue beyond Wednesday.
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Large-scale rescue mission launched after girl, 11, falls into the Thames in east London
An ’extensive search’ operation is underway for an 11-year-old girl who fell into the River Thames in East London.
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Woman arrested after baby found dead in Marks & Spencer bag near Notting Hill church
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of concealing a birth, neglect, and infanticide after a baby boy was found dead outside a Notting Hill Church.
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Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre severely injured in bus crash
Sex trafficking victim Virginia Guiffre has claimed she has ‘four days to live’ after being hit by a bus.
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Mick Philpott, the evil father who killed six children in a horrific blaze, was left ’battered and bruised’ after a brutal prison beating
Killer dad Mick Philpott was left “battered and bruised” in a brutal jail beating.
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£10,000 reward for information regarding a missing teenager who vanished 17 years ago
Alexander Sloley has been missing for 17 years, and his family is desperate to find him.
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Dalton toddler found wandering alone on busy road as two arrested in police probe
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said "enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the incident" after the child was found walking along the road in Dalton
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Trump sends a message to King Charles during ‘intense’ critical talks about tariffs
Donald Trump eased into the crucial talks with Sir Keir Starmer by discussing King Charles.
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Paul Marchant quits Primark amid controversy over behavior towards woman
Primark CEO Paul Marchant has resigned due to his behavior towards a woman.
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UK barber shops under investigation for money laundering and tax fraud
Several ’Turkish’ barber shops across the UK have been raided by authorities over fears they could be laundering drug money.
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Musk hands out $1m checks to voters ahead of critical Wisconsin court race
Musk denied that he was purchasing votes but stated that the outcome of the court election would be crucial to Trump’s agenda and ’the future of civilization’
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Scores of English councils could go bankrupt when hidden Send debt reappears
Deficits of £5.2 billion have been set aside for seven years in an accounting fix that concludes on 31 March 2026.