All news by author Sophia Martinez

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Peter Murrell is re-arrested as part of an SNP investigation
The husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been re-arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the finances of the Scottish National Party.
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Prince William speaks out about Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, making a heartfelt promise to her
Prince William has visited the charity Surplus to Supper in Surrey today, where he was given get well cards for both the Princess of Wales and the King and looked visibly moved
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Primary schools across Britain are starting to shut down
A baby bust is starting to work its way through the system
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Explosion at BAE Systems weapons factory as ’all emergency services’ rush to scene
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 10.49am on Wednesday 17th April, an incident occurred at the premises of BAE Systems Glascoed when an explosion occurred within a building."
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British Airways crew members criticize the airline for compelling them to fly to war-torn Israel
British Airline crew are reportedly angry over the decision by the airline to continue flying to Israel despite the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and claim their safety is not being considered
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Post Office boss Nick Read cleared of misconduct allegations
Existence of whistleblower allegations added to scandal over Horizon computer system
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Andre Onana makes feelings clear about Manchester United ’regrets’ on Inter Milan return
Andre Onana has endured a rollercoaster debut season with Manchester United and was asked about his thoughts on his move after an emotional return to his former club
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War in Ukraine: Ukraine’s army chief reports that the situation on the eastern front has significantly deteriorated
Ukraine’s Col Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi says Russia has intensified armoured assaults as battles rages over village near Bakhmut. What we know on day 781
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RAF jets ‘shoot down Iran drones and missiles’ as 300 blasted out of sky by allies after huge barrage launched at Israel
Israel last night shot down 300 Iranian drones and missiles with the help of its allies as it repelled a huge attack from its Middle Eastern enemy.
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Grand National security ’planning for worst case scenario’ at Aintree as terror attack ’likely’
Extra security measures have been introduced for the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside after Animal Rising’s protest last year – as well as increased risk of a terror attack in the UK
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Children as young as nine added to toxic WhatsApp group promoting sexual violence and self-harm
The WhatsApp group is said to have promoted self-harm, sexual violence and racism, and Northumbria Police has warned schools across Tyneside about the dangers of the messaging app
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Missiles strike Israel in an attempt to overwhelm the Iron Dome defense system ahead of an anticipated Iranian attack, reportedly coming soon
A barrage of missiles hit Israel on Friday evening as one commentator chillingly warned that the attack may be an attempt to deplete the country’s ’Iron Dome’ defense system as Iran prepares for a retaliatory attack
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Grand National supercomputer predicts 2024 result with Aintree favourite tipped for historic win
The Grand National will see 34 horses compete in the longest jump race held in the UK on Saturday afternoon - and thousands of punters want to know who will win.
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The implementation of new Brexit checks is projected to cost UK businesses £2 billion and could contribute to fueling inflation
Additional measures from 30 April for imported animal and plant products could hike costs by 10% in first year, says Allianz Trade
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Police Scotland reports that only 3.8% of complaints related to hate crimes have been verified as authentic thus far
Official data for first week shows 7,152 reports received though nearly half of those were made on 1 April
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Ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells suggested postmasters had ’temptation’ to take money from tills
Tory peer James Arbuthnot, who doggedly campaigned on the scandal, told the official inquiry that he believed the Post Office was ’stringing MPs along’ to defend the faulty Horizon IT system
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The IMF warns that using industrial policy to enhance innovation is not a panacea for addressing slow economic growth
Aggressive government intervention could create expensive mistakes and prompt subsidy battle
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Bulgarian gang exposed as Britain’s largest-ever benefit fraudsters, amassing £54 million for extravagant spending on luxury items
The gang faces record prison time over scams conducted on an industrial scale
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A terrifying shark attack unfolds in the Maldives as a tourist’s leg is nearly severed by a predator near a luxury 5-star hotel
A wealthy male tourist has been attacked by a shark in the Maldives with medics reportedly battling to save his leg.
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Boy died after jumping from runaway truck his dad feared could fall off cliff
Tomos Rhys Bunford died from injuries to his chest and abdomen in an incident on farmland near Blaenllechau
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Furious Rochdale politicians slam George Galloway statement amid ’alliance’ claims
The Lib Dems, Middleton Independents and by-election runner-up David Tully strongly refuted any suggestion of an alliance with the Workers Party
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Ted Baker to close 15 stores starting in days
See the full list of shops closing below
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Rishi must crack the whip and increase defence spending to shield Britons from looming threats, ex-army chief says
General Richard Dannatt joined the growing chorus of pleas for more cash
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Student ‘influencer’ who shares shopping videos is main suspect after mum, 27, stabbed to death in front of her baby
A murder suspect on the run from police is a wannabe influencer and Primark vlogger who shares his ‘adventures’ on YouTube.