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Massive blaze near Forest Hill station causes travel chaos in south London
A huge fire broke out this evening at a shop on Perry Vale, near Forest Hill Station in South London, prompting a major emergency response.
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MI5 chief vents ’frustration’ after China spy trial collapses over government stance
The MI5 director has voiced his frustration over the trial involving two alleged Chinese spies after the high-profile case was abandoned last month.
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Fraud epidemic hits Britain’s used car market, research finds
New analysis has revealed troubling levels of fraud in the UK’s used-car market, potentially putting motorists at risk.
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Johnson & Johnson faces multi-million UK lawsuit over asbestos-contaminated baby powder
Thousands of people are suing pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, alleging it knowingly sold talcum powder in the UK that was contaminated with asbestos.
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Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir accuses Prince Andrew of acting as if sex was his “birthright”
In a memoir released posthumously, Virginia Giuffre alleges Prince Andrew acted "as though he believed sleeping with me was his birthright."
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Michelle Mone-linked company fails to pay £122m for unusable Covid PPE
A firm associated with former Conservative peer Michelle Mone has yet to pay the government any of the £122m required by a High Court ruling for supplying unusable personal protective equipment during the Covid pandemic.
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Wigan teacher banned from teaching after discussing sex toys and orgasms with students
A teacher has been removed from the register after allegedly engaging in inappropriate sexual conversations with children at a Wigan secondary school, just two months into the job.
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Ofcom hits Royal Mail with £21 million fine over poor service performance
Regulator Ofcom has fined Royal Mail £21 million for failing to meet delivery targets during the 2024/25 year.
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Radford parents face fines for taking children on £52,000 holiday
The parents of Britain’s largest family have been fined after taking their children out of school for a luxurious £52,000 trip to Disney World in Florida.
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Gaza conflict drives surge in Palestinians crossing Channel to UK
The conflict in Gaza has led to a nearly tenfold rise in Palestinians making illegal Channel crossings to the UK, which could now be reversed by Donald Trump’s peace deal.
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MI5 warns UK MPs they are being targeted by spies from China, Russia and Iran
The domestic spy agency of Britain, MI5, issued a rare public warning to members of parliament on Monday that they are being targeted by spies from China, Russia, and Iran in an attempt to undermine the country’s democracy.
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UK officials probe Russian link to cyberattack on car giant JLR
Russia is reportedly being investigated as the possible culprit behind the cyberattack that forced Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to halt production for more than a month.
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau caught in intimate hug amid recent separations
Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been pictured mid-embrace aboard a luxury yacht together.
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Britain pledges £20 million aid for water and sanitation in Gaza
Britain will provide a £20 million ($27 million) aid package to deliver water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, as he arrived in Egypt for a world leaders’ summit on ending the conflict.
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Palace insiders say Harry’s latest move “blows it all up again”
Prince Harry’s delicate relationship with his father, King Charles III, has deteriorated after the duke restated his demand for taxpayer-funded armed police protection when visiting the U.K.
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Singer and model Fede Dorcaz killed in suspected robbery while driving home in Mexico City
Argentine singer and former model Fede Dorcaz has been shot dead ahead of his appearance on the Mexican version of Strictly Come Dancing.
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Hollywood mourns Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of The Godfather and Annie Hall, dead at 79
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died, aged 79.
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Files show Peter Mandelson arranged Tony Blair’s Downing Street meeting with Jeffrey Epstein
Sir Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein in Downing Street while he was prime minister after a recommendation by Peter Mandelson, newly released papers from the National Archives show.
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Tyson Fury honours friend Ricky Hatton with throne-inspired suit despite criticism
Tyson Fury left himself open to accusations of self-indulgence with his choice of outfit as he attended Ricky Hatton’s funeral, but a heartwarming explanation has emerged.
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British passports to get a brand-new look with king’s coat of arms and advanced security features
British passports will have a brand-new look starting in December, it has been revealed.
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Safer gambling undermined as Merkur and Admiral Slots tie bonuses to customer losses
High street slot machine shops are rewarding their staff with bonuses tied to the amount gamblers lose, as reported by the Guardian, leading to denunciation of the “appalling” incentive scheme from MPs and campaigners.
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Boxing legend Ricky Hatton laid to rest as thousands line Manchester streets
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton has been laid to rest in front of numerous famous faces as thousands of mourners lined the streets of Manchester.
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Poundland on High Street, Penge, remains at risk of collapsing after fire
Business owners have been told a Poundland on fire in London could ‘collapse any minute’.
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Madeleine McCann’s sister tells court alleged stalker sent her edited photos and disturbing letters
Madeleine McCann’s sister said an alleged stalker sent her letters and edited photographs to make her look more like her missing sibling.
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Prince Harry faces African Parks scandal ahead of New York humanitarian award
Harry and Meghan are expected in New York tomorrow at a mental health gala, where they will be recognized as ’humanitarians of the year’.