Thursday, 30 November 2023

Police injured as objects thrown at officers outside Villa Park

Aston Villa confirms that no Legia Warsaw fans were let into the stadium following the disorder.

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Pontins closes Prestatyn and Camber Sands holiday parks

The company says the Prestatyn site will close straight away, and apologises to customers.

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Swedish murder: Five teenagers found guilty over taxi driver's killing

The victim was lured to a nature reserve after one of the teenagers reported him for rape.

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Will Tesla's truck recover from its shattering start?

Tesla is due to host an event promoting the first deliveries of its new "cybertruck".

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Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Sticky Vicky: Legendary Benidorm dancer dies aged 80

The X-rated performer had a legendary status among Brits travelling to the Spanish resort on holiday.

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Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Burlington, Vermont, shootings leave one troubling question: Why?

Investigators are looking for clues on whether the attack on three Palestinian students was a hate crime.

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Wonka: Timothée Chalamet says people didn't want him to 'mess up' role

The film based on one of Roald Dahl's most beloved characters has its world premiere in London.

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Dutch version of Scobie royal book withdrawn over 'translation error'

A translation error has meant the Dutch edition of Endgame has been suspended.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: How the 17-day India rescue unfolded

Forty-one construction workers were freed after over two weeks trapped in a tunnel.

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Monday, 27 November 2023

Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.

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James Cleverly issues Commons apology for 'inappropriate language'

Home secretary admits using "inappropriate language" to describe Labour MP - but not Stockton North.

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Sunday, 26 November 2023

Booker Prize 2023: Ireland's Paul Lynch wins with Prophet Song

The dystopian novel depicting an Ireland slipping into totalitarianism bags the prestigious award.

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Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X

Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.

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Sunak welcomes foreign firms' £29.5bn 'vote of confidence'

The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence".

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Israel-Gaza: Four-year-old girl among released hostages

Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released.

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Saturday, 25 November 2023

Raye to Louis Theroux: 'Abuse of power can be crippling'



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Aircraft pulled through streets of Southampton

The Solent Sky Museum saved part of the BAC 1-11 from the scrapheap.

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Brentford 0-1 Arsenal: Kai Havertz's late header sends Arsenal top

Substitute Kai Havertz scores a late winner at Brentford to send Arsenal top of the Premier League in Mikel Arteta's 200th game in charge.

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Friday, 24 November 2023

Huda Kattan: Beauty industry is sexist, says make-up icon

Huda Kattan, the influencer and owner of Huda Beauty, says the cosmetics industry objectifies women.

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Hemsby road partially collapses on erosion-hit coastline

A combination of high tide and strong winds contribute to the partial collapse of a Norfolk road.

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France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales.

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Dublin riot saw most riot police deployed in Irish state history

Justice minister defends police's response to street "thuggery" that flared after school knife attack.

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Thursday, 23 November 2023

Bristol Airport responds after backlash to multi-faith area

Bristol Airport has defended the facility after online criticism over its location and appearance.

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Davis Cup Finals 2023: Great Britain trail Serbia after Jack Draper loses to Miomir Kecmanovic

Cameron Norrie needs a shock win over Novak Djokovic to keep alive Great Britain's hopes of beating Serbia and reaching the Davis Cup semi-finals.

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Covid: Lack of trust in government adversely affected minorities - Badenoch

The business secretary tells the Covid inquiry some minority groups did not trust the government.

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Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Girls Aloud reveal details of 'enormous, magical' reunion tour

The group say the shows will celebrate former bandmate Sarah Harding, who died of cancer in 2021.

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James Cleverly denies calling Stockton North derogatory term

Local MP Alex Cunningham alleges the swear word was used during Prime Minister's Questions.

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Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Wilders ahead - exit poll

Veteran populist Geert Wilders is set to secure most seats, says an Ipsos exit poll.

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Boy's asthma death was 'consequence of healthcare failures'

A coroner says 10-year-old William Gray's death was a consequence of failures.

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Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Nicki Minaj responds to Nigerian fan's complaint about tour venues

A fan of the rapper is overwhelmed at her responding after asking Minaj to add Nigeria to her tour.

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Monday, 20 November 2023

Queen Camilla praises women journalists in war zones

The Queen urges journalists to report on sexual violence in conflict zones.

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Everton points deduction taken to Parliament by MP Ian Byrne with early day motion

Everton's 10-point deduction by the Premier League will be taken to Parliament after Liverpool MP Ian Byrne calls the punishment "grossly unfair".

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Abu Dhabi-backed fund poised to take over Telegraph

The fund, run by former CNN boss Jeff Zucker, says it has the money it needs to rescue the newspaper.

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Phil Taylor: 16-time world champion to retire at the end of 2024

Phil Taylor will retire from competitive darts for the second time after the 2024 World Senior Darts Tour.

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Sunday, 19 November 2023

British actor and White Mischief star Joss Ackland dies aged 95

The stage and screen actor appeared in films including White Mischief and 1989's Lethal Weapon 2.

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US ex-President Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn dies aged 96

The Carter Center confirms that Rosalynn Carter died peacefully with her family by her side.

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Imelda Mounfield, wife of Stone Roses bassist Mani, dies from cancer

Tributes are paid to Imelda Mounfield, who raised thousands for charity after her diagnosis.

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Saturday, 18 November 2023

France 14-0 Gibraltar: Kylian Mbappe scores hat-trick in record win

France score seven goals in each half as they record their biggest ever win by thrashing 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying.

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Twyford 'pleased' after long wait for apostrophe

A successful campaign to correct a road sign's punctuation has been reported around the world.

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Hospital evacuees flee Gaza City with tanks on street

Hundreds of Palestinians left al-Shifa hospital on Saturday and headed south on foot.

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Friday, 17 November 2023

Charissa Thompson: NFL broadcaster apologises for saying she made up reports

Charissa Thompson faced criticism after saying she made up sideline reports early in her career.

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Thursday, 16 November 2023

Stephen Port: Met Police officers investigated over serial killer

Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor were all murdered by Stephen Port.

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50 Cent fan, 64, goes viral after Birmingham gig

Rapper 50 Cent takes to social media to praise Mary Jane Farquarson.

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Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Joasia Zakrzewski banned for 12 months for using car in race

Ultra-marathon runner Joasia Zakrzewski is banned for 12 months by UK Athletics for using a car in a race.

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Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Connor Coghill: British featherweight forced to retire after a bleed on his brain

British featherweight Connor Coghill reflects on being forced into retirement after suffering a bleed on the brain following defeat by Hopey Price in October.

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Welsh Rugby Union 'truly sorry' after damning independent review

A scathing independent report finds aspects of the Welsh Rugby Union were sexist, misogynistic, racist and homophobic, with elements of bullying.

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How Dame Kelly Holmes won her toughest race - to be herself, out and proud

Olympic golds made Kelly Holmes a hero - but she only felt confident enough to come out last year.

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Monday, 13 November 2023

Maryanne Trump Barry, retired judge and Trump's older sister, dead at 86

Mrs Barry, who served as a federal judge in New Jersey, was the former president's eldest sister.

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The Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 top nominations

The fantasy RPG and the horror sequel square off at the "gaming Oscars" as nominations are revealed.

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Sir Bobby Charlton: Family man, football hero, statesman

Heartfelt eulogies to Sir Bobby Charlton at a service to commemorate his life paint a picture of much more than a footballing legend, writes Simon Stone.

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Sunday, 12 November 2023

Film: Super Gran hopes to get Peter Rabbit and Paddington-style reboot

The 1980s children's TV series could be set for a reboot after Welsh scriptwriter wins top accolade.

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Man grabs Greta Thunberg's microphone after pro-Palestinian chants at climate rally

The stage invader says he "came here for a climate demonstration, not a political view".

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Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations.

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London protests: Seven charged and 145 arrested as police appeals continue

Nine officers were injured and 145 arrested, most of whom police said were right-wing counter-protesters.

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Saturday, 11 November 2023

Diwali: Indians celebrate the sparkling festival of lights

The Hindu festival of Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.

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Welcome to Wrexham, Philadelphia and the Welsh language

From place names to police badges and even a St Asaph church, Pennsylvania has strong Welsh links.

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Nottinghamshire industrial waste site engulfed in huge fire

Video shows huge flames and plumes of grey smoke rising into the sky in Newark.

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Friday, 10 November 2023

Gucci and Moschino designer Davide Renne dies aged 46

Davide Renne, ex-head of women's wear at Gucci, joined Moschino as creative director just nine days ago.

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Woodhall Spa: Fraud allegation over 1940s-themed festival

Police say the investigation is at an "early stage".

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Echidnas, snails and scary plants... species named after Sir David Attenborough

A dragonfly, carnivorous plant and plesiosaur are among some of the species bearing Sir David's name.

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Thursday, 9 November 2023

Sting receives freedom of North Tyneside after 13-year wait

The Police frontman says everything he has achieved in life "was dreamt up" on North Tyneside.

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Wednesday, 8 November 2023

Minister Michael Matheson racks up £11k roaming fee on parliament iPad

Michael Matheson said he was using the device for constituency work while on holiday in Morocco.

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President Biden's son Hunter and other family members subpoenaed in impeachment probe

Republicans are looking into the family's business dealings in their impeachment probe.

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'A strange, crazy night' - managers reflect on marathon 44-penalty shootout in BetMcLean Cup

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin and Coleraine counterpart Oran Kearney had contrasting fortunes of agony and ecstasy in a marathon penalty shootout at the Warden Street Showgrounds on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, 7 November 2023

PSNI: Jon Boutcher appointed as new chief constable

Previous chief constable Simon Byrne resigned in September following a series of crises.

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Watch: Man proposes to Aldi cashier, with help of bagpiper

Lynne Fuller was working on Aldi's checkout when her boyfriend surprised her with a proposal.

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Monday, 6 November 2023

K-Pop group STAYC tell Ibrox crowds 'we love Rangers' after top 'mix-up'

STAYC members made headlines after they accidentally wore retro Rangers tops during a gig in Texas.

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Lead singer of indie band The Night Cafe dies aged 26

The Night Cafe band members say they are "devastated" by the death of their "childhood best friend".

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Plan for 40% of train services to run during strikes

Ministers hope minimum service levels for trains, ambulances and border security will start by Christmas.

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Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as 'pro-death squad'

The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry heard.

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Sunday, 5 November 2023

Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony.

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Met Police cuts ties with adviser Attiq Malik after chant video emerges

Attiq Malik was recorded in 2021 ending a speech with the chant "from the river to the sea".

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Saturday, 4 November 2023

Rishi Sunak effigy unveiled at bonfire parade

Thousands attend 5 November celebrations in the historic East Sussex town.

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'We had to give up our Halifax bedroom for the Beatles'

Gail Moss recalls the night the Fab Four stayed at her family home in Halifax.

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CBeebies' Rebecca Keatley to see other side of screen with baby due

Rebecca Keatley is seeing her work in a new light as she prepares to become a parent this winter.

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BBC visits scene of Bognor Regis flooding

One local man describes the damage to his home as 'catastrophic'.

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Friday, 3 November 2023

Unlikely first Covid lockdown could have been avoided - Johnson

The former PM says only a vaccine or drugs - unavailable at the time - could have averted the curbs.

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Luton airport fire car park to be 'fully demolished'

The airport says cars parked inside the burnt-out multi-storey "are not recoverable".

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Thursday, 2 November 2023

Redditch nurse faked having baby during lockdown

Alexandra Gregory told her ex-partner she had given birth to a very ill daughter, the court hears.

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Storm Ciarán: Car washed into sea and roofs blown off

Homes were damaged, cars were submerged and huge waves battered the coast.

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Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Donald Trump Jr testifies in New York civil fraud trial

The ex-president's eldest son cracks jokes and denies wrongdoing in the Manhattan court.

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West Ham 3-1 Arsenal: Below-par Gunners dumped out of Carabao Cup

Declan Rice endures a nightmare return to West Ham as Arsenal are dumped out of the EFL Cup in the fourth round following a 3-1 defeat at the London Stadium.

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Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez continues fine form to send Reds into last eight

Substitute Darwin Nunez scores a stunner to send Liverpool through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup at the expense of Bournemouth.

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Birmingham McDonald's mice protest suspect arrested

A 32-year-old man is detained after live rodents were released into restaurants in Birmingham.

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