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King condemns transatlantic slave trade as celebrity loses gag bid

Wednesday’s newspaper coverage focuses on the King’s description of the transatlantic slave trade as “monstrous” and reports that a high-profile celeb...

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Lorry driver electrocuted after vehicle struck overhead power line

Lorry driver Andy Lloyd was electrocuted after his vehicle hit an overhead power line and he came into contact with a metal step while leaving the cab...

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King describes slave trade as a “shameful chapter” in Commonwealth address

The King has described the slave trade as a “shameful chapter” during a Commonwealth address, delivered amid calls for the UK Government to issue a fo...

1 day ago

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Teenager rescues injured boy from bonfire in Strabane

Seventeen-year-old Tianna Patterson helped rescue a boy after witnessing him being attacked and falling unconscious into a bonfire in Strabane.

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Celebrity remains anonymous after losing injunction bid

An unnamed celebrity has lost an attempt to prevent his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him, but will remain anonymous...

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MI5 will not face contempt of court charges over false evidence

Three senior judges have decided that a contempt of court case against MI5 would be too complex for the court to manage, despite the agency admitting...

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Family of murdered 15-year-old told law will change after campaign

The family of Holly Newton, who was stabbed to death aged 15, has been told that the law will change following its campaign.

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Royal Mail unveils five Christmas stamps featuring Nativity scenes

Royal Mail has revealed its 2026 Christmas stamp collection, which comprises five designs depicting scenes from the Nativity.

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Reform council leader Dan Harrison resigns after staff remarks leaked

Dan Harrison has stepped down as a Reform council leader after recorded comments in which he described 76 council solicitors as incompetent and said t...

2 days ago

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Palace says King has unifying Commonwealth role in slavery apology dispute

Buckingham Palace has said the King’s role is to provide unity across the Commonwealth rather than make political decisions, amid a dispute over calls...

2 days ago

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Wizz Air flight from London makes emergency landing in Budapest after bomb threat

A Wizz Air aircraft travelling from London was escorted to Budapest by a Hungarian fighter jet after a bomb threat was received during the flight.

2 days ago

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Henry Nowak’s parents speak publicly about learning of his murder

Henry Nowak’s parents have spoken for the first time about the moment they learned their son had been murdered. Their account leads Monday’s Daily Mir...

2 days ago

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More than 300 arrested at Palestine Action support protest outside US embassy

More than 300 people were arrested during a protest outside the US embassy in support of Palestine Action. The total number arrested for supporting th...

3 days ago

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Jersey Airport disrupted for second night by drone activity

Jersey Airport has reported further disruption affecting inbound flights, marking a second consecutive night of problems linked to drone activity.

3 days ago

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Thick fog expected to bring hazardous driving conditions into next week

England and Wales are most likely to experience thick fog on Sunday, with the risk expected to move northwards during the following week.

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Californian introduced pumpkin-picking to Scottish farm 28 years ago

Cameron Laird brought the idea of pumpkin-picking to her husband John’s farm in Scotland 28 years ago, turning a Californian agricultural tradition in...

4 days ago

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UK forecast to enter a dry spell after exceptionally wet week

High pressure developing across the UK is expected to bring settled conditions at the start of November, with no significant rain forecast and the pos...

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