Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
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June Brown has passed away at the age of 95. As reported by BBC News, the iconic Eastenders star's family say they are "deeply saddened" after the Dot Cotton star died "very peacefully" at her home on Sunday. A spokesperson for the long-running British soap said in a statement: "There…
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British-Iranian charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been reunited with her daughter and husband after six years of detention in Iran. In a tear-jerking scene, the couple embraced for the first time at RAF Brize Norton while their now seven-year-old daughter Gabriella was heard asking "is that mummy?" per HuffPost. The…
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is on her way back to Britain today after nearly six years of incarceration in Iran, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has confirmed, as reported by BBC News. The decision was made after UK officials settled a long-standing £400 million debt to Tehran. The British-Iranian aid worker, who had…
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Prince Andrew has paid his financial settlement to Virginia Giuffre following a seven-month case in which he was accused of sexually abusing her when she was a minor. "Stipulation of Dismissal" court documents were filed on Monday, March 7, calling for the civil sexual assault action to be dismissed. The…
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A Roman mosaic recently found in London is the largest one to be discovered in more than 50 years, the Guardian reports. It was found some weeks ago at a construction site near London Bridge - in an area that is thought to have been a site for officials of…
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The ferocious winds of Storm Eunice have torn apart the roof of London's iconic O2 Arena – formerly known as the Millenium Dome – as seen in footage shared on social media. The famous structure hosts a number of events including concerts and is home to restaurants, bars, stores, and…
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Prince Andrew will use some money from the Queen to pay his $16 million settlement with sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre, The Telegraph reports. On Tuesday, it was announced that the Duke of York had reached an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre that meant he no longer faced a public trial.…
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Prince Andrew has pledged to "fight against the evils of sex trafficking". The Duke of York this week settled a civil sexual assault case brought against him in the US by Virginia Giuffre Roberts, BBC News reports. Giuffre, nee Roberts, 38, claimed that she was sexually assaulted by the Queen's…
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Prince Andrew has settled a civil sexual assault case brought against him in the US by Virginia Giuffre Roberts, BBC News reports. Giuffre, nee Roberts, 38, claims that she was sexually assaulted by the Queen's second son three times: once in New York City, once in London at Maxwell's home,…
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Soccer player Kurt Zouma has had his pet cats removed from his care after a video emerged on social media appearing to show the West Ham player kicking and chasing them. As reported by ESPN, the video was shared to Snapchat by Zouma's brother Yoan on Monday. In the footage,…
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Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, is set to wear a crown that once belonged to the Queen Mother, reports say. On Saturday, Queen Elizabeth II revealed her "sincere wish" for Camilla to receive the title of "Queen Consort" when Prince Charles ascends the throne. The reigning monarch made the announcement…
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Queen Elizabeth II has announced that she wishes for Camilla to be named Queen Consort when Prince Charles ascends the throne. Today, February 6, marks the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, as she celebrates 70 years on the throne. As part of the historic occasion, the 95-year-old sovereign has released her Platinum…
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A manufacturing error has left thousands of souvenirs marking the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee in a right royal mess. Over 10,000 mugs, tea sets, and decorative plates celebrate "The Platinum Jubbly" rather than the "Jubilee", thanks to a translation issue with the Chinese manufacturers. The commemorative crockery features the…
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A driver who fatally rammed his car into a man to prevent him from stabbing a woman has been released by police and faces no further action, the Independent reports. A 26-year-old engineer, known only as Abraham, was arrested on suspicion of murder after he mowed down Leon McCaskre as…
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Kate Middleton celebrated her 40th birthday over the weekend. The beloved Duchess of Cambridge turned the big '4-0' on January 9, and marked the occasion by releasing three new official portraits. Per BBC News, the stunning pics were captured by fashion photographer Paolo Roversi and shows Catherine paying tribute to…
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The Duchess of Cambridge celebrated her 40th birthday on Sunday, and marked the occasion by showcasing three new official portraits with her followers. Per Kensington Palace, the new portraits were taken by fashion photographer Paolo Roversi at London's Kew Gardens back in November. They are now set to enter the…
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A nurse has been woken up from a 28-day Covid coma thanks to a medical experiment that involved giving her Viagra. Monica Almeida, who was fully vaccinated, was admitted to Lincoln County Hospital on November 9 after testing positive for Covid. A week after being admitted to the hospital, the…
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Piers Morgan has spoken out after an online troll was reportedly arrested for making death threats against the presenter and his son. As reported by The Sun, Morgan last night slammed people who think it's okay "to make death threats against public figures on social media." According to The Sun,…
