Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
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An English teenager has been left with second-degree burns after taking part in the 'Deodorant Challenge', with disturbing images of her severe injuries posted on Facebook by her mother. Mother Jamie Prescott from South Gloucestershire, England, wrote about the incident on Facebook, in a post that has since been shared…
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A group of students at Warwick University have been suspended after sending a number of disturbing messages that used racial slurs and made jokes about rape. Eleven male students were reportedly given precautionary suspensions after an anonymous party issued an official complaint to the English University, submitting 98 screenshots from…
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BMW is extending an existing UK recall to include the 1 Series, the 3 Series, the Z4 and the X1 manufactured between March 2007 and August 2011. Last year, BMW recalled 36,000 petrol cars due to safety concerns. However, the German automotive giant now recognises that there may be similar…
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Madame Tussauds in London has revealed its new waxwork of royal bride-to-be Meghan Markle named 'Her Royal Likeness'. Photos of the American actress' figurine have been released, showing her standing next to a waxwork of fiancé Prince Harry, which was updated for the occasion, after being initially produced for his 30th…
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Manchester Crown Court has been evacuated this morning following reports of a bomb threat. The building was closed to members of the public following what police are now calling a "hoax". Greater Manchester Police stated: "Shortly before 9.45am police were called to Crown Square to reports of a bomb threat. Enquiries…
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In many a school across the country, there will be rumours and reports of less-than-educational activity going on in the various playgrounds and collected corridors. Whether that's students smoking or taking drugs behind the gym or fights breaking out once the bell rings for the end of the day, there's…
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Judging by the experiences I've had during the short time I've been able to drive, I'd be willing to bet that a solid 20 percent of people on the road do not deserve their licenses. I've seen accidents caused by drivers on their phones, fits of road rage break out…
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A father has posted a video online that allegedly shows his ex-girlfriend giving their two-year-old daughter alcohol. According to the distraught Twitter user, his former partner had allowed their child to drink a can of Carling lager at her home. Taking to his Twitter account, the man said: "Look what shes…
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Even though it's a topic that many of us find difficult to talk about, cancer seems to be an oft-discussed subject in the media. And yet, despite its prevalence, there are still so many things we don't mention when we talk about the disease - the main one being the symptoms.…
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Sophie Tanner's big day had all the staples of the quintessential wedding; dressed in a gorgeous, flowing, white vintage gown, all eyes were on the then-36-year-old as she walked down the aisle with her teary father as all her family and friends watched. But there was one rather substantial difference: when…
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The widespread criticism that followed the near-release of John Worboys, often referred to as the "black cab rapist", has highlighted flaws within the British justice system, particularly in regards to its handling of sex offenders. Now, in a bid to stop such criminals re-offending, the Ministry of Justice has revealed…
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If you're going to embark on a criminal lifestyle full of sketchy behavior and illegal activity, there's pretty much only one rule you have to follow: don't get caught. As it turns out, though, some people can't even manage that. Emily Lock, a 22-year-old woman from Caerphilly in Wales, recently got…
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Last year, Charlotte Smith - a 21-year-old woman pregnant with her first child - had to make a devastating decision. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, and was told that carrying her child to term could mean that she would lose her life. Faced with the prospect of a…
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There's nothing like a Royal wedding to send people in Britain (and all over the world, let's be honest) into a frenzy. The date is set for May 19th this year, and it will be held at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. Once the date was set, the invites…
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A few weeks ago, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking passed away at the age of 76. He left behind three children, Lucy, Robert, and Tim, who said of his death: "We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today. He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose…
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Tattoos are a unique form of expression and a significant part of many people's identities. But another thing that tattoos are is expensive. When a person decides they want one, not only do they have to think about the indelible mark that they're placing on their body, they also have to…
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On May 23rd last year, Merryn Crofts passed away at her home in the UK. She had just turned 21 years old. The first sign that something was wrong with her appeared more than five years earlier, when she was just 15. She suddenly developed swelling around her face, hands, and feet,…
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Three boys were walking home from school when they found themselves in the midst of a harrowing and scary situation. Devonte Cafferkey, 13, Sammy Farah, 14, and Shawn Young, just 12 at the time, were heading home when they found a troubled man sitting on the edge of a bridge…
