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Severe obesity in young children could cut life expectancy by half, researchers warn

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 18:52
Severely obese young children could cut their life expectancy by around half, according to a new study, but losing weight could add years back on.

Rapid steps needed for Britain to compete in green industrial revolution - thinktank says

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 18:34
Britain has a chance to compete in the green industrial revolution, but only if the government takes rapid steps to help shore up its industry, according to an important new report.

Ant McPartlin 'a mess' as he welcomes first child with wife and reveals baby's name

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 18:23
Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett have welcomed their first child.

Manchester's Co-op Live arena finally opens after weeks of cancellations and setbacks

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 18:16
Manchester's beleaguered Co-op Live arena has finally officially opened its doors after weeks of setbacks, cancellations and postponements.

'If I go, they will detain me': Asylum seekers consider skipping Home Office meetings

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 17:42
In June 2022, Kidus, 30, from Eritrea, came to the UK in a small boat with around two dozen other people.

Eight dead and 37 taken to hospital after bus carrying farm workers involved in collision

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 16:50
Eight people have died and another eight were critically injured after a bus carrying farm workers crashed and overturned in Florida.

King's first official painted portrait since the coronation unveiled

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 16:14
The first official painted portrait of the King since the coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace.

'Every inch of you is perfect': Court hears letter from teacher to 16-year-old boy

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 16:00
A teacher accused of having sex with two teenage pupils has told a jury she ruined her "dream job" with stupid "mistakes".

Teens buying knives illegally online as criminals 'move with digital age'

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 15:59
Underage teenagers buying knives online remains "a really concerning picture" for police, with illegal dealers selling weapons via social media.

Landlords 'holding parliament hostage' over threat of selling up - as peers urged to 'rescue' Renters Reform Bill

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 15:12
Landlords have been accused of "holding parliament hostage" with the threat of selling up to stop tenants' rights from being strengthened.

Who is 'The Fly'? The French prisoner who escaped in van ambush

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 14:53
A suspected drug boss is on the run in France after escaping during an ambush that left two prison guards dead. 

Mum facing jail after failing to tell police of son's London bomb plot involvement

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 14:12
A mother is facing jail after she failed to inform police that her teenage son knew about a terrorist plot to bomb central London.

Tory MPs share despair at PM's top team over Commons vote in leaked WhatsApps

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 14:11
The frustration and despair of Tory MPs felt towards Rishi Sunak's top team is revealed in leaked WhatsApp messages obtained by Sky News.

China's 'genuine' cyber threat 'weakens security of internet for all' - GCHQ

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 13:58
GCHQ now "devotes more resource to China than any other single mission," according to the intelligence agency's director, Anne Keast-Butler.

Israeli protesters block aid convoy heading for Gaza

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 13:25
Israeli protesters have vandalised aid trucks headed for Gaza.

Record 3.1 million food bank parcels handed out in a year, says charity

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 12:59
A record 3.1 million emergency food parcels have been handed out in just a year, according to a charity.

Man bludgeoned friend to death with hammer after fall out

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 12:53
A man who bludgeoned his friend with a hammer after they had a falling out has been jailed for at least 15 years for murder.

Northern Ireland first minister apologises for going to ex-IRA member's funeral during COVID

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 12:03
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill has apologised for going to the funeral of a senior IRA member while COVID restrictions were in place.

Parents of Hainault attack victim to make 'new family home' after losing son

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 11:41
The family of sword attack victim Daniel Anjorin have said they are going to move to a new home as a "lasting tribute" to their son.

The Apprentice to the new Mad Max - five films from Cannes to look out for

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 11:37
This year's Cannes Film Festival is getting under way with, as always, a French movie opening proceedings and celebrities lining the red carpet.

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