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Ed Sheeran reignites swimming pool row after bombing into 'wildlife pond'

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 10:54
Ed Sheeran has reignited controversy around a "wildlife pond" he built in the garden of his Suffolk mansion, after sharing a video showing him bombing into the water in his swimming trunks after taking a run and sauna.

Storm Lilian leaves 63,000 homes with power issues as festival is forced to close stages

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 10:42
Parts of the UK are facing power cuts and widespread travel disruption thanks to Storm Lilian – with high winds forcing Leeds Festival organisers to shut two stages.

Two dogs seized after man found dead in back garden

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 10:28
Two dogs believed to have attacked a man who was found dead in the back garden of a property in Birmingham have been seized by police.

NATO airbase raises security level due to 'potential threat'

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 10:12
A NATO airbase in Germany has raised its security level due to "a potential threat".

Cycling race rerouted over fears 20mph speed limits would force support vehicles to lag behind

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 09:59
A cycling race has been forced to change its route due to the default 20mph speed limit in Wales.

Pensioner left burglar bloodied as he used glass bottle to fend off 'terrifying' break-in

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 09:42
A burglar who was hit over the head with a glass bottle when he broke into a pensioner's house has been jailed for two years.

'History in the making': Largest diamond in over a century discovered

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 09:32
The largest diamond found in 119 years has been unearthed in a mine in Botswana.

Gooey gel can play video game Pong and learns how to improve over time

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 09:28
A gooey gel made by scientists can play the video game Pong and gets better over time as it learns, new research has shown.

'Elsie's Special Day': Southport victim's family hold funeral for 'unforgettable daughter'

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:24
The funeral of Elsie Dot Stancombe, who died in the Southport attack, has taken place - as her parents released a new photo of their "truly unforgettable" daughter.

Energy price cap to rise in October amid winter fuel payment row

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:00
The energy price cap will rise to an average annual £1,717 from October, the industry regulator has confirmed as the clock ticks down to the loss of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.

Kamala Harris pitches election as 'fight for America's future' and risk of Trump 'chaos and calamity'

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 06:20
Kamala Harris has set out her plan to defeat Donald Trump and keep the Democrats in the White House for another four years.

Man charged with murder after death of delivery driver during alleged theft of van

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 06:05
A man has been charged with murder after a parcel delivery driver was killed during an alleged theft of a van.

Five things we learned from Kamala Harris's DNC speech

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 05:52
Kamala Harris accepted her party's presidential nomination amid euphoric scenes at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Emergency declared after volcano erupts in Iceland

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 22:56
Police in Iceland have declared a state of emergency after a volcano erupted, forcing homes to be evacuated.

A wet and windy bank holiday expected - as millions gear up for getaways and festivals

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 22:29
For many, it's felt a bit like autumn this week, with spells of wind and rain. But will this change just in time for the bank holiday?

Murder suspect is ex-partner of woman who was visiting family killed in blaze

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 19:46
A man arrested on suspicion of murder after a house fire killed a woman and her three children was the ex-partner of someone visiting the family, police have said.

'Laughable' for Reeves to claim she didn't know true state of the public finances

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 16:45
It is "laughable" for Rachel Reeves to claim she didn't know the full state of the public finances until she took office, Ruth Davidson has said.

'I'm not happy': Jermaine Jenas sacked by BBC while live on air at talkSPORT

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 16:30
Former footballer Jermaine Jenas says he is "not happy" with his sacking from the BBC over claims of inappropriate behaviour.

Lung cancer patient is first in UK to receive experimental vaccine

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 15:10
A lung cancer patient has become the first in the UK to receive a new experimental vaccine to help his body fight the disease.

Man stung 240 times by swarm of wasps

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 11:57
A man who was stung 240 times by a swarm of wasps has said his local hospital saved his life.

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