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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.

From Posh Spice to fashionista: Victoria Beckham gets 'behind-the-scenes' Netflix show

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 11:52
Fans of Victoria Beckham are about to get a "behind-the-scenes" glimpse into her life in a new Netflix documentary exploring her journey from pop star to creative director of her own brand.

Mike Lynch described as 'creator of dreams, failed by his country' over US fraud case as tributes paid

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 11:02
British tech tycoon Mike Lynch has been described as a "creator of dreams" who was "failed by his country and his peers" in the fight to clear his name of US fraud charges.

New CCTV image shows missing schoolgirl, 14, getting on bus almost two weeks ago

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 10:59
A missing 14-year-old girl who has not been seen in almost two weeks was captured on CCTV getting on a bus in Aberdeen.

Largest freshwater pearl found in Scotland in living memory sells for more than £93,000

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 10:10
A renowned pearl will be staying in Scotland after selling for almost £94,000 at auction, said to be a world record.

Alzheimer's drug that slows decline given green light in UK - but won't be available on NHS

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 10:00
A drug that can slow the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer's has been approved by the UK's medicines regulator.

Bodies recovered from sunken yacht identified by Italian authorities

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 09:18
British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch has been confirmed as among the dead after a superyacht sank off Sicily this week.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of delivery driver during alleged theft of van

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 08:54
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a delivery driver in Leeds, police have said.

Top GCSE grades fall as hundreds of thousands of teenagers receive their results

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 07:57
Hundreds of thousands of teenagers have received their GCSE results with a slight drop in the proportion of top grades awarded from last year.

One half of gay penguin couple dies after their 'love story captivated the world'

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 07:07
One half of a same-sex penguin couple whose love "captivated the world" has died at the age of 12.

HMP Wandsworth found to have '81 points of failure' after alleged jail break

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 06:21
HMP Wandsworth was found to have "81 points of failure" in the wake of an alleged prisoner escape, a report has said.

Walz speech was a political speed date for a family man with limited time to show what he stands for

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 05:36
Tim Walz is the quiz question you might struggle with in 10 years.  

'Turn the page on Trump', Tim Walz says as Democrats put spotlight on January 6 riot

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 04:00
It's time to "turn the page" on Donald Trump, Tim Walz said in a landmark speech setting his stall out against the Republicans.

Babysitter guilty of manslaughter 40 years after hitting baby boy

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 02:32
A former babysitter has pleaded guilty to manslaughter 40 years after hitting a five-month-old baby numerous times in her care.

Sailing yachts like Mike Lynch's are 'unsinkable', CEO of boat firm says

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 21:37
Vessels like Mike Lynch's stricken superyacht are "unsinkable", according to the chief executive of the firm which makes and sells them.

Sky News reveals election plans as the US prepares to pick a new president

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 21:16
Sky News has announced its coverage plans for the US presidential election as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump battle to become the next occupant of the White House.

Liverpool club house where Beatles performed turned into B&B by original member

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 19:31
Standing on the top floor of the house where he used to live, Pete Best is staring up at a cluster of framed photographs.

Police shoot XL bully after man killed by his own dog

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 17:27
A man has been killed by his own XL bully in Accrington, police have said.

Divers recovering bodies from superyacht at risk of 'the bends' - why search has been so difficult

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 17:05
The search operation to find those missing after the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht has been plagued with difficulties.

More than 500 homes to be demolished amid unsafe concrete fears

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 16:52
Hundreds of homes in Aberdeen affected by potentially dangerous concrete are to be demolished on safety grounds and rebuilt at an expected cost of more than £150m.

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