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Fresh weather warnings amid Storm Bert clean-up
Getty Images The River Avon burst its banks in Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire More than 100 flood warnings are still in place across England and Wales following Storm Bert – as fresh weather warnings were issued with more heavy rain forecast. A severe “danger to life” warning remains in place for the River Nene in Northamptonshire…
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Man arrested over tractor drive through floods
The tractor was driven through Tenbury Wells during floods at the weekend A man has been arrested after a tractor driver was seen driving through deep floodwaters in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, which led to damage to shops. The town centre was flooded on Sunday after a wall collapsed by Kyre Brook. In a video shared…
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What is Baller League? Why are KSI, Lineker & Terry involved?
Social media has been abuzz with talk of a new football league over the past 24 hours. What is Baller League? And why is there so much intrigue? Influencers and former professional footballers have teamed up to launch UK and American versions of Baller League in 2025. The six-a-side format was set up in Germany…
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Russia expels British diplomat over espionage claims, media reports say
Russia has expelled a British diplomat after accusing him of espionage, according to reports. The TASS news agency cited Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying that the ministry had also summoned the British ambassador. Footage shows the British ambassador’s car pulling up to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow. The UK Foreign…
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Supreme Court hearing case on definition of a woman
Getty Images Judges at the Supreme Court are considering how women are defined in law in a landmark case brought by Scottish campaigners. It is the culmination of a long-running legal dispute which started with a relatively niche piece of legislation at the Scottish Parliament, but which could have big UK-wide implications. It will set…
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Girl who died on M5 was under arrest, inquest hears
A 17-year-old girl who died after fleeing a police vehicle and being struck by a car on a motorway was under arrest at the time, an inquest heard. Tamzin Hall, was being taken to a custody suite in Bridgwater by two officers in an Avon and Somerset Police car from an address in Taunton, Somerset.…
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Girl who died on M5 after leaving police car was under arrest
A 17-year-old girl who died after getting out a police vehicle and being struck by a car on a motorway was under arrest at the time, an inquest heard. Tamzin Hall, was being taken to a custody suite in Bridgwater by two officers in an Avon and Somerset Police car from an address in Taunton,…
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Man in court charged with manslaughter over punch death
Police handout Tony Miskimmon died a number of days after being punched in Antrim town A man previously charged with attacking a pensioner appeared in court on Tuesday charged with his manslaughter. Marcus Fleming, 21, appeared by videolink at Antrim Magistrates’ Court, as a prosecuting lawyer confirmed that 74-year-old Tony Miskimmon had died and “a…
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Russia expels British diplomat over espionage claims, Russian media reports
Russia has expelled a British diplomat after accusing him of espionage, according to reports. The TASS news agency cited Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying that the ministry had also summoned the British ambassador. Footage shows the British ambassador’s car pulling up to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow. The UK Foreign…
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Electric car targets could be eased as demand flags
Rules on electric vehicle (EV) sales could change as part of a “fast track” consultation from the government, the BBC understands. Carmakers with factories in the UK have been urging the government to alter the rules, which they say set sales targets too high, because EV demand is not strong enough. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds…