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April 14, 2025
UK may be on track to see worst year for wildfires, figures show
As of Monday there have been 115 blazes and an area of more than 96 square miles (24,890 hectares) has been scorched since January 1.
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April 14, 2025
Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in UK and Europe
The gaming giant said a ‘challenging economic environment’ was to blame for the price hikes of some PS5 consoles.
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April 14, 2025
US tariffs risk recession and Scotland must be ready to deal with it
Despite the potential upheaval ahead, the First Minister said ‘the time is right’ for Scottish independence.
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April 14, 2025
‘Stop Brexit Man’ cleared of flouting ban on playing music near Parliament
Steve Bray, 56, was playing music on March 20 last year before then-PM Rishi Sunak arrived for Prime Minister’s Questions.
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April 14, 2025
Britain's oldest Indian restaurant may have to shut in central London lease row
The Crown Estate says it needs to reclaim space used by Veeraswamy for nearly a century to carry out a ‘comprehensive refurbishment’ of Vict...
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April 14, 2025
Former Tory MP Craig Williams charged with gambling offences over General Election
Former Conservative MP Craig Williams and 14 others have been charged with gambling offences following an investigation into bets placed on...
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April 14, 2025
Patients with advanced skin cancer to test a new vaccine in NHS drive
The programme has already given thousands of patients better access to a personalised vaccine for bowel cancer.
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April 14, 2025
Katy Perry to join all-women crew in historic Blue Origin space flight
A Blue Origin rocket is scheduled to take the history-making crew into space at 2.30pm BST on Monday
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April 14, 2025
Winner of £10,000-a-month National Lottery prize has week left to stake claim
The winning ticket in the Set For Life draw was bought in the Sevenoaks area of Kent on October 24 2024.
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April 14, 2025
Former Tory MP among 15 facing charges related to gambling on election date
The former Montgomeryshire MP admitted at the time to having a ‘flutter’ on the general election date just days before it was announced.
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April 14, 2025
Teenage girl, 16, raped in Primrose Hill park sparking police hunt
A 16-year-old girl was taken to hospital by paramedics and is being supported by specialist police officers
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April 14, 2025
‘Stop Brexit Man’ cleared of flouting ban on playing music near Parliament
Steve Bray, 56, was playing music on March 20 last year before then-PM Rishi Sunak arrived for Prime Minister’s Questions.
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April 14, 2025
Man admits assault after Koran burned outside Turkish Consulate
Moussa Kadri denies possession of a bladed article during the incident in west London and will face trial at Southwark Crown Court next mont...
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April 14, 2025
Anti-Brexit protester cleared of flouting police ban over Parliament Square music
Steve Bray was handed the verdict at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday
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April 14, 2025
Russian captain appears in court over death of crewman in North Sea collision
Vladimir Motin was master of the Solong which collided with the Stena Immaculate off the coast of Hull.
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April 14, 2025
East London nursery shut as police investigate 'threat of violence' against schools
St Mary’s School in Walthamstow was closed on Monday morning after receiving a ‘credible’ threat referring to ‘acts of violence’
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April 14, 2025
Meta faces landmark trial which could break up its tech empire
The social media giant faces a competition trial, beginning on Monday, which could force it to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.
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April 14, 2025
Swinney pledges earlier legislative programme to help tackle tariff ‘challenges’
The First Minister also said Scots should be ‘prepared rather than scared’ about the economic challenges ahead.
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April 14, 2025
Putin 'mocking goodwill' of Trump with attacks on Ukraine as he claims he wants peace
Russian missiles hit the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy days ago, killing 34 people and injuring more than 110
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April 14, 2025
Record migrant crossings for 2025 as over 8,000 make small boats journey so far
A new record has been set with 8,064 migrants coming to the UK in small boats in the first four months of 2025
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April 14, 2025
Joyous scenes at McIlroy’s hometown club after members endure night of drama
Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted as their most famous member finally ended his long wait for a green jacket at Augusta.
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April 14, 2025
Holidaymakers handed travel warning after Lanzarote is hit by floods
Around 6cm of rainfall fell in two hours on the popular island on Saturday causing some flash flooding and blocking roads
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April 14, 2025
MP refused entry to Hong Kong warns of closer relations with China
Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse raises concerns about a ‘hidden blacklist’ of MPs barred from entering former British territory
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April 14, 2025
Ministers seeking more Chinese investment in UK despite Scunthorpe steelworks fiasco
Trade minister Douglas Alexander is currently in China seeking to drum up business deals
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April 14, 2025
No evidence of ‘two-tier policing’ in summer riots response
The Home Affairs Committee published a new report which found the response by police forces to the summer riots was ‘entirely appropriate’.
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April 14, 2025
Warwick Davis’s family facing ‘difficult next chapter’ as wife’s inquest begins
Samantha Davis, 53, died at University College Hospital in London on March 24 last year
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April 14, 2025
FTSE 100 surges and global markets rise after Trump’s tech tariff reprieve
Investors welcomed a carve-out benefiting companies such as Apple, despite White House officials downplaying the significance of the exempti...
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April 14, 2025
London travel news LIVE: IT issues affecting National Rail lines
Customer information screens and card payments may be disrupted
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April 14, 2025
Banksy-backed graffiti exhibition shuts after vandals daub 'f*** the King' on site
The Long Dark Tunnel exhibition in Piccadilly was forced to close after anti-monarchy graffiti appeared
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April 14, 2025
Just Stop Oil M25 protester Roger Hallam kept in jail over 'media interest'
Roger Hallam is a co-founder of environmental protest groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion
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April 14, 2025
Mother of daughter with rare disability writes book celebrating difference
Sarah Gannon’s book is inspired by her seven-year-old daughter Ciara who has CHARGE syndrome and is deafblind.
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April 14, 2025
Trump condemns 'terrible' Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy
US President joins world leaders on condemning the ‘terrible’ Palm Sunday attack on Sumy
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April 14, 2025
London travel news LIVE: Disruption on several TfL and National Rail lines
There are disruptions on the District line, Tram and London Overground
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April 14, 2025
President and political leaders hail McIlroy’s thrilling Masters victory
Michael D Higgins said the Holywood golfer’s achievement was ‘truly outstanding’.
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April 14, 2025
Joyous scenes at McIlroy’s hometown club after members endure night of drama
Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted as their most famous member finally ended his long wait for a green jacket at Augusta.
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April 14, 2025
Revealed: Oscar's Book Prize 2025 shortlist showcasing writing talent from across UK
The £10,000 award for the best picture book for young children this year spotlights authors and illustrators based from Cornwall to North Yo...
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April 14, 2025
Khan reveals which 38 schools will benefit from major eco-project
City Hall estimates scheme will allow schools to each save an average of almost £15,000 on their energy bills
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April 14, 2025
President and political leaders hail McIlroy’s thrilling Masters victory
Michael D Higgins said the Holywood golfer’s achievement was ‘truly outstanding’.
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April 14, 2025
Warwick Davis’s family facing ‘difficult next chapter’ as wife’s inquest begins
Samantha Davis, 53, died at University College Hospital in London on March 24 last year.
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April 14, 2025
Joyous scenes at McIlroy’s hometown club after members endure night of drama
Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted as their most famous member finally ended his long wait for a green jacket at Augusta.
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April 13, 2025
Residents unable to return home after fatal Worksop ‘gas explosion’
A major incident was declared after the blast on Saturday evening.
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April 13, 2025
Campaigners seek legal action against those who failed to tackle grooming gangs
The #TheyKnew campaign is seeking to raise £125,000 to investigate whether they can bring legal proceedings against public bodies or individ...
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April 13, 2025
Artist celebrating beauty of Edinburgh’s pubs by recreating them in miniature
Keith Crawley has so far replicated 12 Edinburgh pubs and has no intention of stopping anytime soon.
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April 13, 2025
Kenny Logan vows to ‘keep going’ until MND cure found ahead of cycle challenge
Logan will be joined on the ride by ex-footballer Ally McCoist and Battlestar Galactica actor Jamie Bamber.
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April 13, 2025
Commission launches fresh appeal to help find Disappeared victim Seamus Maguire
The 29-year-old was murdered and secretly buried near Lurgan in 1976.
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April 13, 2025
Jean Marsh: Veteran stage and screen actress best known as no-nonsense maid
Marsh co-created TV drama Upstairs, Downstairs with friend and fellow actress Eileen Atkins.
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April 13, 2025
Upstairs, Downstairs actress and co-creator Jean Marsh dies aged 90
The veteran actress ‘died peacefully in bed looked after by one of her very loving carers’.
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April 13, 2025
Teen, 17, shot dead parents as part of Trump assassination plot, says FBI
Nikita Casap, 17, detailed intentions in a three-page anti-Semitic manifesto praising Adolf Hitler
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April 13, 2025
Upstairs, Downstairs actress and co-creator Jean Marsh dies aged 90
The veteran actress ‘died peacefully in bed looked after by one of her very loving carers’.
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April 13, 2025