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Bob Dylan announces first UK tour in more than five years

Bob Dylan has announced his first UK tour in more than five years. The US folk and rock singer, 81, will play nine dates in October 2022 as part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways Worldwide Tour, which began in December in Milwaukee. He will play four nights at the London Palladium before visiting Cardiff, Hull and Nottingham for arena shows, then closing with two nights in Glasgow. The concerts […]

todayJuly 13, 2022 21

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Former ministers must share blame for Government law breaking John Major

Sir John Major has criticised senior Conservative MPs for failing to speak out against Boris Johnson, saying they had left the UK “damaged”. Appearing before a House of Commons committee on Tuesday, the former prime minister said the Government had “broken the law” and risked “pulling our constitution into shreds”. He said: “What has been done in the last three years has damaged our country at home and overseas and […]

todayJuly 12, 2022 16

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David Beckham stalker turned up at stars homes after writing chilling letters

David Beckham feared what his stalker “would do next” after she wrote “threatening” letters and turned up at his homes, a court has heard. The former Manchester United and England star, 47, was targeted by Sharon Bell, 58, between July and November last year. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard how she sent letters before attending the Oxfordshire and west London homes of the footballer and his wife, former Spice Girls singer […]

todayJuly 12, 2022 30

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Labour to table confidence vote on Boris Johnsons Government

Labour is preparing to force a confidence vote on Boris Johnson’s Government, challenging Conservative MPs to oust the Prime Minister as they hold a leadership contest. The opposition will table the motion on Tuesday, with the aim of holding the vote the following day, according to party sources. Mr Johnson resigned as Conservative leader after a long line of scandals but is clinging on to office as caretaker prime minister […]

todayJuly 12, 2022 19

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Britain could see hottest day of year ahead of scorching weekend weather

Temperatures are expected to soar this week – ahead of a further blast of hot weather over the weekend. The Met Office said highs of 33C are expected in some areas on Monday afternoon, with central, southern and eastern England all experiencing the rising temperatures during the heatwave. It could mark the hottest day of the year so far, with the UK’s record high for this year currently standing at […]

todayJuly 11, 2022 25

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Liz Truss enters Tory leadership race amid rows over fantasy tax cuts

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has formally launched her campaign to replace Boris Johnson, as rivals squabbled over promises of “fantasy tax cuts”. The minister pledged to begin cutting taxes “from day one” while billing herself as an experienced candidate to set herself aside from opponents with less Cabinet experience. One of her key backers, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, accepted that public spending would need to be reduced to fulfil pledges […]

todayJuly 11, 2022 23

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Brentford agree club record 16m deal for Hull midfielder Keane Lewis Potter

Brentford are expected to break their transfer record after agreeing an initial £16million fee to sign Hull midfielder Keane Lewis-Potter. The highly-rated England Under-21 international is travelling to London for a medical and to discuss personal terms with the Bees, the PA news agency understands. The fee could rise up to £20million with add-ons after the Bees look to have beaten interest from several other Premier League clubs. Lewis-Potter played […]

todayJuly 11, 2022 22

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Kate and William to watch Kyrgios and Djokovic battle for Wimbledon title

They will watch the match from the royal box in Centre Court on Sunday The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be attending Wimbledon to watch Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic contest the men’s single final. William and Kate, who is patron of the All England Club, will watch the match from the royal box in Centre Court on Sunday. The duchess is expected to present the trophies to both […]

todayJuly 10, 2022 15

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Netherlands overcome first half setbacks to start Euro defence with Sweden draw

The game saw a crowd of 21,342 at Bramall Lane in Sheffield Defending champions the Netherlands overcame a nightmare first half to draw 1-1 with Sweden in their Euro 2022 opener. Jonna Andersson gave Sweden a half-time lead, with Dutch goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal and defender Aniek Nouwen forced off injured, but Jill Roord responded early in the second period and wasted a glorious chance for a winner in the […]

todayJuly 10, 2022 21