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Carlos Sainz holds on for victory in Singapore as Red Bull winning run ends

Carlos Sainz holds on for victory in Singapore as Red Bull winning run ends Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz beat Lando Norris and Mercedes’ tactical gamble in a frenetic finale to win the Singapore Grand Prix and end Red Bull’s bid to become Formula One’s ‘Invincibles’. Red Bull arrived at the Marina Bay Circuit with 14 victories from 14 rounds, but Sainz finally ended their crushing dominance with an impressive victory. Norris took second after holding off George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, […]

September 17, 2023 28

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Woman charged with two murders in Essex

Woman charged with two murders in Essex A 35-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of two elderly people as police continue an investigation into their disappearance. Essex Police launched a probe after receiving reports of concern for the well-being of the two people aged in their 70s. The force has now said it believes the pair have died and charged Virginia McCullough, of Pump Hill, Chelmsford, with two counts of murder. She is due to appear at Chelmsford […]

September 17, 2023 30

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Russell Brand accused of rape sexual assaults and emotional abuse

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period. Four women have alleged sexual assaults between 2006 and 2013, when he was at the height of his fame, working for BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4 as well as starring in Hollywood films. He also faces allegations of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour, following a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches. Brand vehemently denies […]

September 16, 2023 14

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Tributes paid to teenager stabbed to death in Manchester

A 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Manchester has been described by his loved ones as the “kindest soul”. Nathaniel Shani was found after police were called to reports of a stabbing on Tavistock Square in the Harpurhey area of the city at around 6.05pm on Friday. Emergency services attended the scene and the victim was taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His loved ones said in a tribute issued through Greater Manchester Police: […]

September 16, 2023 26

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MS replaces plastic bags for life with paper version

Marks & Spencer has replaced plastic bags for life with paper carrier bags in an attempt to reduce its impact on the environment. The food and clothing retailer said the new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper bags are now available in every one of its UK stores. A “strong, robust” bag will be available to people taking home their food shop while a “simpler” one will be on offer in its clothing section. They are capable of carrying more […]

September 16, 2023 24

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Trio remanded into custody charged with 10 year old Sara Sharifs murder

The father, stepmother and uncle of Sara Sharif have been remanded into custody by a district judge after being charged with the 10-year-old’s murder. Urfan Sharif, 41, Beinash Batool, 29, and Faisal Malik, 28, appeared at Guildford Magistrates’ Court on Friday after being arrested at Gatwick Airport on Wednesday evening. The defendants, who spoke only to confirm their names, dates of birth and addresses, have also been charged with causing or allowing the death of a child. They did not […]

September 15, 2023 14

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Rishi Sunak promises to ban dangerous XL bully dogs by end of the year

American XL bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Rishi Sunak has said. The Prime Minister made the promise after it emerged a man has died after being attacked by two dogs – suspected to be bully XLs – in Birmingham and following a video of another attack that went viral when an 11-year-old girl suffered serious injuries. Mr Sunak said: “I share the nation’s horror at the recent videos we’ve […]

September 15, 2023 15

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Man held on suspicion of manslaughter after attack by two XL bullies

A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a man died following an attack by two XL bullies in Staffordshire. The 30-year-old, from the Lichfield area, had previously been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of dogs dangerously out of control causing injury, following the attack in Main Street, Stonnall, at around 3.15pm on Thursday. Staffordshire Police said on Friday that the two dogs involved were believed to be XL bullies but further tests are being carried […]

September 15, 2023 21

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Max Verstappen tells Toto Wolff to focus on Mercedes after snipe at record win

Max Verstappen has told Toto Wolff to focus on his own team after he called the Dutchman’s record winning streak “completely irrelevant” and “for Wikipedia”. Red Bull’s Verstappen became the first driver in Formula One’s 73-year history to win 10 consecutive races following his triumph at the Italian Grand Prix earlier this month. But moments after Verstappen’s landmark win, Mercedes team principal Wolff said: “For me, these kinds of records are completely irrelevant. Those numbers are for Wikipedia and nobody reads that anyway.” George Russell and […]

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