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Fresh danger to life warnings issued as post Babet flooding continues

More “risk-to-life” flood warnings have been issued in England in the wake of Storm Babet as homes have been evacuated and train services disrupted. Two severe flood warnings are in place around the River Idle, near Retford in Nottinghamshire, meaning risk of death or serious injury, as water levels continue to rise. It comes as police said the death of a woman in her 80s at a flat in Derbyshire […]

todayOctober 22, 2023 4

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Stephen Lustig Webb withdraws from Dancing On Ice due to broken ankle

Stephen Lustig-Webb has withdrawn from Dancing On Ice before getting the chance to hit the rink with a TV performance. The former Gogglebox star was set to compete on the ITV show next year but has pulled out after breaking his left ankle during ice skating training. A spokesperson for Dancing On Ice said: “Stephen Lustig-Webb has had to withdraw from the show due to an injury he sustained to […]

todayOctober 21, 2023 3

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Londons Kings Cross station forced to close due to overcrowding

London’s King’s Cross station has been forced to close due to overcrowding as passengers were warned not to travel by rail. Network Rail said crowd control measures had been put in place at King’s Cross due to disruption to LNER services. In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, Network Rail said: “King’s Cross Station is currently closed to manage passenger numbers on the concourse and on platforms. “Storm Babet […]

todayOctober 21, 2023 4

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Protesters gather as asylum seekers brought back to Bibby Stockholm barge

Some migrants are returning to the vessel, following the discovery of Legionella bacteria two months ago People protesting against the use of the Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge gathered at the gates of Portland Port on Thursday as asylum seekers were brought back on board. A number of people were being taken on board the vessel at the Dorset port more than two months after it was evacuated following the discovery […]

todayOctober 19, 2023 2

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Girl group Stand Uniqu3 to represent UK at Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023

They'll take to the stage in Nice, France next month A girl group called Stand Uniqu3 has been chosen to represent the UK at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Nice, France. Following an extensive audition process, the trio, consisting of Maisie, Yazmin and Hayla, whose grandfather was a backing dancer for the 1987 UK entry, will perform on Sunday November 26 at the Palais Nikaia. The track they […]

todayOctober 19, 2023 4

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Newcastles Tonali facing lengthy ban

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali could face a lengthy playing ban after it was reported he has admitted to breaching betting rules. Tonali, signed by Newcastle from AC Milan for £55million in July, is being investigated by the Italian Prosecutor’s Office and Italian Football Federation “in relation to illegal betting activity”. The 23-year-old was one of several players named in an Italian football betting probe last week and, on Tuesday, Juventus […]

todayOctober 19, 2023 4

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PM to visit Israel as concerns grow over Middle East conflict

Rishi Sunak will arrive in Israel on Thursday, commencing a two-day trip to the wider region as concerns grow over the conflict in the Middle East. The Prime Minister will meet the country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and President Isaac Herzog following US President Joe Biden’s visit on Wednesday in a diplomatic bid to prevent fighting from spiralling into a larger crisis. He will press for the route into Gaza […]

todayOctober 18, 2023 7

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UK will work to find out what happened after Gaza hospital blast Cleverly

The Foreign Secretary has said the UK will investigate the destruction of a hospital in Gaza City which has left hundreds feared dead. At least 500 people have been killed after a huge blast struck the building while it was overwhelmed with wounded and other Palestinians seeking shelter, Gaza health officials said. The Israeli military denied responsibility, saying the explosion was caused by a rocket misfired by Islamic Jihad, while […]

todayOctober 18, 2023 3

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