67 minutes ago The moment I knew: he took a bus, a train and a ferry to Paris just to see me – and meet my parents

A fire in the Eurostar train tunnel scuppered Jess Granata’s plans of spending a final weekend with Adam – or so she thoughtIn 2007, I was 22 years old, had just finished uni, and had a huge European adventure planned. The day after my graduation ceremony I got on a plane, landed in Rome, and travelled around Italy. After a few months I washed up broke in London, ready to start my work holiday visa.It was the classic Aussie plan: do some temp work, live cheaply and travel as often as possible. By mid-2008, I’d been in London for a year and had saved up enough money for one last big Euro summer jaunt before heading home to Australia. Continue reading...

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67 minutes ago Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of ‘irreversible’ groundwater decline

The groundwater system in western Victoria and south-east South Australia has begun to show signs of collapse, threatening the water security of SA’s second biggest citySign up for the Rural Network email newsletterSome of the best-quality groundwater in Australia underlies the upper and lower south-east of South Australia and parts of south-western Victoria.But almost 200 years of draw down for agriculture, farming and domestic use has changed the surface drainage. Underground water in some areas has collapsed and water quality is deteriorating, putting at risk not only a fragile natural ecosystem but a $5bn regional economy.Sign up to receive Guardian Australia’s fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter Continue reading...

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67 minutes ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces '£9billion NHS black hole' as Budget looms

Government insiders have warned that without extra funding at the Budget the NHS funding gap would see millions of patients' appointments, scans and operations cancelled

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1 hour ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans 'work out' who will be eliminated after 'deliberate set

Strictly Come Dancing fans are convinced they know who will be eliminated from the BBC show this weekend after they were 'deliberately set up' by bosses

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2 hours ago How many more children like Sara Sharif will be killed before smacking is banned? | Catherine Bennett

Labour should not dither – it is time for England to follow the example set by Scotland and WalesBroadcasters have, understandably enough, been adding content warnings to reports about Sara Sharif, the 10-year-old girl who allegedly died at the hands of her father, stepmother and uncle, after two years of abuse.“This article features details that some people might find distressing” is the BBC’s slightly strange way of putting it, as if significant numbers of people are undistressed by reading about the horrific injuries found, an Old Bailey jury has heard, on the child’s body. And also by the evidence, sickening in its implications, that neighbours heard disturbing noises but did not report them. And by another disquieting detail, from a phone call said by the prosecution to have been m...

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2 hours ago Shoppers can snap up £10 iPad Pro, Apple Watch 6 and Beats headphones this weekend

Bargain hunters can save hundreds on premium gadgets from Apple, Sony, Ninja and Beats with Wowcher's latest mystery deals

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2 hours ago Family of grandad in coma on Benidorm holiday hit with £30,000 hospital bill

John Hollis, 73, was put in an induced coma after his kidneys began failing at popular holiday spot Benidorm, and his family has been left with a £30,000 bill

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3 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri's brutal remark about dating before Andrew

Love Island turned Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tasha is thoroughly loved up with Andrew Le Page - but back in 2022 she had strong words to say about her love life

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3 hours ago Exact areas Storm Ashley forecast to hit as Met Office issues amber 'danger to life' warning

The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for parts of the UK as Storm Ashley is set to batter the British Isles with strong winds of up to 80mph, which could put lives at risk

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3 hours ago Strictly star forced to shave head after signature locks caught fire from barbecue

Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill Bailey has opened up about the reason he decided to shave his head, after his long locks caught fire whilst he was on a hiking holiday

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