62 minutes ago BREAKING: Pensioner, 80, dies in Lancashire lake tragedy as Storm Bert rages across UK

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65 minutes ago Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title with the Atlanta Braves, has died

Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best

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93 minutes ago Lauren Laverne met with outpouring of support from celebrity pals after cancer update

Radio host Lauren Laverne - whose work for the BBC has included coverage of Glastonbury Festival - was met with support from celebrity pals this week after an update on her health

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99 minutes ago World's luckiest man who won $2bn on lottery makes 'the worst financial mistakes'

Edwin Castro, 31, became the world's richest lottery winner when he bagged a record-breaking $2.04billion Powerball jackpot – but financial experts claim he's making some rookie errors

Economics

1 hour ago Cruel paedophile who ignored tears of child as he raped her again and again before recording the attacks on his phone is jailed for 25 years

George Bellwood's abuse left his victim with medical issues and wanting to die after he filmed his deplorable sex attacks. He was eventually found out after the child reported him to their teacher.

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2 hours ago Scotland reaction: Sione Tuipulotu reveals 'scary' fact and what his gran whispered in his ear

Captain reveals there is more to come as Scotland sign off 2024 by beating Wallabies

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2 hours ago HUNDREDS of drivers slapped with fines after delaying emergency services on motorway

'100+ drivers will be receiving a letter - and unfortunately, it won't be a Christmas card'

Transport

2 hours ago Drink driver nan was 4x over limit and on way to buy more booze when cops stopped her

A 47-year-old grandmother from Blyth, Northumberland, who was nearly four times the legal limit when she drove her Mini Cooper to get more alcohol has avoided a prison sentence

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2 hours ago England demolish Japan in Autumn Nations farewell to end losing streak

England 59-14 JapanTwo tries each for Jamie George and Luke Cowan-Dickie A disappointing calendar year for England has at least ended with a flurry of tries and a healthier-looking outcome. A bucketload of points against a callow Japanese team on a blustery Sunday afternoon, however, does only so much to massage the overall bottom line. Five wins from 12 Tests – with four of the victories having come against Japan twice, Italy and Wales – tells the story of a side who look better when they face inferior opposition.At least there were some flickers of pre-Christmas promise from the burgundy-clad hosts. There were a brace of tries apiece for England’s hookers Jamie George and Luke Cowan-Dickie while Henry Slade had a quietly excellent game in midfield but New Zealand, Australia and South ...

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2 hours ago NHS managers who silence whistleblowers to be sacked under Government proposals

A new statutory duty of candour making health bosses legally accountable for responding to concerns about patient safety could also be introduced.

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