1 hour ago We spent 18 years believing our mother had taken her own life before finding out our father killed her, children of double murderer dentist reveal

Colin Howell, 65, and his former lover Hazel Stewart, 62, murdered their respective spouses Lesley Howell, 31, and police officer Trevor Buchanan, 32, in County Londonderry in 1991.

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2 h. ago NHS England to trial AI and robotic tools to detect and diagnose lung cancer

Pilot comes at same time as pledge to offer all smokers and ex-smokers lung cancer screening by 2030NHS England is to trial a combination of AI and robot-assisted care to speed up the detection and diagnosis of lung cancer, the UK’s most lethal form of the disease.The trial comes at the same time as the health service pledges to offer all smokers and ex-smokers the chance to be screened for lung cancer by 2030. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago River Thames is lit up by huge explosion as emergency services are put on standby for elaborate fireball stunt for the new series of Guy Ritchie's TV show MobLand

A colossal fireball engulfed a warehouse near the River Thames on Sunday night, as director Guy Ritchie pulled off a huge stunt for the new series of MobLand. 

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4 h. ago The faces of six who have died during Donald Trump's immigration crackdown

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has come under intense scrutiny after spearheading Donald Trump's mission to enforce immigration laws in cities including Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis

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4 h. ago Major change to stop rapists going free unveiled as survivor voices relief

Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott, who successfully sued the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said survivors must have the right to challenge decisions not to prosecute

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4 h. ago Tired of snow? Next weekend could be even worse and drop even more, models show

Major cities along the I-95 corridor, including New York, Boston and Washington, D.C., may see even more snow next weekend

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5 h. ago Victoria Beckham supported by David and family in Paris one week after Brooklyn's statement

The Beckham family, including David and Victoria, their sons Cruz and Romeo and daughter Harper, put on a united front in Paris for Fashion Week, one week on from Brooklyn's scathing statement

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5 h. ago Five women dead and seven rushed to hospital after explosion tears through building in Greece

The injured, including a firefighter, were taken to the hospital after the blast at the Violanta biscuit plant near the city of Trikala, about 200 miles north of Athens.

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5 h. ago Coronation Street villain in shock return as bosses bring her back six months after dramatic exit

A CORONATION Street villain is set to make a shock return as bosses bring her back six months after she left the show. The controversial character made a shock exit from the cobbles last summer, just months after her debut. Farrel Hagerty, who plays Lou Michaelis in Coronation Street is returning to Coronation Street as Lou Michaelis. She...

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6 h. ago River Thames is lit up by huge explosion while emergency services are placed on standby for elaborate fireball stunt for the new series of Guy Ritchie's TV show MobLand

These are the pictures of a huge fireball engulfing a warehouse near the River Thames on Sunday, as director Guy Ritchie pulled off a huge stunt for the new series of MobLand.

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6 h. ago Storm to 'sweep nation' as snow maps show 69 inches burying UK including major cities

Advanced weather modelling suggests a massive winter storm could hit the UK on February 9, bringing up to 69 inches of snow to Scottish hills with 90% of the country set to see snow

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6 h. ago Melania documentary struggles in UK cinemas as Vue admits sales are ‘soft’

Only one ticket sold for premiere of film about US first lady at Vue’s flagship London branch as insiders question launch strategyAs film exhibitor strategies go, counter-programming is one of the most reliable. It worked for The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia!, released in the US on the same day in 2008, as well as for Dunkirk and Girls Trip in 2017. In 2023, Barbie and Oppenheimer leveraged the tactic to the tune of $2.5bn in combined box office takings.This week we could see another example as Amazon releases its authorised documentary about Melania Trump in more than 100 UK cinemas. There it will compete against an already-eclectic slate of releases including the Jason Statham action film Shelter, the ape horror Primate, Bradley Cooper’s comedy-drama Is This Thing On? and Richard Linklater’s Jean-Luc Godard fictionalisation Nouvelle Vague. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Tesco issues 'do not eat' warning over ready meal which may pose a 'health risk'

Shoppers can return the item with or without a receipt

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7 h. ago Warning over viral Highland Cows trend after three people were rescued while trying to take photos in Hampshire beauty spot

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene on Saturday after a group became disorientated on Butser Hill, part of the South Downs National Park, near Petersfield in Hampshire.

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8 h. ago The Beer Store to close 4 more Ontario locations, including north London store

The Beer Store to close 4 more Ontario locations, including north London store  CBC

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8 h. ago Sly Dunbar, reggae drummer and producer with Sly and Robbie, dies aged 73

Drummer helped to define the sound of roots reggae and dancehall, and worked with stars including the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Grace JonesSly Dunbar, the Jamaican musician and producer who created generations of global hits as one half of production duo Sly and Robbie, has died aged 73.His wife, Thelma, told Jamaican newspaper the Gleaner that she found him unresponsive on Monday morning, with doctors later pronouncing him dead. Other sources close to Dunbar confirmed the news to the Guardian, adding that Dunbar had been unwell for some months. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Why the end of a prison sentence can be a most dangerous time

A new national service called Upside is helping former prison inmates re-enter society, which can be a daunting time for many

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8 h. ago UK supermarkets push for Amazon soy safeguards after traders abandon ban

European retailers urge traders to adhere to commitments after Brazilian lawmakers wreck forest protection pactLeading British and European retailers are trying to salvage the core elements of the Amazon soy moratorium after the world’s most successful forest protection agreement was wrecked by Brazilian lawmakers and abandoned by international traders.In an open letter, high street brands including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda say the breakdown this month of the 20-year-old agreement will damage consumer confidence unless new arrangements are put in place to ensure grain production is not linked to deforestation. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Beckhams put on united front in Paris after Brooklyn's scathing statement

The Beckham family including David and Victoria, their sons Cruz and Romeo and daughter Harper, all stepped out together in Paris for Fashion Week after a tough few days amid Brooklyn Beckham's scathing statement

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8 h. ago Marvel star Dominic Cooper fights plans for housing development in south east London

Dominic Cooper has called on Lewisham Council to revisit the controversial housing proposals in Blackheath

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