70 m. ago Starmer says mountain of waste dumped in Oxfordshire field is ‘utterly appalling’

The Environment Agency has said it will pursue the perpetrators to pay the clean up cost

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83 m. ago Hundreds of drivers trapped as UK weather warning predicts 20cm snow chaos across 47 areas

The Met Office has issued a string of snow and ice alerts across the country as wintry weather is set to bring a risk of ice and possibly snow to some areas in the UK

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3 h. ago Warning over fibermaxxing trend that can lead to gross side effects if you make simple mistake

Experts say people should increase their fiber intake gradually and drink plenty of water

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3 h. ago Fed minutes: Most officials supported more rate cuts but not necessarily in December

A majority of Federal Reserve policymakers expressed support in late October for further interest rate cuts, though not all committed to making the reduction at their next meeting in December, according to minutes released Wednesday

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4 h. ago US and Russian officials draft plan to end Ukraine war based on capitulation from Kyiv

It is unclear if Trump administration backs deal that would mean Kyiv giving up territory and slashing size of militaryUS and Russian officials have quietly drafted a new plan to end the war in Ukraine that would require Kyiv to surrender territory and severely limit the size of its military, it was reported on Wednesday as Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least 25 people in the city of Ternopil.The draft plan, which was reportedly developed by Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the Kremlin adviser Kirill Dmitriev, would force draconian measures on Ukraine that would give Russia unprecedented control over the country’s military and political sovereignty. The plan is likely to be viewed as surrender in Kyiv. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Kate dazzles in velvet gown as she attends Royal Variety Performance with William

Royal couple step onto the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall to attend their first Royal Variety Performance since Kate's recovery from cancer

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4 h. ago 'Awkward' Prince Harry looks like 'a fish out of water' in Meghan's new Christmas video

Meghan Markle has released a glitzy new trailer for her Netflix Christmas special, and although she shares a sweet smooch with Prince Harry, one expert has uncovered a hidden sign of discomfort

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4 h. ago Car death couple were 'caught out by monsoon conditions' on road with history of flooding incidents, inquest

A couple who died when their car hit a huge pool of water on a road with a history of flooding were caught out by 'monsoon' conditions, an inquest heard.

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5 h. ago Grand country manor house that featured in hit BBC show 'Allo Allo! goes on sale for £3.5million

Lynford Hall in Norfolk became a familiar backdrop to viewers of the hit sitcom, with its central courtyard doubling for the French town square of Nouvion and the exterior of René Artois's café.

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5 h. ago Steve Clarke hopes Scotland’s World Cup qualification will inspire next generation

Manager wants youth to dream of playing for ScotlandClarke uses missed chances as player to inspire teamSteve Clarke hopes Scotland’s long-awaited qualification for a men’s World Cup will inspire the country’s young footballers.Against a backdrop of euphoric scenes at Hampden Park on Tuesday night, the Scots defeated Denmark 4-2 to seal a World Cup spot for the first time since 1998. Their manager was delighted to end that long wait, especially as he believes it has harmed the nation’s football development. “This should stimulate or motivate young players to go out and become Scotland internationals in the future,” said Clarke. “Hopefully there is a legacy from this group of players to the younger generations and we don’t wait so long to go to the next tournament and the next tournament. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Andy Robertson declares Steve Clarke Scotland's greatest ever as he reveals speech that inspired World Cup heroics

Clarke entered the history books after taking the nation back to the World Cup and Robertson reckons nobody can deny he is now the country's greatest boss.

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5 h. ago Which MAFS UK couples are still together today after string of splits announced?

Married At First Sight UK has come to an end, but not every relationship lasted after the show

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5 h. ago Vogue Williams addresses rumours she and Spencer Matthews are 'heading for a breakup'

Vogue Williams has furiously spoken out on claims that she is "heading for a breakup" with husband Spencer Matthews, after the couple have been spending some time apart

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5 h. ago UK to see further snow as wintry showers seen across the country

Areas including London, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Essex, Shropshire and Northumberland saw snow on Wednesday

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5 h. ago Charlotte Crosby reveals she's 'willing to pay' major UK singer to sing for her in wedding update

The reality TV star made the admission during an appearance on ITV's This Morning

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5 h. ago Couple caught having sex in a car by horrified students during wildlife tour

The birds and the bees formed a surprise feature of the nature walk but locals say the picturesque Downs, near Bristol, is going downhill and is in danger of becoming 'lawless'

Society

6 h. ago Scotland's snow in pictures as country transforms into winter wonderland

Scots across the country have shared the snow day snaps and they're pretty stunning

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6 h. ago Winter warning to households as old meters could see Brits lose heat and hot water

People across the UK have been urged to 'act now' or risk having their heating and hot water cut off this winter as old-style RTS meters go out of service, energy suppliers have warned

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6 h. ago Second MAFS star in two days reveals horror as car is broken into by thieves and she sends police warning

MARRIED at First Sight UK star Jay Howard has become the second cast member in just 48 hours to fall victim to car thieves. Jay, who appeared in the 2023 series and was originally paired with Luke Worley before the couple were axed, revealed on Instagram today that her vehicle had been broken into overnight....

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6 h. ago European Commission accused of ‘massive rollback’ of digital protections

Proposed changes to AI Act would make it easier for tech firms to use personal data to train models without consentThe European Commission has been accused of “a massive rollback” of the EU’s digital rules after announcing proposals to delay central parts of the Artificial Intelligence Act and water down its landmark data protection regulation.If agreed, the changes would make it easier for tech firms to use personal data to train AI models without asking for consent, and try to end “cookie banner fatigue” by reducing the number times internet users have to give their permission to being tracked on the internet. Continue reading...

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