56 m. ago Golden toilet raiders smashed their van through window to steal £4.8m loo and fled as water flooded Blenheim Palace from burst pipes, court hears

Three men have gone on trial at Oxford Crown Court for their involvement in the plot to steal the 18-carat gold toilet - an artwork titled 'America' - and sell the gold.

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85 m. ago Drunk motorist drove for miles with a WHEEL missing before being stopped by police

Clive Simpson, 45, admitted drink-driving and dangerous driving on January 24 of this year. He was spotted driving on the A38 with a missing wheel (pictured), wing mirror and door handle.

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2 h. ago More wins, more drinks: Opening hours in pubs could extend in England and Wales during Women's Euros

Soccer fans in England and Wales might be allowed to spend more time in pubs if their teams go far at the Women’s European Championship being held in Switzerland in July

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2 h. ago Three dead and one missing after boat sinks in New York City

Two others hospitalized after speed boat capsizes off Breezy Point, Queens, as Coast Guard continues searchThree people died, two others were hospitalized and one was missing after a boat sank in New York City on Sunday, according to the US Coast Guard.One of the hospitalized people was in critical condition on Monday morning, police said, a day after the speedboat took on water 5 miles (8km) south-east of Breezy Point, a neighborhood at the tip of Queens’ Rockaway peninsula. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway water safety project receives national recognition

Galloway Activity Centre on Loch Ken has been awarded the Paddle UK Engagement Award for the water safety training it offers with Loch Ken Trust.

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3 h. ago Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour in potential breach of sanctions, report claims

Report by Environmental Justice Foundation has found evidence that at least 12 Chinese fishing vessels had employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChinese fishing fleets are allegedly using North Korean forced labour, a potential breach of international sanctions, with workers allegedly kept at sea for up to a decade, according to a new report by the UK-based Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).The report, published on Monday, has identified at least 12 Chinese deep-water fishing vessels that employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Chocolate giant to open new ‘paradise’ flagship London store

The store, in London’s Picadilly, will be the home of the UK’s largest Lindt pick and mix

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3 h. ago Lindt are opening a flagship London store and promise it’s a chocolate ‘paradise’

The store, in London’s Picadilly, will be the home of the UK’s largest Lindt pick and mix

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3 h. ago Drinking Lidl's 79p collagen water with B vitamins could help you look younger

The 500ml drink is lime and mint-flavoured and infused with vitamin B6 and niacin

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4 h. ago Expert names quick and natural way to ripen an avocado in 24 hours

If you want to ripen an avocado quickly then there is one natural way to do it but it is very important not to try putting it in the oven despite how popular this hack on social media

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4 h. ago Pancake Day UK 2025: When is it and why is Shrove Tuesday so late this year?

We usually celebrate Pancake Day in February 🥞

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4 h. ago Chef says you need to add one simple ingredient to your fried eggs

Cooking a fried egg may seem simple, but you can greatly improve this breakfast staple with just one extra ingredient, according to a chef who has shared the trick to making them tastier

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4 h. ago I went to Jeremy Clarkson's pub for Sunday lunch and was banned from ordering three things

The Sunday Roast received a glowing review but it was noted how three popular items are forbidden from being ordered

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5 h. ago Fruit you should store with potatoes to stop them sprouting is named

Potatoes are a staple in most households, but if you don't store them correctly they can go off and become inedible. The simple hack to keep them fresh involves using a single fruit

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5 h. ago Jamie Oliver says natural ingredient will make steak 'melt in your mouth'

Jamie Oliver has shared his top tip for cooking the perfect steak for 'date night' for those planning to impress their loved one - and it's not what you'd expect

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5 h. ago 'End of an era': Popular Greater Manchester café goes up for sale after nearly two decades

"The decision was not made lightly"

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6 h. ago Owners of Stockport Pyramid banqueting hall reveal more details in exciting update

Plan to transform transform Stockport Pyramid into a 'luxurious dining experience' were approved last year

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6 h. ago MPs' bar reopens TODAY after 'spiking' incident with CCTV keeping watch on drinkers for the first time

Strangers' Bar has been closed since January 20 for a 'security and safety' review after reports of an incident.

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6 h. ago Deadly side of vaping revealed as bombshell study blows initial theory out the water

A bombshell Manchester Metropolitan University study into the long-term effects of vaping suggests that e-cigs users face as much risk to their health as smokers

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6 h. ago Why hens have become an unlikely ally in restoring olive groves

Retired hens have found a new calling: fertilising olive groves in Cyprus.

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