49 m. ago BREAKING Major UK high street retailer Claire's on brink of collapse with 281 shops set to close

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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65 m. ago The Saturdays bandmates Rochelle Humes and Frankie Bridge give a major clue that they have ended their 'feud'

The former bandmates became friends in childhood, both finding fame in S Club Juniors before joining Una Healy, Mollie King and Vanessa White in The Saturdays.

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68 m. ago The group in charge of tennis in the US is starting its first coaching program

The U.S. Tennis Association is launching its first coaching program

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81 m. ago Driver who claimed electric car ‘went rogue’ denies fraud charges

Nathan Owen claimed he was on his way home from work when his luxury electric car started speeding out of control

Transport

82 m. ago Highways officers stop lorry drivers for 'flouting the rules' on old Severn Bridge

The body responsible for the suspension bridge that connects Wales and England says a 'small percentage' are ignoring new rules on weight limits

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82 m. ago Driving instructor shares common mistake people make with dual carriageways

The driving instructor said it was "common" for him to hear people making an incorrect assessment of dual carriageways but claimed to understand where they're going "wrong" so wanted to help

Transport

91 m. ago M25 major incident as truck goes up in flames and fire rips across motorway

The M25 is closed between J30 (A13) and J29 (A127) as result of the 'serious' lorry fire, Essex County Council have confirmed, while authorities have reported no injuries

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1 hour ago 'Most beautiful woman in the world' who was trolled for her good looks could be Formula One's newest WAG after being spotted with star driver in leaked photo

F1 star Lance Stroll has been seen on holiday with a model and actor who has been described as 'the most beautiful woman in the world'. Stroll was seen donning a light blue t-shirt and dark blue cap.

Culture

1 hour ago Moment Ukrainian forces wipe out Russian platoon on front line as drone footage shows personnel carrier destroyed and soldiers picked off

It comes amid the Russian army's biggest 24-hour advance into Ukraine in over a year, just ahead of the Trump-Putin summit

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1 hour ago France urges drivers to stay off the road during ‘hottest hours of the day’

The guidance comes as thousands of UK motorists are in the country for summer holidays.

Transport

2 h. ago M25 closure LIVE: Truck fire rips across major motorway as black smoke fills sky

A huge lorry fire is causing long delays on the M25, as photographs show multiple firefighters at the scene attempting to bring the blaze under control as dark smoke rises above the motorway

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2 h. ago Texas Target shooter 'executed girl, 4, in car seat after murdering grandpa'

Ethan Nieneker, 32, has been charged with murdering four-year-old Astrid Chow along with her grandad Adam Chow and a Target store worker during a shooting spree in Austin, Texas

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2 h. ago Michelle Keegan returns to ITV in first major role since baby's arrival

The actress will be starring in a new crime drama that will be filmed this year, five months since the birth of her daughter

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2 h. ago Flights at risk of disruption at major UK airport next week due to staff strike

The industrial action will affect holidaymakers looking to get away for the bank holiday weekend

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2 h. ago Man Utd's secret weapon confirms arrival after Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo transfers

A key figure has made the switch to Manchester United from one of Jim Ratcliffe's other major sporting investments and is already making an impact on recruitment at Old Trafford

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2 h. ago Noel Edmonds shares major life update amid denying his ITV show was 'axed'

Noel Edmonds has announced that he's now bought another property outside of the UK, though not in New Zealand this time, after moving abroad with his wife six years ago

Culture

3 h. ago Surrey police pose as joggers to catch men harassing women out exercising

Undercover female officers deployed in pilot scheme to tackle catcalling, resulting in 18 arrestsEighteen people have been arrested after a police force sent out female undercover officers posing as joggers to catch men harassing women while they are out exercising.A pilot operation from Surrey police deployed female officers in running gear during rush hour to expose how often women are harassed. The pilot has resulted in 18 arrests for offences such as harassment, sexual assault and theft. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Learners drivers get ‘glimmer of hope’ as test backlog eases

Some 621,230 future practical driving tests were booked as of the end of July, down from 656,649 a month earlier.

Politics

3 h. ago London teenagers are charged with murder of man, 49, killed at seaside resort in Kent

Alexander Cashford is thought to have died after being hit over the head with a large stone on the Isle of Sheppey

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3 h. ago Three children charged with murder after man 'beaten to death with rocks'

A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, from London have been charged with the murder of Alexander Cashford.

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