77 m. ago Blue Badge eligibility for DWP claimants: Check if you meet these 6 automatic qualification criteria

The Blue Badge scheme offers a range of parking benefits for those with disabilities and health conditions. However, many drivers may not realise that some people qualify automatically for a badge

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1 hour ago Scotland's first safe consumption room is a vital step, but far from the finish line

Record View says the opening of one safe consumption room in one city was never going to solve in 12 weeks what remains a nationwide public health emergency.

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4 h. ago Man executed in US after beating woman to death almost 37 years ago

Gregory Hunt gave no final words but appeared to give a thumbs-up and peace sign before the nitrogen gas started flowing and he died from lack of oxygen to the brain.

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4 h. ago Murderer executed in US after beating woman to death almost 37 years ago

Gregory Hunt gave no final words but appeared to give a thumbs-up and peace sign before the nitrogen gas started flowing and he died from lack of oxygen to the brain

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6 h. ago NHS plans more robotic surgeries to speed up patient care and treatment

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said that innovative technologies will ‘transform the NHS’

Science

6 h. ago Justin Bieber snaps at fan inquiring about his wellbeing in shock comment

Justin Bieber had a barbed response to a fan inquiring about his health in a shock social media comment.

Sport

7 h. ago Spending Review: 'We'll make working people better off,' vows Reeves but fears grow that London will miss out

The Chancellor stresses that health, security and the economy are her priorities for public spending

Economics

7 h. ago Reeves to promise investment in ‘renewal’ as she unveils spending plans

The spending review is expected to set out tough spending limits for departments other than health, defence and education.

Economics

8 h. ago He was trapped in hospitals for a decade because he’s autistic – now Nicholas is finally free

Special Report: For more than 10 years, Nicholas Thornton was detained in dementia care homes, psychiatric units and A&E wards because he couldn’t get the help he needed for his autism. It took a huge toll on his health, leaving the 29-year-old unable to speak. Now, one year after The Independent told his story, Nicholas is in his own home – and even able to talk again. Rebecca Thomas reports

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8 h. ago Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs keeping his discussions with team about viral boat video private

New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is declining to share specifics about his conversations with coach Mike Vrabel and the team in the aftermath of a viral video that showed him passing what appeared to be a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat last month

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8 h. ago Missiles launched at police as 100s take to the streets of Northern Ireland for a second night after 'Romanian' teenagers appeared in court over alleged attempted rape

Trouble first erupted yesterday evening as a demonstration by around 2,500 people in the Harryville area of Ballymena spiralled out of control.

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8 h. ago 'I was framed': British mother facing death penalty in Bali for 'smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight' claims stitch

Lisa Stocker, Jonathan Collyer, and Phineas Float have appeared in court accused of drug trafficking

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9 h. ago Mom ‘engulfed in flames’ and suffered burns to 48% of her body in horrific smoker BBQ explosion

Isabell Anderson suffered burns to over 46 percent of her body after a smoker engulfed the mother of three in flames on Memorial Day.

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9 h. ago Police found dad gaming after shaking baby so hard she later died, court told

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Thomas Holford, 24, showed 'little emotion' and appeared to be in a 'good mood' as he played games on his phone when officers arrived, a court heard

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9 h. ago Brooke Shields podcast episode calling Meghan Markle ‘too serious’ quietly removed

Shields appeared on a recent episode of India Hicks’s podcast, where she addressed her awkward interaction with the Duchess of Sussex at the 2024 SXSW festival

Politics

9 h. ago Cases of Victorian ‘bleeding disease’ reach record UK high as urgent warning issued

Typhoid cases in the UK have reached an all time high, with health officials warning of an antibiotic-resistant strain that puts infected people at risk of having severe complications

Events

9 h. ago Man charged with riotous behaviour after 15 police injured in Ballymena

Northern Irish politicians condemn ‘feral’ violence that erupted after vigil for girl allegedly sexually assaultedA 29-year-old man has been charged with riotous behaviour after being arrested during disorder in Ballymena on Monday night.The man, who is due to appear before Ballymena magistrates court on Thursday 3 July, has also been charged with disorderly behaviour, attempted criminal damage and resisting police. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Manchester City seal move for Rayan Cherki in time for Club World Cup

Playmaker signs five-year deal for initial £30.5m feePepijn Lijnders appointed as new assistant coachManchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon, in time for the attacking midfielder to feature at the upcoming Club World Cup.The 21-year-old, who has made almost 200 appearances for Lyon and earned two France caps, has signed a contract until 2030. City will pay a reported initial fee of €36m (£30.5m) plus add-ons, with the move announced just in time for the 7pm (BST) deadline to register players for Fifa’s 32-team club tournament in the United States. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago 'Shock' at lack of kickboxing regulations before tragic death of boy, 15

There were "no guidelines for health and safety" at the kickboxing match that led to Alex's death

Events

11 h. ago Gary Lineker reunites with his first wife Michelle Cockayne in rare joint appearance at their son Harry's Ibiza wedding

The pair divorced in 2006 on the grounds of Gary's 'unreasonable behaviour,' and share four sons - George, 34, Harry, 31, Tobias, 29, and Angus, 26.

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