57 m. ago Starmer and Macron hail 'game changing' partnership as they vow action on small boats at Downing Street

The Prime Minister hopes to strike a “one in, one out” deal to send small boat migrants back to the continent

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74 m. ago The game developers striving to offer authenticity and inclusion in the face of AI

At the Develop conference in Brighton this week, talk turns from cancelled deals and job cuts to replicating real human experiences and telling stories about diverse charactersFor anyone looking to gauge the mood of the UK games industry in 2025, there has been only one place to hang out this week: the bar of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Brighton. It’s in this building that the annual Develop conference has been bringing together developers, publishers, students and journalists since 2006 – and during the three days of talks, roundtables and keynotes, it’s in the bar that everyone meets and unloads their theories and concerns about the state of the business.This year, after many months of cuts and closures, the mood has been dour. On Tuesday, I spoke to many coders, artists and studio heads who have had games cancelled, staff axed and deals obliterated; several senior developers predicted that the recent savage cuts to staff numbers and game projects will lead to a gaping black...

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80 m. ago Paisley resident "too scared" to walk on pavement due to rat infestation

The Well Street resident claims bins aren't being emptied by the council as frequently as they should.

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81 m. ago Fundraising campaign launched to help Dumfries and Galloway restaurant hit by fire

Firefighters were called out to The Olive Retreat on King Street on Tuesday night to tackle the blaze.

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81 m. ago Inside the intense world of the England scrum: ‘Stay in the abyss’

Ahead of the second Test against Argentina, The Independent was given a behind-the-scenes look at how England prepare for set-piece battle

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82 m. ago Almost all of Ninja’s products are on sale for Amazon Prime Day

This expert guide includes plenty of tried-and-tested favourites

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83 m. ago Coronation Street legend breaks silence on exciting news 'it feels very special'

Coronation Street will be holding an event in September called An Audience with Coronation Street, and a beloved cast member has issued an update on their involvement

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94 m. ago Musk's AI firm forced to delete posts after chatbot praises Hitler and makes antisemitic comments

Elon Musk 's AI firm has been forced to delete posts after the Grok chatbot praised Hitler and made a string of deeply antisemitic posts.

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98 m. ago Single mother who took legal CBD gummies endorsed by Claudia Winkleman to help her sleep better now risks losing her job after FAILING a routine drugs test

Caroline Noble, 39, says she feels 'resentful' of the brand Cannaray as she has been suspended from her job pending an investigation.

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99 m. ago Lions vs Brumbies LIVE: Result, match stream and latest rugby updates today

Plenty for Andy Farrell’s side still to work on before Australia Test opener

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1 hour ago Faces of uncle and nephew who killed man in street revealed for first time

Joshua Norman was stabbed in the neck with a glass cider bottle which had been smashed to fashion a makeshift weapon

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2 h. ago Macron state visit live: French president arrives for crunch migration talks with Starmer over ‘one in one out’ deal

French president visits Downing Street as UK pushes France to do more to stop migrant crossings

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2 h. ago Female PE teacher, 29, appears in court charged with string of sex offences against two girls and a boy, aged between 14 and 16

Bronwen James, 29, is alleged to have committed 13 offences against three girls and boys over a three-year period.

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2 h. ago Housebuilder confirms plan to build more than 600 new homes in Wishaw

The development will offer a wide mix of house types, ranging from two-bedroom terraced homes to five-bedroom detached properties, providing modern and efficient living options for local families, downsizers, and first-time buyers.

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2 h. ago People with money in a savings account urged to check it now

Savers are being warned to act fast as interest rates are due to drop at major high street banks.

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2 h. ago Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank told 'great memories' in 11

The actor made his debut in the ITV soap in 2014, taking on the role of reformed vicar Billy Mayhew

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2 h. ago Family of mum who died in Dundee plan 'lasting tribute' as man charged with murder

Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, died after being found seriously injured on a Dundee street on Saturday.

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2 h. ago Best Alexa Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025: Discounts on Echo Dot and more

Alexa, tell me the best Prime Day deals on offer right now

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2 h. ago Brumbies vs British and Irish Lions live: Result and reaction as tourists prevail in hard

Brumbies 24-36 Lions: Another patchy performance leaves improvements needed ahead of the first Test next week

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2 h. ago Lions prevail despite patchy performance against Brumbies to leave Test selection questions

Brumbies 24-36 Lions: Andy Farrell had named a strong side for the clash in Canberra but a statement showing did not arrive

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