41 m. ago Scots primary school head under fire after branding Union flag 'offensive or sectarian'

The letter which leaked on social media showed the head raising concerns about the UK's national flag being displayed at an event for parents and guardians.

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43 m. ago 12 best hampers for luxury gifting, perfect for birthdays, picnics and more

From boozy bundles to selections of British cheese, give the gift of indulgence with a hamper

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50 m. ago Meghan Markle breaks silence on controversial 'twerking' video with bold response

Meghan Markle has finally spoken out about the video clip of her and Prince Harry twerking to bring on labour with Princess Lilibet

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2 h. ago Lando Norris to have showdown McLaren meeting after Oscar Piastri crash

Lando Norris collided with team-mate Oscar Piastri as they fought for fourth place in the closing laps of Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix and the Brit has accepted full responsibility for a coming together

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3 h. ago Romeo Beckham slams 'unnecessary lies' in sassy response to ex Kim Turnbull's claims

David and Victoria Beckham's son Romeo has appeared to have issued a bitter clapback at his ex Kim Turnbull as she spoke out on the family drama for the first time

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3 h. ago Meghan Markle breaks silence on controversial twerking clip with defiant response

Meghan Markle has finally spoken out about the video she shared of herself and Prince Harry twerking to bring on labour with Princess Lilibet in a brand new interview

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3 h. ago Cooper says law on rape being tightened so adults cannot use consent as defence against charge of raping child under 16 – UK politics live

Yvette Cooper tells parliament that Louise Casey audit found some cases were downgraded from rape to lesser charges ‘because 13- to 15-year-old is perceived to have consented’Starmer launches new grooming gangs investigationIn his interview on the Sky News this morning Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said that Keir Starmer should apologise for saying in January that those calling for a national inquiry into grooming gangs were jumping on a far-right bandwagon. Kemi Badenoch, his party leader, is also quoted today in an Daily Express splash story saying Starmer should apologise, but she is saying he should apologise for not agreeing to hold a national inquiry earlier.At the Downing Street lobby briefing this morning the No 10 spokesperson was asked if Starmer still thought that people who backed a national inquiry in January were joining a far-right bandwagon. In response, the spokesperson defended the phrase, and insisted that it only applied to Tories who were now demanding...

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3 h. ago John McEnroe and Tatum O’Neal’s son Kevin McEnroe marries Fern Cozine as parents reunite for California wedding

Kevin McEnroe and Fern Cozine announced their engagement in November 2023

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3 h. ago Former teacher accused of sexually assaulting and murdering the baby he was trying to adopt appears in court

Jamie Varley, 36, was in the process of adopting 13-month-old Preston Davey in 2023 along with John McGowan-Fazakerley, 31, who also appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday.

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3 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson's parents made family fortune by designing UK's most iconic toy

Jeremy Clarkson's parents Shirley and Eddie made a fortune by creating arguably the UK's most famous children's toy, that has been a staple of British culture for many years

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3 h. ago Home secretary outlines key changes after 'disturbing' report into grooming gangs

Yvette Cooper set out a series of reforms in response to Baroness Casey's report

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3 h. ago Grooming gangs: Children in London being sexually and criminally exploited, damning Casey review reveals

Baroness Casey found ‘deep-rooted failures’ to protect children from rape, exploitation, and violence, with continued fragmentation in the authorities' response

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4 h. ago Devastation as boy, 12, dies hours after telling parents he was going for 'rest in bed'

Tomas Remeikis' death came as a big shock

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4 h. ago Let me tell you why Pride matters, 40 years after the first parade in Wales

'As a gay woman, Pride means so much more than just a celebration of who we are. It's a direct response to the ever-present danger of regression affecting many in our society'

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4 h. ago Kate Middleton's surprisingly affordable clutch bag kicks off summer's Wimbledon tennis whites trend

Princess Kate was spotted carrying Strathberry's Multrees Chain Wallet as part of her all-white outfit, and it's the perfect accessory for nailing summer's Wimbledon tennis whites trend

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4 h. ago Audit found ‘clear evidence of representation’ of Asian and Pakistani men in grooming gang cases in local data, MPs told – UK politics live

Yvette Cooper tells parliament that Louise Casey audit found ‘organisations avoided topic for fear of appearing racist or raising community tensions’Starmer launches new grooming gangs investigationIn his interview on the Sky News this morning Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said that Keir Starmer should apologise for saying in January that those calling for a national inquiry into grooming gangs were jumping on a far-right bandwagon. Kemi Badenoch, his party leader, is also quoted today in an Daily Express splash story saying Starmer should apologise, but she is saying he should apologise for not agreeing to hold a national inquiry earlier.At the Downing Street lobby briefing this morning the No 10 spokesperson was asked if Starmer still thought that people who backed a national inquiry in January were joining a far-right bandwagon. In response, the spokesperson defended the phrase, and insisted that it only applied to Tories who were now demanding an inquiry they never set...

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4 h. ago My father's shocking deathbed confession made me question everything I thought I knew about our lives

Ashley Randele paints a simple picture of her childhood in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, an unassuming suburb of Boston, where she was raised by parents who were 'ordinary'.

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5 h. ago Police put country park under nine hour dispersal order after tip

'A robust policing response will be in place and we will take action against anyone found to be committing crime'

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5 h. ago 'Hidden gem' country is perfect mix of private beaches and city breaks

This Balkan country has been hailed as an 'up-and-coming' holiday destination, and it's easy to see why

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5 h. ago No kings, few fans: USA’s year of World Cups gets off to a flat start

Fifa’s much-hyped Club World Cup and Concacaf’s Gold Cup opened to crowds far short of what organizers might have hopedSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereThat the two events should coincide was so perfect as to almost feel heavy-handed. Donald Trump’s comically underattended military parade lurched through Washington DC at the exact same time on Saturday as the overwrought opening ceremony unspooled for Fifa’s beleaguered Club World Cup, in a definitely-not-full Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.Trump’s jingoistic birthday bust contrasted painfully with the multimillion-strong turnout at the “No Kings” anti-Trump rallies that gathered all over the country. The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, meanwhile – or “Johnny”, as Trump pronounces the name of one of his favorite allies in the sports world – had promised the opening match of the swollen tournament he forced down the soccer world’s throat would be sold out. Instead, attendance between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, a fitting 0-0 st...

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