66 m. ago Oh my God, they riled Donny! The 15 biggest South Park scandals ranked

After 28 years of scandal, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s eviscerations of Donald Trump are some of their greatest work. We rate their most explosive storylines from ruining Ed Sheeran’s life to episodes banned to this dayIt has been hailed as the most important TV show of the second Trump presidency. It’s currently in the form of its life and clocking up record ratings. Not bad for a cartoon about four potty-mouthed Colorado schoolboys.NSFW sitcom South Park might have been been on air since 1997, but it has never been more relevant. In an era when satirical talkshows are being axed, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s creation fulfils a vital function as it mercilessly mocks both sides of the political spectrum. Written and made the week of transmission, it has been able to incorporate topical stories and hold power to account. No wonder parent company Paramount recently won a $1.5bn bidding war for a five-year, 50-episode deal. Continue reading...

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82 m. ago Woman who claimed husband took own life jailed for at least 13 years for murder

Amy Pugh, 34, told a 999 call handler her husband Kyle Pugh had taken his own life, but had inflicted the injuries on him herself during a fight.

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93 m. ago Jaguar Land Rover factory workers told to stay at home after cyber attack

The firm has paused production at its factories in Halewood on Merseyside and Solihull in the West Midlands, and its engine site in Wolverhampton.

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1 hour ago Nigel Farage football shirts on sale at Reform conference as supporters gather in Birmingham

Reform fans are queueing up to buy the football shirt of their politician as merch flies off the shelves

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2 h. ago Council’s ice cream van crackdown would see jingles limited to 12 seconds

South Cambridgeshire District Council is considering the new rules after receiving complaints about ‘illegal or unauthorised’ traders

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4 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover factory workers told to stay home until at least Tuesday as it grapples with cyber attack

Staff at JLR vehicle plants in Halewood, Merseyside, and Solihull in the West Midlands - as well as the engine factory in Wolverhampton - have been told to remain at home until next week.

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4 h. ago Recognition for Cream o' Galloway and The Ethical Dairy founder from Scotland's Rural College

David Finlay, who launched the businesses at Rainton Farm with late wife Wilma, has been awarded an honorary fellowship.

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5 h. ago Jaguar factory workers ‘told to stay at home’ after cyber attack

The firm has paused production at its factories in Halewood on Merseyside and Solihull in the West Midlands, and its engine site in Wolverhampton.

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11 h. ago Somalis defy militants with processions to mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday

Somalis have marked the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with a government-declared public holiday, reviving an old tradition of merriment once banned by extremist militants who reject such public spectacle

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16 h. ago 'Legend dairy' man carries ice cream and dry ice up Colorado peak as treat for other hikers

Hikers who climbed one of Colorado's tallest mountains got more than a sweeping view at the top

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18 h. ago Lewis Hamilton prepares for Monza homecoming surprised by ‘volatile’ Ferrari start

Briton has struggled in uncompetitive Scuderia car‘It’s been an emotional rollercoaster but that’s life’Lewis Hamilton has described his time at Ferrari as an “emotional rollercoaster” as he prepares to drive for the Scuderia at their home grand prix in Monza for the first time this weekend.Hamilton, who observed bluntly that he had no expectation his first season would prove so “volatile”, has struggled with an uncompetitive car as well as having to adapt to a new team, having enjoyed enormous success in the previous 12 years with Mercedes. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Domhnall Gleeson: Don’t expect comeback of The Office in new spin

Gleeson, 42, best known for About Time, now stars in the mockumentary series The Paper, a spin-off from the American sitcom The Office.

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20 h. ago Lewis Hamilton admits 'volatile' Ferrari situation ahead of first Italian GP with team

The Italian Grand Prix will see Lewis Hamilton represent Ferrari for the first time at Monza, where the Brit has won five times before representing McLaren and Mercedes

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21 h. ago Tragedy that left Giorgio Armani 'indifferent to love': Designer who dated 'women and sometimes men' lived with his business partner until his death

The Italian fashion designer, who has passed away aged 91 , dated both men and women, but only commented on his relationships a mere handful of times during his lifetime.

Society

22 h. ago Survey reveals high levels of trust in charities but concerns over duplication

However, the nationally representative survey of 1,000 people found that large portions of the population believe there is possible duplication of services and potential for mergers to cut costs and avoid overlaps

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22 h. ago Woman finally finds thermometer that got stuck up her bum as a schoolgirl 22 years ago

The thermometer was discovered lodged in the woman's left buttock in a 3D CT scan 22 years after it was initially lodged there. Her doctor said she was 'lucky there wasn't any mercury inside'

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22 h. ago Martha’s Rule must be rolled out to maternity care, urges mother of teenager who died of sepsis

Merope Mills says new rapid review service should be available to maternity services ‘to give women a greater voice’

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23 h. ago Experts say 'never shower during thunderstorms' amid Greater Manchester weather warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms today, covering Greater Manchester, Merseyside and many more palces

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24 h. ago Edinburgh executive search firms tie knot with £2 million income goal

“We are merging deep sector knowledge with generalist capabilities and the diversity of our leadership team is a great strength going forward” – Paul Dixon of New Town Hanover

Economics

24 h. ago Morrissey puts The Smiths 'up for sale' saying he has had enough of bandmates

Singer says sale includes the band’s name and artwork, which he created, as well as his share of merchandising rights,

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