82 m. ago Labour promised people we would rebuild Britain – and that’s what we’re doing | Keir Starmer

This week’s spending review marks a new stage in the mission of national renewal, built on the foundations laid last yearKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomThe mandate we received from the British people could not have been clearer. First, we had to stop the chaos and return Britain to economic stability. Second, we had to turn the page on Tory decline with clear Labour choices. Third, we were instructed to rebuild our country.Wednesday’s spending review turbocharged that rebuilding. It is an investment in Britain’s renewal, so working people have more money in their pocket, more pride in their community and more hope for their children’s future. It’s what people voted for. An NHS cutting waiting lists, with care closer to the community. Wealth and opportunity no longer hoarded by only a few towns and cities. Continue reading...

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88 m. ago Public to decide what will be in proposed play facility in one area of Cleland

A consultation has been published by Cleland Community Council asking locals for their opinions on a proposed new play area in Parkside.

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91 m. ago Raymond van Barneveld given green light by PDC to go against normal regulations

Darts legend Raymond van Barneveld is relishing taking part in a World Seniors event against some of his old rivals after being granted permission to play by the PDC

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1 hour ago Chris Robinson, General Hospital actor who coined ‘I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV’, dies aged 86

The Florida-born actor also appeared in long-running soap opera ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’

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2 h. ago Raducanu and Boulter laugh off Queen’s doubles defeat with singles to come

British pair lose 6-2, 7-5 to Routliffe and KichenokSonay Kartal beaten 6-1, 6-3 by Amanda AnisimovaWith a place in the semi-finals on her debut at Queen’s hanging in the balance, Emma Raducanu flitted towards the net in an attempt to pluck a floating ball out of the air. She has effortlessly dispatched similar balls thousands of times, but on game point while a set down, her forehand drive volley landed closer to the back fence than the court.Normally, she would react with frustration to such an easy miss on an important point. This, however, was only doubles. As she turned away and comically planted her palm on her face, she could not hide her smile. Katie Boulter, her doubles partner, laughed out loud. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Tuchel admits Bellingham can intimidate teammates and leave his mum a bit repulsed

England coach wants midfielder to channel ‘fire’ correctlyTuchel praises Bellingham’s talent and intelligenceThomas Tuchel has told Jude Bellingham to concentrate on intimidating the opposition rather than his England teammates as he opened up on what it was like to manage one of the game’s “special” talents.The England head coach talked about Bellingham’s “edge”, which can make him erupt during matches – even at colleagues – and come across in a way that “can be a bit repulsive”. Tuchel admitted his mother sometimes had “mixed emotions” when watching Bellingham play. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Austrian school shooter murdered his neighbour's daughter during mass killing and left note asking his mother to look after his beloved cat

Artur A. killed a teacher and nine pupils between the ages of 14 and 17 in Tuesday's rampage in the city of Graz.

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3 h. ago Chaplain who starred in Channel 4 show Geordie Hospital went 'above and beyond' caring for patients and staff before taking her own life, inquest hears

Katie Watson was found hanging in Jesmond Dene, Newcastle, last September, having suffered long-standing mental health issues which required both community and in-patient treatment.

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3 h. ago Finlay Bealham will be a great fit for the group – Lions head coach Andy Farrell

Bealham was called up after Glasgow Warriors tight head Zander Fagerson was ruled out of the summer tour to Australia with a calf problem.

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3 h. ago I purchased a £20 pouffe from Dunelm and it's a been a game changer for my lounge

With selected colours reduced in the Dunelm sale, shoppers have been rushing to snap up the half price accessory

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4 h. ago Eminem wanted Mariah Carey to play his mom in 8 Mile despite being only four years his senior

‘She did not like that,’ singer’s producer claimed

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4 h. ago Wheeled cabin bag for EasyJet that holds 'surprising' amount of clothes now 15% off

'0It is light and easy to move around and I fit loads of clothes in there'

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4 h. ago Hate graffiti daubed on building due to be converted into mosque

The incident occurred just weeks after a council granted a 30-year lease to the local Muslim Community Association

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5 h. ago Everton manager David Moyes learned of OBE at grandson’s nativity play

The former centre back was honoured as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by avid football fan the Prince of Wales on Wednesday.

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5 h. ago Game 3: Pacers aren't 100% but are set to play host to Thunder in pivotal NBA Finals matchup

There are somewhere between three and five games left in the NBA season

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5 h. ago PS5's Call of Duty Black Ops 7 aims to play with your mind by 'embracing the madness'

Activision has lifted the lid on the brand new Call of Duty and it's another Black Ops sequel - the seventh - where you'll be fighting in the near future using advanced technology

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6 h. ago Families in Argyll & Bute encouraged to explore adoption services

One of the UK’s leading children’s charities, Kibble, is inviting families from across Argyll and Bute to discover the life-changing journey of adoption at a free virtual event this June.

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6 h. ago Surprise Man City move suggests Pep Guardiola might be about to make radical change

Pep Guardiola has shaken up his backroom team before the Club World Cup and it could have an impact on how Manchester City play next season.

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6 h. ago Mauricio Pochettino said the US can win the World Cup. Now they can’t even win a game

The Americans have now lost four matches in a row, and the World Cup is one year away. Serious questions are starting to emerge about their high-profile coachIf you’re wondering why there seems to be so much hand-wringing over the US men’s national team’s current form, consider where head coach Mauricio Pochettino set the bar when he took over.“We need to really believe and think of big things,” he said in his introductory press conference in September. “We need to believe that we can win, that we can win all [the] games. We can win the World Cup.” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Ryanair reaches new heights with 30 million passengers through Glasgow Prestwick airport

Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 low fares airline announced that it has carried 30 million passengers through Glasgow Prestwick Airport since it began operations to/from the airport in 1994.

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