1 hour ago National park entry to be free next year on Trump’s birthday

NPS also announced that, starting in 2026, entry free days will only apply for American citizens and residents.

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2 h. ago Senior West Midlands Police chief 'apologises to Jewish community in Birmingham for telling MPs they BACKED ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for Aston Villa match'

WMP assistant chief constable Mike O'Hara told a select committee last week that concerns were raised by the religious community over supporters of the Israeli team travelling to the city.

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3 h. ago Fury as prison bosses splurge £700 on giant chess set despite Govt pledging to crackdown on spending

PRISON bosses bought inmates a giant £700 outdoor chess set. The purchase was revealed after the Government pledged a crackdown on spending. Other departments splurged on designer water bottles, staff trophies and presentation courses. The chess set, with 2ft high pieces, was bought off Amazon by the Ministry of Justice and delivered to the Isle...

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4 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans fume at judges' comments as star earns highest score

One of the judges even rushed out to support the star after their performance

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4 h. ago Tories pledge to block Motability access for people with ADHD and anxiety

The scheme is designed to help disabled benefit claimants get cars through the welfare system

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5 h. ago BBC Strictly's Amy Dowden flooded with support as she dances again after surgery

Strictly Come Dancing pro Amy Dowden has been inundated with support from fans after a heartwarming update

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5 h. ago Bold shapes and binoculars: Frank Gehry’s stunning California architecture

From his home town of Los Angeles, the architect designed a career around defying what was predictableIn Frank Gehry’s world, no building was left untilted, unexposed or untouched by unconventional material. The Canadian-American architect, who died in his Los Angeles home at 96, designed a career around defying what was predictable and pulling in materials that were uncommon and, as such, relatively inexpensive.Gehry collaborated with artists to turn giant binoculars into an entryway of a commercial campus, and paid homage to a writer’s past as a lifeguard by creating a livable lifeguard tower. And while dreaming this up, he transformed American architecture along the way. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Amy Dowden flooded with support after sharing fresh update with fans

The Strictly Come Dancing star dropped an update hours before the dancing show's quarter-final

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6 h. ago Four arrested after apple crumble and custard thrown at Crown Jewels in London | ITV News

Four arrested after apple crumble and custard thrown at Crown Jewels in London | ITV News  ITVX

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6 h. ago National guard member wounded in DC attack is ‘slowly healing’, says West Virginia governor

Andrew Wolfe was shot in the head on 26 November, while Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuriesThe West Virginia national guard soldier who was wounded in the 26 November shooting that killed a colleague of his in Washington DC is “slowly healing”, according to West Virginia’s governor.Andrew Wolfe, 24, was shot alongside fellow West Virginia national guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom, 20, while they patrolled the US capital as part of the Trump administration’s push to deploy military members on to the city’s streets. Beckstrom died of her injuries the day after she was shot while Wolfe was hospitalized in critical condition. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Chernobyl radiation fears as Russian drone strikes damage nuclear facility

A structure designed to prevent radioactive leakage at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine is no longer operational after Russian drones targeted it earlier this year

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6 h. ago BBC Countryfile host tipped for Strictly Come Dancing hosting job

One Strictly pro has thrown their support behind another BBC to take over as host of hit dance show as current hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman prepare to leave at the end of the 2025 series

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7 h. ago Interior designer reveals why Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year is great after people mocked the ‘boring’ choice

THE word is out, the Pantone Colour of the Year 2026 is... Cloud Dancer. Far from the predicted teal, this shade is named as a weightless white that signals calm and clarity, but after the shade was announced some interior fans slammed the choice as 'boring'. It might not quite rock your world, but the...

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8 h. ago WATCH | Custard and apple crumble thrown on Crown Jewels case at Tower of London, four arrested

WATCH | Custard and apple crumble thrown on Crown Jewels case at Tower of London, four arrested  The Indian Express

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8 h. ago Prince Harry pokes fun at royal family 'drama' amid Thomas Markle's health ordeal

Prince Harry couldn't resist making jokes about his upbringing as a royal, five years on from stepping away from his senior role

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8 h. ago Custard and apple crumble thrown on Crown Jewels case at Tower of London, four arrested

Custard and apple crumble thrown on Crown Jewels case at Tower of London, four arrested  The Indian Express

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8 h. ago Four Arrested After Throwing Apple Crumble And Custard At Crown Display In London

Four Arrested After Throwing Apple Crumble And Custard At Crown Display In London  HuffPost

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9 h. ago M&S shoppers baffled by £5 Christmas bauble that features 'glaring mistake'

M&S shoppers have been left baffled by a Christmas decoration that they saw when out shopping, wondering whether it had been designed wrongly on purpose or not...

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9 h. ago Custard and apple crumble thrown at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London

Footage of the incident was shared by the group behind it

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9 h. ago Fashion fans are racing to Sainsbury’s to nab ‘flattering’ dress that’s perfect for Christmas & it’s in the sale too

WITH December well and truly in full swing, many of us will soon be toasting to the festive season with a glass of champers at our work Christmas party. But if you're still on the lookout for the perfect dress to dance the night away in, then look no further. That's because shoppers have been...

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