7 h. ago UK street lockdown as bomb squad and cops swarm in with locals told 'stay away'

The huge emergency service response saw a bomb squad, police and fire engines piling in at the scene on Block Lane, Oldham. Residents were evacuated but have now returned to their homes

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17 h. ago Strictly’s Vito Coppola delivers emotional message to Ellie Goldstein after elimination

Strictly Come Dancing’s Vito Coppola delivered an emotional speech to partner Ellie Goldstein, promising that they will be “friends forever”, after the pair were eliminated in Sunday’s (2 November) results show.

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63 h. ago Death Row murderer choses gruesome execution after taunting cops with blood

Stephen Bryant was sentenced to death more than 15 years ago after he killed three in South Carolina, and wrote a taunting message to cops using one victim's blood

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3 d. ago Murderer who taunted cops with messages written in blood chooses execution by firing squad

The firing squad is a new addition to South Carolina's execution methods

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3 d. ago South Carolina man chooses execution by firing squad despite concerns over last death by bullets

A man on death row in South Carolina has chosen to die by firing squad

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7 d. ago I am the first Indigenous journalist to exclusively interview António Guterres. How many others will listen?

A young journalist reflects on the UN leader’s responses, and hopes his messages – about human violence on an increasingly hostile planet – resonated before Cop30‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN headThere we were at the edge of the forest. The computer screen had been up for a long time, everything arranged so that nothing would go wrong; that the internet wouldn’t go down, that the computer battery wouldn’t die, and a glass of water and ice in front of me so I wouldn’t be left without words. Silence filled the other side of the camera until a figure appeared, and there he was: António Guterres, the man who speaks for the world, the secretary general of the United Nations.A few weeks earlier, I had received an invitation from Jonathan Watts of the Guardian newspaper, asking me to interview Guterres with him. I accepted. It would be my first time speaking to someone with that level of authority. But what would I ask him? Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Strictly's Lewis Cope issues emotional message moments after latest live performance

The former Emmerdale star was seen opening week five of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night

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9 d. ago Strictly fans 'can't cope' after Ellie Goldstein gets surprise message from music icon

Ellie and professional dancer Vito Coppola were left stunned by the message on the BBC series

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1 week ago Scots pervert snared by undercover cops after sending sick messages to 'schoolgirl'

David McNeish, 39, posted images of his genitals to the ‘14-year-old child’ along with sleazy demands for her to send him naked pictures of herself.

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1 week ago Newcastle latest: Mourinho secret message to Gordon emerges as Tonali exit thoughts clear

A round-up of Newcastle United headlines as Sandro Tonali's stance on copying Alexander Isak emerges and Jose Mourinho's secret message emerges

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1 week ago ‘Incredible’ squad depth can fire Arsenal toward multiple trophies, says Raya

Goalkeeper says ‘it’s looking very, very good’ for ArsenalGunners have won 10 of their first 12 games of the seasonDavid Raya has said competition for starting spots is driving Arsenal’s blistering form and the goalkeeper believes the “incredible” depth of Mikel Arteta’s squad means they are capable of challenging on multiple fronts.The 4-0 thrashing of Atlético Madrid on Tuesday was Arsenal’s sixth successive victory and their 10th win from their first 12 matches. Arsenal have conceded only three goals – the fewest at this stage in the club’s history – to help establish a one-point lead at the top of the Premier League and a perfect record in the Champions League after three matches. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Influencer Lorna Luxe, 43, shares update on husband John, 64, amid his battle with stage 4 cancer

The influencer said publicly documenting John's illness has helped her cope, with supportive messages providing 'exactly what I needed' during difficult times.

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2 w. ago Strictly's Ellie Goldstein 'so excited to share' major update after gushing message about Vito Coppola

The model and actress had news to share away from impressing on the dance floor with her dance partner

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2 w. ago Strictly's Vito Coppola issues 'incredible' message in Ellie Goldstein update after 'spoiler' denial

The professional dancer and the model and actress are preparing for their next performance in the BBC One dance contest

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3 w. ago Alan Carr makes cheeky dig at close pal Paloma Faith's 'murder' in 'savage' video

Comedian Alan Carr poked fun at his fellow Celebrity Traitors star as he shared a video to Instagram where he taunted Paloma Faith over her 'murder' on the hit reality show

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3 w. ago Margate streets evacuated as 'bombs found' and police put area in lockdown

Streets in Margate, Kent, were flooded with police, firefighters and a bomb squad following reports of 'suspicious items'

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4 w. ago Coronation Street star supports Ellie Goldstein as Strictly star sends same 'next' message with Vito Coppola

The pair issued the same message after it was revealed they hadmade it through to week three of the BBC One dance contest

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