5 h. ago British government reverses policy that limited home heating subsidies for retirees

The British government say it is reversing its unpopular plan to end winter home heating subsidies for millions of retirees

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9 h. ago OAP slams £66 a night charge for daughter to stay in retirement home's 'guest room'

Rosaline Clinton's daughter was quoted £594 to stay in a room in which she had to provide her own bedding.

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3 d. ago Brazen squatters watch TV in retiree’s home while he gives news interview

A family of brazen squatters were filmed sleeping and watching television in a retiree’s home while a news crew interviewed him about his property being taken over.

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5 d. ago Mum arranged for child sex offender to stay over for a week to rape her own young daughter

'You discussed at length in disgustingly graphic detail what you intended to do'

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7 d. ago New London man faces weapons charges after Saturday night gunfire

New London man faces weapons charges after Saturday night gunfire  WTNH.com

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1 week ago French Open: 2 of 36 night matches have involved women with Amélie Mauresmo in charge

French Open tournament director Amélie Mauresmo has been asked again about a lack of women’s matches during the tournament’s night sessions

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1 week ago Sick mum arranged for sex offender to stay at her home to abuse daughter

The woman planned for him to stay for a week while her husband was away, a court was told.

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1 week ago 'Twisted mum' arranged for child rapist stay over to rape daughter, 12

The parent arranged for John Davies, 45, to come to her home while her husband was away so he could abuse the child

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1 week ago The Brit pensioners left homeless in Spain by phenomenon that priced them out of retirement abroad

John Brownwood - a former footballer with a top club - is one of the pensioners left homeless after he was priced out of his retirement abroad.

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1 week ago The British pensioners who live in Spain's 'zombieland' airport after Airbnb boom priced them out of retirement abroad

John Brownwood - a former footballer with a top club - is one of the pensioners left homeless after he was priced out of his retirement abroad.

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1 week ago Rachel Corsie calls time after chronic pain with dream ending for Scotland

Captain talks about living the dream but also the injury that made it difficult to walk up stairs and get out of the bathRachel Corsie has revealed she has battled through chronic pain to ensure she could end her career with the dream scenario of playing for her country. The 35-year-old Scotland captain will retire after the Women’s Nations League matches at home to Austria on Friday and the away game against the Netherlands in Tilburg on 3 June.Corsie, who recovered from a knee injury to play her final club game for Aston Villa this month, said: “My body has really wanted this to be my last year but my heart and my head have been stubborn and said ‘I’m not quite ready’.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Thousands support Kneecap at first big gig since terrorism charge

Irish-language rap trio perform at London festival after member charged for allegedly displaying Hezbollah flag• Kneecap review – rap trio remain unbowed by terror chargeThousands of fans showed up to support Kneecap at a festival they headlined on Friday night, days after one of its members was charged with a terror offence.The Irish-language act performed at the Wide Awake festival in Brockwell Park, south London, two days after band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London in November. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Serial thriller from the king of storytellers; NEVER FLINCH by Stephen King, THE RETIREMENT PLAN by Sue Hincenbergs, DEAD WATER by Simon Toyne

The king is back with a story about a serial killer with a taste for vengeance.

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3 w. ago Ukrainian suspect 'used fuel he bought from B&Q to target Keir Starmer's home' in one of three 'arson attacks' linked to PM

Roman Lavrynovych, 21, from Sydenham in south London, had been charged last night by Scotland Yard with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

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3 w. ago Ukrainian suspect 'used fuel he bought from B&Q to target Keir Starmer's home' after 'planning attacks for several days'

Roman Lavrynovych, 21, from Sydenham in south London, had been charged last night by Scotland Yard with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer arson accused 'planned attacks for several days' and 'bought fuel from B&Q', court told as Ukrainian suspect is remanded in custody

Roman Lavrynovych, 21, from Sydenham in south London, had been charged last night by Scotland Yard with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

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3 w. ago Ivanka Trump is now a food waste entrepreneur – but there's just one glaring problem | Arwa Mahdawi

It’s a little bit rich to talk about food insecurity in the US when your last name is Trump. But after stints as a feminist influencer and political adviser, the president’s favourite daughter has found a new pathIvanka Trump has had her manicured fingers in many pies. She’s designed jewellery and shoes. She’s written a book called Women Who Work, marketed at women who work, full of inspirational quotes and touching anecdotes about how she, a woman, has sometimes worked so hard that she has had to sacrifice massages.That was Early Influencer Ivanka, anyway. Then came Ivanka’s political era. During Donald Trump’s first term as president, she appointed herself Daddy’s special adviser and did a lot of very special advising. In that capacity she gallivanted around the globe, dropping in on the G20 and hobnobbed with world leaders, all while insisting: “I try to stay out of politics.” And, of course, the president’s eldest daughter, who very nearly became the head of the World Bank, tire...

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4 w. ago Most early pensioners not ‘confident their savings will last,’ new research reveals

Most pensioners expressed concern about how much they have saved in private pots

Economics

4 w. ago Amazon shoppers snap up 'beautiful' solar powered bistro table that's great for small gardens

The pre-lit patio table is solar powered, so it charges up during the day and automatically lights up at night and is a great way to add a warm glow to summer evenings

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4 w. ago Danny Dyer reveals how a letter from his daughter Dani made him stay in rehab as he battled drug addiction

Danny Dyer has shared how a letter from his eldest daughter Dani made him stay in rehab when he was there to tackle his drug addiction.

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