16 h. ago How Notting Hill Carnival became one of the biggest cultural events after race riots

Millions of people attend Notting Hill carnival, with some travelling by plane just to experience the Caribbean inspired event - but few know how the carnival began and the roots are deep.

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3 d. ago Polish army veteran, 102, attends mass during Edinburgh visit

The veteran was met by members of a Polish scout group

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5 d. ago Trump reportedly considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug

President told people at a fundraiser last month he was considering changing marijuana’s Schedule I classificationDonald Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.At a $1m-a-plate fundraiser at his New Jersey golf club earlier this month, Trump told attendees he was interested in making such a change, the people, who declined to be named, told the newspaper. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Hundreds of people face arrest at Palestine Action march on Saturday

More than 500 people are expected to attend the march in Parliament Square to protest against the government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terror group

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7 d. ago My loving friend Meghan does not deserve to be called 'Duchess Difficult'. Shame on the foolish royals

Meghan's down-to-earth demeanour worked like a charm, removing all the anxiety felt by myself and the other attendees, most of whom were normal people who had worked tirelessly.

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7 d. ago Manchester Carnival 2025: Parade route, timings, and everything to know as celebration of unity returns

Close to 60,000 people are expected to attend the joyous event this weekend

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7 d. ago More than 200 lobbyists at UN’s plastic treaty talks will limit progress, campaigners warn

Environmental group says industry figures will be obstructive and aim to reduce overall ambition of meetingMore than 200 industry lobbyists are attending the UN’s meeting to hammer out a global plastics treaty, raising fears that moves to prevent runaway plastic production may be undermined.The 234 lobbyists from the oil, petrochemical and plastics industries outnumber the combined delegations of all 27 EU member states, and far exceed the number of people attending with the delegation of scientists as well as Indigenous peoples at the Geneva talks. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire’s Wishaw health improvement team host summer family fun day

Vibrant and well-attended afternoon welcomed people of all ages for a free, outdoor celebration packed with activities, entertainment and important community connections.

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9 d. ago Flight attendant's important advice to people washing their hands on planes

As passengers board their flights for summer holidays, a flight attendant has shared the 'filthiest parts' of a plane that you should avoid touching - and it's more places than you might expect

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9 d. ago DWP 48 health conditions that could get you an extra £110.40 per week

The list of conditions is not a checklist for claiming Attendance Allowance but rather a guide to help people understand what is and isn't supported

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3 w. ago DWP Attendance Allowance rules older people must be aware of

The DWP has issued guidance on Attendance Allowance payments and what to do if your circumstances change

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3 w. ago People on Attendance Allowance could be due up to £447 every month next year

The September CPI figure published in October will determine the annual uprating for DWP disability benefits.

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3 w. ago Tomorrowland organisers race to build new stage ahead of opening after fire

Over 400,000 people are expected to attend the event in the Belgian town of Boom

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3 w. ago Flight attendant warns people to stop wearing this 'disgusting' clothing item on planes

Dallas-based air hostess Cher Killough, has warned people to stop wearing this 'disgusting' clothing item on aeroplanes - saying you will could get a 'staph infection'.

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4 w. ago Flight attendant urges people to stop wearing popular clothing on the plane

A flight attendant named Cher has shared the one clothing item you should leave in your bag and 'never' wear on a plane - and it might make you want to rethink your outfit for your next flight

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