23 m. ago How Britain went 'crazy' for VJ Day: Dancing, bonfires and kissing as the nation celebrated Japan's defeat and final end of WWII

On August 15, 1945, and in the days leading up to it, tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of the British capital and elsewhere to celebrate the end of the Second World War,

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87 m. ago 'Fully furnished studio flat' that is actually a shed with room for only a bed and sofa

The property is available to rent for 1,100 a month, not far from the local average for a one bed home

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1 hour ago Renfrewshire Council wardens visit cemeteries in Elderslie after complaints about dogs off lead

A 'day of action' was dedicated to the issue as officers explained to people what the local authority's rules are.

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2 h. ago Construction of new Paisley Grammar School 'beyond halfway point' as update issued

The local authority has confirmed the job remains "on track" for completion in the summer of next year.

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4 h. ago Popular UK pub shut down after 'mafia style' violence and 77 police calls in 15 months

The North Eight pub has been the scene of numerous violent incidents, with the committee adding that the "current operation of the licence undermined" all four licensing objectives

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4 h. ago Trump says Putin 'not going to mess around with me' on eve of Ukraine summit

The leaders are scheduled to begin discussions at 11.30am local time in Anchorage (8:30pm BST)

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4 h. ago Tears as Pride of Britain judges pick their winners from inspirational shortlist

Judging for the 2025 Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with P&O Cruises, took place today - and the celebrity judges had some tricky choices to make

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5 h. ago Aldi launches 'only fans' as supermarket 'literally' begs shoppers to 'subscribe'

The supermarket's 'Literally Only Fans' will see free fans being made available across the country as Britain endures its third heat wave of the year, with temperatures hitting a barmy 30 degrees in some places

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5 h. ago Charity which asked children as young as five to write Valentine's Day cards for asylum seekers is reported to watchdog

Schools of Sanctuary, a small refugee-sector charity, launched the programme in primary schools across Britain last year. Sir Gavin Williamson has since asked for them to be investigated.

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6 h. ago Trump wants to ‘take back’ DC — but the feds already control most of the land

Huge chunks of the capital are under the federal government’s control. Local officials feel like their hands are tied when it comes to how to run the city

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6 h. ago Teacher spotted underage pupils drinking at pub beset by issues

An assault, 'large fight', and numerous instances of underage drinking were reported within a matter of weeks

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6 h. ago Britain's heatwave is set to continue until next week: Yellow heat alert is extended to Monday as 30C temperatures set to stifle Britain over the weekend

A yellow heat alert has been extended until Monday, with temperatures expected to hit 30C over the weekend.

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6 h. ago Charlene Tilton, 66, was the flirty but spoiled blonde teenager on Dallas

The 66-year-old siren was seen on social media this week in images taken at the Southfork Experience, which ran from August 8 to 10 in Richardson, Texas.

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7 h. ago Republican doesn’t wear seatbelt in DC ‘because of carjacking’ despite data showing decline

Senator echoes Trump’s claims about crime in Washington DC, disputing statistics showing a drop in car thefts and other violationsUS politics live – latest updatesA Republican senator said that he doesn’t wear a seatbelt when he’s driving in Washington DC so he can act more swiftly if he gets carjacked, adding further fuel to repeated rhetoric by the Trump administration that crime is on the rise in the US – despite statistics indicating otherwise.Markwayne Mullin told Fox News on Wednesday that he avoids buckling up, violating local traffic ordinances, so he can “exit in a hurry”. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Family's heartbreaking tribute to dad with 'infectious personality' killed in horror pick

Five teenagers were arrested after the fatal collision

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7 h. ago London heatwave etiquette : How to avoid being the social pariah of your local park

We’re already hot and bothered right now, so here’s how not to be a dick at the park. Charlie Gowans-Eglinton has your guide

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7 h. ago Teenagers arrested after boy, 17, left seriously injured in horror machete attack

Two boys, aged 15 and 17, remain in custody

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8 h. ago This is the shameful reason why Britain is being invaded by monster rats

It started with the sinister sound of something scuttling about within the walls of the neatly kept house. Then there were two floods in the kitchen after the uninvited guest gnawed through a pipe.

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8 h. ago Teenage boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of raping and murdering 13

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of raping and murdering a 13-year-old girl who was found dead at home.

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8 h. ago ‘Why would you take away a parking place?’: the city where anyone can build an urban oasis

Grätzloasen – low-cost, urban ‘parklets’ built by volunteers – are on the rise in Vienna as sceptics are being won over by the splash of welcome greenery and boost to community spiritsIn a quiet corner of Vienna’s well-to-do 18th district, Jana is explaining how her assembly of wooden decking and planters is bringing a bit of greenery to the area. “There’s not a single tree on this whole street – it’s just parking spaces on both sides.”This is a grätzloase, or neighbourhood oasis – a miniature park tucked into the side of the road. With the blessing of the city hall, more than 100 of them have sprung up across Vienna. The scheme has been growing since 2015, and its proponents say it’s struck a rare balance for urban projects: cheap, community-driven and appreciated by local people. Continue reading...

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