5 h. ago The case of three missing children has haunted this town for 15 years. A mother now wants closure

Tanya Zuvers has prayed someone ‘would cure her broken heart’

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6 h. ago No plans to cap service charges for leaseholders, housing minister tells MPs

In the Commons, Matthew Pennycook argued a cap would ‘prevent necessary funds being raised for legitimate purposes’.

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8 h. ago Man charged with murdering family in house fire appears in court from hospital

Bryonie Gawith, 29, Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle died after a blaze at their home in Bradford last year.

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11 h. ago Third man charged with murdering mother and three children in Bradford house fire

Sharaz Ali, 39, has been charged with four counts of murder following the blaze in August last year

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11 h. ago Third man charged over house fire in Bradford which killed mother and three children

A third man has been charged in connection with a house fire in Bradford which killed a mother and three children. This is a breaking news story - more to follow...

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11 h. ago Third man charged with murdering mother and three children in house fire

Sharaz Ali, 39, was due to appear at Bradford Magistrates’ Court on Monday, West Yorkshire Police said.

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11 h. ago Bradford house fire: Man charged with murder after blaze killed mum and three kids

Sharaz Ali, 39, was charged with four counts of murder following a fire that killed Bryonie Gawith, 29, and children Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle, in Bradford last year

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53 h. ago How do we make Europe more secure? Here are five steps we need to take now

Europe can’t wait to react to Trump’s mood swings but must show we have the will and the wallet to take back control• Ukraine war liveIt’s exhausting and humiliating to have no control – watching every meeting in the Oval Office for a glimmer of Trump’s approval or displeasure, our security resting on a perceived slight or a mood.The last week of meetings between Trump, Macron, Starmer and finally Zelenskyy always felt like crawling across a minefield. Some might agonise about whether Zelenskyy could have played things differently. It’s the wrong question. The point is that we can’t carry on being so dependent on every meeting at the White House. Until we start taking charge of our future, we will always be one heart palpitation away from dreading doomsday. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘Green roofs deliver for biodiversity’: how Basel put nature on top

For decades, the Swiss city has been transforming its skyline, and now boasts some of the greenest rooftops in EuropeSusanne Hablützel breaks up her work day by staring out the window at a rooftop garden. The view is not spectacular: a pile of dead wood sits atop an untidy plot that houses chicory, toadflax, thistle and moss.But Hablützel, a biologist in charge of nature projects in Basel, is enthralled by the plants and creatures the roof has brought in. “Tree fungi have settled in the trunks, and they are great to see – I love mushrooms. You can also see birds now – that wasn’t the case before.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Peppa Pig to have new brother or sister, mother of popular TV character says

‘I’m due in the summer, and we’re all so excited,’ Mummy Pig, voiced by actor Morwenna Banks, announces on Good Morning BritainThe animated television character Peppa Pig, famed for her love of jumping up and down in muddy puddles, is to have a new brother or sister, the character’s mother has announced.Peppa Pig, the phenomenally popular children’s show that has been translated into over 40 languages, tells the story of Peppa and her family – Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig and younger brother George, whose most treasured possession is his toy dinosaur. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Urgent warning to iPhone users over dodgy charging adapters that can cause fatal electric shocks or house fires

Experts have issued an urgent warning to iPhone users after finding dangerous fake charging adaptors littering the market.

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4 d. ago Amazon to charge households 'for first time ever' as part of biggest

Although Alexa+ is loaded with sophisticated AI-driven features, like film recs and sports updates, they aren’t free

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4 d. ago Peppa Pig's mother 'overwhelmed' as she announces she is pregnant with third child

The mother of children's TV character Peppa Pig has announced she is pregnant with her third child, telling Good Morning Britain she is 'excited'

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4 d. ago Every DWP benefit not increasing in April 2025 in major blow to thousands

The benefits that will remain unaffected by rises this April include the benefit cap, capital limits, and Local Housing Allowance. Additionally, bereavement support and the High Income Child Benefit charge are also not included

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4 d. ago Who is Amy Gleason? DOGE administrator named by White House — but Elon Musk is still in charge

A 53-year-old former health worker in Tennessee is now at the center of major constitutional questions and global chaos after White House officials abruptly named her as the agency’s chief

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5 d. ago Energy expert says £120 'phantom electricity' is 10% of your bill

Joshua Houston says you are being charged for electricity you 'aren't even using'

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5 d. ago Thousands of Israelis line streets for funeral of Bibas family killed in Gaza

National outpouring of grief comes amid reports that deal reached to resume ceasefire with HamasThousands of Israelis have lined the route of a funeral procession for two small children and their mother who were held hostage and died in captivity in Gaza.The national outpouring of grief for Ariel, Kfir and Shiri Bibas came amid reports that a deal had been reached to resume the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, with the handover of more bodies of hostages in return for the release of Palestinians held in Israeli jails. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago 'Soaring energy bills mean I can't charge my electric wheelchair to get out my house'

Holly Donovan is scared of charging the battery of her electric wheelchair because of sky high power prices - she can't afford to leave her home, which she also can't afford to heat

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7 d. ago Suspected killer found in coma at house fire where mother died alongside her three children is now 'expected to survive', as alleged co

Bryonie Gawith, 29, Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle died following the fire at their home in Bradford, West Yorkshire, early on August 21 last year

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8 d. ago Mother sparks debate for saying it’s ‘greedy’ to charge adult kids rent

‘I’d want my kids to be able to afford their own place, not make it harder for them,’ said the mother

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