72 m. ago Bob Weir was a songwriting powerhouse for the Grateful Dead – and the chief custodian of their legacy

‘The Kid’s jazz-influenced rhythm guitar made him utterly integral to the Dead and his later collaborations solidified the band’s influence over latter-day alt-rock• Bob Weir, co-founder of rock group the Grateful Dead, dies at age 78• Bob Weir: a life in picturesFor most of their career, the other members of the Grateful Dead referred to Bob Weir as “the Kid”. You can understand why. He was only 16 when the band that would ultimately become the Grateful Dead was founded. Moreover, Weir was implausibly fresh-faced and boyishly handsome, particularly compared to some of his bandmates. Jerry Garcia’s photo was used in one of Richard Nixon’s campaign broadcasts, a symbol of all that was wrong with US youth. Keyboard player Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, by all accounts sweet-natured, nevertheless gave off the air of a man who would strangle you with his bare hands as soon as look at you. Weir, on the other hand, somehow managed to look like the kind of charming young man a mother would be happ...

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22 h. ago Ready to serve in dad's Army? Brits warned to be ready for WW3

The UK Government has admitted it is in the process of “developing plans” to implement “civilian assistance” to the military given the Trump chaos around the world this week

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45 h. ago Crucial 'super flu' symptoms to monitor as toddler left 'paralysed' by bug

A killer virus has devastated the US, leaving no fewer than nine children dead and one two-year-paralysed after she fought for her life in hospital for several weeks

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3 d. ago Trump's 'Doomsday Plane' heads to Washington DC as global tensions spiral following Maduro capture

The mysterious flight comes as President Donald Trump has issued warnings to other nations, escalating global tensions.

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4 d. ago Parents thought son was dead for three weeks after police mix

Police mistakenly told a family their teenager was dead but he was actually fighting for his life in hospital, while mixing him up with another boy - here are eight things you need to know

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5 d. ago New Year... same old Keir: Robotic PM reads out 'rousing' note to grim

Gathering his senior team for the first time in 2026, Keir Starmer talked up his action to ease pressure - admitting that will be what the government is judged on come the election.

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5 d. ago Does anyone believe you, Keir? Starmer tells Cabinet he IS tackling cost of living crisis despite Brits struggling with debt and food bills

Gathering his senior team for the first time in 2026, Keir Starmer talked up his action to ease pressure - admitting that will be what the government is judged on come the election.

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6 d. ago Anas Sarwar: I know Scots are angry with unpopular Keir Starmer

The Scottish Labour leader admitted the UK Labour government had made mistakes

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6 d. ago Anas Sarwar: I'm running to be First Minister 'in defiance' of Starmer's unpopularity

The Scottish Labour leader admitted the UK Government had made mistakes

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6 d. ago What life looks like a year after the deadly Los Angeles wildfires in photos

In an empty lot in Altadena, California, the ground is covered by a soft blanket of small white wildflowers. But before the blooms, there was toxic ash and melted metal, as well as the remnants of family heirlooms and a home that once stood. One year after the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles, communities are starting to rebuild. Some lucky residents already have constructed new homes.

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7 d. ago Keir Starmer admits government failings and expresses regret over social post on Egyptian activist

In an interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged government failings in vetting a controversial Egyptian activist social media and expressed regret over a post welcoming him back to Britain.

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8 d. ago Pregnant woman shot dead at Michigan gas station remembered as a ‘beautiful life’ while authorities continue manhunt for gunman

Kendall Berrington was due to give birth on January 14 but was shot and killed on Wednesday

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9 d. ago Catholic influencer Paul Kim’s son dies aged five after severe case of the flu

Kim said the boy suffered sepsis and seizures

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1 week ago Cricket legend Damien Martyn is put into a coma as he battles the killer disease meningitis in 'the fight of his life'

The 54-year-old veteran of 67 Test matches was rushed to a Brisbane hospital after falling ill on Boxing Day.

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1 week ago Tyson Fury shares poignant clip of Anthony Joshua talking about ‘how fast life goes’ as star recovers after deadly crash

TYSON Fury has posted a haunting clip showing rival Anthony Joshua talk about death after the horror car crash in Nigeria that killed his two pals. The Gypsy King, 37, previously shared a touching tribute to his fellow former world champ, wishing his deceased friends "a good bed in heaven". The long-time foes' £100m all-British...

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1 week ago Woman jailed for life after schoolgirl, 12, found dead in suitcase

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Dahbia Benkired has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for the murder, rape and torture of Lola Daviet.

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2 w. ago Love Island's Gabby Allen says 'love life is dead' after Casey O'Gorman split

EXCLUSIVE: Love Island All Stars winner Gabby Allen has opened up about her love life after splitting from Casey O'Gorman

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2 w. ago 'We buried my dead sister then she came back to life in her coffin'

Essie Dunbar was pronounced dead after an epileptic seizure in 1915, but when her sister arrived late to the funeral and asked to see her one last time, the family discovered she was alive and smiling in her coffin

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2 w. ago Adam the Woo death: Pioneering YouTube vlogger found dead in Florida home, aged 51

‘Urban explorer’ – real name David Adam Williams – was one of YouTube’s first content creators

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2 w. ago Two teenagers are dead and another is fighting for his life after Tesla crash: Man, 30, is arrested

Officers were called to Holland Road just before 10pm on Saturday to reports that a white Tesla had smashed into a tree, and three fire engines also rushed to the scene.

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