4 h. ago Constance Marten: Warning signs on killer mum who dumped dead baby in Lidl bag

Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon were convicted of gross negligence manslaughter of their infant daughter. Marten had previously shown an inability to connect with others

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4 h. ago Yellow thunderstorm warnings issued for several Scots areas in Met Office update

The Met Office has issued warnings for rainfall and thunderstorms throughout this weekend and into next week.

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4 h. ago Expert issues urgent warning over common plant in the UK that could be FATAL to your dog

UK-based dog expert Simon Crawshaw has warned dog owners that a common plant can make dogs extremely ill if its seeds burrow into the animal's paws, ears or skin.

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4 h. ago ‘When you get old, you become young again’: remembering Fauja Singh, the marathon man

After a life shaped by grief and resilience, Singh began running at 89 and became an icon of endurance and joyThe first 20 miles of a marathon are not difficult, Fauja Singh once said. When it came to the last six miles, however, “I run while talking to God.”The fact that he was attempting the distance at all might seem, to some, proof of divine assistance. Singh was 89 when he first took up distance running, having stumbled across a TV snippet of people running a marathon, and decided to give it a go. By his mid-90s he was a marathon veteran, a record holder for his age group and even a poster model for Adidas; aged 101 – or at least so he believed, since he never had a birth certificate – he became the oldest person ever to run the distance. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Met Office issues new yellow weather warning of thunderstorm with chance of flooding

A yellow warning is already in place today

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5 h. ago Month's worth of rain falls on London and South East as Met Office issues amber thunderstorm alert

Intense thunderstorms and torrential rain could cause flooding and even pose a danger to life, while buildings are at risk of damage due to floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

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5 h. ago New Oasis warning for ticketless fans in Manchester as ring of steel put around city

Ticketless Oasis fans have been warned not to turn up to Heaton Park amid increased intervention to keep the public and local environment and livestock safe after what happened at previous concerts

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5 h. ago Oasis Heaton Park live as weather and traffic warnings issued ahead of big show

We're Rolling With It into the weekend

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5 h. ago Voices: I’m losing my mind over Labubu dolls – and the fake Lafufu

Local authorities are rightly warning against buying fake Labubu dolls, called Lafufus, due to choking hazards and toxic chemicals, says Charlotte Cripps, who unknowingly bought two that fell apart. It has since led her to journey deep into the horrors of Labubu shopping

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5 h. ago Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta issued with Viktor Gyokeres warning: 'I would advise against'

Arsenal are working to close a deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres after months of speculation claiming that the Sweden international was Emirates-bound

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6 h. ago Weather warning as forecast shows storms set to hit Greater Manchester

Amber weather warnings are in force for the UK

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6 h. ago Are US tariffs starting to bite? Trump, in denial over rising prices, targets Fed chief Powell

The White House is trying to drive out the Federal Reserve chair. Critics warn it would be a costly bid to pass the buckMemo from the White House: inflation is “right on track”, it declared this week, citing the latest official data. Price growth is now “very low”, according to Donald Trump. The actual statistics paint a markedly different picture.Just six months after he regained power, in part by promising to rapidly reduce prices, Trump has presided over the chaotic rollout of tariffs on an array of overseas products that many have argued risk having the exact opposite effect. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Flash flooding warning as 40 areas braced for downpours – see full list of alerts

As much as four inches of rain could fall on the UK today, raising the risk of flash flooding across the southeast as the weather front stretches further north through the rest of the day

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7 h. ago Did India roll out health warnings for popular street foods like samosas and jalebis?

Health ministry issues directive for public venues to carry cautionary notices aimed at making people 'aware about hidden fats and excess sugar'

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7 h. ago Theft caught on camera as woman's bag is stolen from between her feet

TikTok influencer Grace Beverley shared the terrifying ordeal of her bag being stolen from between her feet while out in London - and shared the entire footage as a warning to her followers.

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7 h. ago Brits warned they could be fined £2,500 for flying flags including Union Jack

The government has eased restrictions on flying flags, including not only the Union Jack but also the national flags of England and Wales - but falling foul of the rules could result in a fine

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7 h. ago Met Office 'danger to life' amber rare amber weather warning issued

An amber weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK as the Met Office says "intense rainfall" could cause a "danger to life" in a matter of hours. Parts of Britain are on alert for a 'danger to life' warning

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8 h. ago What really happened when Harry asked for consent to marry Meghan? How the Duke was 'floored' by the Queen's 'cryptic' response... and why others warned the American actress was 'engineering' love

Lady Elizabeth Anson would speak to the late Queen every week on the telephone and she was more than happy to make her feelings about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle known.

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8 h. ago Amber warning in force as Met Office says how long rain will last

Storms from France are sweeping across the UK

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9 h. ago London faces flood risk as amber storm warning issued for weekend

The Met Office warned between 20mm and 40mm of rain could fall in one hour in the warning zone covering London and south east of England.

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