31 m. ago Masked gang in 'with weapons' force school into lockdown as kids 'hide under desks'

The school was placed in lockdown with children reported to be 'hiding under desks'.

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31 m. ago Polish woman claiming to be missing Maddie screams 'why are you doing this to me?' at Kate McCann as she gives evidence from behind a screen at stalking trial

Mrs McCann, 57, took the stand at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday. She gave evidence from behind a screen so she did not have to face Julia Wandelt, 24, who is accused of stalking her.

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44 m. ago Kate McCann: 'I want Madeleine to call me mum. I want most for her to be back'

Kate McCann shared her biggest wish during a trial where two women - Julia Wandelt, 24, and Karen Spragg, 61 - have been accused of stalking missing Madeleine McCann's family

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58 m. ago Gran shot dead in home after son's stole phone from drug dealers

Simon Allen, James Byrne, Barrie Glynn and David Harrison have gone on trial accused of the murder of Jackie Rutter.

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75 m. ago Appeal to preserve last flying Vulcan bomber for future generations

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust said the Cold War bomber has a home but they need funds

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78 m. ago Japanese football official sentenced for viewing child abuse images on plane

Japan Football Association terminates Masanaga Kageyama after he was found guilty of watching indecent images of children on a plane

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98 m. ago Kate McCann tells stalking trial it was 'the final straw' and she went to police when Polish woman claiming to be missing Madeleine tried to contact her younger daughter Amelie

Mrs McCann, 57, took the stand at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday. She gave evidence from behind a screen so she did not have to face Julia Wandelt, 24, who is accused of stalking her.

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1 hour ago Emmerdale star's 'addictive' drama that will leave fans 'hooked' is coming to Netflix

Netflix is adding a British drama to its library, which stars Sheridan Smith alongside a popular Emmerdale star.

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1 hour ago Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of deliberately collapsing 'China spy' trial so Labour can 'suck up' to Beijing

The Tory leader lashed out amid claims that the Prime Minister's light touch with the Communist regime had handed it a free pass to commit espionage in the UK.

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1 hour ago Teen 'murdered mum's lover and planned to liquify his body in a blender'

Neighbours of Damien Hurstel, 19, who is accused of decapitating his mum's boyfriend and leaving his head in the bathtub, said the teen looked "relieved" as he was taken away by police

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1 hour ago Julia Wandelt sobs in dock as Kate McCann says she's not Madeleine

Julia Wandelt, who is accused of claiming she was Madeleine McCann, sobbed in court after Kate McCann said the Polish national was not her missing daughter

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1 hour ago The 5 money questions you MUST ask your partner before having children, according to experts

The Daily Mail spoke to a number of financial experts about the questions, both profound and practical, to raise with your partner before taking the leap into parenthood.

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1 hour ago Wirtz, Durán and different career paths: what happened to Next Generation 2020?

We look at how the 80 players we picked five years ago have been faring for club and countryFive years ago the Covid-19 pandemic was spreading, causing untold pain – mental and physical – that we are still feeling the effects of.Football, like every other aspect of life, was affected and stopped for a period of time. Players, coaches and staff had their lives turned upside down. Career paths were inevitably changed. What kind of an impact would a fit Trent Alexander-Arnold have had at Euro 2020 if it had been played that year? As it turned out he injured himself just before the postponed tournament in 2021 and had to withdraw from the England squad. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Children die in UK as number of deaths of homeless people rises

The Museum of Homelessness said its research suggested at least 1,611 deaths in 2024 of people experiencing homelessness

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2 h. ago Man accused of murdering mother and her three children died of heart attack after collapsing in prison minutes after visit from his family, inquest hears

Mohammed Shabir, 45, was due to go on trial later this year for the murders of Bryonie Gawith, 29, Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle, who died in the blaze last year.

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2 h. ago Duke of Marlborough, 69, to face trial for 'driving 80mph in a 50mph zone'

James Spencer-Churchill, who is a relative of Princess Diana and Sir Winston Churchill, is due to appear in court accused of speeding.

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2 h. ago Edinburgh children team up with Irish kids for 'groundbreaking' Gaelic rap song

The amazing track celebrates both countries' cultures.

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2 h. ago Tories are only party that can meet ‘test of our generation’, says Badenoch

The Tory leader is delivering her closing address to the party conference.

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2 h. ago Thousands bring UK’s biggest ever environmental pollution legal action claim over River Wye

Nearly 4,000 people are seeking a mandated clean-up order against firms accused of causing ‘degradation’ to the river

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2 h. ago Prince Harry wildlife charity dropped by Chad after government accuses it of serious financial misconduct

African Parks has been accused of financial wrongdoing including the illegal collection of tourism revenues and the transfer of funds overseas

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