2 h. ago The 'dodgy' Turkey clinic that forces Brits to sign a bogus contract threatening to fine them $10,000 if they speak out about botched surgeries

The clinic brokers treatments from mummy makeovers to penis enlargements for international patients in Izmir, claims to be 'internationally distinguished'.

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4 h. ago Gang of four boys aged 15 to 17 who 'raped woman in alleyway' are accompanied to court by their mothers

A gang of teenage boys charged with raping a woman in a town centre alleyway appeared before a district judge today, after being accompanied into court by their mothers.

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5 h. ago 'Openly gay' British woman, 20, who is 'not interested in men at all' is 'distraught' after Cypriot court clears five Israelis of gang

Police said she had picked the men out of a line-up as having raped her during a hotel pool party in the coastal resort town of Ayia Napa on September 3 2023.

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6 h. ago Lloyds and Halifax branch closures: Full list revealed as more than 250 banks shut for good

One Halifax branch is set to close in Lincoln in May and a Lloyds branch will be closing in Hodge Hill, Birmingham

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6 h. ago The best padel tennis clubs in London, from Stratford to Battersea

A new wave of padel clubs are promising everything from dog-friendly social nights to Soho House vibes. Katie Strick picks the hottest spots in town

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6 h. ago Work begins on permanent secondary school for town left without one for ten years

Pupils at Star Academy will have a new building to move into sometime in 2026

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6 h. ago 'Best' place in UK to visit is beautiful market town that's 'never crowded'

Wells in Somerset has been named the UK's best inland town by Which? and is known as 'England's smallest city' despite having a population of just 12,000 people

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7 h. ago Inside Death Of A Unicorn star Will Poulter's life from brutal health battle to life

Will Poulter is the talk of the town for his role in A24's new horror film, Death of a Unicorn.

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7 h. ago 'Happiest place in Britain' with seven beautiful beaches is top UK holiday spot

St Ives is a small coastal town located in Cornwall that is surrounded by seven breathtaking beaches all within walking distance - it's also one of the happiest places in the UK

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7 h. ago Elevate your garden for sunny spring weather with gorgeous table and chairs set now under £80

There's a gorgeous patio table and chairs set up for grabs with a major 20% off, and it's perfect for those who want to give their garden a stylish makeover for less this spring

Economics

8 h. ago YouTuber captures moment he is robbed by masked men in Greater Manchester town

"They took the picture and then suddenly I’m being ripped off my bike"

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9 h. ago No monkey business! Moment thieves steal huge gorilla statue from indoor market before police swoop just minutes later

Brian Rumley, 50, and Michael O'Brien, 52, were seen stumbling through Darlington town centre, County Durham, carrying the £399 ornament while passing cans of beer back and forth.

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10 h. ago Michael Sheen unveils plans for new Welsh National Theatre as he takes on role of a lifetime

The actor revealed the company's first two productions, which will be Owain & Henry and Our Town

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10 h. ago Bournemouth vs Ipswich Town prediction: Premier League betting preview, odds and tips

Ipswich Town will be looking to transform their form around in the business end of the season but face a Bournemouth side chasing a place in Europe in the Premier League

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11 h. ago Are there job options in YOUR town? Interactive tool shows the places with the most vacancies in different occupations

The data give an insight into the best places to live for your chosen career - with a searchable tool showing the types of vacancies available locally.

Society

11 h. ago 'You would never believe it was once a petrol station': striking £1.5m new townhouse for sale in Kentish Town

Highgate Road has been home to a petrol station since the 1950s. Now, six luxury townhouses stand in its place

Economics

12 h. ago Edinburgh craft brewer Cold Town Beer named official partner of city’s Neighbourgood outdoor summer food and drink market

Edinburgh craft brewer Cold Town Beer has been selected to be official partner of Neighbourgood, the open air artisan food and drink market that returns to the city’s Stockbridge area this summer - running from May 7 to July 27.

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12 h. ago OnlyFans hit with class action lawsuit from two men who say they weren’t talking to models

M. Brunner and J. Fry of Illinois say creators they subscribed to were employing agencies to “impersonate” models

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12 h. ago Leonardo DiCaprio unveils subtle but effective makeover as fans go wild for his new look

Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has debuted a brand-new look amid rumours he is engaged to model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti

Politics

13 h. ago Voices: From Woolworths to WH Smith: Independent readers name the high street brands they miss the most

The decline of iconic high street brands like Woolworths, WH Smith, and BHS has significantly altered the landscape of our town centres

Politics