Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Adele announces 'random' Munich residency

The singer will play four nights in a specially-built stadium in the German city in August.

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Train strike hits Northern and Transpennine Express services

Train firms Northern and TransPennine Express say no services will run on Wednesday.

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Thai Court Rules That Opposition Party Proposal Violated the Constitution


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Joe Biden v Donald Trump - where contest will be won and lost

A general election showdown between two adversaries is coming into view. Here's what to look for.

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Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Texas: Massive fire engulfs chicken farm in Bryan

Huge flames and clouds of smoke are seen as firefighters tackle a blaze at a farm in Bryan.

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Monday, 29 January 2024

Fridge-carrying marathon runner stopped by police

Daniel Fairbrother says officers joked with him once they realised he was not a thief.

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Sunday, 28 January 2024

Saturday, 27 January 2024

Like Nora Ephron, With a British Twist


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Alfie Steele: Murderer threatened to torture grandmother over concerns

The grandparents of Alfie Steele have thanked all those who tried to help the murdered youngster.

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Friday, 26 January 2024

Gen Z Is Listening to What Netanyahu Is Saying. Is Biden?


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China reveals British national sentenced to jail in 2022 for spying

The defendant is accused of committed the "crime of illegally obtaining intelligence for overseas actors".

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Thursday, 25 January 2024

Madonna 'vigorously' defends late concert start lawsuit bought by fans

Two fans are suing the pop star after her New York show started more than two hours late.

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Wednesday, 24 January 2024

The Best Bowl of Beans I’ve Ever Had


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Russian jet crashes carrying Ukrainian PoWs - Moscow

A Russian transport plane with 65 Ukrainians onboard crashes in a region bordering Ukraine, says Russia.

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Monday, 22 January 2024

The Ghosts of Black Appalachia Visit Her Kitchen


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What New Hampshire Republicans Want


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Australia: 'Golden visa' scheme for wealthy investors axed

Critics say the scheme - which granted visas to wealthy investors - was attracting "illicit" funds.

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Australian Open 2024 results: Cameron Norrie loses to Alexander Zverev

Britain's Cameron Norrie suffers an agonising defeat in Melbourne as sixth seed Alexander Zverev edges an absorbing five-setter in a first-to-10 match tie-break.

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Sunday, 21 January 2024

The Hottest Buzzword in Wellness Seeps Into Real Estate


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Volodymyr Zelensky’s Greatest Performance


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Leave the Poor Princess Alone


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Fifa's Infantino wants tougher action on racism

Fifa president Gianni Infantino calls for an automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans commit racist abuse.

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Saturday, 20 January 2024

Spelling Bee Forum


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PG Tips and Lurpak among victims of shrinkflation

From tea bags to crisps, supermarket staples are getting smaller, consumer group Which? says.

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Friday, 19 January 2024

Newham: Newborn baby girl found wrapped in towel in bag

The baby was discovered in London by a member of the public who kept her warm until paramedics arrived.

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Wilderness Festival to return despite noise concerns

Wilderness Festival will take place at Cornbury Park, near Chipping Norton, in early August.

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Thursday, 18 January 2024

Queen Mary's Dolls' House treasures on show at Windsor Castle

A scale replica of the Crown Jewels and a fully-strung piano can be seen at the castle.

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Wednesday, 17 January 2024

What Will Be Nominated for Oscars Next Week, and What Won’t?


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Julia Donaldson: The Gruffalo hogs too much attention

The author is marking the 25th anniversary of the book which has become a modern classic.

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Tuesday, 16 January 2024

What Happened at the Iowa Caucuses


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England manager Sarina Wiegman extends deal until 2027

England women's team manager Sarina Wiegman signs a new contract until 2027.

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Monday, 15 January 2024

Saturday, 13 January 2024

Friday, 12 January 2024

Tamworth Tap named best pub in country for the second year in a row

The Tamworth Tap scoops Camra's National Pub of the Year 2023 award after last year's win.

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Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Sainsbury's sells record pigs in blankets and mince pies

Festive food sales helped boost the supermarket giant over the Christmas period.

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Tuesday, 9 January 2024

Monday, 8 January 2024

Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about

The background to the cases of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT.

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Sunday, 7 January 2024

Saturday, 6 January 2024

I Was Addicted to My Smartphone, So I Switched to a Flip Phone for a Month


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Harry Pitman: Boy, 16, to be charged with murder, says CPS

The Crown Prosecution Service says the boy has been charged over the stabbing on New Year's Eve.

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Friday, 5 January 2024

Starbucks Faces New Pressure Over Union Campaign


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Harry Pitman: Two arrested over fatal stabbing

A 16-year-old and 17-year-old are arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

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Thursday, 4 January 2024

Britney Spears: I'll never return to music industry

The pop star was responding to reports that she may be getting ready to release new music.

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Farmers warn that crops are sitting under Storm Henk floods

Thousands of acres of crops and productive farmland are under water thanks to Storm Henk's flooding.

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Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Maddi Neale-Shankster: Thai balcony fall survivor vows to walk again

Maddi Neale-Shankster was left paralysed - but says she is determined to stay positive.

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Japan Airlines plane shown burned out after fire in aerial footage

The Japan Airlines plane burst into flames after a collision with a smaller coastguard aircraft on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, 2 January 2024

Watch: BBC visits earthquake epicentre in Japan

Jean Mackenzie assesses the damage in Ishikawa prefecture battling against cut off roads.

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Monday, 1 January 2024

Microsoft boss changes tune after criticism of UK

Brad Smith had said the UK was bad for business after a takeover of Activision was initially blocked.

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Arrest after boy, 16, dies in New Year's Eve stabbing

A man has been held after the boy, believed to be 16, was stabbed to death in Primrose Hill, London.

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