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Joel Dommett Hails Huge Shows In Running For National Television Awards
Comedian Joel Dommett has described the National Television Awards (NTAs) as the “best night in talent” and said he cannot wait to meet the nominated stars of “unbelievable show” Adolescence..
Firefighters Tackle Blaze At BBCs Former HQ Television Centre
Dozens of firefighters are battling a blaze at the old BBC Television Centre in London’s White City..
Ministers Warned Of Strike Threat In NHS Worker Transfers Dispute
The health service could be hit by strikes in the autumn unless plans that could see thousands of workers transferred out of the NHS are halted, a union has warned..
Parents Were Feeling The Pinch Ahead Of Back To School Season Survey Finds
Working-age parents’ concerns about food costs have increased to levels not seen since autumn 2022, when inflation was in double figures, according to Which?.
William And Kate Pay Personal Tribute To Duchess Of Kent After Death Aged 92
The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid a personal tribute to the Duchess of Kent, praising her for working “tirelessly to help others” and describing her as a “much missed member of the family”..
Angela Rayner Quits Government After Standards Probe Into Tax Affairs
Angela Rayner has resigned from Government after Sir Keir Starmer’s ethics adviser found she had breached the ministerial code over her underpayment of stamp duty on a seaside flat..
England Forward Alessia Russo Signs New Long Term Deal With Arsenal
Alessia Russo has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the club have announced..
Almost 100 Drink Drivers Caught Every Day Figures Suggest
An average of nearly 100 drivers a day were caught drink-driving in the past three years, new figures show..
Artificial Pancreas To Be Given To Women With Diabetes To Cut Pregnancy Risks
Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes in England are to be given a special artificial pancreas to reduce the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage..
Reform UK Supporters Are Increasingly Mainstream Poll Indicates
Reform UK’s base is becoming increasingly mainstream as the party attracts new support, polls published before the party’s annual conference show..
Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Dies Aged 91
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died aged 91, the company said..
South Africa Beat England By Five Runs To Wrap Up ODI Series
England came up short against South Africa for the second time in three days, losing the Metro Bank one-day international series with a game to spare following a tense five-run defeat Lord’s..
Portugal Observes Day Of Mourning As Investigation Into Funicular Crash Begins
Portugal was observing a national day of mourning on Thursday, a day after a famous Lisbon funicular derailed and killed 15 people in the capital’s worst accident in recent history..
Minimum Age Of Sycamore Gap Tree Confirmed By Scientists After Illegal Felling
Scientists have confirmed the minimum age of the Sycamore Gap tree after it was illegally felled in 2023..
75 Of UK Businesses Did Nothing To Support Charities Last Year Report Finds
Three quarters of British businesses did nothing to support charities last year, according to an annual report..
Incredible To Have A Madame Tussauds Waxwork Says Bella Ramsey
Actor Bella Ramsey has said it is “incredible” to have their likeness made into a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London..
Funds Unveiled To Help Sick And Disabled Into Work As Welfare Reforms Become Law
Tens of thousands more sick and disabled people will be given support to get into work, the Government has said as its welfare reforms formally passed into law..
Starmer Backs Rayner After She Admits Underpaying Stamp Duty On Seaside Flat
The Prime Minister has backed Angela Rayner after she admitted an underpayment of stamp duty on a seaside flat which prompted Opposition calls for her to resign..
Police Left Between A Rock And A Hard Place Amid Debate Over Linehan Arrest
The head of the police force that arrested Father Ted creator Graham Linehan said his officers are in “an impossible position” when dealing with statements made online, and should not be “policing toxic culture wars debates”..
Rylan Clarks Comments On Immigration Receive Hundreds Of Ofcom Complaints
Rylan Clark’s comments about immigration on ITV’s This Morning have sparked hundreds of Ofcom complaints..