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Government scrapped tests to check 30 hours' free childcare plan

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 09:05
The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

David Harewood says blackface is 'grotesque distortion of race'

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 09:02
The star puts out a statement after saying actors "should be able to do anything" including blackface.

David Harewood says blackface is 'grotesque distortion of race'

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 09:02
The star puts out a statement after saying actors "should be able to do anything" including blackface.

Zoe Ball announces mum's death after cancer diagnosis

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 09:01
The 53-year-old's says her mother, Julia Peckham, taught her to "love unconditionally".

Top Russian defence official accused of taking bribes

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 08:35
Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov is remanded in custody in a rare case against a high-ranking official.

House for sale complete with its own graveyard

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 08:33
Any buyer will have to allow people access to the tombstones, but visitors are said to be rare.

Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 08:02
The public has been asked to help find Orpheus Pledger, after he failed to appear in court on assault charges.

Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 08:02
The public has been asked to help find Orpheus Pledger, after he failed to appear in court on assault charges.

UN 'horrified' by Gaza hospital mass grave reports

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 07:58
Palestinian officials say more than 300 bodies have been found at Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals.

Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 07:56
The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert.

Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 07:53
Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field has died aged 81, his family says

Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 07:53
Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field has died aged 81, his family says

Doncic helps Mavericks level play-off with Clippers

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 07:32
Luka Doncic scores 32 points to help the Dallas Mavericks to a 96-93 win to level their play-off series against the Los Angeles Clippers at 1-1.

Council refuses grilling on mine controversy role

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 06:32
Neither the firm behind the UK's largest opencast mine nor the council will appear at an inquiry.

Princess Diana's 'first work contract' up for sale

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 06:32
It lists some of her skills as "cook - basic", "housework", "animals" and "ballet dancer".

Princess Diana's 'first work contract' up for sale

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 06:32
It lists some of her skills as "cook - basic", "housework", "animals" and "ballet dancer".

TikTok faces US ban as bill set to be signed by Biden

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 06:24
The app's owner, ByteDance, has nine months to sell its stake or face being blocked in the US.

TikTok faces US ban as bill set to be signed by Biden

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 06:24
The app's owner, ByteDance, has nine months to sell its stake or face being blocked in the US.

Historical coins found under floor sell for £60,000

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 06:15
The cache of more than 1,000 gold and silver coins was found during renovation work at a cottage.

Historical coins found under floor sell for £60,000

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 06:15
The cache of more than 1,000 gold and silver coins was found during renovation work at a cottage.

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