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British teenager missing after disappearing off Dutch beach

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 16:34
A British teenager is missing after disappearing during a swim off a Dutch beach with a group of her friends.

Woman, 96, admits causing death of pedestrian after she 'panicked'

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 16:32
A 96-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after her car mounted a pavement and hit two pedestrians.

Bad behaviour on Ryanair flights increasing as worst destination revealed

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 15:03
Europe's largest airline has seen a "notable rise" in bad behaviour caused by drunken and drugged behaviour, which has become the biggest issue cabin crew are dealing with.

Paralympics opening ceremony: Athletes from 180 countries to parade through Paris

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 14:56
The Paris Paralympics opening ceremony kicks off on tonight, with thousands of athletes taking part in a parade through the French capital's iconic landmarks.

Couple's wedding 'turned to dust' after Dagenham flat block fire

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 14:41
A couple said their lives and wedding have "turned to dust" after a fire engulfed a multi-storey building in Dagenham.

Woman charged after 'climbing zoo fence and reaching into tiger's cage'

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 14:10
A woman has been charged after she allegedly climbed over a fence at a New Jersey zoo and approached a tiger, appearing to reach into its cage to try and pet it.

Only 100 spaces left in male prisons amid ongoing crisis

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 13:55
There are only 100 spaces left in male prisons across England and Wales, Sky News understands.

One in two LGBT+ workers bullied or harassed, 'shocking' TUC survey finds

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 13:28
One in two LGBT+ employees are facing "shockingly high levels" of bullying and harassment at work, a survey has found. 

Kirstie Allsopp hits out at 'absurd' report to social services

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 12:18
Kirstie Allsopp has hit out at the "absurd" reports made to social services about her 15-year-old son's interrailing trip across Europe.

Are insect burgers and lab-grown lamb going mainstream? This multimillion pound project hopes so

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 11:58
If I eat a burger made from crushed insects, will I notice the difference? Does it matter if my veggie sausage has been ultra-processed? Why will some people eat a prawn but not a cricket? Is lab-grown meat as nutritious as the real thing - and is it safe?

Woman stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival 'was caught in middle of fight between men'

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 11:47
Three men have been arrested over the stabbing of a woman at Notting Hill Carnival - with police believing the victim was caught in the middle of a fight between two groups of men.

Netflix star posts final video message hours before death

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 11:12
Rob 'The Rabbit' Pitts posted a final message to fans saying "don't be sad for me" just hours before he died of stomach cancer aged 45.

Bluetongue virus discovered in UK

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 10:35
A virus that affects sheep and cows has been detected in the UK after a "rapid increase" across Europe.

Prime minister signals tax rises coming as he warns of 'painful' budget

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 09:38
The October budget will be "painful", Sir Keir Starmer has said, giving the biggest hint yet of tax rises.

Katie Price lashes out at press after bankruptcy hearing adjourned

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 09:33
Katie Price has had her bankruptcy court case adjourned until next month, in the latest hearing to resolve her ongoing financial troubles.

Former British Paralympian forced to 'crawl off' train

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 09:07
Former British Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson said she was forced to "crawl off" a train after arriving at London's King's Cross.

How to get Oasis tickets, mistakes to avoid and full UK tour dates

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 08:49
Oasis are finally reuniting 15 years after they split, having announced a huge UK tour.

Israeli hostage rescued by troops in Gaza, IDF says

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 06:18
Israel's military says it has rescued a hostage who was kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October.

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies

Mon, 26/08/2024 - 12:18
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76, his family has said.

World's oldest man celebrates birthday - and reveals the British classic he eats every week

Mon, 26/08/2024 - 10:03
The world's oldest living man has turned 112 - and revealed the British classic he eats every Friday.

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