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State pension to rise by hundreds of pounds in April - more than double some winter fuel allowance

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 12:05
The state pension is due to rise by 4% in April, giving an extra £460 a year to recipients.

Unusually shaped plane lands at Heathrow Airport

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 11:43
An unusually-shaped plane has landed at London's Heathrow Airport to deliver spare parts.

Apple to launch new tech at its biggest event of the year - but will it be enough to make you part with your cash?

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 11:28
Apple is launching its latest iPhone in what is billed to be its biggest release of the year.

Great white shark hunt ends off Irish coast

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 10:55
A major US-led search for what would be the first ever great white shark recorded in either Irish or British waters has concluded without success.

Hollyoaks star diagnosed with breast cancer

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 10:00
Actress Ali Bastian says she has been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and is receiving chemotherapy ahead of a mastectomy and radiotherapy.

Action being taken to ensure domestic abuse prisoners not among those released early, minister says

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 08:30
Prisoners set to be released early tomorrow have been trawled through in an attempt to not let domestic abusers go, the policing minister said.

Schools closed and people urged to 'lock doors' as search for gunman enters third day

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 07:43
Schools have been closed and people urged to "lock doors" in the southern US as the search for a gunman who opened fire at a busy highway entered a third day.

'Bus revolution' measures unveiled to 'save vital routes'

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 07:39
A "bus revolution" will save vital routes and put passengers first, the government has said, as it unveiled new measures which include plans to further support franchising.

'Grumpy' Noel Gallagher to feature in portrait gallery

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 05:00
Noel Gallagher has said he is "thrilled and honoured" to have his portrait added to the National Portrait Gallery - despite being a "grumpy middle-aged man, who hates having his picture taken".

'Meet me in New Orleans': Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl halftime show

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 03:03
Fresh off a number-one single and a feud with Drake, Kendrick Lamar has announced he will perform at next year's Super Bowl.

Being inspired by Paralympics then moving on is not enough

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 01:18
Before the Stade de France transformed into a nightclub - the track becoming a giant dance floor - there was a plea from this corner of Paris to the world.

'I'm fed up with nobody listening': Victims of anti-social behaviour say fears aren't being taken seriously

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 00:01
A loud crash jolts Paul Wheeler into waking up in the middle of the night.

Labour backs 'respect orders' for anti-social behaviour - but isn't yet sure how they will work

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 00:01
Labour has defended the concept of new 'respect orders' for fighting anti-social behaviour - but admitted the details are still unclear.

Idris Elba joins prime minister for launch of new anti-knife crime coalition

Sun, 08/09/2024 - 20:23
Idris Elba will join the prime minister to launch a new anti-knife crime coalition in Downing Street on Monday. 

ParalympicsGB finish second in medal table - as closing ceremony kicks off

Sun, 08/09/2024 - 19:04
ParalympicsGB won four more medals on the final day in Paris to end with 124 medals - 49 gold, 44 silver and 31 bronze.

Mother of Georgia shooting suspect 'called school 30 minutes before attack'

Sun, 08/09/2024 - 18:17
The mother of the Georgia shooting suspect called the school 30 minutes warning of an "extreme emergency" before he allegedly opened fire there, his aunt has claimed. 

Three Israelis killed by gunman at West Bank border crossing

Sun, 08/09/2024 - 15:32
Three Israelis have been shot dead at a border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, according to Israeli officials.

Starmer facing pressure over winter fuel payments and first prisoners to be released early

Sun, 08/09/2024 - 15:21
Labour's post-election honeymoon looks to be over as it faces pressure this week over winter fuel payments, releasing prisoners early, and the state of the NHS.

Body of woman in her 70s found in water off beach

Sun, 08/09/2024 - 14:54
The body of a woman has been found in water off a beach on the Isle of Wight, police have said.

King attends church on second anniversary of late Queen's death

Sun, 08/09/2024 - 14:28
The King has attended church near Balmoral for a service in memory of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the second anniversary of her death.

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