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Police target laughing gas users amid rising nitrous oxide concerns
A young woman holding a bright yellow balloon in her mouth giggles as a police car pulls up beside her. Her friend in the Fiat 500 inhales gas from a blue balloon. Both women, visibly high, continue giggling as two officers emerge from the police car. Their mission targets individuals suspected of inhaling banned laughing gas. “I’ve just seen a…
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Mother urges MMR vaccination after baby’s severe measles scare
A mother whose baby faced severe breathing difficulties after contracting measles is urging parents to vaccinate their children, as health officials predict a potential rise in cases with the new school year approaching. Last year, a significant outbreak began in the West Midlands and has since spread nationwide. In 2023, there were 321,582 measles cases globally, marking an 88% increase…
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Massive waterspout spotted near UK coast
A massive waterspout has been observed stirring the sea near the UK coast. Witnesses saw the large vortex spiralling down towards the water as storm clouds gathered above. Anna Blake, who spotted the phenomenon near Hythe, Kent, expressed her surprise. She mentioned that it was her first time seeing a waterspout. “It was incredible,” she stated. “As a sailor, I…
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Ben Ainslie robbed of £16,000 Rolex in Barcelona
Sir Ben Ainslie disclosed that a gang in Barcelona robbed him of his £16,000 Rolex watch at knifepoint, amid a rise in high-end thefts in the city. The 47-year-old British yachtsman was confronted by armed individuals and had his luxury timepiece stolen on Saturday, according to Spanish police. Ainslie, a five-time Olympic medallist, reported the theft on Monday while in…
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UK millionaires plan exodus to avoid Labour’s tax hikes
Millionaires are planning to leave the UK en masse to avoid Labour’s impending tax hikes, with a record number of wealthy Britons expected to exit the country this year. Advisers to the UK’s wealthiest families report a surge in calls as clients prepare to leave, in response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan to increase taxes in the autumn Budget on…
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Senior Hells Angels figure Angelo Pandeli detained in Dubai
Angelo Pandeli, a senior Hells Angels figure and one of Australia’s most wanted individuals, has reportedly been detained in the Middle East. Authorities apprehended the 52-year-old in Dubai within the last 24 hours, though it remains uncertain if he will face charges. Pandeli holds a significant role in the international drug trade, being one of Australia’s primary importers of cocaine…
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Met Office reveals 2024/25 named storms list
The Met Office has released the list of named storms for the 2024/2025 storm season. The annual list, established in 2015 to enhance public preparedness and safety, spans from September to late August of the following year. This new list includes James, Lewis, and Mavis, acknowledging significant figures from the Met Office’s 170-year history. James honours Group Captain James Stagg,…
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Watchdog slams Home Office for £2.6bn asylum overspend
A watchdog has criticised the Home Office for years of poor budgeting, leading to significant overspending on asylum. Over the past three years, the Home Office allocated £110 million annually for asylum operations. However, a report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) revealed that the actual expenditure averaged £2.6 billion each year. Max Warner, a research economist for the…
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Severe thunderstorms to hit southern UK due to France vortex
A “cut-off vortex” originating from France will bring severe thunderstorms to parts of the UK, according to the Met Office. On Tuesday, the Met Office released a detailed forecast video on YouTube, explaining that “thundery rain” will impact regions of southern England, such as Hampshire and Dorset, on Sunday morning. Additionally, Ventusky forecasters predict that over 8mm of rain will…
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Retired couple loses £45,000 in neighbour fence dispute
A retired couple claims they have exhausted their life savings in a prolonged legal battle with a former neighbour over a fence along their shared driveway. Graham and Katherine Bateson revealed they spent £45,000 on legal fees after their late neighbour, Wendy Leedham, erected a fence beside their bungalow. The couple sought an injunction to remove the fence, arguing it…
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Body found in search for missing South Yorkshire mother
A body has been found in the search for a mother who disappeared over two weeks ago. Christine Stenson, 66, was last seen on August 12 in Wheatley, South Yorkshire. She met her sister for coffee around 5pm and was dropped off on Hawke Road shortly after, at 5.05pm. CCTV footage later captured her at various locations in the suburb.…
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Stranger’s liver donation saves baby girl after Facebook plea
A baby girl’s life was saved after a compassionate stranger answered her mother’s urgent plea on Facebook. Helin Dinler, diagnosed with Biliary Atresia shortly after birth, faced a grim prognosis. At six months old, doctors informed her family that she needed an immediate liver transplant to survive beyond 18 months. Unfortunately, none of her relatives, including her nine-year-old sister Veronika,…
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Forgotten words and defunct supermarkets: a nostalgic journey
Tracy Chevalier’s 1999 novel, “Girl With A Pearl Earring,” delves into famous words the life of the girl in Johannes Vermeer’s renowned painting. The book was adapted into a 2003 film with Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth, and a 2008 play by David Joss Buckley, starring Adrian Dunbar as Vermeer. Peter Greenaway’s 2007 film “Nightwatching,” featuring Martin Freeman, drew inspiration…
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UK cannabis seizures surge amid lenient laws abroad
Police are concerned that lenient cannabis laws abroad are causing a significant rise in passengers attempting to smuggle the drug into the UK in their luggage. This year alone, border officials have confiscated 15 tons of cannabis from passengers at UK airports, marking a 650 percent increase compared to the total amount seized in 2022. Arrests for importing cannabis by…
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Half of LGBT+ employees face severe bullying and harassment at work
A survey revealed that half of LGBT+ employees endure significant bullying and harassment at work. The TUC’s survey of 1,000 LGBT+ individuals found that one in five had faced verbal abuse in the workplace over the past five years. Over a quarter reported encountering homophobic, biphobic, or transphobic remarks either directed at them or within their hearing. Additionally, one in…
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UK launches £38m initiative for insect, fungi, and lab-grown meat
Eating a burger made from crushed insects might taste different. The processing level of your veggie sausage could be significant. Some prefer prawns over crickets. The nutritional value and safety of lab-grown meat are still being studied. A new multi-million-pound initiative aims to increase the presence of insects, fungi, and cultivated meat in our diets. With the global population and…
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Starmer seeks new UK-Germany treaty to rebuild post-Brexit ties
Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Germany for discussions on a new bilateral treaty aimed at “moving beyond Brexit to rebuild relationships” with the EU. He is set to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday to explore a deal designed to “boost business and trade, deepen defence and security cooperation, and increase joint action on illegal migration”. Downing Street…
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UK’s largest indoor waterpark faces demolition in North Shields
An abandoned waterpark in North Shields, once the UK’s largest indoor facility, may soon face demolition after standing unused for four years. Wet ‘n’ Wild, which opened in 1993, held the title of the UK’s largest indoor waterpark. For nearly three decades, families enjoyed the lazy river and the Kamikaze water slide. It featured Britain’s biggest water slide of the…
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Pilot dies in take-off crash at Worcestershire airfield
A pilot has lost their life following a plane crash during take-off at Defford Croft Farm airfield near Worcester. The incident triggered a major emergency response, with multiple fire crews arriving at the rural Worcestershire site just before 11am. The aircraft encountered problems during take-off, causing it to plummet rapidly, according to police reports. The pilot was declared dead at…
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Mandelson tipped for US ambassador if Harris wins election
Lord Peter Mandelson is being reportedly considered for the position of Britain’s new US ambassador if Kamala Harris wins the American presidential election against Donald Trump. Sources indicate that Mandelson has made a strong case for the role, which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer views as a crucial appointment. A Whitehall insider described Mandelson as a significant figure within the…
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Surge in cannabis smuggling at UK airports, hundreds arrested
British airports have seen a surge in cannabis smuggling attempts, with hundreds of couriers apprehended carrying suitcases loaded with the drug. Traffickers trick these couriers into believing that UK authorities are lenient on cannabis, leading them to expect merely a fine, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA). In July, a man arriving from Los Angeles was jailed for over…
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Wrestler selling mansion to fund LGBTQ+ Zen Buddhism classes
Legendary wrestling villain Kendo Nagasaki, known for his iconic ‘Kamikaze Crash’ slam, is set to sell his £1.5 million, 50-room mansion to fund Zen Buddhism classes for the LGBTQ+ community. At 82, he is also planning a return to the wrestling ring. Peter Thornley, better known as Kendo Nagasaki, gained fame in the 1970s as a masked ‘Japanese samurai’ on…
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Paralympics opens in Paris with historic Champs-Elysees parade
The Paris Paralympics opening ceremony commences tonight, featuring thousands of athletes parading through the French capital’s renowned landmarks. Around 65,000 spectators will observe athletes from over 180 countries marching along the Champs-Elysees to Place de la Concorde before competitions start on Thursday. This marks the first instance in Paralympic history of the opening ceremony, starting at 7pm local time (6pm…
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Fire erupts in East London high-rise just hours after Dagenham blaze
A fire erupted in a building in east London, mere hours after a blaze consumed a tower block in Dagenham on Bank Holiday Monday. Footage circulating on social media platform X shows thick black smoke pouring from one of the high-rises at New Providence Wharf, near the River Thames. Flames seem to be raging inside an apartment in Charrington Tower,…
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Oasis hint at potential reunion after 34 years
In front of just 20 people at The Boardwalk club, Oasis made their modest debut. Tickets were priced at £3 each. Despite the small start, they rose to become one of Britain’s most iconic bands. Now, 34 years after that initial gig in Manchester, the news of their potential return has stirred immense excitement in their hometown. The band hinted…
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Canada’s most-wanted man arrested in Luton flat
A four-storey block of flats in Luton became the scene of the arrest of one of Canada’s most-wanted men. Adrian Gordon, 24, was apprehended after evading capture following the fatal shooting of Jesse Tubbs, 30, a champion bodybuilder, in Toronto. Tubbs, whose body bore multiple bullet wounds, succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Gordon fled Canada, prompting the Royal Canadian…
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Volcanic gas cloud from Iceland drifts over northern Scotland
A toxic gas cloud from volcanic eruptions in Iceland has drifted over northern Scotland and is expected to move further down the UK. The sulphur dioxide cloud, originating from eruptions near Grindavik, Iceland on August 22, reached the Highlands early on August 26. Met Office experts are monitoring the cloud’s trajectory, predicting it will travel south through Scotland and beyond…
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Prince Harry’s Spare paperback release coincides with King Charles’ Samoa visit
Prince Harry is releasing the paperback edition of his controversial memoir, Spare. Unlike many bestsellers, this version will not include any updates from its hardback edition, a decision announced by his publisher. The book’s release in October coincides with King Charles’ attendance at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, his first since becoming head of the organisation. The…
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GOP debunked over claims of Tim Walz’s dog identity mix-up
On Monday, social media erupted over two photos shared by Vice President candidate Tim Walz, which supposedly featured his dog. Both images, posted sometime in 2022, showed different dogs, though both captions mentioned Walz’s black lab, Scout. In the first photo, Walz is seen with Scout, captioned, ‘Sending a special birthday shoutout to our favourite pup, Scout.’ The second photo,…
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World’s oldest man celebrates 112th birthday with fish and chips
The world’s oldest man has marked another birthday, revealing a British classic he consumes weekly. John Tinniswood, born four months after the Titanic sank, celebrated his 112th birthday at his care home in Southport, Merseyside. He became the world’s oldest living man in April and enjoys a portion of battered fish and chips every Friday. He attributes his longevity to…
