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Marathon Bar makes a comback to UK shelves, but for a limited run
Mars is bringing back the Marathon bar in the UK, 34 years after it was rebranded as Snickers, much to the dismay of fans at the time. The nostalgic revival comes in the form of a limited-edition “Marathon retro edition” to celebrate Mars’ 90 years of chocolate production in the UK. Steve Waters, senior brand manager, expressed excitement over the…
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Boston school in Lincolnshire bans smartphones to tackle bullying
Boston Grammar School in Lincolnshire has banned smartphones to combat online bullying and eliminate the negative impact of social media. Teachers noted the school’s Digital Detox initiative has improved student interaction and reduced bullying instances. The Department for Education issued guidelines earlier this year aimed at curbing mobile phone use during school hours to reduce classroom disruptions and enhance behaviour.…
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NHS pharmacist ends life after vaccine complication, VDPS denied
An NHS pharmacist, John Cross, ended his life after suffering debilitating complications from the Covid-19 vaccine. Despite the vaccine being identified as the cause of his rare neurological condition, his request for compensation was denied by the government’s Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS). The VDPS, established in 1979, provides one-off payments of £120,000 to individuals who experience significant side effects…
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Drunk mother in a rush crashes into pub, causing £53,000 damage
A mother in a rush to reach a pub before closing time caused £53,000 worth of damage by crashing into the front of a Grade-II listed building. Natasha Searle, 25, drove her silver BMW into the porch of a 17th-century pub, severely damaging one of the front walls. Confronted by outraged customers, she had her boyfriend pick her up before…
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Starmer scrutinised over £100,000 in gifts and hospitality
Sir Keir Starmer faces increasing scrutiny over his acceptance of gifts and hospitality worth over £100,000 in the past five years. Labour grandee Baroness Harman has publicly criticised Starmer, accusing him of exacerbating the controversy by attempting to justify the freebies. Baroness Harman, who was elevated to the peerage earlier this year by Starmer, highlighted that the Labour leader is…
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Nasrallah condemns Israel after deadly device explosions in Lebanon
Hezbollah’s leader has denounced Israel following the explosion of thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies over two days, stating that “all red lines have been crossed by the enemy” and that the lethal attacks “deserve a response.” During Hassan Nasrallah’s speech, sonic booms from Israeli jets were heard over Beirut, causing panic in the Lebanese capital. The city has been on…
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Lammy urges Britons to leave Lebanon amid escalating tensions
David Lammy has urged British nationals to leave Lebanon, warning that the “situation could deteriorate rapidly.” The Foreign Secretary expressed his deep concern over escalating tensions and civilian casualties during a conversation with Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati. This follows Israel’s announcement that its warplanes struck southern Lebanon overnight, causing sonic booms in Beirut. Hezbollah’s leader condemned the Israeli attacks,…
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Five arrested after fatal stabbing of man in Teesside
Five individuals have been detained on murder charges following the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old man in Teesside, according to Cleveland Police. The incident occurred on Hills Drive in Stockton-on-Tees around midnight on Thursday. While the victim’s identity has not been confirmed, his family is being supported by trained officers. Authorities have been questioning the five suspects, who remain in…
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Police release CCTV of suspects in Brighton beach assaults
CCTV images of three men have been released by police in connection with the rape of a teenage girl and the sexual assault of a woman on Brighton beach. Sussex Police reported that the attacks occurred around 6am on Sunday, 8 September. The two victims, who know each other, were assaulted in an area between Brighton’s two piers, approximately half…
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Man arrested after elderly abducted, assaulted in West Yorkshire
Police have arrested a man after an 87-year-old was abducted, assaulted, and abandoned far from his residence. The elderly man was reportedly forced into a black car and attacked while being driven around West Yorkshire, resulting in severe injuries. The victim was later discarded “miles from his home.” He managed to get help by knocking on a door around 10.40pm,…
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Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier may vanish by 23rd century, experts warn
A vast ice sheet in Antarctica, comparable in size to Great Britain, may nearly vanish by the 23rd century, according to experts. The Thwaites Glacier, one of the globe’s largest and most rapidly moving glaciers, along with the Amundsen Sea Embayment, contributes 8% to the current global sea level rise, which is 4.6mm annually. The International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (ITGC)…
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Former Arsenal player charged after £600,000 of cannabis seized
Professional footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been sacked by his club after being charged in connection with an attempt to smuggle £600,000 of cannabis through Stansted airport. The 33-year-old striker, who played for Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton, was arrested by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers on Wednesday morning in Gourock, Inverclyde. The former Livingston, Aberdeen and Arsenal player, who lives…
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Boy, 8, dies after falling from window in Nottingham
A tragic incident has occurred in Nottingham, where an eight-year-old boy has died after falling from a window of a house. The incident happened on Costock Avenue in the district of Sherwood, with police called to the scene by the East Midlands Ambulance Service around 7.15pm on Wednesday. Despite being rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre, the boy could not be…
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Starmer criticised for £107k in gifts since becoming Labour leader
Sir Keir Starmer holds a demanding role and should be able to enjoy gifts and hospitality if declared properly, a cabinet minister has stated. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told Sky News that a prime minister dedicates nearly all their waking hours to their duties. If they can engage in activities important to them, it should not be an issue. Sky…
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Acid attack in Corby injures five, damages seven vehicles
Emergency services treated five individuals after an apparent ‘acid attack’ in Corby, Northampton shire, which also damaged seven vehicles. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30pm on Wednesday, close to a children’s football practice. Witnesses reported that youths on a moped threw a substance onto vehicles near a football training session for Hellenic Fisher FC. Armed police and ambulances responded quickly…
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UK weather to be hotter than Barcelona at 26°C tomorrow
Tomorrow, the UK will experience temperatures higher than Barcelona, with southern regions expecting highs of 26°C. Following a brief cold spell, England is now enjoying a mini heatwave, while central Europe grapples with severe floods. The Met Office forecasts that temperatures around London will reach 26°C, with most of England and Wales exceeding 20°C. Jim Dale, the founder of British…
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20 women accuse Harrods boss of sexual assault and rape
More than 20 women have accused former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual assault, including rape. The female ex-employees alleged they were sexually assaulted by the billionaire while they were working at the luxury department store in London, with five of them claiming they were raped by him. One woman who said Al Fayed raped her at his apartment…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces danger in Brooklyn jail
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces significant danger at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York, according to its former warden, Cameron Lindsay. Combs’ arrival at the facility on Tuesday followed the denial of his bail request. Lindsay highlighted the risks Combs faces from other inmates, who might see attacking or even killing the hip-hop star as a prestigious act.…
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Kent police warn of suspects posing as police in Sevenoaks
Detectives have issued an urgent alert after suspected burglars, captured on CCTV, posed as police officers to scout homes and vehicles. Kent Police released doorbell camera footage showing two men in Sevenoaks, believed to be impersonating officers. They are seeking to speak with the individuals in connection to separate incidents on Kippington Road related to attempted vehicle theft and burglary.…
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Diddy’s fortune in jeopardy after sex crime charges
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the rapper, music producer, and entrepreneur, faces the potential collapse of his once vast fortune following his arrest in Manhattan and subsequent sex crime charges. Diddy, whose wealth peaked at $740 million in 2019, was on the brink of becoming a billionaire. However, his ex-girlfriend Cassie’s allegations of sexual assault and physical abuse in November last year…
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Met Office warns of heavy rain and flooding this weekend
Britons are enjoying an unexpected spell of warm weather, but the Met Office has issued a warning about heavy rain set to arrive this weekend. September has been mild so far, with 49.5mm of rainfall and limited sunshine. As summer ends, weather forecasters predict wintry conditions will start this weekend. A flood warning is in effect for the North Sea…
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Heinz launches pickled onion mayo for Halloween
A new mayonnaise, flavoured like pickled onion crisps, is set to give tastebuds a jolt. In preparation for Halloween, Heinz and Walkers have collaborated to create the limited edition Heinz [Scarily] Good Monster Munch Pickled Onion Flavour Mayo. Thiago Rapp, the director of taste elevation at Kraft Heinz, described it as “the ultimate flavour mash-up that will add a tangy…
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Couple re-arrested for murder after baby found dead in Stoke-on-Trent
Authorities have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of murder, three weeks following the discovery of a deceased infant in a residence. Police found the baby boy dead in a house on Sherwin Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, on the morning of 27 August. The 26-year-old woman and 25-year-old man were initially taken into custody on 30 August, suspected of…
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Officer resigns after near-fatal glass attack in Essex
A police officer who narrowly escaped death after a severe glass attack has resigned, while his assailant received an indefinite hospital order. Ahmed Poka, 23, attacked PC Matthew Bright with a glass shard, slashing his face and neck. Police were searching for Poka, who had fled a mental hospital in Harlow, Essex, as part of a missing persons hunt. PC…
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Rare harvest supermoon lunar eclipse dazzles UK stargazers
Britons witnessed a rare harvest supermoon lunar eclipse visible across the UK. A supermoon occurs when the moon is closer to Earth than usual, making it appear larger in the sky. When Earth passes between the sun and moon, it casts a shadow visible in the moon’s top right corner. Observers saw a portion of the moon disappear into Earth’s…
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Government urged to reconsider winter fuel allowance cuts
Denis Healey’s first law of politics advises ministers to stop digging when in a hole. The government should heed this advice. The proposal to withdraw the winter fuel allowance from 10 million pensioners is a significant issue. Keir Starmer and his ministers still have time to reverse this decision. A quarter of elderly individuals who won’t turn on their heating…
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Prince Andrew faces new scandal with TV programme
Prince Andrew is expected to face another blow to his public image with the airing of “A Very Royal Scandal” tomorrow. The programme will likely contribute to the ongoing damage to his reputation. Ben Macintyre recounts the 1980 SAS raid on the Iranian Embassy and highlights 20-year-old Andrew’s enthusiasm for the televised siege. At the time, he was second in…
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Rats plague Hull home as residents grapple with homelessness
The council’s pest control officer has arrived at James and Oscar’s home residence, laying more poison to combat the persistent rat problem. James recounts a terrifying incident where a rat bit his nose at 3 am. This has become a regular ordeal for the pair. A nearby building is marked with graffiti reading “rat city,” highlighting the severity of the…
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Billboard from 1984 still stands intact at Charing Cross
A man was left astounded to discover that a billboard poster he designed 40 years ago remains intact. Mick Sands, 65, previously worked as an advertising copywriter. He created a campaign for a hay fever spray, which led to billboards being displayed nationwide. One of these billboards still stands, remarkably preserved, at Charing Cross tube station. The billboard features a…
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Rob Burrow’s final podcast series launches with laughter and legacy
Rob Burrow’s widow, Lindsey Burrow, shared that she was by his side during the recording of his final podcast series, filled with “fun and laughter,” before his untimely death from motor neurone disease (MND). Lindsey expressed her wish for people to remember Rob as a “great guy” when they listen to the podcast. Starting September 26, which would have marked…
