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Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse

Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse

Brand denies all allegations made against him.

Labour and Tories neck and neck in Mid Bedfordshire, poll suggests

Labour and Tories neck and neck in Mid Bedfordshire, poll suggests

The polling, commissioned by a Labour-backing group, suggests a major drop off in Conservative support in the traditionally safe constituency.

Teenager stabbed to death in Manchester remembered as ‘the kindest soul’

Teenager stabbed to death in Manchester remembered as ‘the kindest soul’

Nathaniel Shani was found after police were called to reports of a stabbing in Harpurhey on Friday.

Ukraine, AI and sustainable development to top UK agenda at UN gathering

Ukraine, AI and sustainable development to top UK agenda at UN gathering

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is not attending the UN General Assembly next week.

UK ticket-holder claims share of £47m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder claims share of £47m EuroMillions jackpot

The other winning ticket was purchased in Austria.

Campaigners vow to continue fight to save home of ‘last Prince of Wales’

Campaigners vow to continue fight to save home of ‘last Prince of Wales’

The site of Sycharth in Montgomeryshire was the birthplace of Owain Glyndwr, the last Welsh-born holder of the title Prince of Wales

M&S replaces plastic bags for life with paper version

M&S replaces plastic bags for life with paper version

The food and clothing retailer said the new paper bags are now available in every one of its UK stores.

Graham Linehan lauds Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross’s bravery in backing him

Graham Linehan lauds Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross’s bravery in backing him

The writer said he hopes their support will encourage others to ‘say what they think’ surrounding the trans rights discussion.

Sister of Birmingham pub bombs’ victim vows to fight on against NI legacy law

Sister of Birmingham pub bombs’ victim vows to fight on against NI legacy law

Two supporters of the families bereaved in the Birmingham bombings completed a walk from the city to Belfast on Saturday.

Divisive comedian’s career has often pushed the boundaries

Divisive comedian’s career has often pushed the boundaries

Russell Brand has posted a video online saying he ‘absolutely’ denies unspecified criminal allegations.

Body found in Ukraine in search for Manchester man missing for a month

Body found in Ukraine in search for Manchester man missing for a month

Daniel Burke, 36, was reported missing on August 16 by family who had not heard from him believing that he had travelled to Ukraine.

20mph speed limit for residential roads comes into force in Wales

20mph speed limit for residential roads comes into force in Wales

The RAC warned drivers not to rely on satnavs for the correct speed limit and instead follow the road signs.

Almost a month’s rain could fall on parts of the UK on Sunday, Met Office warns

Almost a month’s rain could fall on parts of the UK on Sunday, Met Office warns

The forecasting body warned of a ‘small chance’ lives could be put at risk in thunderstorms expected in south west England and south Wales.

King meets pupils learning rural skills after helping to save estate

King meets pupils learning rural skills after helping to save estate

The King, then the Prince of Wales, led a consortium which paid £45 million for Dumfries House in 2007 in a bid to save it from ruin.

More than 230 people arrive in UK in latest small boats Channel crossing

More than 230 people arrive in UK in latest small boats Channel crossing

A total of 23,731 have been intercepted since the start of the year.

Youths ‘film shoplifting for TikTok’ as businesses call for Government aid

Youths ‘film shoplifting for TikTok’ as businesses call for Government aid

Muntazir Dipoti, president of the Federation of Independent Retailers, said 850 incidents of theft or verbal abuse are recorded by its members daily.

Man arrested in Royal Mews next to Buckingham Palace

Man arrested in Royal Mews next to Buckingham Palace

Officers at the palace responded to a person climbing the wall and entering the Royal Mews at 1.25am on Saturday.

What happens if you own an American XL bully and how will the ban work?

What happens if you own an American XL bully and how will the ban work?

Here is a look at what the move might mean.

King opens rural skills centre in grounds of Dumfries House

King opens rural skills centre in grounds of Dumfries House

The MacRobert Farming and Rural Skills Centre will offer practical training for students.

Woman’s family must ‘plan for the worst’ as killer’s release from jail nears

Woman’s family must ‘plan for the worst’ as killer’s release from jail nears

Joanna Simpson was killed by her British Airways captain husband Robert Brown at their family home in October 2010.

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