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Tories select councillor for by-election to replace David Warburton as MP

Tories select councillor for by-election to replace David Warburton as MP

Mr Warburton quit the Commons after an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and cocaine use.

James Cameron ‘struck by similarity’ of Titan tragedy to Titanic sinking

James Cameron ‘struck by similarity’ of Titan tragedy to Titanic sinking

The Hollywood director said there were many in the deep-sea submersible engineering community who had been ‘deeply concerned’ about the vessel.

Noises heard ‘don’t appear to be connected to location of Titan debris’

Noises heard ‘don’t appear to be connected to location of Titan debris’

Rear Admiral John Mauger said there did not appear to be any connection between the underwater noises detected and the location of the debris.

Graeme Souness: Butterfly skin girl is the ‘most special human being’

Graeme Souness: Butterfly skin girl is the ‘most special human being’

The footballer, who swam the channel for charity, said the girl who inspired him is the ‘most special human being’ he has ever met.

Teenager believed to have died on Titanic submersible was student in Glasgow

Teenager believed to have died on Titanic submersible was student in Glasgow

Suleman Dawood, 19, is believed to have died along with his father and three others.

The whole thing is a scam, says variable rate mortgage holder on interest hike

The whole thing is a scam, says variable rate mortgage holder on interest hike

The Bank of England hiked the base interest rate for the 13th time in a row on Thursday in a move set to cause more pain for mortgage holders.

OceanGate Titan statement in full

OceanGate Titan statement in full

OceanGate said the five people aboard submersible Titan ‘have sadly been lost’.

Five trapped on Titan submersible all believed to be dead – expedition company

Five trapped on Titan submersible all believed to be dead – expedition company

The US Coast Guard confirmed debris was ‘consistent with a catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber’.

In Pictures: Love, lament and laughter for Windrush Generation

In Pictures: Love, lament and laughter for Windrush Generation

Poignant events have been held to celebrate and remember those who came to the UK from the Caribbean 75 years ago.

Boy born with one hand to get ‘robot arm’ as benefactor offers to pay £13,000

Boy born with one hand to get ‘robot arm’ as benefactor offers to pay £13,000

Louie’s mother Hannah Morgan said her son was ‘so excited’ that he is going to get the Hero Arm.

Emily Eavis describes ‘lovely moment’ as her father takes to Glastonbury stage

Emily Eavis describes ‘lovely moment’ as her father takes to Glastonbury stage

Festival co-founder Michael Eavis was wheeled onto The Park Stage in an office chair before singing a selection of classics.

Book thought to have been used to convert Charles II to Catholicism goes on show

Book thought to have been used to convert Charles II to Catholicism goes on show

The missal was owned by a Benedictine priest who had saved the monarch’s life three decades earlier.

Teenager charged with murder after boy, 17, stabbed in central London

Teenager charged with murder after boy, 17, stabbed in central London

Khaled Saleh was found with stab wounds in Paddington Green on Monday afternoon.

Police name elderly woman found dead in south London

Police name elderly woman found dead in south London

Nelly Akomah, 76, was found fatally injured at a house in Ladbrook Road, Croydon, on Wednesday.

PM and Chancellor put pressure on retailers to ease price burden on shoppers

PM and Chancellor put pressure on retailers to ease price burden on shoppers

The Bank of England on Thursday announced a shock interest rates hike to 5% as inflation remained steadfast across April and May.

Two RAF planes take off in latest UK effort to assist with hunt for Titan vessel

Two RAF planes take off in latest UK effort to assist with hunt for Titan vessel

A British submariner has also been seconded to the search and rescue team.

‘Debris field’ found within search area for missing deep-sea vessel

‘Debris field’ found within search area for missing deep-sea vessel

A remotely-operated vehicle made the discovery near the wreckage of the Titanic on Thursday.

Fundraiser set up by firefighter who disappeared in Channel swim exceeds target

Fundraiser set up by firefighter who disappeared in Channel swim exceeds target

Iain Hughes was attempting to raise £21,000 for three charities in his 21-mile swim.

AI to be deployed more widely across the NHS as new funding announced

AI to be deployed more widely across the NHS as new funding announced

It is hoped AI will help diagnose the likes of cancer, stroke and heart conditions faster, as well as helping to cut NHS waiting times.

Public firmly believe Sunak is failing on his five pledges, polling suggests

Public firmly believe Sunak is failing on his five pledges, polling suggests

More than 80% of people believe he is failing in his pledge to reduce inflation, according to a survey.

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