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Britain’s Got Talent contestant Audrey Leybourne dies aged 95

Britain’s Got Talent contestant Audrey Leybourne dies aged 95

Dame Esther Rantzen, a close friend, described her as a ‘remarkable performer’.

Harry appears as Spider-Man in special message to bereaved military children

Harry appears as Spider-Man in special message to bereaved military children

The Duke of Sussex recorded a video message for youngsters at Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved British forces children.

Just Stop Oil activists lie in Harrods bed as fuel poverty protests sweep UK

Just Stop Oil activists lie in Harrods bed as fuel poverty protests sweep UK

Footage of so-called ‘warm up’ demonstrations showed activists lying on sofas and beds inside the department store.

Father of girl, four, with Strep A says she is ‘fighting for her life’

Father of girl, four, with Strep A says she is ‘fighting for her life’

Health experts are investigating cases of Strep A infection after the deaths of six young children and a rise in cases.

Optimistic England fans warned Senegal ready to make history at World Cup

Optimistic England fans warned Senegal ready to make history at World Cup

The Three Lions face the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions in the second round on Sunday.

Urgent warning issued as girl, 16, dies after taking mystery drug at nightclub

Urgent warning issued as girl, 16, dies after taking mystery drug at nightclub

Police were called to Move in Exeter shortly after midnight on Saturday when the teenager fell ill.

A fifth of lone Albanian child migrants in Kent have gone missing, council admits

A fifth of lone Albanian child migrants in Kent have gone missing, council admits

Kent County Council took in 197 Albanian children up to the end of October – and 39 have gone missing.

Activists protest in British Museum and Scottish Power over rising energy bills

Activists protest in British Museum and Scottish Power over rising energy bills

Don’t Pay UK said campaigners had bedded down with blankets, sleeping bags and hot water bottles in the foyer of Scottish Power HQ.

It is beyond belief P&O winning awards despite mass sackings, union says

It is beyond belief P&O winning awards despite mass sackings, union says

The company sparked public anger when it fired hundreds of workers without notice in March.

Migration likely to be a problem for ‘years to come’, says minister

Migration likely to be a problem for ‘years to come’, says minister

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said they are looking at tightening the rules on student visas to get the numbers down.

More from Northern Ireland support staying in UK over Irish unity, poll shows

More from Northern Ireland support staying in UK over Irish unity, poll shows

The Irish Times opinion poll showed large support for unity in the Republic.

Comedian who lip syncs football commentaries meets idol after Twitter request

Comedian who lip syncs football commentaries meets idol after Twitter request

Arap Uria uploaded a post to Twitter on December 2 asking to meet football commentator Peter Drury.

Third teenager charged over murders of two 16-year-old boys a mile apart

Third teenager charged over murders of two 16-year-old boys a mile apart

Kearne Solanke and Charlie Bartolo were both stabbed to death on November 26.

Wealthy Russian businessman held by officers investigating oligarchs

Wealthy Russian businessman held by officers investigating oligarchs

The 58-year-old was held at his multi-million-pound London home.

Liz Truss’s ‘Spinal Tap approach’ to running Britain

Liz Truss’s ‘Spinal Tap approach’ to running Britain

The former PM always wanted to ‘turn it up to 11’ her chief speech writer has said.

George Osborne holding secret negotiations with Greece over Elgin Marbles

George Osborne holding secret negotiations with Greece over Elgin Marbles

The negotiations between the former chancellor and Kyriakos Mitsotakis have reportedly been taking place since November 2021.

Sailors dig out world’s most remote post office in Antarctic

Sailors dig out world’s most remote post office in Antarctic

The isolated base was hit by heavy snowfall.

St Edward’s Crown to be re-sized for King ahead of coronation

St Edward’s Crown to be re-sized for King ahead of coronation

Buckingham Palace said the historic centrepiece of the Crown Jewels had been taken to allow for modification work to begin before the ceremony in May.

Conor Burns has Tory whip restored after being cleared of misconduct

Conor Burns has Tory whip restored after being cleared of misconduct

The former trade minister said he was the victim of a ‘stitch up’ after an investigation found there was no case to answer.

Sandi Toksvig admitted to hospital in Australia with bronchial pneumonia

Sandi Toksvig admitted to hospital in Australia with bronchial pneumonia

The Danish-British broadcaster hopes to return to the UK as soon as possible.

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