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Invictus Games’ Team UK hit the ski slopes in last training session

Invictus Games’ Team UK hit the ski slopes in last training session

The 2025 Invictus Games, set to begin in Vancouver, Canada, on February 8, will be the first to include winter sports.

Comedian loses copyright court case against company Steve Coogan founded

Comedian loses copyright court case against company Steve Coogan founded

Joshua Rinkoff had claimed the copyright of sitcom Shambles was infringed by Baby Cow Productions series Live At The Moth Club (LATMC).

Woman arrested for inciting others to march near synagogue against police orders

Woman arrested for inciting others to march near synagogue against police orders

Protesters were planning to gather in Portland Place on Saturday.

Loud fireworks stop guide dog users going out, says MP in call to limit sales

Loud fireworks stop guide dog users going out, says MP in call to limit sales

Sarah Owen brought forward proposals to block members of the public from buying fireworks louder than 90 decibels.

Three men charged with murdering teenager in Bristol park in 2023

Three men charged with murdering teenager in Bristol park in 2023

Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia, 19, suffered multiple stab wounds during the attack.

Petition for Gisele Pelicot to win Nobel Peace Prize passes 125,000 signatures

Petition for Gisele Pelicot to win Nobel Peace Prize passes 125,000 signatures

In 2024, Gisele Pelicot waived the right to anonymity to speak out on behalf of other victims of sexual assault.

Scottish and Welsh voters could soon apply for postal votes online

Scottish and Welsh voters could soon apply for postal votes online

Voters in Great Britain can apply for a postal ballot paper for certain elections online but residents of Scotland and Wales must use a paper form.

Warning issued to gym-goers after thief used locker code to target bank accounts

Warning issued to gym-goers after thief used locker code to target bank accounts

Declan Murphy correctly predicted his victim’s locker code would be the same as his phone and bank card Pins.

Fact check: Kemi Badenoch said she would look at means testing

Fact check: Kemi Badenoch said she would look at means testing

The Conservative leader was asked about means testing the triple lock on pensions, but did not say she would cut the state pension.

Families of young people who died in YOI criticise prison system

Families of young people who died in YOI criticise prison system

Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, also known as William Lindsay, died within months of each other in Polmont YOI in 2018.

Most popular colours for new cars revealed – with blue back in top three

Most popular colours for new cars revealed – with blue back in top three

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 291,928 new cars registered last year were blue.

House of Commons Strangers’ Bar will close from Monday after spiking incident

House of Commons Strangers’ Bar will close from Monday after spiking incident

Security and safety arrangements will be reviewed.

‘Does prison achieve anything?’, family ask after son’s killer recalled

‘Does prison achieve anything?’, family ask after son’s killer recalled

Jake Fahri, then 19, was given a life sentence in 2009 with a minimum term of 14 years for killing schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, 16.

Nazi-obsessed terror attacker jailed for life for asylum seeker attempted murder

Nazi-obsessed terror attacker jailed for life for asylum seeker attempted murder

Callum Ulysses Parslow, who has Adolf Hitler’s signature tattooed on his arm, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday.

Man who murdered convicted sex offender jailed for minimum of 20 years

Man who murdered convicted sex offender jailed for minimum of 20 years

Anthony Gardiner went to John Coxon’s home and subjected him to a violent assault, the court heard.

Starmer visits ‘harrowing’ Auschwitz and vows renewed fight against antisemitism

Starmer visits ‘harrowing’ Auschwitz and vows renewed fight against antisemitism

The Prime Minister visited the former Nazi concentration camp as he travelled to Poland to meet with the country’s political leaders.

Missed chances to probe patient safety during Letby attack spree, inquiry told

Missed chances to probe patient safety during Letby attack spree, inquiry told

Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director for NHS England, gave evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry on Friday.

Motorbike riders follow funeral procession of BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker

Motorbike riders follow funeral procession of BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker

Walker was an avid fan of Harley Davidson motorbikes.

West End theatres to dim their lights in honour of Dame Joan Plowright

West End theatres to dim their lights in honour of Dame Joan Plowright

UK Theatre and Society of London Theatre said they were honoured to contribute to the celebration of her extraordinary career.

Apple pauses AI-generated news alerts over inaccuracy issues

Apple pauses AI-generated news alerts over inaccuracy issues

The technology giant’s latest beta software update has removed the summarisation tool from news and entertainment alerts.

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