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Burnham It Is Insane UK Has Not Hosted World Cup Since 1966

Andy Burnham has said it is “insane” that the UK has only hosted one World Cup, as he said Fifa and Uefa have…

Sex Predator Left Free To Kill Twice Before Being Brought To Justice

A serial sex attacker left free to kill due to a string of police and court blunders could face a whole life …

Ivan Toney Charged With Nightclub Assault

England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub in Soho..

Temperatures Expected To Reach 36C As Heatwave Conditions Return To UK

Scorching temperatures of 36C are expected in the UK next week, with heat health alerts in place warning that…

England Footballer Ivan Toney Charged With Soho Nightclub Assault

England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub in Soho..

Nurses Being Exploited In Social Care

Nurses are being “exploited” in the social care sector, leading medics have warned..

Teenagers Overwhelmingly Likely To Turn Off Optional Social Media Curfews

Most teenagers intend to opt out of the Government’s planned social media curfews, polling has suggested..

Pupil Kills Six In Shooting At High School In Thailand

Three teachers and three pupils have died after another student shot several people at a high school outside …

July Heatwave Keeps Shoppers At Home In Blow For High Street

Heatwave conditions continued to bear down on shopper footfall in July, with the high street particularly bad…

Rail Disruption Expected Into Morning After Power Outage Grinds Trains To Halt

Train passengers face further travel chaos on Friday morning after a power outage ground trains to a halt acr…

UEFA World Cup Boycott Remains As FIFAs Support Of Infantino Changes Nothing

A European threat to boycott the World Cup remains in place despite FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino a…

Electrical Failure Causes Rail Disruption In Midlands And North West England

An electricity supply failure at a communications centre is causing major disruption to trains in the Midland…

Former Reality Star Stephen Bear Has Been Jailed For Sixteen Months

Disgraced former reality TV star Stephen Bear has been jailed for sixteen months at Chelmsford Crown Court fo…

Farmer Jailed For Life For Murdering Man And Hiding Body In Barrel

A former butcher who dismembered his victim then hid the body in a concrete-filled barrel has been jailed for…

Two Arrested After Police Officers Hurt During Second Night Of Disorder In Town

Two men have been arrested after police officers were taken to hospital during a second night of disorder in …

Just 14 Of Englands Rivers Lakes And Coastal Waters In Good Ecological Health

Just 14% of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are in good ecological health, a new assessment reveal…

Gianni Infantino Retains FIFA Boards Support After Crisis Meeting In Morocco

Gianni Infantino has the “full support” of FIFA’s management board despite being forced to abandon his plan t…

Experts Warn That Water Scarcity May Continue Despite Flood Alerts

Heavy rain which could cause flooding in parts of Scotland is unlikely to provide the relief that is needed a…

Mohamed Salah Arrives In Istanbul Wearing Trabzonspor Shirt To Finalise Move

Mohamed Salah has arrived in Istanbul wearing a Trabzonspor shirt to finalise a move to the Turkish Super Lig…

TV Dog Trainer Graeme Hall Joins Strictly Come Dancing I Cant Wait

TV presenter and dog trainer Graeme Hall is the latest contestant to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing, …

Ryanair Passenger Numbers Reach New High

Ryanair’s monthly passenger numbers reached an all-time high of more than 22 million in July..

No Disciplinary Proceedings Against Police Officer Who Shot Chris Kaba

The police marksman who shot Chris Kaba will not face disciplinary proceedings, a watchdog has confirmed..

Woman Arrested After Four Men Stabbed In Covent Garden

A woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, police said..

Man Charged In Connection With Death Of Nine Year Old Girl

A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old child in Arbroath..

Body Recovered In Search For Boy 13 In Sea Off East Yorkshire Coast

A body has been recovered in the search for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty in the sea off the East…

Paris Hilton Shares Traumatising Effect Of Finding Fame At Early Age

Paris Hilton has admitted her experience finding fame at an early age was “traumatising sometimes”..

Single Sex Spaces Code Comes In Force More Than Year After Supreme Court Ruling

Guidance on use of toilets and changing rooms as single-sex spaces comes into force on Wednesday, almost a ye…

Police Federation Threatens Legal Action Over Early Release Of Pc Harpers Killers

A Police Federation chief has threatened to take the Government to court to stop Pc Andrew Harper’s killers b…

Burnham Not Considering Public Inquiry Into Epsteins UK Activities

Andy Burnham is not actively considering a public inquiry into the UK actions of paedophile financier Jeffrey…

Cate Blanchett Praises William For Being Extraordinary Climate Leader

Academy award-winning actress Cate Blanchett has praised the Prince of Wales for being an “extraordinary” cli…

Boyzlife Announce Spring 2027 UK Tour

Boyzlife will perform a mix of Boyzone and Westlife’s classic songs and some of their own original music when…

Lionel Messi Donates Money To Rebuild Area Affected By Madrid Wildfires

Lionel Messi has donated money to help restore an area outside Madrid that has been affected by wildfires..

Ariana Grande Decision To Step Back From Spotlight Not An Impulsive Thing

Ariana Grande has said her decision to take a break from the spotlight was “not a reactive or impulsive thing…

Ben Stokes Insists England Career Definitely Over And Outlines Coaching Goals

Ben Stokes insisted he has “definitely” played for England for the last time but outlined ambitions to return…

Arsene Wenger Says FIFAs U Turn Was Absolutely Necessary And Beyond Question

FIFA’s chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw from a…

Gatwick Second Runway Expansion Set To Begin After Court Ruling

The development of Gatwick Airport’s second runway is set to begin after the Court of Appeal upheld an earlie…

Government Apologises To Pc Andrew Harpers Family Over Early Release Scheme

The Government has apologised to the family of Pc Andrew Harper as two of his killers remain eligible for ear…

Burnham Blocks Early Prison Release For Rapists And Serious Child Sex Offenders

The Prime Minister has said rape, serious child sex offences and grooming are to be excluded from upcoming cu…

Bankrupt Britain Needs To Tap Into North Sea Oil Gold Says Donald Trump

Donald Trump has said he thinks he and Andy Burnham are “going to have a very good relationship” as he again …

Jordan Henderson Joins Chelsea After Brentford Exit

Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal following his departure from Brentford..

England And Wales Suffer Driest July On Record In Summer Of Extreme Weather

England and Wales have had their driest July in records dating back to 1836, provisional statistics from the …

Comedian Jimmy Cricket Dies Aged 80 Following Short Illness

Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 following a short illness..

Sunday Times And Sun Columnist Rod Liddle Dies Aged 66

Journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died after a short illness at the age of 66..

Man Arrested After Nine Year Old Girl Found Injured At Industrial Estate Dies

A 35-year-old man has been arrested following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injur…

Man Jailed For Keeping Dead Mother In Freezer While Claiming 78000 In Benefits

A man has been jailed after keeping his dead mother inside a freezer for nearly three years while continuing …

Burnham Pledges To Be Relentless In Tackling Small Boat Crossings

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to be “relentless” in tackling small boat crossings..

Girl Dies After Medical Episode At Kendal Calling Festival

A teenage girl has died after suffering a “medical episode” at a festival headlined by Wolf Alice and Scissor…

PM Written Constitution Needed As Country To Be Run Differently

Andy Burnham previously called for a written constitution in 2024 book Head North.

Donald Trump Says Middle East Allies Have Reached Outline Deal To End Iran War

The US President says any deal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran's nuclear thr…

Danny Welbeck Immensely Proud To Join Chelsea After Long Spell With Brighton

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has completed a move to Chelsea after signing a two-year deal..

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