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UK weather: Met Office warns of heavy snow and power cuts as Storm Dave hits
The Met Office has warned that Storm Dave could bring heavy snow and gale-force winds, with power cuts also possible in parts of the UK.
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Sadiq Khan's security has 'let everyone down', says man who found guns left by police outside mayor's home
The man who found a bag of firearms left outside Sir Sadiq Khan's home by armed police officers has said the mayor's security team has "let everyone down".
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Boy, 17, among two more arrested on suspicion of murder after collision involving pedestrian in Barnsley
Two more people – including a 17-year-old boy – have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following a collision in Barnsley.
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Arrests made after teenager killed in crash in Flitwick
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a teenager was killed in Bedfordshire, police said.
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Golders Green: Three in court over arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances as additional arrest made
Two young men and a 17-year-old boy have been remanded in custody after appearing in court over an arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in Golders Green.
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Keir Starmer 'deeply concerned' by Kanye West's Wireless festival booking 'despite antisemitic remarks'
The prime minister has said it is "deeply concerning" that Kanye West has been booked for a London music festival "despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism".
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'It beggars belief': UK military reveal locations inside sensitive bases through exercise app
A Conservative MP has said it "beggars belief" that UK military personnel have revealed their locations inside sensitive military bases via the Strava exercise app.
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Why Britain's most common crime has been poorly investigated for decades
Fraud has never been a police priority because, as one detective explained, it doesn't "bang, bleed or shout" like other crimes. It isn't sexy, is how some cops put it.
Local Headlines
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Husband jailed after killing wife in Oldbury home
A husband who killed his wife at their Sandwell home after she began divorce proceedings against him has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years.
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Council backs bold bids for UK’s first Town of Culture crown
Dudley borough is aiming high as Dudley, Brierley Hill and Stourbridge set their sights on becoming the UK’s first ever Town of Culture.
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Metro extension to Millennium Point opens this Easter
Passenger tram services are to start running to the Millennium Point stop from Easter Sunday, connecting even more parts of Birmingham city centre to the West Midlands Metro network.
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Former Dudley MP to stand as councillor for Reform
A Reform UK big hitter will be standing for Dudley Council elections and aiming to unseat the current deputy mayor.
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Sonia Kumar MP welcomes energy relief bill
Dudley MP, Sonia Kumar, has welcomed Government action to reduce energy bills, after pressing Ministers in the House of Commons on the impact of fuel poverty across the borough.
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Coseley Library launches Pokemon Club
To mark the thirtieth anniversary of Pokemon, Coseley Library in Dudley is launching a Pokemon Club on Thursday 9 April from 3.30pm.
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Dudley Zoo seeking nominations for Wildlife Champions
Dudley Zoo and Castle is set to celebrate incredible people making a difference to wildlife.
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MP to host Jobs, Skills and Apprenticeship Fair in Wombourne
Mike Wood MP will host his annual Jobs, Skills and Apprenticeship Fair on the 10th April, this year held at Wombourne Civic Centre.
Entertainment News
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Keir Starmer 'deeply concerned' by Kanye West's Wireless festival booking 'despite antisemitic remarks'
The prime minister has said it is "deeply concerning" that Kanye West has been booked for a London music festival "despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism".
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Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
A US judge has dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni.
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Jesy Nelson celebrates plans for rollout of SMA screenings for newborn babies
Jesy Nelson has spoken of her pride after it was announced screenings for spinal muscular atrophy will begin earlier than planned.
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BBC sacked Scott Mills 'after discovering alleged victim in police investigation was under 16'
Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC after bosses discovered the alleged victim in the police investigation into the DJ was under the age of 16, the broadcaster has reported.
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Celine Dion: Eiffel Tower lit up to announce singer's comeback gigs
Celine Dion has announced her first series of full-length concerts since being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS).
National Sport
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Terri Harper and Caroline Dubois hit the scales for title clash: 'It's not about the elbows, it's about the fists!'
Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper took to the scales ahead of their world championship unification on Sunday.
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Anthony Joshua makes first public appearance since close friends' deaths as he attends Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder fight in London
Anthony Joshua made his first public appearance since the deaths of close friends Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele as he arrived at O2 Arena to support Derek Chisora.
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Valero Texas Open: Tournament suspended until Sunday due to weather as Scot Robert MacIntyre's lead shrinks
The third round of the Valero Texas Open has been suspended until Sunday because of bad weather as Scot Robert MacIntyre's had seen his lead reduced from four shots to two by playing partner Ludvig Aberg through six holes.
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Lauren Price comes through battle to retain welterweight world titles and calls out Claressa Shields: 'Let's go!'
Lauren Price defended her unified welterweight world championships against Stephanie Pineiro Aquino in Cardiff.
Business News
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Mark Kleinman blog | HSBC puts ex-Standard Chartered executive Meddings in frame as next chairman
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M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime
Marks and Spencer's retail boss has warned crime is getting "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" after a week plagued by antisocial behaviour.
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Choc horror: Why 'flavour' bars and small packs are here to stay
Chocolate-flavour bars and smaller packs appear here to stay despite the fall of cocoa costs to a near three-year low and a 20% drop in the sugar price.
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Clear market uncertainty despite latest Trump attempt to soothe concerns
The latest attempt by Donald Trump to ease uncertainty over the US and Israel's war on Iran has only heightened investor concerns.
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Top chef reveals the two supermarkets that do great meat and fish - and shares most underrated store cupboard ingredient
Every month we interview top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more. This time, we speak to multiple Michelin-starred chef Kenny Atkinson, chef-owner at Solstice and House of Tides in Newcastle and Solaya in London.
Politics News
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Look to faith this Easter, says Starmer, during period of 'real anxiety'
This Easter is a time of "real anxiety", Sir Keir Starmer has said in his annual message - as he says faith can offer "reassurance".
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Speculation Miliband will approve drilling new oil and gas field 'unfounded' government says
Speculation that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will approve the controversial Jackdaw oil and gas field is "unfounded", the minister's department said.
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Keir Starmer 'deeply concerned' by Kanye West's Wireless festival booking 'despite antisemitic remarks'
The prime minister has said it is "deeply concerning" that Kanye West has been booked for a London music festival "despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism".
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Resident doctors lose jobs package and will strike next week
Resident doctors in England are primed to go on strike next week after a deadline set by the prime minister arrived without a deal agreed.
World News
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At least eight dead after earthquake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan
At least eight people are dead, and a child injured, after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan late on Friday.
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Eight Muslim-majority countries 'strongly condemn' Israel's new death penalty law
Eight Muslim-majority countries have "strongly condemned" a new Israeli law that makes death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks.
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Head of Myanmar's ruling junta who led coup against Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi becomes president
The head of Myanmar's ruling military junta, who overthrew the previous government five years ago, has been elected president after winning a parliamentary vote.
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ICC prosecutor who issued arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu facing disciplinary proceedings
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will face disciplinary proceedings over accusations of sexual misconduct, it has been reported.
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Clear market uncertainty despite latest Trump attempt to soothe concerns
The latest attempt by Donald Trump to ease uncertainty over the US and Israel's war on Iran has only heightened investor concerns.
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Alleged Bondi Beach gunman loses bid to suppress his family's identities
A terror suspect accused of killing 15 people in a shooting spree on Bondi Beach has lost a bid to protect the identities of family members.
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Greek island of Crete is cloaked by Saharan dust storm - turning its blue skies blood red
The island of Crete, known for its blue skies, is seeing red - thanks to a cloud of Saharan dust.
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Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam
A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.
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Moment kidnapped US journalist Shelly Kittleson appears to be captured in Iraq caught on video
Footage has emerged which appears to show a US journalist being kidnapped in Iraq.
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Dwindling diesel and jet fuel supplies due to Iran war prompt warning from EU - as return to 2022 measures considered
The European Union (EU) could revive measures brought in after Russia cut gas supplies in 2022 amid a mounting energy crisis due to the Iran war.
Weird News
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Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam
A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.
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Money Problem: Was DWP wrong on reader's state pension claim?
Our Money blog team helps a reader every week with their consumer issue or financial dispute.
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Barbie event issues refunds after comparison with infamous Glasgow convention
The organiser of a Barbie event in Florida is issuing refunds after photos from attendees drew mockery on social media – and a very unflattering comparison.
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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division football match.
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Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.
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Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick
A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.




