Saturday, August 31, 2024

The Papers: 'Supersonic Saturday' and actress' Savile allegations

The ongoing drama around Oasis ticket sales dominates Sunday's papers.

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Former Leeds and Cardiff defender Bamba dies aged 39

Former Cardiff City, Leeds United, Hibernian and Middlesbrough defender Sol Bamba has died aged 39.

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Friday, August 30, 2024

Crumbling concrete schools will suffer ‘for years to come’

A head teachers' union is warning that schools with Raac will feel the financial impact for years.

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Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.

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Boy who smashed ancient Bronze Age jar returns to museum

The 3,500-year-old jar was in Haifa's Hecht Museum in Israel.

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Thursday, August 29, 2024

Gary Oldman on Slow Horses, farting and the honours system

The esteemed actor says he does not know why he not yet received a UK honour for his work.

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Schrager and Bate win first GB Paralympics medals after Cox crash

Daphne Schrager and Steve Bate won Great Britain's first medals of the 2024 Paralympics in the track cycling, after team-mate Kadeena Cox earlier crashed out of her final.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules

The government says it is considering a range of measures to "make the UK smoke-free".

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The Papers: 'Fuel duty next' and 'Brexit reset'

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Germany features on a number of Thursday's front pages.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Car park solar panel plan rockets in price

It means the proposal designed to save a council money could be put on ice.

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Monday, August 26, 2024

Has Israel taken enough action to prevent alleged incitement to genocide?

In January, the ICJ ordered Israel to prevent public statements inciting genocide - critics say it’s not doing enough.

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Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?

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Sunday, August 25, 2024

Did Kamala Harris pull off the biggest speech of her life?

And there was wild speculation about Beyoncé and Taylor Swift

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Hunt for body of soldier killed by IRA in 1977 focuses on farmland

The Army captain was abducted and murdered by the IRA while operating undercover in 1977.

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Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier

Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.

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The Papers: Israel-Hezbollah clash 'not the end', and worries for winter fuel

The papers focus on rising Middle East tensions, and Labour facing pressure on winter fuel payments.

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Saturday, August 24, 2024

England showed they are not 'one-dimensional' - Pope

Stand-in captain Ollie Pope says England’s hard-fought win over Sri Lanka shows they are not a "one-dimensional" team.

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Friday, August 23, 2024

Smith will be 'world class for long period' - Bell

Jamie Smith will be a "world-class player over a long period of time", according to former England international and Sri Lanka batting coach Ian Bell.

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Yemen weapons dealers selling machine-guns on X

The traders operate in the capital Sana’a and other areas under control of the Houthis.

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Rattled Trump lashes out as DNC attacks throw him off message

The biggest concern for aides is keeping him focused on the issues and off controversial personal attacks.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Presenter Lauren Laverne reveals cancer diagnosis

The BBC radio presenter hosts the BBC Radio 6 Music breakfast show and Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Why Japan's 7-Eleven is on a rival retailer's shopping list

The firm is deciding whether to remain in Japanese ownership or return to its Northern American roots.

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Monday, August 19, 2024

Minister steps back from government during cancer treatment

Christina McKelvie, the Scottish drugs and alcohol policy minister, is undergoing treatment for secondary breast cancer.

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'Leicester's greatest' - how 'special' Vardy outshone Solanke

Tottenham's £65m striker Dominic Solanke is upstaged by Leicester's 37-year-old Jamie Vardy as the teams begin their Premier League campaigns.

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East v West - Germany's drug-fuelled Cold War for medals

At the end of the Cold War, East Germany's systematic doping secrets spilled out. The truth on the other side of the Berlin Wall has taken longer to emerge.

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Sunday, August 18, 2024

The Papers: 'Royal role models' and 'unforgettable' Alain Delon

Front pages include the Sussexes finishing their Colombia tour and tributes to the French actor Alain Delon.

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Rider dies after crash in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

Louis O’Regan, 43, dies after a crash during the opening qualifying session, race organisers confirm.

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Saturday, August 17, 2024

When do GCSE results come out?

Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales are getting results soon.

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Friday, August 16, 2024

'I was terrified' - Saoirse Ronan learns lambing for The Outrun

Based on Amy Liptrot’s award winning memoir, the film is about a young woman returning to Orkney to deal with her past.

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Call for respect as Instagram tourists flood park

A growing flood visitors to a national park are urged to research and respect the area.

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Weekly quiz: Who beat Raygun to win breaking gold at the Olympics?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

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Watch: Tortoise spotted walking on railway tracks

A train operator says the creature is "safely shell-tering" with ticket office staff.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The papers: 'Bumper pay deal' and sweet maker goes salty

The 15% pay deal offered to train drivers is leading a number of Thursday's front pages.

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Met failing in almost all work areas - inspectorate

The inspectorate found seven of nine areas were graded as "requires improvement" or "inadequate".

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Watch: The Northern Lights seen from space

A timelapse captured from the International Space Station shows the moon setting into streams of aurora.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The papers: 'Retaliation is our right' and Starbucks' new boss

Wednesday's papers cover tensions in the Middle East and Starbucks' new boss.

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TikTok gave me the confidence to perform at Fringe

A group of TikTokers who've honed their craft online are bringing their comedy to the real world.

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Bicep's Matt McBriar reveals brain tumour surgery

The Belfast-born music producer said a "large and pretty rare" tumour had been found earlier this year.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Hong Kong loves to hate its cabbies - can polite ambassadors help?

Ask anyone is Hong Kong their least favourite bit about the city, and many will mention the taxis.

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The Papers: 'Blood on their hands' and 'Starmer warns Iran'

Tuesday's papers cover the Nottingham attacker's medical history and tensions in the Middle East.

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Sunday, August 11, 2024

Pothole damage top concern for drivers, says RAC

Punctures, wheel damage and broken suspension springs were the most common damage, a survey says.

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The best stats from the 2024 Games

BBC Sport looks at the best stats from the 2024 Paris Games

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Saturday, August 10, 2024

The Papers: 'Sister saw attack' and 'rioters face 10 years'

The stories leading the papers on Sunday include a tribute from the parents of a Southport stabbing victim and possible jail sentences for rioters.

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Friday, August 9, 2024

Concern over state pension errors for widows

New fears are raised after others were found to have been underpaid their state pension.

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A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why?

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Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 61 on board

A passenger aircraft travelling on a domestic route comes down in the town of Vinhedo.

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

Diving for Olympic glory after career-threatening injury

Team GB diver Kyle Kothari is preparing to go for gold, but his journey has been far from straightforward.

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What does science tell us about boxing’s gender row?

Research is shedding light on different chromosomal make-ups and what advantages they may bring to sport.

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Driver jailed for death of Ecuador politician's daughter

Vanessa Sagnay de la Bastida died when a speeding car crashed into her as she walked with her fiancé.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Big rise in antisemitic incidents in UK - charity

The Jewish securities charity CST recorded 1,978 anti-Jewish hate incidents from January to June 2024.

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Thousands of counter-protesters rally after riots

Counter-protesters largely filled towns and cities where anti-immigration gatherings had been anticipated.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Hezbollah vows retaliation for killing of commander

Hassan Nasrallah said retaliation for Israel's killing of a top Hezbollah commander would be “strong” and “effective”.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

Euphoria in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina flees country

President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the release of a jailed former prime minister.

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Sunday, August 4, 2024

Should landmark love lock bridge be preserved?

Thousands of love locks are to be removed from a landmark bridge, despite a campaign to save them.

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The Papers: 'Far right on rampage' and 'Tommy Robinson in Cyprus'

The majority of Monday's front pages lead with stories on the violence over the weekend.

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Saturday, August 3, 2024

The year of Ulster's football domination

In 2024, counties and teams from Ulster have dominated men's Gaelic football

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Finding empowerment through drag after cancer

After facing years of treatment as a child, performing in drag helps Teifi Rowlands process trauma.

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Friday, August 2, 2024

Who are the US citizens still being held abroad?

The US government and rights groups believe dozens of Americans are being 'unjustly' held overseas.

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Thursday, August 1, 2024

'Lower interest rates might help me move out'

What impact will the cut in interest rates have on ordinary people's lives?

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Eight sought by police after Aldershot migrant hotel protest

Hampshire Police are looking for people involved in disruption on Wednesday evening.

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‘Adults buying kids toys to escape global turmoil’

Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed. from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news...