MI5 feared disruption of George VI coronation
Newly- released files show Communist Party activists were monitored in run-up to the crowning of the new King.
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Four contenders make City of Culture shortlist for 2029
Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham will receive at least £125,000 to take forward their bids.
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Consumer confidence tumbles ahead of Budget
Expectations for the state of the economy over the next three months fell from minus 34 to minus 40 this month, according to new figures.
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Burnham backs pioneering clinical trial that could speed up Alzheimer’s treatments
Experts in the new trial are looking to see whether treatments help with issues such as poor memory and thinking problems
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Prescription charges in England should be scrapped, experts say
The NPA said that prescription charges are a ‘cruel tax on illness’ as they called on the Chancellor to scrap the charges in the upcoming Budget
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‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces reckoning
MPs in PNG to decide on ratifying a 2019 referendum in which Bougainvilleans voted overwhelmingly in favour of independence For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea,…
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Daughter of woman killed by partner 'refuses to be another victim'
Keeley McKee's mother Leanne was killed by her partner in 2003, weeks before the couple were due to marry.
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Nancy Pelosi’s office latest recipient of letter containing white powder
Former speaker is latest target of mailings sent to various Congress members in the lead-up to the midterm elections California representative Nancy Pelosi’s office received “a suspicious letter” on Wednesday in what ap…
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Pope will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say
Medics indicate pontiff’s tumour had not spread, but doubts remain about planned trip to South America next month Pope Leo will not need any further treatment after undergoing lung cancer surgery last week, his doctors…
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Harry Kane proves there is only one Ballon d’Or winner
Harry Kane proves there is only one Ballon d’Or winner
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Aston Villa 2.0 are making mockery of the early-season doom merchants
Aston Villa 2.0 are making mockery of the early-season doom merchants
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National Lottery: Lucky Lotto player scoops £4.3m as ‘fourth jackpot won in as many weeks’
One player matched all six main numbers to bag the jackpot, while two players matched five of the six numbers along with the bonus ball to win £1 million
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Carrick apology to United fans ominously similar to Solskjaer’s final match
Carrick apology to United fans ominously similar to Solskjaer’s final match
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JK Rowling says she has faced ‘avalanche of death, rape and torture threats’ over trans views
The Harry Potter author argued that current ‘trans activism’ is ‘elitist to its core’ and affects mainly women who are not in positions of privilege
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‘Angry’ Carrick on the brink as Fernandes hits out at Manchester United tactics
Manager apologises to fans after 4-1 defeat in Como Captain criticises ‘decision from the staff’ not to press Michael Carrick’s future as Manchester United manager is in the balance after a humiliating 4-1 Champions Lea…
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Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Champions League – live reaction
⚽️ Champions League updates | Como 4-1 Man Utd ⚽️ Clockwatch | Live scores | Table | Email Scott The teams are out! Bayern are in one of their all-red phases, while Arsenal are harking back to the early 90s with a blue…
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Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests
Apes in study more likely to choose treats linked to sound of peers having fun, suggesting emotions influence learning Orangutans base their food choices on whether others appear to be having a good time, research sugge…
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Badenoch: Indecision over Harper killers’ release made police jobs harder
The Tory leader will address the Police Federation.
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Attempted murder arrests after boy, 16, attacked
Two boys aged 15 and 16 were being questioned after the teenager was found injured in Everton, Liverpool.
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NSW passes ‘human compost’ laws with several MPs saying they will utilise practice after they die
Australian-first laws provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodies Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Several New South Wales MPs say they want their…
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Enfield murder: Man shot dead at London pub is named as police hunt mystery person 'in possible disguise'
Erdem Mustafa, 35, was shot dead in the Sun and Woolpack pub in Enfield on Monday
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MP harassed for 'being English' by man who took axe to pub
Michael Glover left a note on MP Henry Tufnell's office door and claimed he knew where he lived.
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Attention moves to Rosebank as Andy Burnham defends Jackdaw approval
Gas from the Jackdaw field will start flowing within weeks.
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Epstein’s attorney and accountant accused of ‘facilitating and concealing’ his crimes in lawsuit
New Mexico lawsuit claims ‘in exchange for furthering Epstein’s criminal project, his associates received generous salaries’ The attorney general of New Mexico on Wednesday filed a civil lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’…
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