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• Women's alcohol deaths are increasing - my daughter died alone after fighting for decades

  27-10-2026 23:48 via BBC News
  
  A mum from Aberdeen tells how her daughter died alone after decades fighting alcoholism as records show a rise in female alcohol-related deaths.
  
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• King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins

  27-10-2026 23:34 via BBC News
  
  The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.
  
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• Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned

  27-10-2026 21:54 via BBC News
  
  Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.
  
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• Conscription age changed as Brits born in these years to be called up to WW3 first

  27-10-2026 20:03 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Experts believe a contingency plan is already in place.
  
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• Historic school shuts without warning bringing Labour’s tally of closures to 72

  27-10-2026 19:49 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Leweston School in Dorset closes in half term - almost 600 pupils face uncertain future.
  
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• Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford

  27-10-2026 19:32 via BBC News
  
  Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
  
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• I run a lifeblood manufacturing firm - Labour has put the brakes on business

  27-10-2026 19:24 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Ahead of the Budget one top boss delivers is verdict: Labour is bad for business.
  
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• Chancellor to promise £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget

  27-10-2026 19:23 via BBC News
  
  The Conservatives doubt whether women and girls will feel safer as a result of the funding.
  
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• Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court told

  27-10-2026 18:34 via BBC News
  
  Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.
  
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• Police failings in friends' death on mountain ridge could risk lives, coroner warns

  27-10-2026 18:25 via BBC News
  
  Jayden Long and Eddie Hill died after police failed to adequately escalate a dropped 999 call.
  
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• UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement

  27-10-2026 18:20 via BBC News
  
  Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.
  
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• Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears

  27-10-2026 17:59 via BBC News
  
  The man is asking the High Court to prevent two news organisations from publishing the allegations.
  
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• Wetherspoons confirms 'poppy ban' rules after veteran refused entry

  27-10-2026 17:42 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Wetherspoons has clarified their stance on the public wearing poppies.
  
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• Woman 'shackled, blindfolded, drugged and raped' after husband advertised her online

  27-10-2026 17:05 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Four men Philip Young is alleged to have recruited to abuse his wife at their home are on trial.
  
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• Funeral assault dad arrested after court no-show

  27-10-2026 17:02 via BBC News
  
  Gye Worthy is arrested after failing to appear for sentencing over an attack at his son's funeral.
  
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• Drivers given 55p per mile boost under new plan

  27-10-2026 16:43 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Drivers using their own cars for work could benefit from a 55p-per-mile allowance under Government plans.
  
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• Maddie McCann investigator issues bombshell new update on what happened to missing girl

  27-10-2026 16:12 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The investigator issued a harrowing new statement.
  
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• Council rejects rollercoaster overlooking homes

  27-10-2026 16:11 via BBC News
  
  The prototype rollercoaster is being built by a fairground firm but towers over nearby houses.
  
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• Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase

  27-10-2026 16:01 via BBC News
  
  Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.
  
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• Royal Mail slammed as UK town left with 'almost no mail' deliveries

  27-10-2026 16:00 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  An MP said they have written to Royal Mail about the problem.
  
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• Urgent warning issued to households with pumpkins on Halloween

  27-10-2026 15:31 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  A message has been sent to anyone putting out a pumpkin on Halloween.
  
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• Jay-Z picks headliner for 2027 Super Bowl half-time show … Jay-Z - The Guardian

  27-10-2026 15:07 via news.google.com
  
  Jay-Z picks headliner for 2027 Super Bowl half-time show … Jay-Z  The GuardianJay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show  BBCJay-Z said he’ll just do the Super Bowl Halftime Show himself  CNNJay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood  NFL.comJay-Z selects himself to perform Super Bowl 61 halftime show - The Athletic  The New York Times
  
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• Liverpool XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup - London Evening Standard

  27-10-2026 15:04 via news.google.com
  Liverpool XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup  London Evening StandardCarabao Cup: Liverpool v Chelsea stat pack  Liverpool FCPress conference: Andoni Iraola on Carabao Cup aims and facing Xabi Alonso's Chelsea  Liverpool FCAndoni Iraola happy with Liverpool rotation: “Every top team needs to”  This Is AnfieldLiverpool vs Chelsea predictions: Liverpool look good to add to Chelsea's Blues  LiveScore
  
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• Man Utd boss Michael Carrick to remain in charge vs Chelsea and given chance to turn situation around - Sky Sports

  27-10-2026 14:34 via news.google.com
  Man Utd boss Michael Carrick to remain in charge vs Chelsea and given chance to turn situation around  Sky SportsMichael Carrick to stay in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea game  BBCCarrick given chance to save job as he stays for Manchester United’s game at Chelsea  The GuardianMan United tight-lipped with Carrick back at Carrington on Tuesday  ESPNMichael Carrick expected to take training as Manchester United remain in limbo - The Athletic  The New York Times
  
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• Parents who killed their baby have sentences increased

  27-10-2026 14:24 via BBC News
  
  Klevi Pirjani, 38, and 35-year-old Nivalda Pirjani, murdered their baby, Miguel in 2024.
  
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• Norway and Finland hold rare call with Putin to discuss ending war - BBC

  27-10-2026 14:12 via news.google.com
  
  Norway and Finland hold rare call with Putin to discuss ending war  BBCRare call with Putin on Ukraine was ‘substantive’ but ‘significant differences’ remain, say Finnish and Norwegian leaders – Europe live  The GuardianVladimir Putin speaks with Norwegian and Finnish leaders  Financial TimesUkraine-Russia war latest: European leaders break ranks to hold ‘frank’ phone call with Vladimir Putin  The IndependentWorld in Brief: Nordic leaders speak with Putin; Anthropic files i
  
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• Apple updates the MacBook Pro with M6 chips - The Verge

  27-10-2026 14:04 via news.google.com
  
  Apple updates the MacBook Pro with M6 chips  The VergeApple Launches M6 iMac, Entry MacBook Pro Ahead of Touch Laptop  Bloomberg.comApple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6  AppleApple’s Big Fall 2026 Mac Reveal: Touch-Screen MacBooks, More M6, and Everything Else I Expect to See  PCMag UKApple "Pro and Tell" launch event LIVE: New iPad mini already, iMac and MacBook Pro models to come  T3
  
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• Ex-Britain First leader arrested in HMO attacks investigation

  27-10-2026 13:47 via BBC News
  
  Ashlea Simon says she was arrested at Manchester Airport in connection with her identifying HMOs.
  
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• “I’d have him”: Jamie Carragher backs Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool return - This Is Anfield

  27-10-2026 13:45 via news.google.com
  
  “I’d have him”: Jamie Carragher backs Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool return  This Is AnfieldArsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea target Alexander-Arnold - Paper Round  TNT SportsTrent Alexander-Arnold’s Real Madrid adventure is not working out  The New York TimesTrent Alexander-Arnold return to England in January ruled out  talkSPORTReal Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold apparently rules out a return to Liverpool  Goal.com
  
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• Israel elections latest: Netanyahu votes as latest poll indicates he could be ousted - Sky News

  27-10-2026 13:34 via news.google.com
  Israel elections latest: Netanyahu votes as latest poll indicates he could be ousted  Sky NewsTurnout so far highest in decades as Israelis vote in pivotal election  BBCIsrael Election 2026 Live: Voting and Latest Updates  Bloomberg.comVictory or prison: Bibi’s last stand  The TelegraphVoter turnout at 44.9% as of 2 p.m., highest at this hour since 1973 election  The Times of Israel
  
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• Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or celebrations: Shots, Spurs friends and Tim Sherwood - The Telegraph

  27-10-2026 13:08 via news.google.com
  Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or celebrations: Shots, Spurs friends and Tim Sherwood  The TelegraphKane’s Ballon d’Or triumph a glorious riposte to celebrity fawning of ceremony | Barney Ronay  The GuardianHow 'anti-superstar' Harry Kane defied doubters to achieve Ballon d'Or greatness  BBCSpurs past and present pay tribute to Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane  Tottenham HotspurThe biggest fits from the 2026 Ballon d'Or  British GQ
  
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• Moment driver deliberately slams into cyclist while delivering blood to hospital - The Sun

  27-10-2026 12:50 via news.google.com
  
  Moment driver deliberately slams into cyclist while delivering blood to hospital  The Sun‘Road rage’ driver rams cyclist while delivering blood  The TelegraphShocking moment van driver deliberately mows down cyclist in road rage incident  London Evening StandardShocking moment Lewisham road-rage driver deliberately runs over cyclist  News ShopperNew Cross road rage driver mowed down cyclist who spat at him  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Apple customers say their folding iPhones are cracking - The Telegraph

  27-10-2026 12:21 via news.google.com
  Apple customers say their folding iPhones are cracking  The TelegraphApple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem  BBCiPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset  The GuardianApple iPhone Duo users report screen crack within hours  The TimesUsers reporting problems with Apple's first foldable iPhone - just days after going on sale  Sky News
  
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• EY defies consulting downturn to pay UK partners record £870,000 - Financial Times

  27-10-2026 12:00 via news.google.com
  
  EY defies consulting downturn to pay UK partners record £870,000  Financial TimesEY’s UK partners get bumper pay rise on back of record profits  The TimesEY UK Partner Pay Grows 10% to £870,000 in ‘Challenging Market’  Bloomberg.comEY partner pay jumps to £870k despite ongoing consulting slump  City AMEY ups partner pay as it shrinks UK partnership  Financial News London
  
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• Police name man 'who wore orange wig’ at time of fatal north London shooting - London Evening Standard

  27-10-2026 11:46 via news.google.com
  Police name man 'who wore orange wig’ at time of fatal north London shooting  London Evening StandardPolice hunt for fatal shooting suspect with 'altered appearance'  BBCUrgent warning after 'gunman in frizzy ginger wig' has real face revealed by police  Metro.co.ukMet Police release images of man wanted in connection with London shooting  The IndependentMurder probe continues as pub shooting suspect remains at large  Enfield Dispatch
  
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• Major lender HSBC's profits up 32% as higher bank tax expected in budget - Sky News

  27-10-2026 11:41 via news.google.com
  Major lender HSBC's profits up 32% as higher bank tax expected in budget  Sky NewsHSBC shares fall as results disappoint  Financial TimesHSBC shares slump again after Q3 results: what went wrong?  Interactive InvestorHSBC profits surge 32%, sparking fresh calls for bank taxes in the budget – business live  The GuardianHSBC profits surge by a third as cost-cutting exceeds target  Yahoo Finance UK
  
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• More high winds hit parts of UK as Storm Boelo clean-up continues

  27-10-2026 11:30 via BBC News
  
  A Met Office weather warning is in place for Scotland and Northern Ireland for much of Tuesday.
  
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• Meghan 'can't wait' to join Junior MasterChef Australia as host - Sky News

  27-10-2026 11:16 via news.google.com
  
  Meghan 'can't wait' to join Junior MasterChef Australia as host  Sky NewsMeghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia  BBCMeghan Markle To Co-Host ‘Junior MasterChef Australia’  DeadlineMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia: ‘It was an easy yes’  The GuardianDuchess of Sussex to present Australian TV show  The Telegraph
  
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• 35 sleeping bags on Etsy, Vinted, Wish and Amazon recalled over risk to baby

  27-10-2026 11:14 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The UK Government has issued product safety reports warning that 35 baby sleeping bags present a risk of asphyxiation and overheating.
  
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• UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement - BBC

  27-10-2026 10:55 via news.google.com
  
  UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement  BBCNo 10 clarifies Andy Burnham’s stance on freedom of movement  The GuardianNo 10 appears to backtrack on PM's freedom of movement referendum suggestion  BBCIt’s not bonkers to talk to the EU about restoring freedom of movement  The TelegraphUK holding talks with EU about return to free movement  The Times
  
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• Two men charged over alleged plot to assist Iran after RAF Fairford incident - The Guardian

  27-10-2026 10:17 via news.google.com
  
  Two men charged over alleged plot to assist Iran after RAF Fairford incident  The GuardianTwo charged over alleged plot to assist Iran in RAF Fairford incident  BBCPolice link RAF Fairford incident to Iran  Sky NewsTwo men charged over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot  The TelegraphTwo men charged over RAF Fairford incident  The Times
  
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• Britain needs another Big Bang, not higher bank taxes - The Telegraph

  27-10-2026 10:16 via news.google.com
  Britain needs another Big Bang, not higher bank taxes  The TelegraphLabour should heed the Big Bang’s lessons  The TimesThe Big Bang: How the City of London was catapulted into the modern age  City AMRemembering the Big Bang, forty years on  The SpectatorDoes the City of London need a second Big Bang?  TheBanker.com
  
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• Opinion: UK bond investors want spending cuts. John Healey’s first Budget may disappoint - CNBC

  27-10-2026 08:34 via news.google.com
  Opinion: UK bond investors want spending cuts. John Healey’s first Budget may disappoint  CNBCChris Mason: Burnham faces crunch decisions in his next 100 days  BBCCan curry nights and canny advisers help Healey deliver a budget for everyday people?  The GuardianBudget 26: What is the pensions industry expecting?  Professional PensionsA timid Budget would be playing with fire  The Telegraph
  
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• 'A dream come true' - Harry Kane on his Ballon d'Or win

  27-10-2026 08:22 via BBC News
  
  It's the first time an English player has lifted the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001.
  
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• The five-minute stair workout that could add years to your life - The Telegraph

  27-10-2026 08:00 via news.google.com
  The five-minute stair workout that could add years to your life  The Telegraph
  
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• I'm one of a growing number of Gen Z birdwatchers - it helps my mental health

  27-10-2026 07:39 via BBC News
  
  Caitlin Andrew hated birdwatching as a child but found a passion for it in her 20s.
  
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• Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up - BBC

  27-10-2026 07:33 via news.google.com
  
  Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up

  27-10-2026 07:33 via BBC News
  
  Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.
  
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• Sight loss during and after pregnancy not talked about, says Epping mum - BBC

  27-10-2026 07:32 via news.google.com
  
  Sight loss during and after pregnancy not talked about, says Epping mum  BBC
  
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• 'I love to escape into a fantasyland of fairies': Fans rejoice as latest Sarah J Maas book hits shelves

  27-10-2026 07:21 via BBC News
  
  About 40 fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses series celebrated at a "lock-in" event in Carrickfergus.
  
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