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• One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak - BBC

  18-08-2026 13:47 via news.google.com
  
  One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• King's Cross LIVE: St Pancras train station evacuation in London as incident sparks chaos

  18-08-2026 17:06 via express.co.uk
  The station has been evacuated.
  
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• M4 traffic LIVE: Motorway closed at J35 near Porthcawl due to police incident

  18-08-2026 16:59 via express.co.uk
  Traffic was building on the motorway.
  
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• Graeme Dott: Ex-snooker champ 'sexually abused young boy and girl and asked 'it is nice'"

  18-08-2026 16:36 via express.co.uk
  A woman told the court that he had sexually abused her on multiple separate occasions when she was a child.
  
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• Brits urged to take one counterintuitive action when trapped by wildfire

  18-08-2026 16:06 via express.co.uk
  People trapped by wildfires have been urged not to run away, but do one surprising thing to stay safe.
  
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• British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash on honeymoon named - Sky News

  18-08-2026 16:03 via news.google.com
  British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash on honeymoon named  Sky NewsBritish couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos  BBCMechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece  The GuardianBritish couple on honeymoon and pilot killed in helicopter crash on Greek island  The IndependentBritish honeymooners killed in helicopter crash on Greek island  thetimes.com
  
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• Snooker player Graeme Dott in court over child abuse allegations - BBC

  18-08-2026 15:58 via news.google.com
  
  Snooker player Graeme Dott in court over child abuse allegations  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Major ferry chain slashes services – 20 jobs to be axed

  18-08-2026 15:52 via express.co.uk
  The company is planning to cut a popular route to France in a bid to save millions of pounds.
  
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• DWP sent major demand over planned 9% pension provider tax

  18-08-2026 15:51 via express.co.uk
  The Government says the pensions landscape is "changing quickly".
  
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• Tragedy as 1 dead and 2 rushed to hospital after 'stabbing' in Shepherd's Bush

  18-08-2026 15:41 via express.co.uk
  Emergency services rushed to the scene within five minutes.
  
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• ‘The truth about Diana’: Charles Spencer to publish book about late sister - The Guardian

  18-08-2026 14:34 via news.google.com
  
  ‘The truth about Diana’: Charles Spencer to publish book about late sister  The GuardianEarl Spencer to publish story of his sister, Princess Diana  BBCEarl Spencer to tell story of Diana’s life and death in new book  The TelegraphEarl Spencer to publish book about his sister Diana, Princess of Wales  ITVXEarl Spencer to publish book about life of his sister Diana, Princess of Wales  The Independent
  
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• Dad-of-two breaks down in tears in court after 'man killed in Wakefield dog attack'

  18-08-2026 14:34 via express.co.uk
  James Judge, 55, died in hospital.
  
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• Paul Scholes banned from driving after speeding in Range Rover - The Telegraph

  18-08-2026 14:32 via news.google.com
  
  Paul Scholes banned from driving after speeding in Range Rover  The TelegraphEx Man-Utd player Paul Scholes banned from driving  BBCManchester United legend Paul Scholes taken to court twice in two days by police as he's handed ban  Manchester Evening NewsPaul Scholes banned from driving after being convicted twice for speeding in two days  The IndependentHe was convicted in his absence 🚨  facebook.com
  
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• Transfer news LIVE: Alvarez to Arsenal, Barcola bid, Fernandes talks - London Evening Standard

  18-08-2026 14:26 via news.google.com
  Transfer news LIVE: Alvarez to Arsenal, Barcola bid, Fernandes talks  London Evening StandardThe Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more - The Athletic  The New York TimesTransfer news LIVE: Chelsea set new Enzo price, Liverpool reach deal for PSG winger  The IndependentTransfer Rumors: Barcelona Eye Rashford and Gyokeres; Chelsea Step Up Fernandez Exit Plan  Sports IllustratedSix transfers Premier League title rival
  
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• British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash while on honeymoon named - Sky News

  18-08-2026 14:23 via news.google.com
  British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash while on honeymoon named  Sky NewsBritish couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos  BBCMechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece  The GuardianBritish couple on honeymoon and pilot killed in helicopter crash on Greek island  The IndependentBritish honeymooners killed in helicopter crash on Greek island  thetimes.co
  
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• Andy Burnham says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange - BBC

  18-08-2026 14:22 via news.google.com
  
  Andy Burnham says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange  BBC'Who duped PM?' and 'Pep's agony'  BBCU.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he’s not embarrassed about messaging someone impersonating a top Trump aide  NBC NewsBurnham exchanged messages with impersonator of top Trump aide  politico.euCabinet ministers’ mobile numbers found online after Burnham targeted  The Guardian
  
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• Bond markets from US to Japan whacked as inflation and fiscal worries take hold - Reuters

  18-08-2026 14:16 via news.google.com
  Bond markets from US to Japan whacked as inflation and fiscal worries take hold  ReutersGlobal bond sell-off deepens amid fears over inflation and AI issuance  Financial TimesLeading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis  The Guardian30-year Treasury yield tops 5.33%, new 19-year high on inflation, spending concerns  CNBCStocks Fall as Bond Selloff Saps Risk Appetite: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com
  
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• UK will support Ukraine "100%" despite Russian warning, PM Burnham says - Reuters

  18-08-2026 14:13 via news.google.com
  UK will support Ukraine "100%" despite Russian warning, PM Burnham says  ReutersUK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning  BBCWhat is behind Russia’s ‘consequences’ threat over UK sending drones to Ukraine?  The GuardianUK drones used for ‘deep strikes’ in mainland Russia for first time  thetimes.comBurnham says he backs Ukraine 100% after Moscow’s threat over use of UK drones  The
  
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• State pension on course to rise by £500 next year - The Telegraph

  18-08-2026 14:08 via news.google.com
  
  State pension on course to rise by £500 next year  The TelegraphState pension for couples set to rise by more than £1,000 a year in April  The i PaperAndy Burnham now has an excuse to end the state pension triple lock  thetimes.comOlder state pensioners set for lower £394 triple lock cash boost under Andy Burnham  Daily ExpressState pension on course for £500 rise as earnings growth hits 4.1%  Pensions Age
  
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• Man United forced to make change to newly released kit due to UEFA rules as statement released - talkSPORT

  18-08-2026 14:05 via news.google.com
  
  Man United forced to make change to newly released kit due to UEFA rules as statement released  talkSPORTWhy is the sponsor different on our third kit?  Manchester United WebsiteManchester United & adidas Complete the Set with a Clean Third Kit  SoccerBibleMan Utd forced to change 2026/27 third kit for Champions League clashes as club release explanation  The SunManchester United Forced to Modify Third Kit Front-of-Shirt Sponsor for UEFA Champions Leag
  
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• Reform UK suspends Tory defector Tim Montgomerie after criticism of Nigel Farage - Financial Times

  18-08-2026 14:02 via news.google.com
  
  Reform UK suspends Tory defector Tim Montgomerie after criticism of Nigel Farage  Financial TimesReform suspends key supporter for criticising Farage  The TelegraphTim Montgomerie: Former Farage ally suspended from Reform after hitting out at Zia Yusuf  The IndependentReform Suspends Senior Figure Amid Public Attacks On Zia Yusuf  HuffPost UKNigel Farage and Zia Yusuf are 'golden', Laila Cunningham insists - as rumours of row swirl  lbc.co.uk
  
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• National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award - BBC

  18-08-2026 13:57 via news.google.com
  
  National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award  BBCNTAs 2026 shortlist: Ruth Jones and Sheridan Smith among all-women drama category in show first  Digital SpyShows starring Tyson Fury and Jeremy Clarkson lead NTA nominations  The IndependentNational Television Awards 2026!  ITVXNATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS: NOMINEES REVEALED IN FULL, VOTING OPENS  TV Zone UK
  
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• Sadiq Khan plans almost 900 more traveller pitches - The Telegraph

  18-08-2026 13:38 via news.google.com
  Sadiq Khan plans almost 900 more traveller pitches  The Telegraph
  
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• Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time? - Al Jazeera

  18-08-2026 13:36 via news.google.com
  Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?  Al JazeeraTrump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal  BBCTrump threatens to bomb Oman over Iran deal  The TelegraphTrump swings hard at Oman and South Korea, but his foreign policy misses are piling up  CNNTrump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Iran deal as Kushner meets Netanyahu – as it happened  The Guardian
  
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• Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body - BBC

  18-08-2026 13:13 via news.google.com
  
  Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Why is feeding deer in the Royal Parks dangerous? - BBC

  18-08-2026 13:09 via news.google.com
  
  Why is feeding deer in the Royal Parks dangerous?  BBCStag put down after attacking man in Richmond Park  BBCRichmond Park stag shot dead after injuring man on a picnic  thetimes.comStag shot in Richmond Park after attacking picnicker  The TelegraphStag shot dead in Richmond Park after picnic attack, as officials warn against feeding deer  CNN
  
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• Guardiola’s row with Walker at Manchester City revealed in new Amazon documentary - The Guardian

  18-08-2026 12:38 via news.google.com
  Guardiola’s row with Walker at Manchester City revealed in new Amazon documentary  The GuardianPep Guardiola documentary: Kyle Walker fallout revealed in intense scenes  BBCPep Guardiola mentions divorce in furious rant at Man City players: 'We lost the passion'  ESPNPep Guardiola’s divorce agony and Kyle Walker bust-up captured by Amazon  thetimes.comWhat the new Man City documentary reveals about the end of Pep Guardiola’s reign &n
  
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• Man charged with sharing asylum seeker addresses in Thetford - BBC

  18-08-2026 12:32 via news.google.com
  
  Man charged with sharing asylum seeker addresses in Thetford  BBCViolence and fear on Thetford’s streets  The Church TimesMan charged with misconduct in public office after Thetford unrest  Ipswich StarMan appears in court for misconduct in public office after asylum seeker protests  Suffolk NewsMan charged over release of addresses linked to asylum seekers | ITV News  ITVX
  
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• Premier League season preview: Each club's pre-season preparations analysed ahead of new campaign's kick-off this Friday - Sky Sports

  18-08-2026 12:26 via news.google.com
  Premier League season preview: Each club's pre-season preparations analysed ahead of new campaign's kick-off this Friday  Sky SportsSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• IDF marks detained Palestinians with numbers as northern West Bank raids expand - Haaretz

  18-08-2026 12:22 via news.google.com
  IDF marks detained Palestinians with numbers as northern West Bank raids expand  HaaretzIDF soldiers number Palestinian suspects during West Bank operation  The Jerusalem PostIDF arrests two terrorists, raids 100 sites in Duvdevan West Bank counterterror operation  YahooIDF acknowledges marking Palestinian detainees with numbers, says: 'Lessons have been learned'  The Times of IsraelFootage from Qabatiya | Duvdevan Unit thwarts terror attacks, arrests want
  
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