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• ‘Terrorist’ Army chef caught with rifles and homemade cannon - ‘reflects his mindset’

  15-10-2026 08:30 via express.co.uk
  He showed racist views and extreme right wing ideology and wanted to set up a "militia armed force".
  
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• Beloved Celebrity Traitors star banished and makes bold traitors claim - The Mirror

  17-10-2026 02:40 via news.google.com
  
  Beloved Celebrity Traitors star banished and makes bold traitors claim  The MirrorJoe Lycett makes admission about his Celebrity Traitors banishment  The IndependentBanished Celebrity Traitors star pleads to go back in Scottish castle as comedian sheds tears  Daily StarJoe Lycett broke The Celebrity Traitors’ golden rule  The i PaperCelebrity Traitors star forced to leave immediately after 'baffling' slip-up  Wales Online
  
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• The Papers: 'Mystery drones over UK' and 'Troops heading to Poland for war games'

  17-10-2026 01:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this year.
  
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• Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping

  17-10-2026 01:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
  
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• Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year

  17-10-2026 01:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
  
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• Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on

  17-10-2026 01:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.
  
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• Swinney insists 'stars are aligning' for Scottish independence

  17-10-2026 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The first minister will tell delegates at the SNP conference in Aberdeen that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's "journey to nationhood".
  
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• £800,000 spent on scrapped sports dome project

  17-10-2026 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ulster University has also revealed the multi-million pound dome would have cost a further £1m to run each year.
  
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• Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making racist remarks - The Guardian

  17-10-2026 00:38 via news.google.com
  Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making racist remarks  The GuardianReform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming  BBCNigel Farage ‘protected mayoral candidate after racist remarks’  The TimesSarah Pochin ‘complained Reform officials were chauvinistic’  The TelegraphReform councillor calls TV report 'vote interference'  BBC
  
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• Burnley 1-2 Wolves: Fer Lopez on target as Clarets' winless run at Turf Moor extends to 21 league games - Sky Sports

  17-10-2026 00:32 via news.google.com
  
  Burnley 1-2 Wolves: Fer Lopez on target as Clarets' winless run at Turf Moor extends to 21 league games  Sky SportsWolverhampton Wanderers  BBCJamie Vardy scores in 20th consecutive season as Burnley beaten by Wolves  ESPNWolves’ Chirewa extends Burnley’s home woes as Vardy’s strike is in vain  The GuardianHow to watch Burnley vs Wolves | Men's First-Team | Latest News  Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
  
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• As Celebrity Traitors' Miranda Hart opens up on health issues - her chronic illness explained - Digital Spy

  17-10-2026 00:20 via news.google.com
  As Celebrity Traitors' Miranda Hart opens up on health issues - her chronic illness explained  Digital SpyMiranda Hart opens up on her debilitating illness and the Celebrity Traitors ‘challenge’  Metro.co.ukMiranda Hart facts: Actor's age, height, husband, TV shows and health condition  Heart RadioMiranda Hart Joins The Celebrity Traitors After Health Battle  SuaraGarut.IDMiranda Hart in tears on Celebrity Traitors as she reflects on illness af
  
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• Data centre developers may build 'climate-wrecking' gas power plant next door

  16-10-2026 23:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans for a data centre at Cardiff East Park and Ride site faces growing opposition from politicians.
  
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• White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaving role days after taking job - BBC

  16-10-2026 23:46 via news.google.com
  
  White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaving role days after taking job  BBCBlame Katie, but blame Trump too for ill-advised appointment  SMH.com.auKatie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary  The GuardianWhite House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s background  The Washington PostTrump tells new White House spokesperson Katie Zacharia to consider standing down  Sky News
  
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• Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue - The Guardian

  16-10-2026 23:30 via news.google.com
  Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue  The GuardianHeathrow’s dreams are pie in the sky  The TimesUK transport secretary: Heathrow expansion and climate goals can co-exist  FlightGlobalUK’s Healey Backs Heathrow Third Runway in Clash With Burnham  Bloomberg.comHealey splits from Burnham over Heathrow third runway  The Telegraph
  
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• Man convicted of arson attacks against Sir Keir Starmer deported from UK, Home Office says - Sky News

  16-10-2026 23:15 via news.google.com
  Man convicted of arson attacks against Sir Keir Starmer deported from UK, Home Office says  Sky NewsKeir Starmer house firebomber deported  The TelegraphArson plotter jailed for targeting Keir Starmer’s house is deported from UK  The IndependentMan convicted for arson targeting Keir Starmer’s home deported from Britain  LBCMan deported for role in arson plot targeting Keir Starmer  Newswav
  
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• Major update on health of female serial killer Rose West - special plan in place

  16-10-2026 23:03 via express.co.uk
  One of the darkest figures in modern Britain is reported to be on her last legs.
  
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• Apple blames ‘extraordinary’ demand as foldable iPhones sell out - Financial Times

  16-10-2026 23:03 via news.google.com
  
  Apple blames ‘extraordinary’ demand as foldable iPhones sell out  Financial TimesOpen up to new possibilities with iPhone Duo  AppleApple iPhone Duo Orders Slip Into 2027 Amid Preorder Frenzy  Bloomberg.comiPhone Duo orders are already delayed into 2027  The VergeApple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo puts the company's status-symbol power to the test  CNBC
  
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• Martin Lewis warns Ofgem plan could make cheaper energy deals harder to find

  16-10-2026 23:00 via express.co.uk
  Martin Lewis has warned that new Ofgem proposals could make it harder for households to find cheaper energy deals when wholesale prices fall.
  
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• Head of British Army issues dire warning for ordinary Britons to prepare for war

  16-10-2026 23:00 via express.co.uk
  General Sir Roly Walker said politicians would be having a 'frank conversation' with citizens to 'consent to sacrifices' in preparation for conflict.
  
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• Network Rail confirms engineering work this Christmas - 'check your journey'

  16-10-2026 22:23 via express.co.uk
  Network Rail says sorry as it warns some will see disruption this Christmas.
  
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• Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's Christmas delivery slots – when shoppers can book

  16-10-2026 22:20 via express.co.uk
  Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's have revealed when shoppers can book their Christmas delivery slots, with some customers getting early access.
  
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• Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland

  16-10-2026 22:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
  
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• Israeli settlers continue pogrom amid olive harvest in occupied West Bank - Al Jazeera

  16-10-2026 21:47 via news.google.com
  Israeli settlers continue pogrom amid olive harvest in occupied West Bank  Al JazeeraPalestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack  BBCIsraeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West Bank  The GuardianIsraeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank  The Washington PostWashington Post journalist hospitalized after Israeli settler attack on Palestinian ol
  
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• Yorkshire Wildlife Park: Tiger attack zoo issues new message after reopening

  16-10-2026 21:45 via express.co.uk
  Yorkshire Wildlife Park reopened to the public on Friday.
  
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• Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network - BBC

  16-10-2026 21:33 via news.google.com
  
  Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• I circled the tragic UK zoo's tiger enclosure - 1 huge safety concern gripped me

  16-10-2026 21:30 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: Standing at the tiger rail felt normal at first but one issue with the layout made my stomach drop like I'd seen how tragedy could happen again.
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers with Thunderball on October 16

  16-10-2026 21:25 via express.co.uk
  One lucky player could win the staggering £41m jackpot in tonight's EuroMillions draw.
  
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• Oregon shooter ‘opened fire into class of disabled children’ - The Telegraph

  16-10-2026 21:16 via news.google.com
  
  Oregon shooter ‘opened fire into class of disabled children’  The TelegraphOregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'  BBCOregon school shooter was former special needs student, police say  Al JazeeraBystander who killed Oregon shooter identified as father of girls at elementary school  The GuardianOregon Live Updates: Teacher Battled Bend School Shooter, Slowing Deadly Attack  The New York Ti
  
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• Reform councillor quits over offensive remarks

  16-10-2026 20:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alan Feeney was captured on undercover filming calling Asian homeowners "parasites".
  
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• 'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation

  16-10-2026 20:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The unnamed individual asks London's High Court to prevent the publication of "serious allegations".
  
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