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• Two people arrested on oil rig bringing protest arrests total to 14

  14-06-2019 21:11
  Police say the pair were arrested around 2pm on Friday when officers returned to the platform, currently situated in the Cromarty Firth.
  
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• Britain gets new spy drones proven against Putin in major £400m deal

  25-07-2026 21:39 via express.co.uk
  The Ministry of Defence says the new drones will ensure British troops are "better protected and more lethal".
  
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• The UK supermarket where weekly shop prices are dropping - not Tesco or Lidl

  25-07-2026 21:20 via express.co.uk
  Most supermarket rivals have put prices back up this year.
  
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• DWP rule warning for Brits heading on holiday this summer

  25-07-2026 21:14 via express.co.uk
  It's about a benefit that provides help with extra living costs for people who have long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities.
  
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• Three rushed to hospital after Essex sea rescue as heatwave grips UK

  25-07-2026 20:53 via express.co.uk
  An air ambulance was called to the scene.
  
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• Andy Burnham's big idea looks humiliating - our enemies will be laughing

  25-07-2026 20:35 via express.co.uk
  Express reporter Adam Toms is underwhelmed by the new prime minister's brainchild so far
  
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• Body of man found near Spanish wildfires as 270k people flee homes

  25-07-2026 20:14 via express.co.uk
  270,000 people have been evacuated across southern Europe as Spain records its first wildfire death.
  
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• Andy Burnham's already proven he's not up to the job

  25-07-2026 20:09 via express.co.uk
  Andy Burnham does not understand these simple economic realities and has also shown in his first week that for him the numbers do not add up.
  
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• Martin Lewis reveals 3-digits scamming victims need to know - not 999

  25-07-2026 19:20 via express.co.uk
  The personal finance guru has been a leading voice in the fight against criminal schemes targeting unsuspecting Britons.
  
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• UK households told to expect ‘hefty bill’ in October as Andy Burnham warning issued

  25-07-2026 19:14 via express.co.uk
  New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has finished his first week in office and Brits are being urged to plan ahead.
  
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• Andy Burnham warned voters will turn on him if he keeps doing one thing

  25-07-2026 19:10 via express.co.uk
  Former deputy PM Nick Clegg said some of the electorate could grow tired of Andy Burnham's comments.
  
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• Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk

  25-07-2026 03:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.
  
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• Heatwave conditions to return for many as UK temperatures to peak at 35C

  25-07-2026 03:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much.
  
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• Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes

  25-07-2026 01:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.
  
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• Five ways to make the most of the summer holidays with kids

  25-07-2026 01:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The best tips and tricks to have a fun - yet affordable - summer break with the family.
  
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• Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton?

  25-07-2026 01:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Many considered Claudia Winkleman as Norton's successor, but her chat show ended after just one series.
  
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• ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers

  25-07-2026 01:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?
  
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• Wildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'

  25-07-2026 01:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than a month on, and firefighting shows no sign of immediate end at Tintwistle Moor.
  
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• It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'

  24-07-2026 23:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.
  
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• Judge demands answers after 'dangerous' man who threatened to 'chop up' woman was released on bail

  24-07-2026 23:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Martin Edwards went on to threaten to murder a woman while in possession of a knife, before a former soldier intervened.
  
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• Horror injury overshadows gymnastics silver at Commonwealths

  24-07-2026 23:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A horror fall from England gymnast Gabriel Langton overshadows his team's silver medal in the team event on the opening night of action at Glasgow 2026.
  
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• Law student is charged over intercepted bomb in car

  24-07-2026 23:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Isobella Perrie Sullivan's lawyer says she did not know that a bag in the car she was driving contained a bomb.
  
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• Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex

  24-07-2026 23:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 100 firefighters were sent to tackle a huge fire at industrial units on a farm on Friday.
  
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• Huge explosion and fire rip through Essex industrial site

  24-07-2026 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A major incident was declared as 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze south of Chelmsford.
  
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• Man describes trying to save mother and daughter who drowned off Essex beach

  24-07-2026 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.
  
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• Beach hero tells of attempt to save drowning girl and mum

  24-07-2026 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.
  
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• Slapping therapist jailed over death 'released early'

  24-07-2026 22:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A court is told the convicted man was returned to his native US where he may no longer be in custody.
  
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• Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge

  24-07-2026 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say a number of armed officers entered the River Thames but were recovered after the crash.
  
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• Firefighting helicopter brought in to tackle Isle of Wight blaze

  24-07-2026 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Efforts continue to tackle remaining hotspots in a 25-hectare (62-acre) area of woodland.
  
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• Highland wildfire smoke blows into Aberdeen - 59 miles away

  24-07-2026 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents as far away as Aberdeen have been advised to keep doors and windows closed as the fire reaches its 10th day.
  
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