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• Trainee solicitor cyberflashers own client in 'accidental connection'

  30-08-2026 10:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Ahmed admitted bombarding a woman he was representing in court with unsolicited explicit messages
  
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• German train station tragedy as British woman 'stabbed to death'

  30-08-2026 18:49 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The victim was taken to hospital, where she later died, and a 27-year-old German man was arrested at the scene in connection with the attack
  
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• Heavy thunderstorms to hit Yorkshire as Met Office issues warning

  30-08-2026 18:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  There is a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in place.
  
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• 12 amazing Rock 'n' Roll Circus best dressed photos from huge Sheffield party

  30-08-2026 18:17 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Rock 'n' Roll Circus is a popular Sheffield music festival
  
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• 14 stunning Rock 'n' Roll Circus photos as music fans enjoy massive Sheffield festival

  30-08-2026 18:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Don Valley Bowl has hosted the huge Rock 'n' Roll Circus party in Sheffield
  
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• Inside beloved Grade-II listed chapel instrumental to Halifax history

  30-08-2026 15:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The former Georgian chapel is on the market
  
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• Mum 'sent away by GP' given devastating diagnosis

  30-08-2026 15:33 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Amanda Clark is now trying to raise funds for treatment
  
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• Huddersfield area where people become unhealthy quicker

  30-08-2026 15:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The healthy life expectancy age in the area is more than 10 years lower than the are with the highest life expectancy.
  
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• DWP Universal Credit claimants may be eligible for £812 boost

  30-08-2026 12:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  More than 8.4 million people in Great Britain are claiming Universal Credit
  
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• Leeds Festival 'ruined' by 1 thing in crowd that people say is 'so sad'

  30-08-2026 12:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Leeds Festival goers are claiming that the event has been 'ruined' by one thing everyone takes into the venue with them - and some say it's like a 'Black Mirror episode'
  
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• Tom Jones' brutal response to being axed from The Voice UK

  30-08-2026 11:06 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Sir Tom Jones was one of the original coaches on The Voice UK, but was told his contract would not be renewed ahead of the fifth series.
  
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• HMRC cuts three fuel advisory rates for drivers from September

  30-08-2026 11:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  HMRC has confirmed it is cutting three Advisory Fuel Rates for drivers from September.
  
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• Terrifying map of UK 'attack locations' as Russian politician issues new warning

  30-08-2026 11:01 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A Russian politician has issued a stark warning that Russia has "plans" to strike Britain "very painfully" if "certain lines" are crossed, as Russian state TV broadcast a map appearing to show potential UK targets.
  
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• DVLA cancels 140,000 driving licences after medical condition notifications

  30-08-2026 10:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Over 140,000 driving licences have been revoked, refused or voluntarily surrendered.
  
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• Michael Jackson's autopsy reveals grotesque story from 'battlefield' lungs to skin-changing disease

  30-08-2026 10:52 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Michael Jackson's autopsy exposed a number of health issues he had been suffering from.
  
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• Tesco and Iceland urge 'do not eat' certain items over food poisoning safety warning

  30-08-2026 10:08 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Tesco and Iceland have issued urgent food recall notices due to E. coli contamination fears.
  
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• DWP claimants 'daft to continue' as rule change looms

  30-08-2026 10:04 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Motability lease changes will affect PIP and DLA claimants from 1 September
  
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• Lawyer explains what to do if temporary traffic lights are stuck on red

  30-08-2026 09:53 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A lawyer has explained what motorists can and can't do if temporary traffic lights stay stuck on red.
  
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• NHS flu jab announces two changes to vaccine plan for autumn 2026

  30-08-2026 09:50 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The NHS has confirmed two changes to its autumn 2026 flu vaccination programme.
  
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• NHS wants ADHD and autism rule change as patients 'running out of control'

  30-08-2026 09:47 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  NHS Alliance has issued a warning.
  
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• Dolly Parton's funeral wishes shared by family in heartbreaking message after her death

  30-08-2026 09:44 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton's family shared a heartbreaking message with fans after the country music legend's death at the age of 80, sharing her touching burial plans
  
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• Dolly Parton's heartwrenching final resting place as family gather for funeral

  30-08-2026 09:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton's family have gathered at the country music legend's final resting place days after her death at the age of 80
  
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• Andy Burnham government urges stock up on two essentials

  30-08-2026 09:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Labour Party administration, now operating under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, will tell households to stock up on two key items ahead of severe weather and cyber attacks.
  
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• Andy Burnham shares update on PC Harper's killers in BBC Breakfast announcement

  30-08-2026 09:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast's Luxmy Gopal and Roger Johnson announced the 'breaking news' just minutes into Sunday's programme
  
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• Petrol and diesel fuelled drivers face new HMRC charges from certain date - full list

  30-08-2026 09:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The updated charges will remain in force until December.
  
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• DWP's '25 hours a week' rule for certain benefits claimants

  30-08-2026 09:05 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Labour government's Jobs Guarantee scheme will see the DWP support young people.
  
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• Couple laughed in hospital after beating and burning newborn baby to death

  30-08-2026 09:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Hilary Johnson II, 24, and Z'ibreyea S. Parker, 22, have been sentenced to prison for the newborn death of their nine-day-old baby girl, I'ijayah Johnson, who suffered horrific child abuse injuries
  
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• Superman actor's death sparked grim Hollywood murder theory

  30-08-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  George Reeves was one of the first actors to play Superman on TV, but his life ended in tragedy and mystery in 1959 amid questions that persist to this day
  
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• 'I worked in Broadmoor – three words summed up unrecognisable Peter Sutcliffe'

  30-08-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A former employee at Broadmoor has opened up about his interactions with serial killer Peter Sutcliffe who spent some 32 years inside the high-security psychiatric hospital
  
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• Couple's final three-word SOS before fatal grizzly bear attack also killed their dog

  30-08-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse, both 62, were found dead alongside their border collie Tris after a grizzly bear attack.
  
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