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• It’s up to ewe: Shaun the Sheep options for future storm name

  19-08-2026 09:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  People can vote between the names Timmy and Shaun from beloved animation Shaun The Sheep.
  
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• Supplements costing hundreds of pounds a year no better than 6p options – Which?

  30-09-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Many supplements marketed at perimenopausal and menopausal women are overpriced and lack meaningful doses of key nutrients, Which? found.
  
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• Stem cell plea for baby whose symptoms were put down to teething and tonsillitis

  30-09-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Reuben, from Norfolk, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at just 10 months old.
  
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• Scottish space company hails successful ‘hot fire’ test of rocket engine

  30-09-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Skyrora’s successful test at Machrihanish, Argyll and Bute, produced a column of fire and billowing smoke.
  
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• Police investigate after three teenagers killed when Audi A3 entered River Wear

  30-09-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The bodies were found on Tuesday evening after the incident near Wearmouth Bridge.
  
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• Hundreds of prisoners to walk free as expanded early release scheme begins

  30-09-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The killers of Pc Andrew Harper will not be eligible for early release.
  
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• AI leaves quarter of UK adults ‘overwhelmed’ by sophistication of scams

  30-09-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  National Trading Standards has launched an ‘AI Scam Watchlist’ to raise awareness among consumers of the latest scams and how they work.
  
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• £2.3 million study to trial new treatment for endometriosis pain

  30-09-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The University of Aberdeen is exploring a potentially ‘vital’ new pain treatment for women suffering from endometriosis.
  
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• East London pub under threat as proposed new development sparks noise complaint fears

  29-09-2026 23:34 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Lord Napier Star claims that noise complaints made when people have moved into the new development could spark a license review
  
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• RAF Fairford suspect called police an hour before farmer raised alarm

  29-09-2026 23:17 via standard.co.uk
  
  Five British nationals, all in their mid-20s, werearrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism.
  
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• Police hunt thugs after man brutally assaulted on Tube train and at busy station barriers

  29-09-2026 22:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  The attack took place on August 7, on a District line and at Earl’s Court station
  
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• RAF Fairford 'terror plot' foiled after suspect called police

  29-09-2026 21:59 via standard.co.uk
  
  Scotland Yard also confirmed no improvised explosive devices were found in the three vans discovered near RAF Fairford, but a ‘quantity of petrol was recovered’
  
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• Facial recognition trial in London stations leads to zero arrests

  29-09-2026 21:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  The trial cost more than £320,000 and took up almost 100 hours of police officers’ time between February and July this year
  
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• Famous London nightclub given protected status to guard it from redevelopment

  29-09-2026 21:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  Heaven nightclub has been listed as an Asset of Community Value for the second time
  
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• Teenager arrested after three youngsters killed when car entered the River Wear

  29-09-2026 20:38 via standard.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old boy managed to reach safety and has now been arrested in connection with the incident.
  
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• Fantasist stabbed woman to death in London Airbnb flat after she rejected him, court hears

  29-09-2026 20:14 via standard.co.uk
  
  University drop-out Deepak Sandhu is accused of the murder of Xiaoqing Kein in her air BnB bedsit in Old Brompton Road
  
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• Garvaghy Road residents launch fresh legal bid to stop parade

  29-09-2026 20:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  Lawyers for the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have issued a fresh legal bid to prevent the Drumcree march.
  
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• Burnham pressed to rejoin EU after promising to set out ‘options’ on bloc

  29-09-2026 20:09 via standard.co.uk
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• Police search London properties in probe into 'terror plot' on RAF Fairford

  29-09-2026 19:42 via standard.co.uk
  
  Scotland Yard also confirmed no improvised explosive devices were found in the three vans discovered near RAF Fairford, but a ‘quantity of petrol was recovered’
  
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• Police search London homes in probe into 'terror plot' on RAF Fairford

  29-09-2026 19:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  Scotland Yard confirmed no improvised explosive devices were found in the three vans discovered near RAF Fairford, but a ‘quantity of petrol was recovered’
  
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• Graham Norton: I can’t see any successor to my BBC chat show

  29-09-2026 19:21 via standard.co.uk
  
  The comedian, 63, has been hosting The Graham Norton Show since 2007 and is known for attracting A-list guests.
  
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• O’Neill says she has not been contacted by police and does not expect arrest

  29-09-2026 19:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  The First Minister has faced criticism from political rivals for attending an unlawful parade in Portadown on Sunday.
  
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• ‘Quantity of petrol’ but no homemade bombs found in vans near RAF base – police

  29-09-2026 19:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor gave an update on the investigation on Tuesday.
  
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• All the major transport projects being planned in London

  29-09-2026 19:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  Projects currently underway include HS2, a Piccadilly line upgrade, and a number of new Superloop services
  
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• Man guilty of murder after victim dies 15 years on from attack in south London

  29-09-2026 18:51 via standard.co.uk
  
  Jordan Burton, 33, was aged 14 when he caused a serious head injury to his victim from which he died over 15 years later
  
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• Bank of England policymaker says raising interest rates ‘not compelling’

  29-09-2026 18:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  Alan Taylor, a member of the MPC, played down the need for pushing up borrowing costs.
  
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• Prince and Princess of Wales surprise ‘inspiring’ Sir Kevin Sinfield

  29-09-2026 18:22 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sir Kevin told the royal couple he had been dreaming of an ice bath all day.
  
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• William and Kate visit Leeds Rhinos as fundraising efforts continue

  29-09-2026 18:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  The royal couple visited the club where Rob Burrow spent his whole career before getting MND and dying in 2024.
  
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• O’Neill again fails to show for Assembly question but vows to attend next week

  29-09-2026 17:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said the First Minister should be prioritising answering questions on her controversial protest attendance.
  
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• Burnham repeating mistakes of Keir Starmer on pensions triple lock – Swinney

  29-09-2026 17:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham also stated he wanted to set up a national care service in his first Labour party conference speech as Prime Minister.
  
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