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• Robinson says he was ‘working with police’ at Dundonald protest

  11-10-2026 12:59 via standard.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Gavin Robinson has been questioned about his actions at a demonstration.
  
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• Getting information from RUC about Omagh like pulling teeth – Nuala O’Loan

  14-10-2026 13:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  The former police ombudsman is giving evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.
  
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• King sends well-wishes to Pope after cancer diagnosis

  14-10-2026 13:15 via standard.co.uk
  
  UK religious leaders have asked for people to pay for the leader of the world’s Catholics.
  
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• Russell Brand’s entourage ‘did nothing during radio station sexual assault’

  14-10-2026 13:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  The comedian is accused of rapes and sexual assaults against six women during his rise to fame and showbiz career in TV and Hollywood films.
  
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• Heathrow boss calls for Burnham to get behind third runway scheme

  14-10-2026 13:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  Thomas Woldbye warned that investment could be lost overseas unless there is certainty over the expansion plan.
  
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• Russell Brand ‘did Basil Fawlty silly walks’ before raping woman, court told

  14-10-2026 12:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  Brand denies all the charges.
  
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• 1.7 million Britons 'won't turn on heating' this winter amid Godzilla El Niño extreme weather threat

  14-10-2026 12:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  As temperatures take a tumble, as many as 1.7million households will struggle to afford heating
  
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• Unregulated erectile dysfunction drugs found in west London high street raid

  14-10-2026 12:43 via standard.co.uk
  
  Two drugs unlicensed for UK sales that are used to treat the condition were found during the inspection
  
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• Body of man recovered amid search for missing fishing boat

  14-10-2026 11:58 via standard.co.uk
  
  The boat, and the two other men onboard, have not yet been found.
  
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• Russell Brand is ‘ruthless and calculated sexual predator’, rape and sexual assault trial told

  14-10-2026 11:56 via standard.co.uk
  
  The prosecution have opened their case against actor and comedian Brand at Southwark Crown Court
  
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• ‘I won’t have anybody call me a liar’, Katie Price tells court

  14-10-2026 11:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  Her ex-husband Kieran Hayler is accused of three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in West Sussex in 2016.
  
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• 'Ghost town' threat to Heathrow Airport if third runway proves too costly, MPs warned

  14-10-2026 11:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  Heathrow’s expansion plans are unaffordable, says a rival consortium
  
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• Murder investigation continues into fire that killed four in Waterford

  14-10-2026 11:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the house in the Birchwood area, Waterford shortly after 5am on Tuesday.
  
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• London fish and chip shop shortlisted for top UK award

  14-10-2026 11:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  A 1950s diner located in the heart of the West End has made it into the top 10
  
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• 'Ghost town' threat to Heathrow Airport if £33 billion third runway proves too costly, MPs warned

  14-10-2026 11:38 via standard.co.uk
  
  Heathrow’s expansion plans are unaffordable, says a rival consortium
  
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• Wayfair and Appliances Direct among firms fined £6m for misleading sales tactics

  14-10-2026 11:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  Customers of Appliances Direct and Gold’s Gym will receive about £440,000 in refunds as a result of the action.
  
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• I did not succumb to violence over Drumcree ban – Sir Chris Bryant

  14-10-2026 11:29 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Northern Ireland Secretary has defended his decision to ban the Orange Order parade in Portadown.
  
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• Russell Brand 'concerned' as he arrives at London court ahead of rape and sexual assault trial opening

  14-10-2026 10:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  The prosecution are due to open their case against actor and comedian Brand today
  
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• Man, 42, dies after falling ill in custody at London's Charing Cross police station

  14-10-2026 10:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  The man was being held in custody for recall to prison when he fell ill
  
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• Prayers urged for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis

  14-10-2026 10:34 via standard.co.uk
  
  The pontiff underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung on Tuesday.
  
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• City of London cyclists 'sin bin': Police reveal bold new approach for red light jumpers

  14-10-2026 10:23 via standard.co.uk
  
  Cyclists who break rules of road will have the option of watching a 47 second video or receiving a £50 fixed penalty notice
  
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• Simon Cowell latest celebrity to back popular London restaurant in noise row

  14-10-2026 09:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Britain’s Got Talent judge said La Famiglia in Chelsea is one his ‘favourite restaurants in the world’
  
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• Family of man killed by tiger criticise online content as Trump posts videos

  14-10-2026 09:46 via standard.co.uk
  
  Mr Trump posted footage of Mr Chapman being fatally attacked at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park to 13 million followers on his Truth Social platform.
  
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• EU tech chief refuses question on US livestreamed execution plan

  14-10-2026 09:44 via standard.co.uk
  
  Europe’s technology chief has refused to answer a question about steps the bloc will take if the US goes ahead with livestreaming an execution.
  
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• Water firms set to return £240m to customers by 2030 for poor performance

  14-10-2026 09:31 via standard.co.uk
  
  The total net bill reduction under the draft plans is £240 million by 2029-30, with £107 million being returned through customer bills in 2027-28.
  
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• Most senior Tory mayor backs James Cleverly to take on Sadiq Khan in London

  14-10-2026 09:24 via standard.co.uk
  
  Lord Ben Houchen praises ex-Home Secretrary Sir James’ political experience
  
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• Strong winds to hit north-west Scotland as weather warning issued

  14-10-2026 08:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Met Office said strong south to south westerly winds are expected, with exposed areas seeing gusts of up to 70mph.
  
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• Donald Trump blasted for sharing video of man mauled to death by tiger: 'Disgraceful'

  14-10-2026 08:34 via standard.co.uk
  
  William Chapman, 23, was mauled to death after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday
  
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• Sadiq Khan: Plan for international trains to stop at second major London station almost 'over line'

  14-10-2026 08:17 via standard.co.uk
  
  Exclusive: London Mayor submits application for Business Rate Retention Zone to bring new rail stop to capital
  
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• Civil servant ‘secretly worked five jobs raking in £350,000 by exploiting WFH'

  14-10-2026 08:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  Kashim Chowdhury is accused of lying about his employment status to get a string of overlapping full-time roles
  
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