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• Tories call for Starmer to face ethics scrutiny over football regulator

  07-11-2025 23:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister should face further scrutiny over donations he received from David Kogan, who will chair the new football watchdog, they said.
  
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• Guinness opening £73m London brewery venue this week

  08-12-2025 16:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Guinness business said it will make four permanent beers from the site in Covent Garden but this will not include the famous Irish stout.
  
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• Royal Ulster Winter Fair cattle classes cancelled over bluetongue disease

  08-12-2025 16:54 via standard.co.uk
  
  The decision was described as having been taken because of the ongoing risk and uncertainty regarding bluetongue in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Judge-only trials will help get ‘justice moving faster’ in fraud trials – Lammy

  08-12-2025 16:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Justice Secretary launched the strategy as he faces continued outcry over his plans to scrap jury trials for some crimes.
  
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• Rapper Ghetts pleads guilty to fatal hit-and-run

  08-12-2025 16:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  Ghetts, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, is set to be sentenced at the Old Bailey in February.
  
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• World's first all-AI reality TV show launches today: 'Like a mix of Hunger Games, Fortnite and Traitors'

  08-12-2025 16:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  The AI-powered series Non Player Combat features AI-generated contestants who will fight each other to the death
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murder of missing Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian

  08-12-2025 16:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  The 68-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial.
  
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• Japan earthquake LIVE: Tsunami alert as 7.6-magnitude quake sparks fears of three-metre waves

  08-12-2025 16:15 via standard.co.uk
  
  Japan Meteorological Agency warns tsunami waves as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit parts of the country
  
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• Drought hit areas begin to recover after surge in rainfall, officials say

  08-12-2025 16:13 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Midlands has now moved out of drought status and into recovery.
  
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• Explained: All the allegations against Nigel Farage as police probe Reform's Clacton campaign expenses

  08-12-2025 16:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  Claims Farage exceeded the legal spending limit while fighting his Clacton seat are the latest in a string of allegations made against the Reform UK leader
  
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• Mayor of London granted permission to use historic Greater London Council coat of arms

  08-12-2025 16:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  The coat of arms, once a familiar emblem across the capital, was originally granted to the GLC in 1966
  
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• Rapper Ghetts facing years in jail after pleading guilty to killing man in hit-and-run crash in east London

  08-12-2025 16:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  Ghetts is in custody and likely to face several years in jail after his guilty pleas
  
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• Paramount sparks takeover battle for Warner Bros with £81.3 billion hostile bid

  08-12-2025 16:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  The move comes after Netflix agreed a mega deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery.
  
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• 'Superflu' hitting London with biggest wave ever, warn NHS chiefs as they urge people to get vaccinated

  08-12-2025 15:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  They stressed there is ‘no peak yet in sight’ as the virus sweeps through the capital
  
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• SCOTLAND Nurse Sandie Peggie wins harassment claim against NHS Fife

  08-12-2025 15:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  A tribunal began in February after Ms Peggie lodged a claim against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton.
  
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• Japan earthquake LIVE: Tsunami alert as 7.6-magnitude quake sparks feared of three-metre waves

  08-12-2025 15:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  Japan Meteorological Agency warns tsunami waves as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit parts of the country
  
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• Zelensky says Ukraine ‘can’t manage’ without US or European support

  08-12-2025 15:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sir Keir Starmer is hosting Volodymyr Zelensky along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for private talks.
  
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• Nigel Farage election fraud allegations being assessed by police

  08-12-2025 15:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  Essex Police looking at claims Reform UK leader’s campaign falsely reported his election expenses during his bid to become an MP last year
  
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• Tsunami alert issued in Japan as earthquake sparks 'immediate' evacuation order

  08-12-2025 15:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  A tsunami warning has been issued following an earthquake off the coast of Japan.
  
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• Police assessing allegations of Reform UK overspend in Farage election campaign

  08-12-2025 15:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  Reform has strongly denied breaking the law on election spending.
  
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• Biggest flu wave ever hitting London, warn NHS chiefs as they urge people to get vaccinated

  08-12-2025 15:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  They stressed there is ‘no peak yet in sight’ as the virus sweeps through the capital
  
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• Wealthy US student at Goldsmiths guilty of murdering girlfriend

  08-12-2025 15:25 via standard.co.uk
  
  Joshua Michals claimed self defence but was convicted of murder
  
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• Nigel Farage 'reported to police over election fraud allegations'

  08-12-2025 15:22 via standard.co.uk
  
  Reform UK leader’s campaign reportedly accused of falsely reporting his election expenses during his bid to become an MP last year
  
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• Swinney: Government will work with councils on extended World Cup pub hours

  08-12-2025 15:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  The First Minister said the Scottish Government would ensure Scotland fans can fully enjoy ‘the wonderful experience’ of being in the World Cup.
  
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• Last dates to send post for Christmas 2025 by Royal Mail, Evri and more

  08-12-2025 14:58 via standard.co.uk
  
  Plan ahead this Christmas with our full guide to the final posting dates for 2025
  
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• Unionists unite to force cross-community vote on bid for EU ‘observer status’

  08-12-2025 14:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein is behind the bid at Stormont to address the ‘democratic deficit’ left by Brexit.
  
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• Nurse Sandie Peggie wins harassment claim against NHS Fife

  08-12-2025 14:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  A tribunal began in February after Ms Peggie lodged a claim against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton.
  
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• Vicars in London to be hit by 'mansion tax,' warns Bishop with parishes unable to pay new levy

  08-12-2025 14:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Parliament told that vicarages in the capital which are not ‘large and luxurious’ will be caught by new tax on properties worth over £2 million
  
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• Joey Barton avoids jail over offensive social media posts on female football pundits Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward

  08-12-2025 13:34 via standard.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United and Manchester City star spared immediate prison sentence at Liverpool Crown Court
  
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• Joey Barton avoids jail over social media posts about female football pundits Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward

  08-12-2025 13:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United and Manchester City star spared immediate prison sentence at Liverpool Crown Court
  
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