Bus crashes into busy Leeds shopping centre

The bus mounted the kerb before colliding with the leisure complex along The Headrow at around 4.35pm. Footage from the scene shared by the citizen news outlet YappApp shows the vehicle facing Coffee Boy, with Albion…

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Sir Elton John: 'Babydoll song had me leaping around the kitchen'

Miller, from Pontprennau in Cardiff, became the first Welsh artist to top the UK singles chart in 15 years on 23 October with his viral TikTok hit, Babydoll - and the single has stayed there ever since, holding the top…

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Russia's leading independent newspaper closes after eviction

For 30 years, Novaya Gazeta published investigations into corruption, human rights violations and abuse of power in the country. On Monday, the team behind the newspaper had a final editorial meeting before packing up…

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11 best women's slippers, reviewed for comfortable lounging

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A new pair of slippers also makes a lovely Christmas gift Abby Driver/The Standard Standard Shopping Sign up for our free weekly…

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Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault

As the judge, Mr Justice Bennathan, sentenced Brand for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, he said he had told the trial "a series of lies". The disgraced comedian had displayed a "casual, arrogant…

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Bizarre urban legend saw hundreds try to free a man ‘trapped inside a bean’

On Sunday, hundreds of people gathered in Millennium Park to engage in the ‘push the bean’ event, which had gained traction online. The group had one goal: to move the Bean statue (officially known as Cloud Gate) seven…

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More to come on devolution of Welsh justice, says UK minister

The devolution of policing and prisons are key demands of the Plaid Cymru Welsh government, which has been in power since May. Justice Secretary Alex Norris said conversations are taking place with the Cardiff…

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Brexit referendum 2.0: Why a second EU poll just got more likely

Crucially, the EU could be open to negotiating a deal on these terms, despite concerns that this could amount to a waste of time if voters then reject any terms of re-entry, one source said. An EU source said that it is…

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Millionaire, 88, locked in court fight with mother of his three children over their £6m mansion as she claims he vowed to 'look after her forever'

She is also suing for £215,000 personal injury damages – insisting she was subjected to years of 'abuse' and 'coercive control' – allegations Mr Read denies. Mr Read is suing her in return, demanding the return of an…

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Meghan pulls out of child safety speech with Harry after father’s arrest

Join today Already a member? Log in The Duchess of Sussex has pulled out of making a joint speech with the Duke of Sussex because she is “not strong enough” after her father’s arrest. Harry and Meghan had both been due…

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