‘Icon’ dies at 97th birthday ‘rager’ after dancing to Stayin’ Alive

The man, who online just went by Vito, was partying surrounded by friends when his night took a turn for the worse. His neighbour and friend, Eden Malinoff, was one of the guests at the bash in California and shared what…

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Man who tried to take fishing boat to sea jailed

The Sudanese national, who lived in Manchester, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking and damaging a vehicle, and was sentenced at Margate Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. He was also disqualified from driving for…

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What the Russell Brand jury didn't hear: Katy Perry and details of his addiction were kept out of trial

Read our privacy notice . Pop star Katy Perry was not mentioned in the prosecution’s case against Russell Brand , while jurors were prevented from hearing details of the comedian’s history of alcohol and drug addiction.…

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Man hit by bus missed granddaughter's birth by a day

His son, who is also called Ross, said a baby girl was born the following day and wished his father had been able to meet her. His daughter Carla Grealey described her father as "one of a kind" and said he was loved by…

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Tuition fees row threatens to derail Brexit reset… again

A draft joint statement being worked on by Brussels officials said an agreement on cutting tuition fees for EU nationals in the UK should be delayed for six months, while other Brexit reset deals on food trade, youth…

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Watch Russell Brand police interviews released by Met after rape conviction

The interviews took place between 2023 and 2025. The force released the footage on Thursday (5 November) after a jury found the Hollywood actor guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during…

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Could beavers hold key to tackling major UK environmental issue?

The research, carried out by Liverpool University between 2020 to 2024, found that beavers were able to keep water levels consistent during the 2022 drought – making areas more resistant to hotter and drier conditions.…

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First files in Drumcree protest investigation to be sent to PPS

Protests on Garvaghy Road in October blocked a contentious Orange Order parade, which a court had ruled could go ahead, from passing along the mainly nationalist street in Portadown, County Armagh. Boutcher said that the…

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'Flawed' training contributed to officer's death

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) vowed to respond to points raised during the inquest and said it had already made several safety improvements. The inquest heard that George, from Durham, was stood by the open rear door of…

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Scottish grooming gangs inquiry to start next week

Led by expert Prof Alexis Jay, the investigation will look into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation. Education Secretary Mairi McAllan said the inquiry would have the "strongest possible powers" to examine…

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