Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward
He was convicted of raping a woman at his luxury London townhouse and of sexually assaulting three women in separate incidents in front of his entourage at a radio station, a TV studio and a bar. Brand is under…
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‘I never see my friends’: the midlifers caring for parents, kids and grandkids
At weekends and one or two weekday evenings, she visits her elderly mother, a 25-minute drive away, who needs support, and she also helps with her mother-in-law, who has dementia. “I’m beyond exhausted,” says Anna. “I’m…
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I spent a night keeping women safe on the streets of Newcastle. It was chaotic
The city’s Bigg Market is its hedonistic epicentre, with 15 bars and nightclubs in an area of less than a square mile. As well as local people seeking a good time, it attracts people from around the country in search of…
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Tottenham 'retain clause' in Harry Kane contract after Ballon d'Or win and new Bayern Munich deal
Read our privacy notice . Tottenham 's agreement with Bayern Munich over Harry Kane remains in place, despite the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner signing a new contract. After weeks of speculation, it was announced on Thursday…
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The man who sleeps with thousands of bedbugs for science
During a ‘feeding day’ twice a week, he straps some of his 60,000 bugs to his arm and works while they suck his blood. He then sleeps with them on nights when he needs to test out new devices or repellents – in a…
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Low pressure in US midwest brings unseasonable heat to New York and Boston
Temperatures approached 23C (73F) in New York and Boston, about 7-10C above what is expected in early November. The unseasonable warmth spilled into parts of eastern Canada, with temperatures exceeding 20C, about 10-15C…
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Palace ‘open to Commonwealth realms removing King as head of state’
Join today Already a member? Log in Buckingham Palace has reportedly signalled it is open to Commonwealth realms removing King Charles as their head of state. A senior aide has said the royal family are “fully open” to…
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Seven arrested and police van set alight during Bonfire Night violence
A police officer and an ambulance staff member also suffered minor injuries when they were attacked with fireworks while responding to a report of an injured man in Glasgow. The police vehicle was completely burned-out…
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M&S's Christmas advert 2026: Amandaland's Lucy Punch and James Norton star in festive campaign
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. James Norton and Lucy Punch star in the Christmas advert M&S M&S and Christmas are a combination guaranteed to spark festive excitement.…
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Tottenham: Vinai Venkatesham reveals bold Spurs target and confirms relegation 'plan'
Read our privacy notice . Vinai Venkatesham has insisted that Tottenham are targeting winning the Champions League under Roberto De Zerbi . Spurs have finished 17th in the Premier League in each of the past two seasons…
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