SARAH VINE: After the endless summer, I want to throttle everyone, family included. Here's who I would pick first...
After weeks of broiling hot days and sweltering nights, I start to fantasise about pulling on a lovely pair of soft woolly socks or snuggling into a favourite scarf. I long for chilly autumn nights and cosy evenings, to…
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London bus driver strikes postponed as Unite issues fresh warning
Unite members at Arriva North London took strike action on Friday and Tuesday in protest over high temperatures. Further strikes set for Wednesday to Friday were suspended after talks yielded a fresh offer on terms…
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The harrowing reality of cut-price 'flash deal' cocaine: Step-by-sobering-step, the Daily Mail exposes the routes, corruption and innocent victims behind Britain's drugs market
The Navy had been tracking the Panama-flagged MV Matthew freighter for three days as it made suspiciously slow progress through the Celtic Sea, even at one point dropping anchor in the busy shipping lane for 12 hours off…
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'I am the King. You have to follow my rules': How Harshita Brella was allegedly beaten, abused and murdered by her arranged marriage husband - and why he's still free... as her family break silence and reveal chilling phone call
Academically excellent, she had attended some of the most prestigious schools and colleges in her area and, after completing her teacher training, spent her spare time tutoring underprivileged children free of charge.…
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'I was just longing to let it out, but obviously I couldn't': Queen Camilla reveals emotional visit to cancer centre after privately discovering King had been diagnosed with the disease
Just five days before, surgeons had told the King and Queen they had found cancer during a routine surgery on Charles. It was news that Her Majesty kept to herself even while speaking to other patients and families…
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British Gas apologises to disabled pensioner after wrongly charging £2K for gas bill and making court threat
Read our privacy notice . British Gas has apologised to a disabled pensioner after he was mistakenly charged £2,000 for a gas bill and was threatened with court action. José Bell, 69, had spent the best part of a year…
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Egg warning: Major salmonella outbreak leaves one dead and 200 sick - here's how to tell if yours are safe
Issuing a national alert, the UK Health Security Agency suggested that those affected had become sick after eating in cafes and restaurants. The agency confirmed 207 cases – with ages ranging from one to 90 – in the past…
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Thomas Frank announced for next job as he joins former Tottenham star in new lineup
Read our privacy notice . Thomas Frank and Toby Alderweireld have joined the BBC Match of the Day lineup ahead of the new season. Robbie Keane and Ashley Young will also join the show, with BBC Sport launching four new…
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Should you book your flu vaccine now? Expert advice as NHS opens appointments
Flu season may seem like months away, but the health service is starting preparations earlier by opening its booking system to eligible people, including pregnant people and children. The NHS has had to treat record…
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Household energy bills expected to jump to three-year high in October
The removal of VAT from electricity bills has been welcomed in Scotland – but Holyrood ministers and others want to see more action from the UK Government on energy costs (Jacob King/PA) City Edition News from the City…
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