Tuesday, 30 April 2024

'I'll never forgive nail bomber' - victim's father

Phil Maddock says the pain of his daughter's murder in 1999 still feels as raw today as it did then.

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Monday, 29 April 2024

Met to pay damages to French publisher over arrest

Ernest Moret was stopped and questioned by counter-terror police at St Pancras station.

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About 200 affected by 'fake funeral plans', says MP

MP Emma Hardy is appealing for banks to refund those who took out policies from a Hull funeral firm.

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Sunday, 28 April 2024

Is Myanmar's army reversing its losses? It's complicated

A rebel group that took a key town lost it to the junta two weeks later. But there's more to the story.

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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.

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Saturday, 27 April 2024

England beat France to seal Grand Slam hat-trick

England sealed a third consecutive Six Nations Grand Slam and sixth straight title with a clinical victory over 14-player France in Bordeaux.

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Friday, 26 April 2024

Liverpool agree compensation deal with Feyenoord for Slot

Liverpool agree a compensation deal with Feyenoord to allow Arne Slot to become their new manager, succeeding Jurgen Klopp.

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Bairstow century leads Punjab to record T20 run-chase

Jonny Bairstow's astonishing 108 from 48 balls leads Punjab Kings to the highest-ever successful T20 run-chase.

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Thursday, 25 April 2024

Crystal Palace put £60m price tags on Olise and Eze

Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player.

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Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Nurse who stole more than £100k from patients jailed

He forged the signature of an elderly woman who was incapable of holding a pen, say police.

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Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Olly Alexander to bring Eurovision magic to EastEnders

This year's UK Eurovision entrant will make a surprise visit to Walford next month.

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Male hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female

A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.

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Monday, 22 April 2024

Selby unsure of snooker future after round-one loss

Four-time world champion Mark Selby says he will consider his future in snooker after losing 10-6 in the first round against Crucible debutant Joe O’Connor.

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Sunday, 21 April 2024

El Clasico: Vinicius levels for Real Madrid against Barcelona

Follow live text commentary as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the final 'El Clasico' of the season.

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Saturday, 20 April 2024

Three men killed in retail park car crash named

The car they were travelling in broke through a fence at a retail park and hit a footbridge.

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Friday, 19 April 2024

Surfer Sebastian Steudtner rides 28.57m wave

World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal - an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation.

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Thursday, 18 April 2024

West Ham out of Europe after Leverkusen draw

West Ham are knocked out of the Europa League after drawing 1-1 with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at London Stadium.

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Martinez stars in shootout as Villa reach Euro semis

Aston Villa reach their first major European semi-final since 1982 with a chaotic penalty shootout victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League.

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Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Chelsea bounce back from cup exits to beat Villa

Chelsea return to the top of the Women's Super League by beating Aston Villa - as they bounce back from the disappointment of being knocked out of the FA Cup and losing the League Cup final.

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Dundee 0-0 Rangers: Hosts forced into early change

Follow live text and radio coverage as Dundee take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.

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Tuesday, 16 April 2024

First product of Meghan's lifestyle brand revealed

The jars of strawberry jam, labelled America Riviera Orchard, have been shared with friends and influencers.

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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.

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Monday, 15 April 2024

Wildcard witness and untested legal theory: How strong is first Trump case?

Experts are split over the strength of NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg's case, which relies on a novel legal strategy.

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Sunday, 14 April 2024

Late Villa goals dent Arsenal's title challenge

Aston Villa produce an outstanding performance to stun Arsenal and leave Manchester City in pole position in the Premier League title race.

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Israel to respond to Iran attack 'when time is right'

The US says it won't take part in any Israeli response and urges its ally to exercise caution.

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Saturday, 13 April 2024

Perfect day for Guardiola as Man City take top spot

A 5-1 home win over Luton was the ideal fixture for Manchester City, nestled between two Champions League ties with Real Madrid.

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Fernandes double earns Man Utd point at Bournemouth

Manchester United twice come from behind to deny Bournemouth victory but their winless Premier League run extends to four games.

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Friday, 12 April 2024

Man jailed for life for rugby player murder

Jake Hill, 25, has been jailed for a minimum of 28 years for the murder of Michael Riddiough-Allen.

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European Challenge Cup: Gloucester 6-10 Ospreys - radio & text

Listen to BBC commentary and follow live text as Gloucester host Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingsholm.

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Thursday, 11 April 2024

Liverpool suffer shock home defeat by Atalanta

Liverpool face a huge battle to stay in the Europa League after a shock home defeat to Atalanta in the quarter-final first leg at Anfield.

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'Alonso's passion for F1 shines blindingly bright'

Fernando Alonso's passion for Formula 1 shines like a blinding light as 42-year-old announces his decision to race on with Aston Martin, writes Andrew Benson.

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Polish MPs debate liberalising right to abortion

Abortion in Poland is heavily restricted, but the new prime minster has pledged to liberalise the law.

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Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Usyk is too small to beat elite heavyweights - Fury

Britain's Tyson Fury says Oleksandr Usyk is too small to compete with him in their undisputed heavyweight world title fight in May.

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Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Listen: Flights, Cameron, Action - DC Meets Trump

Lord Cameron visits Washington via Mar-a-Lago

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RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza

Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan.

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Monday, 8 April 2024

Hardest Geezer eyes next challenge after Africa run

Russ Cook says it is "hard to contemplate the whole thing" after completing the mammoth challenge.

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Sunday, 7 April 2024

Danish hippy commune fights back against drug gangs

Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime.

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Russia-friendly populist elected Slovak president

Peter Pellegrini accused his rival of being a warmonger who would send Slovak soldiers to fight in Ukraine.

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Saturday, 6 April 2024

Villa lack 'big-team mentality' - Watkins

Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins says his side lack "a big-team mentality" to kill off crucial games in the Premier League.

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Friday, 5 April 2024

Biden vows to help Baltimore recover rapidly

The US president says "union labour and American steel" will rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge.

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Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher file for divorce

The couple, who wed in 2010, announced on social media that they filed to end their marriage last year.

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Thursday, 4 April 2024

Liverpool battle past Sheff Utd to return to top

Liverpool battle to a win over Sheffield United to move back to the top of the Premier League and maintain control of the title race.

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Is H from Steps really getting a statue?

The idea has caught the imagination of some in the town, but sceptics think it could all be a hoax.

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Oldest Christian book goes on sale

One of the oldest books in existence, according to auction house Christie's, could sell for $3.8m (£3m) in June.

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X gives free blue ticks to its most popular users

The site formerly known as Twitter is giving premium access to those with more than 2,500 verified followers.

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Wednesday, 3 April 2024

Arsenal return to top with victory over Luton

Arsenal overcome the absence of Bukayo Saka to move back to the top of the Premier League table with victory over struggling Luton at Emirates Stadium.

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Foden scores hat-trick as Man City beat Villa

Phil Foden strikes a stunning hat-trick as Manchester City continue to apply pressure to their Premier League title rivals.

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Dessert brand accuses Aldi of copying product

Dessert brand Pleese says Aldi is using an almost identical product name, slogan and flavours.

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Tuesday, 2 April 2024

US veteran refuses to pay fine over pro-Hamas sign

Ex-US Navy pilot Michael Rabb, from Colorado, is convicted following a protest in Sheffield in 2023.

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EFL: Portsmouth face Derby & Doncaster host Wrexham - live text

Follow live text and score updates as Portsmouth face Derby in League One and Doncaster take on Wrexham in League Two.

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Monday, 1 April 2024

Moment woman steals guard's gun and opens fire

Three people were injured in the incident, which took place outside a market in Santiago, Chile.

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Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode.

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Israeli government says it will ban Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would "act immediately" to close the Qatari network's local office.

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