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Dutch act barred from second Eurovision final rehearsal amid ‘incident’ probe

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CMO said ministers should ‘hang their heads in shame’ during pandemic

Dr Sir Michael McBride told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry how leaks of Executive meetings were ‘undermining’ and created huge distrust between...

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Dell confirms data breach affecting customer personal details

The computing giant said it was investigating a data breach which compromised ‘limited’ customer information such as name and physical address....

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan shook rival Susan Hall’s hand after election result

Labour’s victorious mayoral candidate appeared at first not to see the Conservative candidate’s outstretched hand, before shaking it. Images on...

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Chief medical officer denies straying into political issues during pandemic

Sir Michael McBride was giving evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry in Belfast. Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer (CMO) has denied straying into...

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Storey funeral had potential to undermine public health message – McBride

The funeral in June 2020 sparked political controversy after then deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill and other Sinn Fein ministers attended....

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Irish deputy premier ‘proud’ of role in UN vote on Palestine

It comes as Ireland moves closer to formally recognising the state of Palestine. It is time for Palestine to take “its rightful place amongst the...

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Swinney: SNP has had ‘rough time’ but I’m sorting that out

The First Minister said there was no need for a minister for independence because everyone in his Government would be making the case. John Swinney...

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Killing of popular accordion player ‘horrified’ community

Lee Byer has been handed an indefinite hospital order after admitting the manslaughter of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran. The fatal stabbing of an...

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Mother felt violated when ‘manhandled’ by policeman over bus fare, court told

Pc Perry Lathwood, 50, denies assault over the incident in south London last July. A mother felt “very violated” after a police officer...

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Events offering gateway into Billy Connolly’s world of art to be held across UK

The gatherings will feature the comedian and artist discussing his latest work, And On Monday God Made The World, in a short film. Events offering an...

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Fraudsters jailed after being found guilty in trial without a jury

The Court of Appeal ruled in January that the trial could continue after the jury was discharged following reports of tampering. A gang of fraudsters...

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Edward hails gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award winners at palace celebration

The Duke of Edinburgh received his own gold award from his father Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, at St James’s Palace in 1986. The Duke of...

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Jaguar Land Rover achieves record-breaking sales as luxury car demand booms

The company said it made £29 billion in sales over the year to the end of March. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has achieved its highest ever yearly sales...

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Arrest after ‘barbaric’ incident in which man was nailed to fence

The victim was left with potentially life-changing injuries after the attack in Bushmills in the early hours of Sunday morning. A man has been...

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Robbery mastermind guilty of Pc Beshenivsky murder likely to die in jail

Pc Sharon Beshenivsky’s family watched from court as the last member of the gang responsible for the armed raid that claimed her life was sentenced....

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Welsh FM urges Tata Steel to wait for Labour government before cutting jobs

Vaughan Gething said the company should not go ahead with the ‘irreversible choice’ of closing its blast furnaces now. The First Minister of Wales...

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Kate doing well, William says, during visit to Isles of Scilly

The Prince of Wales gave a positive update about his wife’s treatment for cancer. The Prince of Wales has given a positive update about his wife’s...

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Boutcher to discuss ‘commentary’ on surveillance claims with oversight body

An Investigatory Powers Tribunal heard claims PSNI undertook six-monthly trawls of the phone data of ‘troublemaker’ journalists. Police Service of...

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One in five young adults does not agree UK elections are fair – survey

The most common concern about the next election is ‘fake news’ and the spread of misinformation. One in five young adults does not agree that...

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‘Deeper understanding’ of AI risks is needed before new laws – minister

. The Government has said it wants a “deeper understanding of the specific risks” of artificial intelligence (AI) before proposing any new laws to...

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Sunak condemns ‘outrageous scenes’ after Eurovision protests and boycott calls

As many as 12,000 people took to the streets of Malmo, where the contest is being held this year, to protest against Israel’s military campaign....

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Swinney chairs first Cabinet meeting since becoming First Minister

The meeting took place at Bute House in Edinburgh. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has chaired his first Cabinet meeting since taking up his...

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Starmer says politics should be ‘less tribal’ as he welcomes Tory defector

The Labour leader was asked about the backlash to new MP Natalie Elphicke, who joined him to launch the party’s plan to tackle small boat crossings....

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Chance to see Northern Lights before thunderstorms bring end to fine weather

Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said Friday night’s skies will offer a chance for the Northern Lights to be seen. Clear skies will offer...

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Farmhouse left hanging over cliff due to coastal erosion is demolished

Cliff Farm in Trimingham, north Norfolk, had to be knocked down. An 18th century farmhouse that was left hanging precariously off a cliff following a...

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What is behind the UK leaving recession and what does it mean?

The UK exited recession after the economy grew over the first three months of 2024, following a contraction over the second half of 2023. The UK...

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Murdered Pc had been looking forward to daughter’s birthday party, court hears

Pc Sharon Beshenivsky was shot in the street after attending a robbery at Universal Express travel agents in Bradford in 2005. A police officer shot...

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Restrictions imposed as cow is identified with BSE on Scottish farm

The Scottish Government described the case as ‘isolated’ and said it did not pose a risk to human health. An investigation is under way after a...

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Starmer will not set small boats target but pledges hostile territory for gangs

The Labour leader set out his plans in a speech in Deal, Kent, following the defection of local MP Natalie Elphicke. Sir Keir Starmer declined to...

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Football coach found not guilty of using mobile phone while driving

Kevin Bond, 66, was cleared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court following a short trial. A football coach accused of using a mobile phone while...

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Two charged after homes evacuated in former pit village

More than 100 houses in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, were cleared after an Army bomb squad was sent to a property on Wednesday. Two people have been charged...

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Pro-Palestinian protests set for Eurovision final after Israel qualifies

Eden Golan, 20, was congratulated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when she got through to Saturday’s grand final. The Eurovision Song...

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Independence for Scotland can be delivered within five years, says Swinney

Mr Swinney was sworn in as Scotland’s seventh First Minister on Wednesday. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has said that independence can...

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William makes first trip to Scilly Isles since becoming Duke of Cornwall

The Prince of Wales will spend time with local businesses and residents of St Mary’s Island. The Prince of Wales has made his first visit to the...

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Zoo welcomes first penguin chicks of breeding season

Five Northern rockhoppers and 10 gentoos have hatched at Edinburgh Zoo. The first penguin chicks of the current breeding season have hatched at...

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Apple apologies after iPad advert backlash

The tech giant was accused of being ‘tone deaf’ after a new advert for the latest iPad showed creative tools being crushed by a hydraulic press....

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Charles becomes patron of Royal Air Force Museum

The museum said it was ‘honoured and thrilled’ that the King had accepted the role. The King has become patron of the Royal Air Force Museum, a...

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Seaside town plans heat network to offer every building green heating by 2050

The first public buildings in Worthing, West Sussex, will be connected to the low carbon district heating scheme in 2025. A seaside town’s council...

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More babies could die from whooping cough, expert warns

Professor Sir Andrew Pollard said vaccination in pregnancy helps bridge a gap in immunity among newborns. More babies will die from whooping cough...

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Ashley Cain: My 3,000-mile Ultraman is to create a legacy for my daughter

The former footballer is raising money to fund more research into childhood cancer. Former footballer Ashley Cain has said he hopes to create a...

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British strawberries delayed but will be ‘worth the wait’, say producers

The combination of cold weather and little sunlight means the first big harvests of the season are forecast for the end of May. The wet, dark winter...

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British Airways owner IAG sees profits soar as fuel costs cool

International Airlines Group (IAG) said it was continuing to see a rebound in leisure travel. The owner of airlines British Airways and Aer Lingus has...

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UK economy exits recession after 0.6% growth in latest quarter

It comes after two quarters of decline – which represents a technical recession – in the back half of 2023. The UK economy rebounded out of...

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Keegan: ‘Unacceptable’ number of parents letting kids skip Fridays

The Education Secretary said 50,000 more pupils were absent at the end of the week compared with the start. The Education Secretary has criticised...

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Mastermind behind raid that saw Pc Sharon Beshenivsky shot dead to be sentenced

The officer was gunned down in the street when she interrupted a robbery at a Bradford travel agents in 2005. The mastermind behind a bungled armed...

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Drivers warned of delays during M25 closure as UK could see hottest day of year

The motorway will be closed in both directions between junctions 9 and 10 from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Monday. Motorists have been warned of...

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Student returns to American football team as coach after spinal cord injury

Archie Wills-Johnson played for the Bristol Barracuda. A student who was forced to stop playing American football after suffering a spinal cord injury...

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Labour talking to more Tory MPs about defecting, Streeting claims

The shadow health secretary defended the move amid a backlash from some of the Dover MP’s new party colleagues. Labour frontbencher Wes Streeting...

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What the papers say – May 10

Here are the stories making headlines this Friday. An outbreak of whooping cough and a “tug of war” over interest rate cuts lead the Friday...

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