The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:19:19 (Source: BBC News)The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:17:57 (Source: BBC News)We’re not sure how many cognitive tests Donald Trump has taken, and – judging by things he’s said about them – we suspect he’s none the wiser. At his pre-Midterms rally in Arizona, he went on one of his little trips down false-memory lane, regaling the crowd with details of how he knows he’s a […]
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Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:14:18 (Source: The Poke)It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:10:10 (Source: BBC News)The official cause of death of notorious Glasgow gangland figure Paul Ferris has been revealed in documents published ahead of his upcoming funeral
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:03:56 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Eight of 12 crew members are missing after a ship reported a fire and explosion in the Black Sea off Romania.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:56:05 (Source: BBC News)Ukraine's president says a pause is over after fresh Russian attacks and US attempts to pressure Kyiv, while suggesting a Starlink slowdown is deliberate.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:48:02 (Source: BBC News)Say what you like about the BBC – please! – but in a broadcast world increasingly dominated by the streamers no-one does regional TV and radio like they do. And if you want an example of why we love it so much look no further than this BBC Look North clip that went viral on […]
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Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:41:17 (Source: The Poke)Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:41:04 (Source: BBC News)Everyone’s waiting with baited breath for the next episode of the Traitors and as far as we are concerned, the longer James Blunt is in it the better. The former Army captain has proven himself a most capable leader during the challenges, if not so much during the round table discussions. But he’ll always be […]
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Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:29:18 (Source: The Poke)The Since U Been Gone singer claims she was "looked at as if I couldn't afford" an item in the store.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:19:00 (Source: BBC News)Wrap your irony meters in bubblewrap, put on oven mitts to protect yourself from really aggressive facepalming, and make sure you’re sitting down for this. We present to you – the least self-aware man in the world …Donald J Trump. Trump on why he disagrees with Sen. Sullivan calling Putin a dictator: “I have to […]
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Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:27:41 (Source: The Poke)Despite Reform UK’s Richard Tice complaining to Talk TV that he doesn’t know if he can fart without being recorded, the first clips from ITV Exposure’s undercover filming are far worse than farts. Parts of the upcoming documentary were revealed on Wednesday to have captured several Reform councillors and election candidates making comments that were […]
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Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:40:12 (Source: The Poke)Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:35:39 (Source: BBC News)Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:35:39 (Source: BBC News)At least 28 children and their teacher have died after a school roof collapsed in Pakistan.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:21:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Katie Zacharia faces mounting scrutiny over her legal credentials, with an advocacy group asking whether the self-described lawyer has the qualifications to support her claims.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:20:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)How an F1 pit stop inspired changes to hospital care that have helped save lives ever since.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:56:53 (Source: BBC News)Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he does not see himself returning to club management in the Premier League.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:39:10 (Source: BBC News)Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:29:57 (Source: BBC News)The UK economy has grown, confounding predictions it would shrink, official figures show.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:06:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Amy Poehler is a bit of a legend. The actor and comedian is probably best known for her appearances on Saturday Night Live, starring in comedies like Mean Girls and Sisters with her good friend Tina Fey, and for playing the hilariously earnest Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation. Her weekly podcast, Good Hang, allows […]
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Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:05:11 (Source: The Poke)The Afia Birago’s puddle frogs are a recently identified species from a single Ghanaian forest.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:03:03 (Source: BBC News)BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:23 (Source: BBC News)Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:27:23 (Source: BBC News)An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open later today.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:28:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Half of the UK population say there are no circumstances in which they would go to war for Britain, a poll suggests.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:33:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:41:45 (Source: BBC News)Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:02:34 (Source: BBC News)Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:01:46 (Source: BBC News)We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
Published on: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:35 (Source: BBC News)Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:35:40 (Source: BBC News)SOS Children's Villages International has acknowledged that more than 140 children were taken to its facilities by Syrian security services.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:20:57 (Source: BBC News)Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:02:57 (Source: BBC News)Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:01:00 (Source: BBC News)Manchester City put on a show of defiance on their return to Etihad Stadium - even in the face of a PSG masterclass, writes Phil McNulty.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:57:23 (Source: BBC News)Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:34:47 (Source: BBC News)The Met Office has issued an update on white Christmas chances in the UK, with snow more likely in January and February as temperatures are set to plunge
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:35:04 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)New York City is to end horse carriage rides through Central Park following the "tragic and preventable" death of a teenager earlier this year.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:06:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK - but the France forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:46:35 (Source: BBC News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Ella Ford, 24, from Moreton, was visiting Yorkshire Wildlife Park with her boyfriend when she witnessed William Chapman enter the tiger enclosure within seconds
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:23:07 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:04:46 (Source: BBC News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: William Chapman was identified as the young man who tragically lost his life after he entered a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:47:54 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:54 (Source: BBC News)The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:55:53 (Source: BBC News)West Midlands Police have released CCTV images of two men wearing masks resembling broadcaster Clare Balding, who are not suspects but are urged to come forward to assist with enquiries into cable damage on Broad Lane, Coventry
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:31:56 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Donald Trump has sparked outrage after his team posted an AI video of himself fighting with a tiger just days after William Chapman was killed after entering an enclosure
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:44:53 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Wildlife biologist Rosie Moore has described the Amur tiger that killed William Chapman at Yorkshire Wildlife Park as "one of the scariest apex predators in the world", as a health and safety investigation gets underway
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:01:33 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)We can only hope that Donald Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia is in the job for a very, very long time. Although, like our hope that the Democrats will finally get their act together – little bit of politics there! – we fear we are destined to be disappointed. Because so epically bad was […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:37:18 (Source: The Poke)Annie Meeks' labrador Bear, four, was crowned winner for a photo of him digging on a sandy beach with his rear end in the air.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:35:28 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Of all the horrible traits Magas display when they venture out into the public, their sense of humour might be at the very top (bottom?) of the list. Every time they try to crack a joke, it falls flat. Or is filled with hatred. Or is a little bit of both. One of the worst […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:13:25 (Source: The Poke)The scariest word in the Maga universe isn’t “trans” or “autopen” or “toupée.” It’s “accountability.” As in, once Magas get elected, what do they plan on doing to actually help their supporters? No one within Donald Trump’s orbit ever has a straight answer to that question, because so far, with control of all three branches […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:59:39 (Source: The Poke)Time to return now to the culture wars between the United States and, well, basically the rest of the world. It’s this particular American dude who tried to clamber onto some kind of moral high ground when it comes to driving down a country lane in the woods. @CaseyBHead describes himself as a ‘salaryman and […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:43:25 (Source: The Poke)Christopher Lumley, 38, was jailed for nine years after he arranged a video call where he planned to watch a livestream of a "grandad raping his granddaughter" — unaware he was talking to an undercover officer.
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:47:56 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Christopher Scott, 46, said he "does not ever want to go home" to Stoke-on-Trent and warned he will "cut a Governor or an officer" given the chance, before being jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:30:18 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)We all have those times when we really can’t be bothered making a proper meal from scratch, but we still have to eat – and that’s where our lazy meals come in handy. It might be noodles in a plastic pot, a bowl of cereal or a tin of spaghetti, for example. What it probably […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:30:05 (Source: The Poke)Skiving work now and then is no bad thing, given that we spend our lives slaving for The Man in return for a paltry financial reward. But sometimes people use excuses that go beyond a little white lie and end up in the territory of great big black ones. They’ve been discussing the worst fibs […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:36:56 (Source: The Poke)Getting a tattoo is a big deal. It’s going to be with you for life, so it’s crucial to really carefully consider whether you will like it for the rest of your life. And yet a lot of people barely give it a second thought, it appears, and get something regrettable plastered all over them […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:28:02 (Source: The Poke)It’s easy given the state of everything right now to regard Britain’s standing in the world as a fraction of what it once was, and we’re not just talking about Brexit. Except today there is a glimmer of light amongst the darkness, a sign perhaps that the UK’s influence on the global stage hasn’t slipped […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:19:23 (Source: The Poke)American comedian Dave Columbo has quickly become an internet favourite for his brilliant explanations of WTF is going on with Donald Trump at any given moment. He provides a straight, unvarnished weekly round-up of the administration’s wild behaviour, and the beauty of both those round-ups and his sketches about the president is that he really […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:14:51 (Source: The Poke)More than a third of Brits ban money talk at the dinner table, but experts say breaking the taboo could actually help boost your bank account
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Even for outgoing types, meeting the love of your life is difficult. But spare a thought for introverts, who have to battle with their internal battery as well. Dating can be especially tricky for them, but not impossible. To hear how introverted men hooked up with their partners, Redditor Accomplished-Call5 put the following question to […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:12:15 (Source: The Poke)Husum Ghnaimat pelted police with roof tiles during a dramatic rooftop standoff embarked on a 10-day crime rampage after being repeatedly released on bail
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:57:47 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Chances are you might have already seen this Countdown numbers round from back in the day, but even if you have then you will probably want to watch it again. And if you haven’t then, well, you are in for an absolute treat after it was posted on Twitter by xx and rapidly went into […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:47:56 (Source: The Poke)Sweet brand Bebeto surveyed the nation and discovered that 53% admit to adopting 'stealth tactics' to avoid facing kids in fancy dress on Halloween
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:27:30 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Donald Trump loves taking questions but he’s less keen on answering them. Especially when it comes to his Iran fiasco, the war that shows no sign of ending no matter how many times the American president declares ‘victory’. So it was only natural that this particular reporter would want to ask him what would happen […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:26:16 (Source: The Poke)Happy Hump Day, and welcome to the part of the year where you find yourself wearing so many layers you can’t bend your arms, because it’s a bit too early to start turning the heating on. Out in the wild world of the news, we’ve seen Manchester City finally facing some heat, the President of […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:17:00 (Source: The Poke)Aldi has mapped out the UK's regional 'gravy personalities' in the first-ever Great British Gravy Map, highlighting some surprising habits including drinking gravy by the mugful
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:10:47 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Chances are we’ve all seen impressive sights, like a breathtaking sunset or a city you’ve always wanted to visit. And while they’re all well and good, there’s something extra special about holding an incredible object. Redditor LickItToGrowIt was curious to hear more about the incredible things placed into people’s palms, so they put the following […]
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Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:08:12 (Source: The Poke)Kim and Philip English and their two sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, died in the suspected arson attack in Waterford city in the early hours of yesterday morning
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:52:31 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)William Chapman, in his mid-20s, was fatally mauled by a tiger after climbing into its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday, as his family reveal he had been prescribed strong medication
Published on: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:24:37 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: William Chapman, who died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, had “suffered from significant mental illness” his family said in a statement
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:36:54 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Former child actor William Chapman has been named as the tragic victim of a horror tiger attack after he entered an enclosures at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, as his former stage school have now paid tribute
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:07:19 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: The man involved in the tragic death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park at the weekend has been confirmed as William Chapman, who was a former child actor, as his mum wrote he was "passionate about acting" in an old blog post
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:29:32 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: William Chapman, who is reportedly in his 20s, was earlier named as the tragic victim of a fatal tiger attack after he entered an enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:22:15 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Roman Scott, 35, from Sutton was sentenced to 17 months for public indecency offences including a 13-hour masturbation spree on trains, but was released early only to turn up drunk
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:49:24 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)An M&S store has been forced to close after a car reportedly crashed into its storefront at Silverlink Retail Park in Wallsend, North Tyneside with two patients taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary for further treatment
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:48:01 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)From blackjack to snap, discover Britain's top-loved card games, and why so many players refuse to try anything new.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:37:01 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Rolling out barcode scanning across the NHS could save almost £50 million and prevent dozens of serious patient safety incidents each year, according to a recent report.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:31:04 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Former Drayton Manor theme park ride operator Josef Luke Hammond sexually assaulted 19 girls as his crimes were uncovered after one victim told a parent that she had been touched inappropriately
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:59:28 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)As the Bayeux Tapestry travels to the UK for the first time in 950 years, historians and experts unravel its secrets
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