The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:38:34 (Source: BBC News)Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:20:57 (Source: BBC News)Joy Ballard, who starred in the Channel 4 documentary Educating Cardiff in 2015, has been banned from teaching after changing term dates for a holiday and using school funds to fund personal trips
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:59 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:56:30 (Source: BBC News)Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:53:51 (Source: BBC News)Jet2 has urged passengers to bring it with them with the reminder posted on its website
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:52:04 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)National stereotypes tend to be viewed as negative. Oversimplified and exaggerated beliefs about the characteristics of a place and its people are never going to be accurate, right? Well, it turns out that sometimes they are, according to the folks who live there. Over on the AskReddit page, user thor123321 asked this: ‘What is a […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:45:42 (Source: The Poke)Salem Al-Salem, 58, is charged with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, three counts of torture and one charge of conduct ancillary to murder.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:33:08 (Source: BBC News)Karoline Leavitt has only been back from maternity leave for a week or so, but she has wasted no time getting her talking points across a variety of media. First, she took a flight aboard Air Force One and did some light reading. Now she’s alienating a huge portion of the voting base. The White […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:26:48 (Source: The Poke)The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:22:55 (Source: BBC News)The "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:22:16 (Source: BBC News)Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:17:40 (Source: BBC News)If you hear people yelling things in the street, the chances are they’re drunk or angry, and it’s generally not something you want your ears bothered with. However, very occasionally you’ll be glad you listened because you’ll overhear an absolute gem. They’ve been discussing this on the AskUK subreddit after Jack_In_Black89 shared their own experience… […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:16:08 (Source: The Poke)The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. In this case, the apple is rotten. Donald Trump spoke about his children on CNBC this week and ran head first into a stunning admission that would’ve been front page news for any other President. The big orange blob was asked about the financial transactions his kids […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:10:39 (Source: The Poke)A woman who stalked former Tory chancellor George Osborne and his wife, including reporting them to social services, has been spared jail.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:09:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case".
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:02:25 (Source: BBC News)You'd be surprised as many people have said they're "genuinely worried"
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:51:45 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Sam Curran wants the opportunity to fill the vacancy left by Ben Stokes, but says he will not be putting pressure on himself to make a return to Test cricket.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:36:05 (Source: BBC News)Jessica Barton, who became a star of America's Fast & Furious-era car scene, says she loves nothing more after a day of stripping off than to hop into her 1,000 HP Toyota Supra and beating men on the drag strip.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:24:18 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)On the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death, Caoimhin Kelleher, Arne Slot, Nuno Espirito Santo, Conor Coady and Paulo Goncalves share their memories of the former Liverpool and Wolves forward.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:18:43 (Source: BBC News)Aderahman Boumzough was jailed for 35 years for murdering Rene Graham and also for attempted murder.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:45:14 (Source: BBC News)Are your school days the best days of your life? Perhaps if you were one of those people who were super popular at 16 and have been on a downward trajectory ever since. But the majority of people seem to have found them a bit of a nightmare, if the answers to this post from […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:44:14 (Source: The Poke)But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:44:09 (Source: BBC News)The doner kebab is often considered the ultimate food to be enjoyed after a few beers. The sweaty slices of brown meat, lovingly carved from a rotating ‘elephant’s leg’ and slapped into a pitta bread has long been sustaining hungry customers in that time between last orders and the late night bus ride home. But […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:34:37 (Source: The Poke)Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:28:43 (Source: BBC News)Say what you like about the World Cup – please! – but one consequence of its return to the United States for the first time in 32 years has been to introduce the beautiful game to a whole new generation of fans. Whether they embrace it in quite the same way as they do baseball, […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:05:44 (Source: The Poke)If you knew you could get away with something, what would you do? Rob a bank? Sneak into a cinema and save yourself loads of money? If you’re a bloke, you might have more revealing ideas. That’s because it seems that men secretly want a bit of peace and quiet. At least that’s according to […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:59:44 (Source: The Poke)The man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:56:12 (Source: BBC News)Tony Daniels, 73, was asked to leave an Asda store for refusing to do one thing
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:43:45 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Tickets originally bought by England fans for Monday's last 16 game against Mexico are relisted for thousands of pounds on Fifa's official resale portal.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:36:17 (Source: BBC News)In many ways, it’s a privilege to grow old, but one that can be understandably overlooked when balanced against the pitfalls, such as increasing aches and pains, forgetfulness, and having no clue how to handle the latest technology. Not all OAPs fit that stereotype, but it’s a cliché for a reason. You don’t even have […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:32:31 (Source: The Poke)Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:24:03 (Source: BBC News)Targets hit include ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear sites, and naval bases.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:02:55 (Source: BBC News)Parts of the UK are braced for another potential heatwave - with temperatures in some areas expected to soar to 30C over the weekend.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:02:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:01:01 (Source: BBC News)Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:01:01 (Source: BBC News)Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:46:34 (Source: BBC News)One of the many reasons why people weren’t overjoyed with the World Cup going to the US (and Canada and Mexico) was the unfortunate time difference which meant some games would be played in the middle of the night, UK time. And the time difference has really come home to roost with England’s last 16 […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:42:49 (Source: The Poke)Kate Middleton recently made an alleged bold move, and royal fans have admitted they think it was very telling. They believe she did it to make a dig at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:42:07 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:39:10 (Source: BBC News)The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:39:10 (Source: BBC News)A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:28:17 (Source: BBC News)Forty people have died after an overcrowded passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistan.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:27:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:23:32 (Source: BBC News)Keir Starmer’s former righthand man Morgan McSweeney – no, stick with us – has been looking back on Keir Starmer’s not entirely glorious two years in Downing Street before he steps down some time soon. Specifically what happened when Starmer and his team had their first presidential call with Donald Trump, and it’s fair to […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:22:03 (Source: The Poke)The Duke of Sussex remains determined to find a way to safely bring his wife and children to the UK this month, despite concerns over how they will be protected, Sky News understands.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:57:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)It’s Friday, it’s Wimbledon, it’s the World Cup, it’s the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup. What a terrible time to hate sports and love daytime TV. If you’re sulking because they’ve moved your favourite afternoon quiz to make way for a Brit losing at tennis, console yourself with a read through our favourite funny tweets […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:42:34 (Source: The Poke)Seven in 10 employees use their work laptop for personal tasks, including online shopping, booking holidays and even job hunting.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:27:12 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:50:21 (Source: BBC News)Hunter Biden has arrived on Twitter like a whirlwind of sarcasm, brutal putdowns, and just as brutal self-awareness. The recovering addict has been very open about his problems, while also taking no shit whatsoever from the Trump regime that likes to slander his dad, President Joe Biden. He’s been nicknamed the Maga Whisperer after winning […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:42:15 (Source: The Poke)Interpol has named a woman who is wanted over a bombing in Monaco which reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:38:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Saturday will be the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the US. Happy birthday, USA – no hard feelings. Not about that, anyway. The celebrations so far have seen Donald Trump throw a UFC event at the White House, which has chewed up the previously pristine lawn so much that experts predict it will take […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:24:14 (Source: The Poke)The parliamentary Reform UK Party consists almost entirely of former Tories, including some MPs who changed allegiance when they figured their old party was dead in the water. One former Tory is the MP for East Wiltshire, Danny Kruger. He recently took to Twitter to rant about what he sees as the hounding of his […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:42:24 (Source: The Poke)Three men have been found not guilty of murdering journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:20:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Murci has grown from a side hustle to being featured on Love Island and promoted by influencers.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:17:42 (Source: BBC News)Back in April – or as we like to say, 214 Trump scandals ago – the President of the USA posted an AI image of himself as Jesus, healing the sick. 25th Amendment Now! pic.twitter.com/NKsPlfh5do — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) April 13, 2026 Incredibly, even some of his faux-religious Maga base found it distasteful enough […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:47:27 (Source: The Poke)The BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first time journalists from a UK broadcaster have been to the Iranian side of the strait.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:15:22 (Source: BBC News)The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:14:29 (Source: BBC News)Post-victory singalongs between England fans and players have become a new tradition this summer.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:01:35 (Source: BBC News)A restaurant in Worcestershire has shared CCTV images of a group of six people who they claim 'deliberately left without paying for their food and drinks' after allegedly racking up a £400 bill
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:38:47 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Andy Burnham, recently elected MP for Makerfield, has weighed in on England's World Cup hopes as the Three Lions need to improve before "we can start seriously dreaming of it coming home”
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:56:37 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Blackpool will pay tribute to the life of Preston Davey after a request to light up the tower in blue is understood to have come via Preston's birth mum Sarah Davey
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:42:41 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Chinese food chain Xi’an Famous Foods started out as a stall in Flushing, New York, but now has 12 very popular restaurants across the city – and it gets amazing reviews. This poster advising customers who want to take their food to go gives a big hint as to why it’s such a success. I […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:21:59 (Source: The Poke)How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:02:29 (Source: BBC News)In the words of Bill the Quill, “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy”, and that doesn’t only refer to people from the 16th or 17th centturies. There are plenty of things that the modern human finds difficult to wrap their heads around, and plenty we […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:45:41 (Source: The Poke)Three Lions fans will be able to sink a few pints in the pub in the early hours of Monday as Sir Keir Starmer has announced that opening times will be changed for England vs Mexico
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:09:34 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Amazon is backing a scheme to plant 180 million shrubs across 200 square miles in South Africa's Eastern Cape.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:08:20 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Brits admit one of their favourite things about going on holiday is trying different crisps flavours - here are the top 30 ranked.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:56:34 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Over half of Gen Z women want to return to simpler beauty routines after growing overwhelmed and disappointed by modern beauty trends.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:38:07 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)You will have seen, no doubt, the amazing video of the couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York and when we say top, we really do mean the very top. Masked protesters fly a banner at the very top of the Empire State Building in New York City […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:13:14 (Source: The Poke)Not since Posh and Becks sat on thrones and co-ordinated in Quality Street-purple has there been such excitement around a celebrity wedding.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:01:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)West Midlands Police have confirmed a 19-year-old is currently in hospital with life-threatening injuries after reports of an altercation outside a Wetherspoon pub
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:54:15 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Karoline Leavitt recently returned from maternity leave to rejoin the Trump Administration in its mission to destroy democracy. But rather than pop back up behind the podium at the White House to lecture and lie to reporters, Trump’s Press Secretary boarded the brand new Air Force One for its maiden voyage. Leavitt posted a trio […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:05:29 (Source: The Poke)The representation of women in Andy Burnham's cabinet is a "central issue" for female Labour MPs, the party's former deputy leader has said.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:37:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his justice minister should be sanctioned by the British government, dozens of MPs have urged the UK foreign secretary.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:35:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Peter Lavery was a bus driver earning £200 a week when he scooped a £10.2million lottery jackpot in 1996 – but life took a dark turn when he returned home from his celebratory holiday
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:06:31 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A study found just 23% of Brits wear sun protection when walking to work, 17% while driving and just 15% when sitting inside near a window
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:07:11 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Mckenzie says cruel classmates mocked her from primary school onwards after discovering her mum, Levi, worked as a glamour model and presenter on the webcam platform
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:05:20 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A former school friend of sicko Jamie Varley has claimed the baby killer was an "odd loner" who would "expose himself in school" and always had a warped predatory side
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:32:34 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Sophie Firth appeared on Emmerdale as a baby but tragically lost her life at just three years old when her dress caught fire and she suffered 70 per cent burns across her body
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:32:36 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Merseyside Police have confirmed a man has been arrested after a male induvial was reportedly shot in the neck with an air rifle as locals recalled seeing armed police swarm the area
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:35:24 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The 173-year-old Halifax bank brand is being scrapped and all customer accounts will be changed to Lloyds over time, Lloyds Banking Group has announced over two decades since taking ownership brand
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:54:45 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)EXCLUSIVE: Terrified Jamie Varley - serving a whole life term at HMP Wakefield for the torture, abuse and murder of little Preston Davey - is said to be refusing to leave his cell
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:47:45 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Two people have died after a Cessna light aircraft crashed in a field in Ongar, Essex, during a short flight experience that departed from North Weald airfield
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:32:22 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)TG Jones, formerly known as WH Smith, has been saved from insolvency after a plan was approved at the High Court, but could see around 150 stores set to close with jobs at risk
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:36:05 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.
Published on: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:38:00 (Source: BBC News)A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power
Published on: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:14:00 (Source: BBC News)A love triangle forms between three tennis players.
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