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Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives

The newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:39:29 (Source: BBC News)

On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns

The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:15:22 (Source: BBC News)

How the American Dream has survived 250 years, but only just

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)

NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day

The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:13:44 (Source: BBC News)

Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem

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)

'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?

Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:01:24 (Source: BBC News)

Sabrina Carpenter and Graham Norton spotted in NYC before rumoured Swift wedding celebrations

Stars have been spotted arriving in New York ahead of Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:50:50 (Source: BBC News)

'Invisible man' to Spain's 'most decisive player' - Oyarzabal the hero again

Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:49:15 (Source: BBC News)

The French-born star carrying British hopes at Wimbledon

Arthur Fery is left carrying British hopes at the All England Club after becoming the sole home player to reach the third round.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:28:30 (Source: BBC News)

England-Mexico one of four last-16 ties live on BBC TV

England's meeting with Mexico is one of four World Cup last-16 matches to be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and across BBC Sport.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:15:53 (Source: BBC News)

Why maternity leave for a mayor has divided Japan

In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:11 (Source: BBC News)

Restaurant shares CCTV of alleged 'dine and dash' over £400 'earthy' lobster bill

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)

Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final

England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:29:40 (Source: BBC News)

Future PM Andy Burnham says England 'getting ahead of ourselves' over World Cup dream

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)

At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women

The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:52:15 (Source: BBC News)

Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match

The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:49:17 (Source: BBC News)

I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham

The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:40:27 (Source: BBC News)

Ex-Olympic canoeist indicted for 'vandalising' Trump’s $14m pool project

A former US Olympic canoeist has been indicted for allegedly vandalising a newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:32:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday

Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:28:55 (Source: BBC News)

Woman who faked cancer and defrauded charity jailed

A woman who stopped turning up to work after lying she had been diagnosed with cancer has been jailed for two years.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:20:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans

England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:26:15 (Source: BBC News)

Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans

England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:26:15 (Source: BBC News)

Tuchel wants young England fans to stay up for 1am World Cup clash - but should they?

England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:22:43 (Source: BBC News)

Mini-mart at centre of BBC drug dealing investigation closed down

The Cradley Market shop, in Sandwell, is closed for three months following an investigation.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:10:06 (Source: BBC News)

Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, Syrian state media say

There was no immediate claim for the bombing at a cafe close to the Palace of Justice, a major government building.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:56:18 (Source: BBC News)

Preston Davey tribute planned by Blackpool after mum makes heartbreaking request

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)

Boys who raped teen girls given custodial sentences

Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:39:05 (Source: BBC News)

Who would have thought anyone could be this passionate about how you eat your noodles

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)

Silverstone completely different with new cars - Hamilton

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton says Silverstone will be "a completely different circuit" with this year's new cars.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:05:21 (Source: BBC News)

Weekly quiz: Why did Catherine climb the UK's three highest peaks?

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)

‘What scientific discovery sounds fake but is 100% real and still freaks you out?’ – 19 facts to bring out your inner sceptic

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)

Frankie Dettori says he is 'very sore' after car crash

Frankie Dettori has said he is taking time to recover after suffering broken ribs in a car crash.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:45:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Watch: Catherine gives out tickets and meets public in surprise Wimbledon visit

After greeting queuing fans and handing out tickets to attendees, the princess took a seat on court 18.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:39:35 (Source: BBC News)

Survivor pulled from rubble eight days after Venezuela earthquakes

Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park, and encouraged them as they inched closer to him.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:11:24 (Source: BBC News)

Starmer announces pubs can stay open until 5am for England-Mexico World Cup match

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 backs scheme to plant millions of shrubs in area twice size of Birmingham

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)

Holidaymakers say foreign crisps are one of the best things about going away

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)

Gen Z women revert back to simple skincare routines after tiring of beauty fads

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)

Teenager in court charged with attempted murder after woman hit by car

A teenager has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a woman was hit by a car in Renfrewshire.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:37:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Violent protests over luxury resort linked to Trump's son-in-law

Police in Albania have clashed with protesters during an anti-government demonstration linked to a luxury resort connected to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:14:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

That couple who climbed the Empire State Building were already amazing but this police helicopter pilot’s chat with air traffic control takes it to whole new heights

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)

Married at First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape

It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:10:43 (Source: BBC News)

Teen fighting for life after 'stabbing' outside Wetherspoon pub

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 flew aboard the new Air Force One but there was only one thing anyone was talking about and it’s hilarious

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)

Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences

The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:42:57 (Source: BBC News)

Donald Trump met with an AI version of Theodore Roosevelt and everyone was convinced of the same thing after seeing the footage

The number of people who believe Donald Trump is cognitively capable of running America is dwindling. This latest clip might shrink that number down to zero. The President was on hand to help open the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota this week. During his tour, he had the opportunity to meet with an […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:25:33 (Source: The Poke)

Gary Glitter charged with new historical sex offences against girl

Gary Glitter has been charged with four historical sex offences.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:02:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats

Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:37:02 (Source: BBC News)

What was the shortest lived fad? – 17 trends that quickly became unpopular

By their nature, fads are popular one minute before being binned off the next. It seems the appeal of fidget spinners and yo-yos was never destined to last forever. But within that, there are exceptionally short-lived fads that people have likely forgotten. AlphaTangoAlpha was keen to learn more, so they put the following question to […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:34:07 (Source: The Poke)

Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide

In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:23:14 (Source: BBC News)

‘Are there any “UK vs US” differences where you feel America gets it right?’ 21 ways the US may just come out on top

With so many people from the UK currently in the US for the World Cup, it’s inevitable that there has been a lot of online chatter about Brits discovering things they like – or don’t like over there. Many have been surprised by how friendly Americans are, while others are sinply too blown away by […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:16:20 (Source: The Poke)

Bus driver won £10m on lottery but immediately faced dark reality after holiday

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 whopping 76% of Brits use SPF abroad only to ditch the routine on sunny days in UK

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)

'I was bullied because of my mum's Babestation career - now I do same job'

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)

How do you handle World Cup drama? Take our quiz to find out

Super fan or nervous wreck? Find your World Cup style with this test

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:57:48 (Source: BBC News)

Preston Davey killer's twisted childhood revealed as ‘loner performed sex act in class’

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)

Former police officer who raped two women and violently abused a third jailed

A former police officer who raped two women and subjected a third to a campaign of abuse has been jailed for 10 years.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:30:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Jacob Rees-Mogg predicted the EU will be gone in a generation, and got owned into the next decade – 17 favourite clapbacks

We cross now to the former Minister for Brexit Opportunities, which is a bit like being the Secretary of State for Brighton and Hove Albion’s trophy cabinet. Jacob Rees-Mogg – the guy Boris Johnson sent to lie to the Queen in order to prorogue Parliament – responded to a news story about the EU budget […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:15:59 (Source: The Poke)

24 of the funniest, weirdest and occasionally just downright unsettling images from ‘Things that are not aesthetic’ on Facebook

There’s a rather fabulous Facebook group called ‘Things that are not aesthetic’ that is full of unexpected, weird, or downright funny images (and occasionally all three). And here are 27 times it was at its best. 1. (via) 2. (via) 3. (via) 4. (via) 5. (via) 6. (via) 7. (via) 8. (via) 9. (via) 10. […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:45 (Source: The Poke)

‘What’s something you do that you thought everyone did until you saw someone do it completely terribly?’ 17 hidden talents

Certain skills always look impressive. If you can play an instrument really well or water ski, jaws are going to be on the floor. Other skills fly under the radar though, and you might have incredible abilities you’re completely unaware of. Depredador93 wanted to hear more about these talents, so they put the following question […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:48:27 (Source: The Poke)

People shared their favourite Viz readers’ letters that live rent free in their head – 18 all-time classics

People shared their very favourite Viz letters after @drivelcast asked this over on Twitter. Is there a @vizcomic Letter or Top Tip that lives rent-free in your head? EVERY time I’m driving, I think of the person who wrote in to say “Why should I use my indicators? It’s none of your business where I’m […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:43:11 (Source: The Poke)

This magnificent ‘How to spot an idiot’ graduation speech gets more relevant with every passing day

Graduation ceremonies can be very tedious affairs, unless you’re the one doing the graduating obviously (and even then they can drag on a bit). But there was absolutely nothing tedious about this particular graduation ceremony in Northwestern University in Illinois, a moment which went viral – and will go viral again – because it’s never […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:30:08 (Source: The Poke)

A tattooist was left gasping for air by this brain-melting exchange with a potential customer who simply didn’t get it

We’ve featured lots of exchanges on these pages of businesses having to deal with particularly troublesome, misguided, or plain stupid customers, and this one is straight from the very top drawer. It’s a tattooist’s exchange with a potential customer which goes viral again on Twitter every year or so for reasons which will become abundantly […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:01:04 (Source: The Poke)

A bunch of Americans tried Colman’s English mustard for the first time and it went just as well (and hilariously) as you’d expect

Time now to return to the ever-widening cultural chasm between the UK and the US, this time the spectre of Americans trying a peculiarly English treat – Colman’s English mustard – for the first time. We mention it after @Zaphod2042 highlighted a bunch of reviews left by Americans which are just as entertaining as you’d […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:53:52 (Source: The Poke)

RFK Jr tried to do a pull up and accidentally hit his factory reset button and prompted no end of funny responses

To the world – briefly – of Donald Trump health guru and righthand idiot, Robert F Kennedy Jr. He’s never been shy showing off his physical prowess, such as it is, but this particular attempt at a pull-up proved rather more short-lived – and much funnier – than he presumably intended. RFK Jr does 1/3 […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:43:26 (Source: The Poke)

Donald Trump said he’d have a threesome (of medals) with his two ‘beautiful’ sons, and all those Carry On films came back to haunt the internet – 19 comically raised eyebrows

If the Trump regime could wave a magic wand over their Buffoon-in-chief and change one thing, we suspect it would be to get him to stick to the teleprompter script. For a start, it would save him wanging on about sharks, windmills, and the Melania documentary, but more importantly, it would have prevented him telling […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:29:36 (Source: The Poke)

A bigoted little Englander’s loathsome response to Harry Kane’s World Cup winner was a glorious own-goal for the ages

Like us you probably won’t have come across someone called @DonnaLouise1212 before. She’s ‘English. Patriotic [and] says what everyone’s thinking’ according to her Twitter bio, so you already know what to expect. She was predictably excited by Harry Kane’s superhuman two-goal performance to drag England into the last 16 of the World Cup in their […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:22:18 (Source: The Poke)

Emmerdale child star's tragic death in heartbreaking fire before school play

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)

There’s not enough facepalm in the world for this Maga cultist who insists Brits are banned from waving their own flags – 17 gobsmacked responses

Not for the first time, we find ourselves very grateful for the work of The Good Liars – Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler – who go in amongst the Maga so that the rest of us can appreciate the truly breathtaking stupidity of those mired in the cult. At the ‘rally to end all rallies’, […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:32:21 (Source: The Poke)

The only thing more awkward than JD Vance’s attempt at a joke about Joe Biden was the stony silence from his audience – 23 full-body cringes

If the politics career doesn’t work out for JD Vance – and that’s already looking likely – he’s going to want to find a new grift. If this clip of his visit to the Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach is anything to go by, he can scratch ‘stand-up comedian’ off his list straight […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:28:06 (Source: The Poke)

People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum

Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.

Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:03 (Source: BBC News)

In ‘no-one cares about Farage’s finances’ news, he only declared two of his five homes on Parliament’s register of interests – 19 top takedowns

Another day, another financial question hanging over the head of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The absentee MP for Clacton is under investigation by the Privileges Committee after faiing to declare a £5 million gift from the Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. EXCL: Nigel Farage was given an undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne […]

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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:33:45 (Source: The Poke)

From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timeline

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.

Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:08:20 (Source: BBC News)

Man 'shot in the neck' on Merseyside street as armed police 'jump fences into gardens'

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)

Halifax bank brand to be scrapped as 'changes' message issued to all customers

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)

'Terrified' Preston Davey killer 'refusing to leave cell' after making himself 'target'

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 dead after small plane crash in Essex field during short flight experience

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 may close around 150 stores with jobs at risk as chain saved from insolvency

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)

Prince William gets shown hairdryer and stuns people with cheeky joke

Prince William was recently shown a hairdryer during a public engagement, and floored people with his response. He made a cheeky joke that caught people off-guard

Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:33:03 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Met Office confirms third UK 33C heatwave is coming – but it'll feel different

The Met Office has issued a new forecast for the third heatwave of the year, warning that temperatures could hit a peak of 33C next week as a high-pressure front moves in from the Azores

Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:07:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Family of boy 'thrown in crocodile enclosure' break silence after 'multiple surgeries'

A three-year-old boy who was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure in at Johnson’s of Old Hurst, near Huntingdon, has underwent "multiple surgeries" as his family break their silence

Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:24:40 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Two Henry Nowak cops under investigation after 'don’t think you have mate' arrest

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Two Hampshire police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over the arrest and handcuffing of Henry Nowak and alleged failure to recognise he needed medical help

Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:07:57 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?

The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.

Published on: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:38:00 (Source: BBC News)

Prison officer jailed for relationship with convicted murderer

Rebecca Green, 29, was jailed for one year and four months after entering into a relationship with convicted murderer John Otugade, who is serving a 25-year sentence

Published on: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:09:40 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Preston Davey's murderers house back on market for £370k with warning to buyers

The former Grimsargh home of Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley — jailed following the murder of toddler Preston Davey — has been put back on the market for £370,000, with prospective buyers warned about its previous owners.

Published on: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:53:06 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Jude Bellingham excites bookies for Bond role as he eyes up 007 movie career

England’s ‘JB’ has admitted he fancies shifting his shirt number from ‘10’ to ‘007' when his footballing career comes to an end

Published on: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:53 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?

A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

Published on: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:14:00 (Source: BBC News)

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