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The Guardian

My mother’s best advice: go in to bat for the ones you love

She wasn’t a great one for dispensing wisdom. Instead, she fought for me whenever I most needed it Mum was a brilliant non-giver of advice. Now Dad, he had his pearls. “If you do something, do it with a good heart.” It sounded platitudinous to me, but he had a point. And then there was his favourite: ...

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The Guardian

My mother’s best advice: go in to bat for the ones you love

BBC

'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards

Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.

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BBC

'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards

BBC

New Archbishop of Canterbury to walk 87 mile pilgrimage route ahead of installation

Dame Sarah Mullally's six-day walk begins at Southwark Cathedral and travels along the Becket Way to Canterbury Cathedral.

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BBC

New Archbishop of Canterbury to walk 87 mile pilgrimage route ahead of installation

The Independent

Families living in fear of racial harassment amid ‘provocative nationalism’ in UK

More than one in three school and college leaders say their students or teachers have experienced racial harassment while on the school commute

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The Independent

Families living in fear of racial harassment amid ‘provocative nationalism’ in UK

The Independent

John Swinney says he would not take teenage son to an Old Firm derby after latest disorder

A number of arrests have been made after last weekend’s match which saw both sets of fans storm the pitch at thr end of the game

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The Independent

John Swinney says he would not take teenage son to an Old Firm derby after latest disorder

The Independent

New Archbishop of Canterbury to make 87-mile pilgrimage from London

Dame Sarah Mullally will become the first Archbishop of Canterbury in modern history to undertake the trek

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The Independent

New Archbishop of Canterbury to make 87-mile pilgrimage from London

The Independent

UK bishop who left Iran after revolution says ‘barbaric’ regime ‘is in its death throes’

The Bishop of Chelmsford also praised Starmer for his stance on the Middle East crisis

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The Independent

UK bishop who left Iran after revolution says ‘barbaric’ regime ‘is in its death throes’

Sky News

Family's anger as hospital unit where father died after surgery mix-up investigated

The family of a man who died waiting for life-saving brain surgery at one of the country's leading hospitals say they're "furious" the department which treated him is now under rapid investigation.

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Sky News

Family's anger as hospital unit where father died after surgery mix-up investigated

The Guardian

The Claudia Winkleman Show review – yes we love her, but this chatshow is a mess

It’s only the first episode, but alongside Jeff Goldblum’s non-anecdotes about pencils the guests are reduced to discussing the colour of the sofa Now look. Let’s make a few things clear before we begin. We love Claudia Winkleman, absolutely, yes. Continue reading...

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The Guardian

The Claudia Winkleman Show review – yes we love her, but this chatshow is a mess

BBC

'We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse'

Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.

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BBC

'We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse'

BBC

Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment

Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.

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BBC

Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment

Sky News

Uninsured driver jailed for killing 'cheerful' four-year-old girl

An uninsured driver who killed a four-year-old girl after making a "split-second decision" to overtake has been jailed for five years and four months.

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Sky News

Uninsured driver jailed for killing 'cheerful' four-year-old girl

The Independent

Revealed: First photo of Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson together

The image is believed to have been taken in Martha’s Vineyard between 1999 and 2000

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The Independent

Revealed: First photo of Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson together

Sky News

Ministers warn petrol retailers over prices in meeting

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned petrol retailers of a "shared obligation" to keep prices down for motorists amid soaring prices and war in the Middle East.

9 hours ago

Sky News

Ministers warn petrol retailers over prices in meeting

The Independent

‘Breathing in cold air will kill my husband – but we can’t afford heating oil’

Gail Thompson has said she is deeply concerned about the hikes in the price of heating oil, which could make it hard for her husband to breathe in their Kent home

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The Independent

‘Breathing in cold air will kill my husband – but we can’t afford heating oil’

BBC

Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists

Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.

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BBC

Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists

Sky News

Third horse dies at Cheltenham, in his last race

A third horse has died at this year's Cheltenham festival.

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Sky News

Third horse dies at Cheltenham, in his last race

BBC

F1 races in Middle East to be cancelled because of war in Iran

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

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BBC

F1 races in Middle East to be cancelled because of war in Iran

The Guardian

Pete Hegseth attacks media for not being positive enough about US attacks on Iran

US defense head is eager to frame operation as a success – and slam journalists for not portraying it in a positive light Has the pro-Maga media turned on the Pentagon over Iran? Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Pete Hegseth on Friday again claimed the ...

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The Guardian

Pete Hegseth attacks media for not being positive enough about US attacks on Iran

Sky News

Driver who partied after killing teenage friends in crash sentenced

A driver who went on a skiing holiday months after killing two teenage passengers has been sentenced to 14 months' youth detention.

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Sky News

Driver who partied after killing teenage friends in crash sentenced

The Guardian

Has Today had its day? BBC’s flagship Radio 4 show grapples with podcast age

As it searches for a new editor and presenter, programme is facing questions over its direction and status With well over 5 million listeners a week tuning in to hear whether another tongue-tied minister will fall foul of its legendary 8.10am interview slot, Radio 4’s Today programme continues to ...

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The Guardian

Has Today had its day? BBC’s flagship Radio 4 show grapples with podcast age

The Guardian

From Björk’s swan dress to Céline’s back-to-front tux: the most iconic Oscar red carpet looks

Ridiculed, ‘memed’ and consigned to worst-dressed lists, seven standout Oscar outfits from over the years At the 2001 Oscars, Gladiator won best picture with Russell Crowe picking up best actor. But, if those facts might have faded to fodder for a pub quiz, the red carpet produced a moment of fashion ...

16 hours ago

The Guardian

From Björk’s swan dress to Céline’s back-to-front tux: the most iconic Oscar red carpet looks

The Guardian

'Ghost town': Lebanon city deserted amid Israeli airstrikes – video dispatch

Israel has issued a new displacement order for southern Lebanon, instructing residents within 25 milesof the border between the two countries to head north. The order covers major Lebanese cities and dozens of villages.Israel’s military is considering an escalated campaign in Lebanon against Hezbollah ...

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The Guardian

'Ghost town': Lebanon city deserted amid Israeli airstrikes – video dispatch