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The VERY leaky loopholes in Britain’s hosepipe bans… from opening your garden to the public or declaring your fountain spiritually significant to claiming you have ADHD
– Water companies across Britain have imposed hosepipe bans this summer amid drought conditions, but the rules contain a number of unusual exemptions that some householders are reportedly using to keep using their hoses regardless. – Gardens that are open to the public on certain days can be exempt from watering restrictions under some suppliers’…
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How James Bulger’s mother is STILL battling to keep her son’s killer locked up and why Jon Venables refuses to face the parole hearing that could see him freed any day, by DAVID JAMES SMITH
James Bulger’s mother, Denise Fergus, continues to campaign to keep Jon Venables, one of her son’s two killers, behind bars as another Parole Board hearing looms that could see him released. Venables, who was 10 when he and Robert Thompson abducted and murdered two-year-old James in 1993, has been recalled to prison multiple times since…
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So will Donald Trump help to free the Tates after their Miami arrest? Brothers’ lawyers claim President will halt ‘persecution’ by UK
Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate have suggested that President Donald Trump could intervene to stop what they describe as UK-led “persecution” of the brothers, following their recent arrest in Miami. The claim raises questions about whether US political influence could affect legal proceedings tied to allegations originating in Britain, and highlights the ongoing international…
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Hunter Biden calls Merrick Garland the ‘greatest mistake’ made under the Biden administration
Hunter Biden has described Merrick Garland’s appointment as US attorney general as the “greatest mistake” of his father Joe Biden’s presidency. He made the comments during an appearance on the “I’ve Had It” podcast, offering a rare public critique of a key figure from his father’s administration. Garland served as attorney general throughout Joe Biden’s…
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Chinese satellites are being ‘used by Iran to hit American bases in the Middle East’
The Daily Mail reports that satellites made in China are allegedly being used by Iran to help target American military bases in the Middle East, raising fresh concerns about Beijing’s indirect role in regional tensions involving Tehran and Washington. The claim comes amid escalating hostilities in the region, with the article noting that a third…
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‘Obsession’, ‘The Invite’ & ‘Young Washington’ Power On, ‘Maddie’s Secret’ Tops $1 Million — Specialty Box Office
Deadline’s weekly specialty box office round-up shows several indie and mid-budget releases continuing to perform well, even as the wider market was dominated by “The Odyssey” and the football World Cup final. Olivia Wilde’s comedy “Obsession”, A24’s “The Invite” and Angel Studios’ historical drama “Young Washington” all remained in the top ten in their respective…
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US launches ninth night of strikes on Iran after death of third soldier confirmed
The United States has carried out a ninth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, with the Trump administration confirming that a third US service member has died in the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The latest fatality, attributed to an Iranian drone attack, marks a significant escalation in American casualties and is likely to…
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Foreign aid could be doubled and Thames Water taken over in blizzard of politics
The Daily Mail reports that British politics is facing a flurry of major developments, with suggestions that foreign aid spending could be doubled and Thames Water could be brought under state control, according to the paper’s Political Editor, Jason Groves. The piece, published on 20 July 2026, points to a period of significant political flux…
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Andy Burnham doesn’t speak for us, say voters in South: Mail poll shows new PM faces a legitimacy crisis
A Daily Mail poll suggests new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a legitimacy crisis, with voters in southern England indicating they feel he does not represent them. The finding highlights a regional divide in public opinion so soon after Burnham took office, raising questions about how effectively he can govern with limited support outside…
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Weeks before he died, Derryn Hinch took my call about a lurid secret book buried for 50 years. What he said about the most awkward chapter of his career revealed everything about the journalist he was
Australian broadcaster Derryn Hinch, who died recently, spoke in one of his final interviews about a long-buried book detailing a lurid, awkward episode from early in his career. The conversation, recounted by the journalist who made the call weeks before his death, is presented as a revealing insight into Hinch’s character and his willingness to…