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Farage set for Count Binface showdown in Clacton by-election as he aims for Westminster return
Nigel Farage is seeking to regain the Clacton seat he resigned, having triggered a by-election amid scrutiny of financial support from donors. The contest matters because a victory would return the Reform UK leader to Westminster, while also allowing a paused parliamentary standards investigation to resume. The main Westminster parties are boycotting the vote, but…
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Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland’s eclipse hunters
Cloud cover gave Scotland’s eclipse watchers mixed results, with many seeing only brief glimpses while others experienced the unusual dimming and cooling as the Moon blocked most of the Sun. The event was the most dramatic solar eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999, drawing crowds to locations including Edinburgh, Ayr and Whitelee Windfarm.…
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Millions in UK and Europe left wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse
Millions of people across the UK and Europe watched the most dramatic solar eclipse seen from Britain in nearly 30 years. The event mattered because it offered a rare shared view of a major astronomical phenomenon, with partial coverage across the UK and totality visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain. In most of…
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Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies
Millions of people across the UK watched a solar eclipse on Wednesday, with gatherings held around the country to view it. The event was significant because it was described as the most substantial eclipse visible from the UK since 1999. At its peak, the Moon obscured more than 90% of the Sun, creating a striking…
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Martin Short On Emmy-Nominated Documentary ‘Marty, Life Is Short,’ And Big British Stars Joining Next Season Of ‘Only Murders….’
Martin Short discussed his current run of success while filming the sixth season of Only Murders in the Building in London, where unusually high summer temperatures have disrupted productions without air conditioning. He has received Emmy nominations for producing and starring in the comedy, hosting Match Game, and for the Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is…
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Anderson still pained by England defeat but ready to shine at Manchester City
Elliot Anderson says England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina remains painful, but he intends to use confidence gained from the tournament to make an immediate impact at Manchester City. The 23-year-old could debut against Arsenal in the Community Shield, beginning a new chapter despite the disappointment of England’s loss. Anderson joined City from Nottingham…
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Theater Employee Makes Their Own Spider-Man: Brand New Day Poster After Cinema Never Received Official One
A Cineplex employee in Prince George, British Columbia created a hand-drawn Spider-Man: Brand New Day poster after the cinema did not receive an official one. The improvised display, based on the deliberately crude ‘Spoderman’ internet meme, has gone viral and drawn praise for its humour and handmade approach. The poster was placed at Famous Players…
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Methodology: How we compiled our ranking for the Daily Mail Clearing Guide 2026
The Daily Mail has published the methodology behind its Clearing Guide 2026, explaining how it ranks UK universities and subject areas ahead of the clearing season. It says the exercise is the broadest of its kind, assessing institutions across 12 indicators, with subject-level rankings covering 80 subject areas based on five separate measures relating to…
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Sheffield boxer chasing Naz Hamed greatness – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield boxer chasing Naz Hamed greatness thestar.co.uk
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‘Wonderful run!’ GB’s Newnham fights back for 400m hurdles silver
Great Britain’s Emily Newnham won silver in the women’s 400m hurdles at the European Championships in Birmingham, producing a personal-best performance after fighting back strongly in the race. The result is significant because it adds another major international medal to her recent success and underlines her progress in the event. Newnham had also won silver…