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Record breaking mega dinghy which reached Britain with 230 migrants was carrying more than 260 including children…as French authorities warn there is ‘no limit’ to how big Channel boats will get
A large inflatable boat carrying more than 260 migrants, including children, reportedly came close to sinking after setting off from France towards Britain. The incident highlights the increasing risks of Channel crossings and concerns that smugglers are putting ever greater numbers of people into unsuitable vessels. The boat was initially reported to have carried around…
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Prince William, Kate Middleton could seek ‘gentleman’s agreement’ to protect Prince George at Eton: experts
Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly weighing a “gentleman’s agreement” with Eton College to safeguard Prince George’s privacy when he starts at the prestigious school this autumn, according to Vanity Fair. Experts cited by the outlet say such an arrangement would echo past media agreements shielding young royals, but note it faces a tougher…
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‘The State of Us’: Samuel Bottomley Breaks Callum Scott Howells Out of Hospice for One Final Hurrah in Edinburgh-Bound Indie (Exclusive Clip)
The Hollywood Reporter has shared an exclusive clip from “The State of Us”, a British indie drama premiering in competition at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Friday. The film, marking the feature debuts of directors Ollie Gardner and Jake Harvey, stars Samuel Bottomley as Frankie, who breaks his terminally ill best friend Taylor (Callum…
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George MacKay, Louisa Harland, Nathalie Emmanuel and Eric Kofi Abrefa Join ‘The Animals’ From ‘Supacell’ Star Calvin Demba (EXCLUSIVE)
British actor-turned-filmmaker Calvin Demba, best known for Netflix’s “Supacell,” has assembled a notable cast for his second directorial short film, “The Animals.” George MacKay, Louisa Harland, Nathalie Emmanuel and Eric Kofi Abrefa have all signed on, marking a significant step up in profile for Demba following his 2022 directorial debut, the BFI Network short “BabyDolls.”…
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Speedway: New injury blow for Sheffield, as GB international set to guest – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield have suffered another injury setback, forcing the speedway club to bring in a Great Britain international as a guest rider. The development matters because it further disrupts Sheffield’s team selection and could affect their prospects in the forthcoming fixture. The available material does not identify the injured rider, the guest, the nature of the…
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SUFC Exclusive: United closing in on major transfer boost as repeat deal edges closer – thestar.co.uk
SUFC Exclusive: United closing in on major transfer boost as repeat deal edges closer thestar.co.uk
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Newsletter promotes guide to Britain’s forthcoming solar eclipse
The Daily Mail published a page promoting its Morning Mail newsletter as the place to find a guide to what it describes as Britain’s most spectacular solar eclipse in a generation, including advice on when and where to view it and how to watch safely. However, the article itself contains no actual eclipse information, functioning…
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‘House of the Dragon’ Star Fabien Frankel Joins Short Film ‘Love Unlimited’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“House of the Dragon” actor Fabien Frankel will star in and co-produce “Love Unlimited,” a short drama marking the directorial debut of fellow actor Olivier Huband. The project sees Frankel, best known for playing Ser Criston Cole, move into producing for the first time via MarcelMonique Pictures, the banner he runs with his brother Max…
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England’s first cycle street is closed just months after opening due to ‘sub-par road markings’ – despite £2.4million being spent on it in the first place
England’s first purpose-built “cycle street” has been shut just months after opening, with campaigners criticising “sub-par” road markings despite £2.4million being spent on the scheme. The closure raises questions about the design and execution of the flagship cycling infrastructure project, which had been intended to prioritise cyclists over motor traffic on a shared road. Officials…
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‘This crazy lady from the UK was like…”I wanna be killed”‘: Unseen bodycam reveals moments after US cops found British woman who flew to America to be murdered by a man she met in a chatroom
Newly obtained bodycam footage shows a US police officer making light of the case of Sonia Exelby, a British woman found murdered after flying from Portsmouth to Florida to meet a man she had arranged online to torture and kill her. The officer, guarding the crime scene where Exelby’s body was discovered, was recorded telling…