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Root calls on England to be ‘good human beings’
Joe Root has begun his second spell as England Test captain by urging his team-mates to be “really good role models and human beings”, as the side attempts to draw a line under a turbulent period ahead of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. The appeal follows a run of off-field controversies and poor…
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UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Great Britain risks running out of gas within a decade unless ministers take “unprecedented” action, according to an official government assessment of the country’s gas security. The warning comes as North Sea oil and gas production continues its 25-year decline, with ageing infrastructure potentially unable to guarantee supply during prolonged cold spells, prompting the government…
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Mother of Britain’s ‘biggest family’ Sue Radford demands fans ‘respect their privacy’ after 22 Kids and Counting viewer came to their house and asked one of her children for a photo
Sue Radford, matriarch of the family known as “Britain’s biggest” and star of Channel 5’s 22 Kids and Counting, has publicly asked fans to stop turning up at her family’s home after a viewer knocked on the door asking one of her children for a photograph. The 51-year-old said the incident, which occurred while the…
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Monty Don’s lush garden is an oasis of green as Britain battles record-breaking drought
Gardening broadcaster Monty Don has drawn attention for keeping his own garden vividly green even as Britain endures a record-breaking drought, with his approach being held up as a contrast to the parched lawns and stressed plants seen across much of the country this summer. The story highlights the tension between prolonged dry weather and…
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Edinburgh Film Festival Competition Directors on the Craziest, Most Challenging Moments Making Their First Features and Why They Can’t Wait to Do It Again: ‘It’s an Addiction’
At the Variety Lounge event during the Edinburgh International Film Festival, directors competing for the Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence shared candid stories about the chaos and challenges of making their first features. Held at Edinburgh’s Caledonian Hotel and supported by VisitScotland, the discussion highlighted both the hardships and the deep satisfaction that…
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Sheffield Wednesday squad latest for Bradford City visit – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday squad latest for Bradford City visit thestar.co.uk
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How soon will the drought be over?
UK water experts say the current drought will not end simply because rain has returned this week, as recovery depends on water flowing back into rivers, reservoirs and underground stores, a process that can take months. Scientists say the key question is not whether it has rained, but whether water resources have actually recovered, since…
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Looking for business-class comfort without the price? These are the premium economy seats to book – from Emirates to British Airways
This Daily Mail travel piece rounds up airlines offering premium economy seats that come close to business-class comfort at a fraction of the price, aimed at travellers wanting extra space and service without the full business fare. Airlines named include Emirates and British Airways, reflecting a wider trend of carriers investing in premium economy as…
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NHS halts Palantir training amid pressure from Labour MPs and pro-Palestine lobby to scrap £330m contract
NHS England has paused staff training on data analysis software supplied by US tech firm Palantir, following pressure from Labour MPs and pro-Palestine campaigners who want the health service’s £330 million contract with the company scrapped. Critics have targeted Palantir over its work supplying data and AI technology to the Israeli military, arguing the NHS…
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Pictured: British couple killed alongside pilot in ‘honeymoon’ helicopter crash on Greek island
A British couple were killed alongside their pilot when a helicopter crashed on a Greek island while they were on honeymoon. The husband, named as a banker, and his new wife died together with the pilot in the crash, according to the report. Limited further detail was provided in the available article text, which consisted…