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Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences
The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 5 August.
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Gary Glitter is charged with historic sex offences against young girl at residential address in London
The disgraced popstar, real name Paul Gadd, 82, will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court next month.
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Kate surprises fans in the Wimbledon queue to hand out tickets as she appears in SW19 for first time at this year’s championships
As a royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, Kate is a regular fixture at the prestigious tournament.
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MPs seek to end UK broadcast of Russian ‘soft power’ cartoon Masha and the Bear
Cross-party group writes to ministers of concerns children’s show contains unsubtle ‘propaganda content’UK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesA cartoon for preschoolers depicting the adventures of a small girl and a retired circus bear may seem an unlikely source of parliamentary concern.Yet a cross-party group of MPs has written to ministers urging…
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Why are Man City breaking the bank for Anderson?
Elliot Anderson will become the most expensive British player, but why are Manchester City prepared to pay a record fee to sign the midfielder?
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Ministers call for better tracking of teenagers at risk of dropping out of work or training in England
Councils and schools urged to do more as figures show there is no information on whereabouts of 32,100 ‘Neets’Business live – latest updatesThe government has urged councils and schools in England to drastically improve the way they identify young people at risk of dropping out of training and work, as it admitted thousands are unaccounted…
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Furbank to face Boks in first start in nearly two years
George Furbank will make his first England appearance in nearly two years in Saturday’s Nations Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg.
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No Russell but Gray back for Scotland in Argentina
Finn Russell will not feature for Scotland in their opening Nations Championship match of the summer series against Argentina, while Jonny Gray makes his return after missing this year’s Six Nations.
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Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
The 1am kick-off time for England’s World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws.
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16.3m tune in to watch England beat DR Congo
England’s dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup last 16 attracts an audience of 16.3m on the BBC.