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Investigation into Farage’s £5m ‘gift’ reopened as he wins Clacton by-election
Nigel Farage has been re-elected as MP for Clacton in a by-election, prompting the resumption of a parliamentary standards investigation into an alleged failure to register a £5m gift from a crypto-billionaire. The inquiry had been paused when Farage resigned, but could now lead to another by-election if he is suspended from Parliament for more…
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‘Food for thought’ – SWFC predicted line-up for opening day clash at Leyton Orient – thestar.co.uk
‘Food for thought’ – SWFC predicted line-up for opening day clash at Leyton Orient thestar.co.uk
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SUFC Transfer News: United’s search for Hamer successor may not be what fans expect – thestar.co.uk
SUFC Transfer News: United’s search for Hamer successor may not be what fans expect thestar.co.uk
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Police arrest 40-year-old man for murder after ‘devoted’ grandfather was killed in deadly machete fight between rival biker gangs
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Tony Jones, 56, who was killed during a mass brawl between rival Hells Angels and Vikings motorcycle gangs in Pontnewynydd, south Wales. Mr Jones, from Brecon, was found with serious injuries in an alleyway on 6 August and given first aid…
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UK aid cuts more than double what was expected at £1.2 billion, analysis finds
Analysis by the development network Bond says the UK’s 2025 overseas aid reduction was effectively at least £1.2 billion, more than double the £500 million cut ministers announced. The finding matters because the additional reduction could further limit support for communities affected by conflict, humanitarian crises and climate change, while savings are redirected towards higher…
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SWFC: Exciting Sheffield Wednesday battle highlights transfer need elsewhere – thestar.co.uk
SWFC: Exciting Sheffield Wednesday battle highlights transfer need elsewhere thestar.co.uk
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These were Spotify’s most-played songs during the solar eclipse
Spotify data showed UK listeners turned to eclipse-themed music during Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse, reflecting how major shared events can influence listening habits. – Evolfo’s ‘Moon Eclipsed The Sun’ rose 12,817% in UK streams. – Chris Staples’ ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ rose 2,805%. – Pink Floyd’s ‘Eclipse’ rose 594%, while Delta Goodrem’s ‘Eclipse’ rose…
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EMF’s Derry Brownson Dead At 55
Derry Brownson, the longtime keyboardist and founding member of British dance-rock band EMF, has died aged 55. The band announced his death on Instagram, while the BBC reported that he had recently received treatment for a brain tumour; his death marks the loss of a key figure behind one of the UK’s most internationally successful…
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From Board Games To Boats — Find Out How ‘Widow’s Bay’ Was Built
‘Widow’s Bay’ production designer Steve Arnold and set decorator Jennifer Engel describe creating an island setting that balances cosy New England character with an undercurrent of horror. Their work matters to the series’ tone, using apparently welcoming spaces and period details to make the setting feel both lived-in and unsettling without overwhelming its comedy. Although…
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British girl, 12, vanishes during family holiday to Japan
A 12-year-old British girl has reportedly gone missing while on a family holiday in Japan. The case is likely to prompt concern among relatives and may involve co-operation between Japanese authorities and UK officials. The article provides no further verified details about the girl’s identity, where or when she disappeared, or the circumstances of her…