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Man arrested over TikTok account advertising illegal crossings to Europe

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after the discovery of a TikTok account advertising illegal crossings from the UK to Europe, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.

Six more people arrested after Nottingham police officer shooting

A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre.

Derailment could have been avoided if drain built correctly sheriff finds

A train derailment that caused the deaths of three people in 2020 could have been avoided if a drain had been built correctly, a sheriff has found.

MS boss accuses Labour of one of the biggest tax grabs in history

The boss of Marks and Spencer (M and S) has accused the Labour Government of one of the “biggest tax grabs in history” as the historic retailer cautioned it faces an “onslaught of costs”.

New blood tests to pick up early signs of cancer to be tested in the NHS

Four cutting-edge blood tests to pick up cancer in the earliest stages will be given to thousands of patients across the NHS.

It touched me a lot Raphinha sends strength to Jesus de Miguels family

Raphinha found it difficult to play in Barcelona’s Champions League clash with Aston Villa after the death of Jesus de Miguel.

Leeds defender Joe Rodon named in Wales squad despite two month injury absence

Joe Rodon has been named in the Wales squad for upcoming Nations League games, despite not having played for over two months.

Bruno Fernandes insists Man Utd dont need to save anyones job

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said the players “don’t need to save anyone’s job” after they fought back from 2-0 down against Roma to win 3-2 and halt a nine-game winless run.

British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic beats Sofia Kenin for first WTA Tour win

British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic defeated former grand slam champion Sofia Kenin to claim her first WTA Tour win – despite only finding out she was playing an hour before.

Wetherspoon to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher

Pub group JD Wetherspoon has said it plans to open up to 25 bars over the year ahead as it reported a jump in first-quarter sales.

Rebel Wilson prosecuted over insurance lapse while awaiting birth of child

Hollywood film star Rebel Wilson is being prosecuted in the UK for failing to insure a £50,000 Audi while in the United States waiting for her second child to be born.

Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75

Celebrity hairstylist and beauty entrepreneur John Frieda has died aged 75.

UK taxpayers will not pay penny more for new approach to Commonwealth Miliband

British taxpayers will not pay a penny more as a result of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s “new approach” to the Commonwealth, the Foreign Secretary has insisted.

Democrats win control of US Congress in landslide as Trump branded lame duck

Donald Trump has been branded a “failed lame duck president” after the Democrats inflicted a string of historic defeats against the Republicans to take control of Congress.

Democrats take control of US Senate in midterm elections in major blow to Trump

Donald Trump has been branded a “failed lame duck president” after the Democrats inflicted a string of historic defeats against the Republicans to take control of the US Senate.

Andrew Scotts Elsinore leads British Independent Film Awards nominations

Elsinore, which stars Andrew Scott, is leading this year’s nominations for the British Independent Film Awards with 12 nods.

Scott McTominay experience should boost Scotland chances Sebastien Pocognoli

Sebastien Pocognoli is relishing being able to welcome Scott McTominay’s experience back to the Scotland squad after the midfielder returned to selection following his recovery from a health scare.

Kelloggs removes rice from Rice Krispies due to changing weather conditions

Kellogg’s has removed rice from its Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals after “changing weather conditions” affected the quality and availability of the ingredient, the firm has said.

King stops short of offering formal apology over transatlantic slave trade

The King has told Commonwealth leaders the transatlantic slave trade “fills my heart with horror and my soul with the most profound personal sorrow”, but did not offer an apology.

UK meat processing firms hit amid fridge and freezer cyber attacks

Meat processing firms in the UK have been hit by cyber attacks after hackers targeted supermarket freezers across Europe.