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'We live in a country called Europe!' Former Tory aide INFURIATES radio host in Brexit row
FORMER Tory aide Andre Walker enraged radio host Alexis Conran when he said he does not agree that Britain should be “ruled from Brussels”.
today 17:26
Three hurt in Parliament terror attack
Armed police arrest a man on suspicion of terrorist offences outside Parliament after a car crashed into security barriers.
today 16:53
Own a Google Pixel? Updating to Android 9 Pie may be a bad idea
GOOGLE Pixel owners may have to think twice about updating to Android 9 Pie following the emergence of a vital problem for some users after downloading the new software.
today 15:20
EU FARCE: Brussels drugs watchdog blames Brexit for delays to update leaflet guidelines
THE European Union’s drug watchdog has postponed its plans to update readability guidelines for leaflets accompanying medicines because of the institution’s decision to move its headquarters away from London after Brexit.
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Genoa bridge COLLAPSE: Watch LIGHTNING strike behind rubble in TORRENTIAL conditions
NEW footage of the collapsed bridge in Genoa shows torrential conditions in the area with lightning striking behind the rubble and thunder rumbling overhead.
today 15:20
More Than 20 People Killed As Motorway Bridge Collapses In Italian City Of Genoa
An 'apocalyptic scene.'
today 14:50
Stone stackers are rocked by claim of ruining beauty spots
MAKING piles of rocks may sound like a harmless pastime, but stone stackers are under fire from environmentalists.
today 14:17
Genoa bridge collapse VIDEO: Watch shock moment major Italy motorway disintegrates
A MOTORWAY bridge near the city of Genoa, Italy, has collapsed on Tuesday, with emergency services battling to free 'around ten cars' from the rubble.
today 14:17
Dozens feared dead after bridge collapses in Italian city Genoa

A bridge over an industrial area in the Italian city of Genoa has partially collapsed during a storm, leaving vehicles crushed in the rubble below.

There have been reports of fatalities after a 650ft section of the Morandi Bridge fell in the north-western city, as well as claims that one

today 13:38
Virgin Media upgrade brings a major new feature and huge £150 saving
VIRGIN Media has launched a new feature which brings more ways to watch your favourite shows and this new update arrives alongside a major deal.
today 13:14
Hungarian government to BAN GENDER STUDIES because employers ‘SHOW NO INTEREST’ in subject
THE HUNGARIAN government is seeking to ban the teaching of gender studies in schools through new legislation because employers allegedly show little or no interest in the subject.
today 13:14
Food blogger polishes off pillow-sized 8000-calorie doner kebab in mammoth eating challenge

Britain's top food blogger was almost a goner when she took on her latest food challenge - a doner kebab the size of a PILLOW.

Social media star Kate Ovens, famed for her massive appetite, ploughed her way through a giant lamb and chicken kebab - a dish dubbed 'London's biggest

today 12:35
Sharia law: Two Malaysian women accused of having BANNED lesbian sex are to be caned
TWO Malaysian women convicted for attempting to have lesbian sex will be CANED, a prosecutor in the Muslim-majority country said today after branding the women “morally wrong”. Islamic enforcement officers in the conservative northeastern state of Terengganu found the two Muslim women attempting to engage in sexual acts in a car during a patrol in April, according to prosecutor Muhamad Khasmizan Abdullah.
today 12:11
Genoa bridge COLLAPSE: IMMENSE TRAGEDY declared as Italy motorway FALLS hundreds of metres
A BRIDGE on one of Italy's busiest Italian motorways has collapsed, killing "dozens" of people who fell 100 metres above the ground.
today 12:11
In pictures: Westminster car crash

Armed police, ambulances and firefighters are responding to an incident in central London, which happened shortly after 07:30 BST.

Officers were seen surrounding the silver car, which had crashed into a barrier outside Parliament, before a man was arrested.

Reports say cyclists were

today 10:56
Westminster car crash: What we know so far

At 07:37 BST a silver Ford Fiesta crashed into barriers outside Parliament in central London.

Scotland Yard said: "The male driver of the car was detained by officers at the scene. A number of pedestrians have been injured. Officers remain at the scene."

Eyewitnesses have said the

today 10:56
'I thought I was going to die' Shocking picture shows cancer patient's horrific injuries after being glassed on night out with pals

This shocking picture shows a cancer patient who was glassed by another woman after she gave friends a lift on a night out... to cheer her up.

Joanna Draus needed 20 stitches to a nasty head wound and thought she had lost the sight in one eye following the attack as she sat in her

today 10:29
World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth: How to download latest WoW expansion
WORLD OF WARCRAFT players are jumping back into the war, choosing to align with the Horde or the alliance in the latest expansion Battle for Azeroth. How do you download World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth?
today 10:05
Scottish fan’s let-off for abusing England coach
A Scottish rugby fan who hurled abuse at England rugby coach Eddie Jones as he left a railway station has narrowly avoided jail. Jones, 58, was at manchester’s Oxford road station the day after Scotland beat England 25-13 in the six Nations in February.
today 10:05
Man Arrested After Car Crashes Into Barriers Outside Parliament
Counter-terror police are now investigating.
today 09:35
Vaping can cause SERIOUS lung damage and should be treated with caution, scientists warn

The perception that e-cigarettes are safe should be treated with caution, scientists have said as new research suggests vapour could harm lung cells.

A study, published in journal Thorax, found vapour may cause inflammation and impair the activity of alveolar macrophages, cells which

today 09:26
Vaping can cause SERIOUS lung damage and should be treated with caution, scientists warn

The perception that e-cigarettes are safe should be treated with caution, scientists have said as new research suggests vapour could harm lung cells.

A study, published in journal Thorax, found vapour may cause inflammation and impair the activity of alveolar macrophages, cells which

today 09:26
Mum’s fury over doctor reinstated after son’s death
THE mother of a boy who died because of mistakes by a doctor was left furious yesterday after a decision to strike the medic off was overturned. Junior doctor Hadiza Bawa-Garba, who specialised in paediatrics, was held responsible for the death of Jack Adcock.
today 09:02
Parliament TERROR LOCKDOWN: Car smashes into Westminster gates and cyclists - injuries
A CAR has crashed into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament, injuring a number of pedestrians, and armed police have stormed to the scene in Westminster.
today 09:02
Westminster car crash: Man arrested as pedestrians injured
A number of people have been injured after a car crashed into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament, Scotland Yard say.
today 08:50
Man arrested after car crash outside Parliament
Armed police arrest a man outside Parliament after a car crashed into security barriers, injuring a "number of pedestrians".
today 08:29
Meet the women shattering Police Scotland's glass ceiling

Most of us are familiar with the chauvinism displayed in the policing of yesteryear thanks to TV series such as Life on Mars - but the modern era has largely moved on from the attitudes of those darker days.

The force now has many women whose achievements show that your sex doesn't dictate

today 08:23
Fancy a new 'heavenly' home on a stunning Scottish island paradise? This could be the job for you

A Scots paradise dubbed the “heavenly isle” is searching for its new minister – with the lure of a manse above the beach.

Tiree boasts white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and some of the longest hours of sunshine in the UK in spring and summer.

The Church of Scotland are

today 08:23
Shock housing survey reveals one in three Scots home are 'below standard'

One in three homes in Scotland doesn’t meet the standard of what a good home should be, research has revealed.

Between January and March this year, more than 1000 people were asked to rate their house against the Living Home Standard – which was developed to define what a good home

today 08:23
Drunk Scots builder fined for calling England rugby coach Eddie Jones a 'baldy c***'

A drunken rugby fan who yelled foul-mouthed insults at England coach Eddie Jones has been fined £234.

Dale Cleeton, 25, of Edinburgh, taunted Jones as he got off a train from the city at Manchester Oxford Road station in February.

He and Richie Cleeton, 22, Connor Inglis, 25,

today 08:23
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Camper, 25, killed after tree falls on his tent

A 25-year-old man was killed after a tree fell on his tent while he was camping with his family in Cornwall.

Ryan O’Carroll, from Southampton, died after suffering serious head injuries in Tehidy Wooods, near Camborne, on Saturday.

It is believed he was staying with his wife

today 17:29
Woman left toddler home alone after downing three bottles of champagne

A woman left a toddler home alone during the night after drinking three bottles of champagne.

Aleksandra Pavare, 33, had downed the booze before driving to her estranged husband’s house in Stoke at around 10.30pm, leaving the young child alone.

Magistrates at North Staffordshire

today 17:29
Woman who volunteered to donate kidney to fiance pulls out because they broke up

A burlesque teacher has pulled out of a plan to donate one of her kidneys to her fiance – because they broke up.

Despite facing odds of 100,000 to one, Mel Greenall and Jay Charles were delighted to discover they were a match, and she could give him a kidney.

But the pair have

today 17:29
Self-made millionaire says you don’t need good A-levels to get your dream job

A self-made millionaire has told students that they don’t need good A-levels to get their dream job, ahead of exam results day.

Samuel Leach was 21 years old when he successfully started his trading company Samuel & Co Trading in 2012.

The 27-year-old has now urged nervous

today 17:29
Paedophile imam still on the run two years after fleeing UK on a fake passport

An imam who sexually abused two young girls is no closer to being brought to justice despite going on the run two years ago, Metro.co.uk can reveal.

Hafiz Rahman pretended to be ill during his trial in October 2016 for historic sex attacks before he absconded to Bangladesh where one of

today 17:29
Theresa May says terror threat to UK remains severe after Westminster attack

Theresa May has said the terror threat to the UK remains severe as she urged the country to carry on as normal in the wake of the attack on Parliament.

In a statement, the Prime Minister praised the ‘formidable courage’ of the emergency services who ‘ran towards a dangerous situation

today 17:29
Cyclists could face road rules for causing death by dangerous or careless cycling
CYCLISTS could face strict new road rules for causing death by cycling that would echo how dangerous drivers are punished.
today 17:26
Yellowstone volcano gas WARNING: USGS warns of poisonous gas emissions in National Park
YELLOWSTONE volcano is the subject of much speculation over whether there will be a major eruption in the future - but now National Park’s authorities have a more pressing issue to worry about as experts warned of toxic gases venting from the supervolcano.
today 17:26
Skoda Fabia 2019 REVEALED - New hatch and estate UK price and specs
SKODA has confirmed the UK price and specs for the new Fabia in both Hatch and Estate variants. Here is everything you need to know about the updated models.
today 17:26
Holidays: Tenerife voted favourite beach holiday by Britons - have you been?
TENERIFE has been revealed as the most-loved beach destination by British families in a new survey, with almost one in five favouring the Canary island.
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Japan weather: Tropical storm Leepi to SMASH southern Japan on Tuesday
TROPICAL storm Leepi remains full of life as the swirling winds approach southern Japan, where the storm is expected to hit this evening.
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Pennsylvania weather: Tremont flooded for THIRD time this month - latest weather forecast
FLOODS have struck in Tremont, Pennsylvania for the third time this month as heavy showers strike the USA.
today 17:26
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Plastic pollution: Turtle washes up on Cornwall beach with PLASTIC in its stomach
LAPPED by the waves on a Cornish beach, a huge leatherback turtle rots away after likely falling victim to plastic pollution and a boat propeller.
today 17:26
Easter Island statues mystery SOLVED: Scientists claim island civilisation DIDN'T COLLAPSE
THE giant Easter Island stone heads may very well be a mystery lost to time but a team of scientists believe they have uncovered what happened to their equally enigmatic creators and challenged the notion their civilisation collapsed.
today 17:26
SCURVY ALERT: Disease makes COMEBACK in West due to poor diet
SCURVY is making a comeback in the West according to health professionals who say that we are not eating enough fruit and veg.
today 17:26
Fernando Alonso retires: F1 rival Lewis Hamilton unveils latest project in topless video
FERNANDO ALONSO announced this afternoon he will retire from Formula 1 at the end of this season. Meanwhile, the McLaren driver’s F1 rival Lewis Hamilton has taken to Instagram to update fans on a very exciting new project.
today 17:26
Tesla latest: Elon Musk forms SPECIAL COMMITTEE moving one step closer to making Tesla pri
TESLA’S board has created a special committee to evaluate CEO Elon Musk’s ambition to take his company private.
today 17:26
Latest news from Great Britain
today 17:29 Camper, 25, killed after tree falls on his tent
today 17:29 Woman left toddler home alone after downing three bottles of champagne
today 17:29 Woman who volunteered to donate kidney to fiance pulls out because they broke up
today 17:29 Self-made millionaire says you don’t need good A-levels to get your dream job
today 17:29 Paedophile imam still on the run two years after fleeing UK on a fake passport
today 17:29 Theresa May says terror threat to UK remains severe after Westminster attack
today 17:26 Cyclists could face road rules for causing death by dangerous or careless cycling
today 17:26 Yellowstone volcano gas WARNING: USGS warns of poisonous gas emissions in National Park
today 17:26 Skoda Fabia 2019 REVEALED - New hatch and estate UK price and specs
today 17:26 Holidays: Tenerife voted favourite beach holiday by Britons - have you been?
today 17:26 Japan weather: Tropical storm Leepi to SMASH southern Japan on Tuesday
today 17:26 Pennsylvania weather: Tremont flooded for THIRD time this month - latest weather forecast
today 17:26 Win a £50 Nandos Gift Card
today 17:26 Plastic pollution: Turtle washes up on Cornwall beach with PLASTIC in its stomach
today 17:26 Easter Island statues mystery SOLVED: Scientists claim island civilisation DIDN'T COLLAPSE
today 17:26 SCURVY ALERT: Disease makes COMEBACK in West due to poor diet
today 17:26 Fernando Alonso retires: F1 rival Lewis Hamilton unveils latest project in topless video
today 17:26 Tesla latest: Elon Musk forms SPECIAL COMMITTEE moving one step closer to making Tesla pri
today 17:26 ARTIFICIAL HUMAN: Austrian laboratory 3D-prints placenta in BIZARRE experiment
today 17:26 OnePlus 6T release: Has the design of the latest budget flagship been outed?
today 17:26 UK weather warning: World to experience EXTREME heat for next FOUR YEARS
today 17:26 'We live in a country called Europe!' Former Tory aide INFURIATES radio host in Brexit row
today 17:14 Why you should probably ignore that interesting new poll
today 17:05 Man stabs friend in Bransholme row over 'his interest in younger girls' - Hull trial
today 17:05 Hull's luxury Indian restaurant Arisi reveals new opening date
today 17:05 Hull's luxury Indian restaurant Arisi reveals new opening date
today 17:05 'They said I was always rocking and wobbling about': Hull man's hopes to end the stigma around disability
today 17:05 'They said I was always rocking and wobbling about': Hull man's hopes to end the stigma around disability
today 17:05 Beverley Gate has been cordoned off in latest attack by vandals
today 17:05 Beverley Gate has been cordoned off in latest attack by vandals
today 17:05 Beverley Ladies' Day 2018 dress code, race times, parking and tickets
today 17:05 Beverley Ladies' Day 2018 dress code, race times, parking and tickets
today 17:05 More than 100 arrests made in Hull city centre crackdown on drug 'zombies'
today 17:05 More than 100 arrests made in Hull city centre crackdown on drug 'zombies'
today 16:59 World in brief: August 14 2018
today 16:59 Royal Mail fined £50 million for breach of competition law
today 16:59 Wages recovery has yet to materialise, says Frances O’Grady
today 16:59 Agricultural firm drivers to ballot on strike action, says Unite
today 16:59 GMB members at St Helier hospital unite to demand a better pay deal
today 16:56 Barnsley FC Chief Praised For Writing Letter To Fan Who Tweeted About His Mental Health
today 16:56 Adele On Friend's 'Heartbreaking' Postpartum Psychosis: Symptoms And Treatment Explained
today 16:53 Three hurt in Parliament terror attack
today 16:47 Neil Lennon on Brendan Rodgers' Celtic future, John McGinn saga and the 'sexier' Premiership
today 16:47 Knockentiber community invited to meeting over future of Tiber Tavern
today 16:47 Disabled pensioner left without transport to hospital after ambulance cancelled
today 16:47 Kilmarnock candle firm look to expand into Irish market
today 16:47 Love Island winner Jack Fincham reveals sex with Dani Dyer was 'disappointing'
today 16:47 Glasgow School of Art fire security cordon 'could be reduced in two weeks'
today 16:47 350 jobs at risk as DIY giant Homebase reveals it will close 10 of its Scottish stores
today 16:47 Teenager 'finds slimy bug on McDonald's chicken wrap'
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Erdoğan built his supporter base by promising economic stability. Can he withstand a crisis?
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Microbusinesses form the fabric of Scotland’s business landscape.    
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Speaking to, and for, the whole of the UK – means hearing from a wide range of voices, and airing conflicting opinions.
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Unlike others in his party, Irfan Mohammed understood how to apologise for anti-Semitism in a meaningful way.
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