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Noah’s mother ‘humbled’ over calls to name bridge after tragic schoolboyNoah Donohoe was found dead two years ago after being missing for a number of days.

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Rishi Sunak scores own goal with football gaffeThe Southampton FC fan said he looked forward to his team playing Manchester United this weekend – when they are playing Leicester City.

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What can households do to offset soaring energy costs?Homeowners can take steps to cut back on energy use to lessen the impact of rocketing costs.

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Liz Truss brands Manchester’s Andy Burnham a ‘miserabilist mayor’Ms Truss targeted the Mayor of Greater Manchester in her speech at Friday’s Tory hustings in the city.

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Thomas O’Halloran’s family devastated by death of ‘kind and gentle’ manIrishman Thomas O’Halloran was killed in an attack in Greenford, west London, on Tuesday.

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Influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and InstagramThe Meta-owned platforms have banned Mr Tate for violating their policies on dangerous organisations or individuals.

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Liz Truss mocks BBC to sidestep question about controversial report she co-wroteThe Tory leadership favourite evaded answering

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Duke of Cambridge says New Zealand floods reminder to protect environmentThe Duke of Cambridge has said he and Kate are thinking about all those affected after a storm battered the country this week.

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Michael Gove backs Rishi Sunak and says Liz Truss is on ‘holiday from reality’The former Cabinet minister suggested the Foreign

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James Foley ��more alive than ever’ eight years on from the day of brutal deathThe murdered US journalist will live on in

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Who were the four British terrorists dubbed ‘The Beatles’?Here is a little of what is known about each of the four alleged members of the Islamic State terrorist cell.

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British Isis ‘Beatle’ sentenced to life in prisonEl Shafee Elsheikh, 34, who grew up in London, showed no emotion as judge Thomas Selby Ellis delivered his verdict.

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El Shafee Elsheikh���s victims’ families say his silence ‘speaks volumes’The British jihadist was given the opportunity to speak at his sentencing on Friday, but he declined to do so.

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Tesco cancels shoppers’ online orders after 'technical issue'The business was forced to cancel some orders that were due to be delivered during the day.

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Last Of The Summer Wine actress Josephine Tewson dies aged 91Her two most memorable roles came in sitcoms written by Roy Clarke.

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Rishi Sunak takes swipe at Liz Truss over absence from farming hustingsThe Foreign Secretary is instead set to meet the National Farmers’ Union on September 1.

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Three-quarters of MSPs should support independence before new vote – Tory peerThe Scottish Government has asked the Supreme Court to determine if a draft independence Bill is within Holyrood’s powers.

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Falling pound helps FTSE avoid global sell-offShares in London’s top index closed Friday in the green, capping off a positive week.

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Record number of blackmail crimes reported to policeCharity Victim Support is urging the Government and police to take seriously the crime which includes a rising number of ‘sextortion’ cases.

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Tesco cancels shoppers’ online orders after ‘technical issue’A glitch has left customers without their shopping on Friday afternoon.

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Worker shortages and wage rises to guide Hays to profitThe London-listed recruitment is expected to reveal an annual operating profit of around £210 million on Thursday August 25.

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Union boss Mick Lynch warns of ‘really difficult period’ in Tube disputeMick Lynch said his union had been shut out of talks

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Woman, 90, in 40-hour wait for ambulance after fallThe fall happened at her home in Cornwall on Sunday evening, but the ambulance didn't arrive until Tuesday afternoon.

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Navy veteran jailed for five years for gas blast which wrecked streetIan Lenaghan, 59, deliberately cut a gas pipe and set it alight in a failed attempt to take his own life, a court heard.

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Sir Alex Ferguson in court to defend Ryan GiggsThe ex-manager said he had never seen the player lose his temper.

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John McDonnell calls on Keir Starmer to support strikes ‘when necessary’The former shadow chancellor said the Labour leader should realise that ‘the public mood is that people need support now’.

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Irish president pays tribute to ‘generosity and kindness’ of Thomas O’HalloranA man charged with murder has been remanded in custody.

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Rail union fury at threat to impose changesTransport Secretary Grant Shapps has been accused of advocating fire-and-rehire tactics.

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Mendy rape accuser ‘was in WhatsApp group with another alleged assault victim’Benjamin Mendy denies eight counts of rape,

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Bus services saved with new £130m fundingTransport Secretary Grant Shapps said the support will ensure ‘millions across the country can continue to use vital bus services’.

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