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William to visit Sheffield to join locals in discussions to end homelessness

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Homewards is the Princes of Wales’s five-year project to help eradicate all forms of homelessness in six areas of the UK.

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Oprah Winfrey addresses her decades-long weight shaming in obesity drug TV show

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The 70-year-old stopped serving on the board of Weight Watchers because she did not want a ‘perceived conflict of interest’ for the TV special.

What the papers say – March 19

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Rwanda and royalty feature prominently on Tuesday’s front pages.

Police investigating Labour selection contest over ‘computer misuse’ claims

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Labour’s selection contest in Croydon East was paused in November after complaints about inaccurate membership data.

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Government yet to give out majority of funding pledged in honour of Tessa Jowell

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The former Labour politician died from a brain tumour in 2018.

Amazon launches campaign to show how Alexa can support those with ADHD

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The campaign has been backed by Sam Thompson and the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity.

Minister challenged over plan to boost dentistry

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Dentists have called on the Government to show how the plan will lead to 2.5 million more appointments.

Only one in 10 children believes politicians prioritise their needs – poll

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The survey asked 2,000 young people between eight and 17 in England and Wales.

Spencer Matthews questions if Jesus was real person in BBC Pilgrimage series

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The reality television star said that Bible miracles sound ‘mad’ to him.

More funding needed for women-led AI start-ups, report says

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The findings were part of a report published by the Alan Turing Institute.

Businesses must consider disabled customers ‘from the outset’ – MPs

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MPs have called for accessible product design, including for bank cards and websites, to empower disabled consumers ‘by default’.

I’m A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson among those making Soccer Aid debut

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He joins a number of other debutants including Strictly Come Dancing finalist Bobby Brazier and The Crown’s Erin Doherty.

Green light for safety improvements on 17 dangerous roads

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A total of £38.3 million has been allocated to council projects which are estimated to save 385 lives over the next 20 years.

Extra £58bn funding for grid needed, report claims

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The expansion of the UK’s grid will need to be the biggest since the supergrid roll-out of the 1950s to meet demand, a report said.

Ewan McGregor: People in Scotland tell me to remember where I come from

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The Scottish actor moved out of the country when he was 17 years old to go to drama school in London.

US stock trading app Robinhood launches for all in UK as waiting list ends

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It offers trading in more than 6,000 US-listed companies

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MoD’s old military weapons should be given to Army cadets, Tory MP says

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Former military officer James Sunderland said uniforms and equipment which would otherwise be disposed of would be useful to cadet units.

Monday, Mar 18

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Emma Raducanu withdraws from Miami Open after suffering lower back injury

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The Briton had been in positive mood after a run to the third round at Indian Wells

Rust armourer requests new trial after involuntary manslaughter conviction

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The court documents appear to have been filed on the same day that Alec Baldwin filed a motion to dismiss his involuntary manslaughter charge.

Labour seeks to bring new chapter in Britain’s economic history – Rachel Reeves

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The Chancellor will vow to ‘reject managed decline’ in a key pre-election message to the business and economic community.

Football regulator to have power to settle row over financial distribution

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The Government is set to introduce its legislation setting up an independent football regulator on Tuesday.

Sunak maintains hope of spring Rwanda flights after seeing off Lords’ challenges

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The Parliamentary showdown over the flagship deportation Bill continues on Wednesday when it returns to the House of Lords.

Celebrity Big Brother reveals housemates nominated for live double eviction

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Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin previously put himself forward to receive the ‘killer nomination’.

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Ben Wallace tells Tory rebels it is ‘too late’ to replace Rishi Sunak before the election

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The former Defence Secretary told the Tories to ‘get on with it’

Gangsters appeal after Met officer pictured in car with female juror

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Defence lawyers saw the incident from their robing room at Harrow Crown Court and gathered photographic evidence

Darwin Nunez pulls out of Uruguay squad after picking up hamstring issue in Liverpool defeat to Man United

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Nunez will not feature for Marcelo Bielsa’s side in upcoming friendlies

Northern Ireland ‘weak spot’ for migration if Rwanda plan does not apply – MP

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DUP MP Sammy Wilson warned that if Northern Ireland became a route for illegal migrants there could be ‘passport control’ within the UK.