Singer and YouTuber who makes music with Furbys and Game Boys to represent UK at Eurovision
The synth artist and Eurovision fan says he finds it "completely bonkers" to be representing the UK.
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BGT dancer told accuser she would take her own life if complaint made, inquest hears
A Britain's Got Talent dancer who was found dead at home had earlier spoken of taking her own life if a sex offence allegation against her became known, an inquest has heard.
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'Sir, I've named an ancient crocodile Jones after you'
A researcher has named a newly-identified species in honour of his "inspirational" former teacher.
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Ex-priest receives second lifetime ban for child sexual abuse
David Tudor received second lifetime ban from ministry after a tribunal found he groomed and sexually abused a 15-year-old girl in the 1980s.
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Viral face depuffing tricks - skin experts reveal if they work
We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.
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Patients describe 'culture of abuse' as 15 hospital staff arrested
Patients and their relatives say there is a culture of abuse at a mental health hospital.
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Ancient crocodile named Jones after 'inspirational' teacher
The fast-moving species roamed Earth about 215 million years ago and is described as a “reptilian greyhound”.
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Adoption breakdown ended my career and relationship – we're told to get on with it
A mum says she has been physically attacked by her daughter and is reaching "breaking point".
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Dual nationals face scramble for UK passports as new rules come into force
Entry requirements to the UK for dual nationals are being overhauled as part of sweeping changes to the immigration system.
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PM warns 'public health isn't a culture war' after measles outbreak
Sir Keir Starmer warned "public health isn't a culture war" and urged parents to check their children are up to date with vaccinations after a measles outbreak.
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Prime minister urges parents to check vaccines are up to date after measles outbreak
Sir Keir Starmer has urged parents to check their children are up to date with vaccinations after a measles outbreak in north London.
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Hostile behaviour encountered during Noah Donohoe search, inquest told
The 14-year-old's naked body was found in a storm drain tunnel a week after he went missing in June 2020.
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Man stabbed to death at retail park named
The family of a man stabbed to death at a retail park in south London have said "a light has gone out in our lives".
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Man killed in fatal stabbing at Croydon retail park named
The family of a man stabbed to death at a retail park in south London have said "a light has gone out in our lives".
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Who is in Nigel Farage's new Reform top team?
Reform UK has announced its new top team as Nigel Farage seeks to prove his party is not a "one-man band".
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'No guarantee' bus driver's killer will have free pass removed
MSPs are demanding assurances Keith Rollinson's attacker will not get concessionary travel upon his release.
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Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor
Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is "the voice of opposition" to Labour, as he unveils his new top team.
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MPs may investigate Andrew over trade envoy claims
The business committee will discuss whether to "take this investigation forward" when they meet next Tuesday, Byrne says.
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The abandoned 24-metre shipwreck marooned off the coast after storm
Jay Curtis was flying his drone when he spotted the Resolute vessel off the coast of Pembrokeshire.
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Health and snow warnings for parts of UK
A cold health alert has been issued across much of England, as forecasters predict snow could hit parts of Wales and the Midlands.
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