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Labour’s new Kingswood MP proud to represent where he grew up

Labour’s new Kingswood MP proud to represent where he grew up

Labour’s new Kingswood MP proud to represent where he grew up

16 February 2024

Damien Egan, who grew up in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, overturned a Conservative majority of 11,220 in last night’s by-election.


‘A vote for Reform is a vote for Starmer’, says Sunak

‘A vote for Reform is a vote for Starmer’, says Sunak

‘A vote for Reform is a vote for Starmer’, says Sunak

16 February 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the ‘actual choice’ at the general election is ‘between me and him’, referring to the Labour leader.


Average energy bills set to fall by £293 from April, forecast claims

Average energy bills set to fall by £293 from April, forecast claims

Average energy bills set to fall by £293 from April, forecast claims

16 February 2024

Cornwall Insight said it expects Ofgem to cap the price of a unit of gas at 5.96p and electricity at 23.27p from April 1.


Irish-Palestinian man stuck in Rafah tells of fear of never seeing family again

Irish-Palestinian man stuck in Rafah tells of fear of never seeing family again

Irish-Palestinian man stuck in Rafah tells of fear of never seeing family again

16 February 2024

Zak Hania said he feels ‘abandoned’ by the Irish authorities after appeals for help to leave Gaza went unanswered.


I will miss GMB says Ben Shephard as he hails ‘amazing’ female presenters

I will miss GMB says Ben Shephard as he hails ‘amazing’ female presenters

I will miss GMB says Ben Shephard as he hails ‘amazing’ female presenters

16 February 2024

The 49-year-old has been at Good Morning Britain since its launch in 2014.


OpenAI unveils tool that can create video from text

OpenAI unveils tool that can create video from text

OpenAI unveils tool that can create video from text

16 February 2024

Sora can generate videos up to a minute in length from a simple, short text description.


Scottish Labour MPs should be whipped in Gaza ceasefire vote – SNP

Scottish Labour MPs should be whipped in Gaza ceasefire vote – SNP

Scottish Labour MPs should be whipped in Gaza ceasefire vote – SNP

16 February 2024

The nationalists are bringing the issue back to the Commons next week.


Harry Potter book donated to charity shop could fetch up to £10,000 at auction

Harry Potter book donated to charity shop could fetch up to £10,000 at auction

Harry Potter book donated to charity shop could fetch up to £10,000 at auction

16 February 2024

The copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone was given to an RSPCA shop on the Isle of Wight.


Keir Starmer admits last week was ‘bumpy’ but insists Labour is a changed party

Keir Starmer admits last week was ‘bumpy’ but insists Labour is a changed party

Keir Starmer admits last week was ‘bumpy’ but insists Labour is a changed party

16 February 2024

An antisemitism row forced the Labour leader to drop support for Azhar Ali, the party’s candidate for the upcoming Rochdale by-election.


Sunak shown seized knives on visit to police station

Sunak shown seized knives on visit to police station

Sunak shown seized knives on visit to police station

16 February 2024

Rishi Sunak was shown a series of more than half a dozen blades on a visit to Harlow police station in Essex, including a zombie knife and a machete.


Deep love for local football team sustains Co Armagh centenarian

Deep love for local football team sustains Co Armagh centenarian

Deep love for local football team sustains Co Armagh centenarian

16 February 2024

Never mind Cristiano Ronaldo, forget Lionel Messi, Hilbert Willis, 100, would rather watch his own Loughgall FC.


‘Simpler fares’ trial adds more than £100 to cost of some train journeys

‘Simpler fares’ trial adds more than £100 to cost of some train journeys

‘Simpler fares’ trial adds more than £100 to cost of some train journeys

16 February 2024

The price hike was revealed by analysis of London North Eastern Railway prices following the introduction of a two-year pilot scheme.


Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley confirmed as This Morning presenters

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley confirmed as This Morning presenters

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley confirmed as This Morning presenters

16 February 2024

The duo take over in the wake of the exits of long-time sofa hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.


Prince of Wales to attend Bafta film awards, palace confirms

Prince of Wales to attend Bafta film awards, palace confirms

Prince of Wales to attend Bafta film awards, palace confirms

16 February 2024

Last year, William attended the ceremony along with the Princess of Wales.


Wellingborough and Kingswood ‘particularly challenging’, PM insists after defeat

Wellingborough and Kingswood ‘particularly challenging’, PM insists after defeat

Wellingborough and Kingswood ‘particularly challenging’, PM insists after defeat

16 February 2024

Rishi Sunak said midterm votes are ‘always difficult’ for incumbent governments after Labour overturned two Tory majorities.


Starmer and I want immediate end to Gaza violence, says Scottish Labour leader

Starmer and I want immediate end to Gaza violence, says Scottish Labour leader

Starmer and I want immediate end to Gaza violence, says Scottish Labour leader

16 February 2024

Anas Sarwar said there is not as much ‘distance’ between his position and that of the Labour leader as many believe.


Independent in talks to take over BuzzFeed and HuffPost in UK

Independent in talks to take over BuzzFeed and HuffPost in UK

Independent in talks to take over BuzzFeed and HuffPost in UK

16 February 2024

The deal could include brands such as Tasty and Seasoned.


Molly Russell’s father calls on Ofcom to be ‘bolder’ after meeting Esther Ghey

Molly Russell’s father calls on Ofcom to be ‘bolder’ after meeting Esther Ghey

Molly Russell’s father calls on Ofcom to be ‘bolder’ after meeting Esther Ghey

16 February 2024

Ian Russell said technology companies were ‘heading in the wrong direction’.


Harry set to discuss King’s health in US television interview

Harry set to discuss King’s health in US television interview

Harry set to discuss King’s health in US television interview

16 February 2024

The Duke of Sussex will be interviewed for the first time since Charles postponed all public-facing duties because of his cancer diagnosis.


Retailers bounce back from record poor December performance to beat expectations

Retailers bounce back from record poor December performance to beat expectations

Retailers bounce back from record poor December performance to beat expectations

16 February 2024

Retail sales volumes rose 3.4% in January, after falling 3.3% in December, the Office for National Statistics said.


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