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Independent inquiry: London Fire Brigade 'institutional misogynist' and 'enormously' racist
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Firefighters face sack if found to have bullied or been racist, LFB boss says: The London Fire Commissioner spoke following the release of a report which said ...
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Independent inquiry: London Fire Brigade 'institutional misogynist' and 'enormously' racist
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Independent inquiry: London Fire Brigade 'institutional misogynist' and ...
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Firefighters face sack if found to have bullied or been racist, LFB boss says: The London Fire Commissioner spoke following the release of a report which said ...
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Firefighters face sack if found to have bullied or been racist ...
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Tour group has an accident on the A44 - 21 inmates injured: A trip to England ends with an accident in North Rhine-Westphalia for a group of vocational students ...
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Tour group has an accident on the A44 - 21 inmates injured
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Redeemer church tours Winchester Fire Station in Winnall: A CHURCH group visited Winchester Fire Station to learn about the vital services its firefighters ...
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Redeemer church tours Winchester Fire Station in Winnall
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Man dies after plane crashes at Duxford Imperial War Museum: Witnesses claim firefighters performed CPR on a person close the crash at Duxford Airfield in ...
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Man dies after plane crashes at Duxford Imperial War Museum
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Gladiators Sheffield star gives real life reason she 'smashed Diamond': Sheffield's Bronte has made it to the Gladiator final
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Gladiators Sheffield star gives real life reason she 'smashed Diamond'
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London’s Oxford Circus Tube station evacuated over ‘fire alert’ during morning rush hour
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London’s Oxford Circus Tube station evacuated over ‘fire alert’ during ...
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Brave firefighter-mad boy has wishes granted by Humberside Fire and Rescue crew: Reuben Shreeve loves firefighters because they are 'brave like him' - ...
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Brave firefighter-mad boy has wishes granted by Humberside Fire and Rescue ...
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Broxburn Xcite swimming pool ‘deliberately’ torched as firefighters tackle huge blaze
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Broxburn Xcite swimming pool ‘deliberately’ torched as firefighters tackle ...
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Woman and dog rescued from mud near Isle of Wight holiday park: Coastguard, firefighters, police and paramedics were all called to the scene near Whitecliff Bay ...
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Woman and dog rescued from mud near Isle of Wight holiday park
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Tragic scene where Gogglebox's George Gilbey, 40, fell to his death at workplace: Gogglebox star George Gilbey has died at the age of 40 after a reported tragic ...
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Quick Glance: Gogglebox Star George Gilbey, 40, Dies as Tributes Pour In
  • Gogglebox star George Gilbey has died suddenly at the age of 40 as tributes poured in for the Celebrity Big Brother finalist.

  • George reportedly passed away in a workplace accident where he fell from height and sustained a fatal injury.

  • Tributes from celebrities and fans reflect the sorrow over George's death, although confusion arose when posts continued on his social media account.

  • George was known for his time on Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother, with his family and colleagues mourning his loss.
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Kate Garraway's heartbreaking reaction to harrowing Derek Draper documentary: Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway relived her husband last moments ...
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Kate Garraway's heartbreaking reaction to harrowing Derek Draper ...
Quick Glance: Cost of Husband's Care Exceeded ITV Salary: Kate Garraway in Debt
  • Kate Garraway has revealed that the monthly care costs for her husband Derek Draper of £16,000 exceeded her salary from ITV, resulting in significant debts.

  • The final year of his life is depicted in a new program, featuring Draper speaking on camera for the first time and expressing his desire to share his story.

  • Garraway emphasizes the financial strain caused by Derek's care surpassing her ITV income, leading to her inability to manage the debts while overseeing his care.

  • She also delves into the challenges regarding her husband's healthcare, her caregiving role, and the impact on their relationship.
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Conjoined twin Abby Hensel from Abby & Brittany secretly ties the knot: Sisters Brittany and Abby Hensel, 34, first rose to fame after becoming one of the first ...
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Conjoined twin Abby Hensel from Abby & Brittany secretly ties the knot
Quick Glance: Conjoined twin Abby Hensel, of TLC's 'Abby & Brittany,' is now married to an Army veteran
  • Abby and Brittany Hensel, known from the TLC reality series, have transitioned from a duo to a trio.

  • The marriage of Abby, the left-side conjoined twin, to Josh Bowling, a nurse and United States Army veteran, took place in 2021. They reside in Minnesota, the birthplace and hometown of the Hensel twins.

  • As per the 'Today' show, which acquired marriage records for the spouses, the sisters both work as fifth-grade teachers in their home state.

  • Abby and Josh kept their marital union private until 2023, when they unveiled photos of the wedding ceremony on their TikTok @abbyandbrittanyhensel. A resurfaced clip from a wedding guest depicted an intimate moment from the couple's wedding on Facebook.
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Meghan Markle may be forced to skip key event with Prince Harry: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are both on the guest list for a major event in London in May ...
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Meghan Markle may be forced to skip key event with Prince Harry
Quick Glance: The Royal Family Tree: Succession and New Generations
  • After Queen Elizabeth II's death in 2022, the Windsor family tree began to grow rapidly.

  • King Charles III now leads the House of Windsor, followed by Prince William and his family.

  • The line of succession is led by Prince William and his three children, who have taken on the Wales title.

  • A closer look at the current British royal family, including the king, his siblings, children, and grandchildren.
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London issued tornado warning as strong winds hit region: The Tornado & Storm Research Organisation has issued a warning for possible tornados across London ...
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London issued tornado warning as strong winds hit region
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Laurence Fox’s London mayor hopes end after errors filling in forms: Former actor and Reclaim party candidate will have his fee and deposit returned after ...
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Laurence Fox’s London mayor hopes end after errors filling in forms
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Lonely dog feared 'unadoptable' finds forever home after 852 days in shelter: The 'beautiful, smart, active' dog was abandoned by his family almost ...
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Lonely dog feared 'unadoptable' finds forever home after 852 days in ...
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GMB's Richard Madeley says 'I've heard enough' as he shuts down co-star: Richard Madeley seemingly lost interest during the latest instalment of Good Morning ...
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GMB's Richard Madeley says 'I've heard enough' as he shuts down co-star
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King Charles addresses UK in personal Easter speech after cancer shock: the King praised people who 'extend the hand of friendship' in a recorded ...
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King Charles addresses UK in personal Easter speech after cancer shock
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Why has LinkedIn become so weird?: It is now used as a full social network – and is changing how we think about our identities and accomplishments ...
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Why has LinkedIn become so weird?
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Adorable puppy rescued from squalid flat gets new home with cop who found her: Police were called to Tottenham, north London, a few days before Christmas last ...
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Adorable puppy rescued from squalid flat gets new home with cop who found ...
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Julian Assange receives a reprieve: no extradition to the USA for the time being: The judges in London have decided: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange ...
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Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
  • A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.

  • Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.

  • Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.

  • The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
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Molly the magpie: Queensland premier backs return of Instagram-hit bird to couple after being seized
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Molly the magpie: Queensland premier backs return of Instagram-hit bird to ...
Quick Glance: Premier Supports Influencers in Illegally Raising Molly the Magpie
  • Gold Coast social media influencers Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen surrendered the magpie Molly due to lack of permits.

  • Premier Steven Miles aims to collaborate with authorities to ensure proper care for Molly.

  • Molly the magpie was taken from the wild without permission, but the Premier believes a solution can be found in the best interest of the animal.

  • An online petition with nearly 60,000 signatures calls for the reunion of Molly with Peggy and her family.
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How Ralph Fiennes figured out why Macbeth would kill : Ralph Fiennes plunges into the role of Shakespeare’s king-slayer in a production of “Macbeth” coming to D ...
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How Ralph Fiennes figured out why Macbeth would kill
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Doctor Who's Russell T Davies says end of BBC is 'on its way': The broadcaster this week announced another £200million of savings need to be made
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Doctor Who's Russell T Davies says end of BBC is 'on its way'
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Jet2 to fly from Bournemouth Airport to 16 destinations: PACKAGE holiday operator and airline Jet2 has announced it to start flying from Bournemouth Airport next ...
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Jet2 to fly from Bournemouth Airport to 16 destinations
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Morecambe and Wise legend’s wife dies 40 years after husband amid short illness: Morecambe and Wise icon Eric Morecambe's wife Joan Bartlett ...
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Morecambe and Wise legend’s wife dies 40 years after husband amid short ...
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Injectable contraception linked to increased risk of brain tumour: The study found people using injectable medroxyprogesterone acetate for more than a year ...
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Injectable contraception linked to increased risk of brain tumour
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Mistaken for a baby hedgehog: woman took bobble hat to vet | Tyrolean daily newspaper online
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Beckenham stabbing: man, 19, arrested after attack on London train: The masked attacker was filmed by fellow passengers on Wednesday afternoon
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Beckenham stabbing: man, 19, arrested after attack on London train
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The Apprentice star in tears as candidates 'didn't deserve' latest double firing: Lord Sugar said goodbye to two candidates – Maura Rath and Raj Chohan – on ...
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The Apprentice star in tears as candidates 'didn't deserve' latest double ...
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A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second. It will change the future
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Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
  • A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.

  • Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.

  • The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.

  • Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
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'Much-loved' dad who 'lived life to fullest' dies in plane crash at war museum: Simon Riggs died after his plane crashed at the airfield of Imperial War Museum ...
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'Much-loved' dad who 'lived life to fullest' dies in plane crash at war ...
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Personal trainer was '12 hours from death' and nearly lost arm following false widow spider bite
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Personal trainer was '12 hours from death' and nearly lost arm following ...
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Chilling texts from killer parents after court ruled baby could return to them: Shannon Marsden and Stephen Boden conspired on ways to hurt their son Finley ...
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Chilling texts from killer parents after court ruled baby could return to ...
Quick Glance: Failures in Safeguarding Review of 10-Month-Old's Death
  • A review of the murder of a baby by his parents revealed that Finley Boden 'should have been one of the most protected' children in the area.

  • Ten-month-old Finley died after sustained abuse, with multiple fractures, burns, and injuries that could only have been inflicted by two people working together.

  • He passed away on Christmas Day during the winter 2020 Covid lockdown - just 39 days after being returned to his parents' care by social services.

  • A report published by the Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Partnership today found that the safeguarding of Finley was inadequate.
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Van driver admits killing two after driving wrong way down M25: Barancan Nurcin, 22, was driving a Citroen Dispatch which crashed into three other vehicles.
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Van driver admits killing two after driving wrong way down M25
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Thames Water directors hold crunch talks over utility's future: Britain's biggest water company is expected to announce on Thursday that its shareholders ...
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Thames Water directors hold crunch talks over utility's future
Quick Glance: Thames Water Directors Discuss Utility's Future
  • The board of Thames Water engaged in crucial discussions as shareholders consider diluting a funding pledge. Shareholders, including the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and China's sovereign wealth fund, may retract hundreds of millions of pounds in promised funding.

  • Thames Water, employing about 7,000 people and serving nearly a quarter of the British population, is grappling with over £15 billion in debt. Shareholders had committed to provide £3.25 billion in the coming years, with the initial £750 million slated for this year.

  • The shareholders' decision to reduce financial support could leave the heavily indebted company with few viable options to secure its future. Sky News previously reported that Whitehall officials had prepared contingency plans for Thames Water's potential collapse.

  • Thames Water, serving 15 million customers in London and the south-east of England, has faced significant pressure due to leaks, sewage contamination, executive pay, and dividends. The prospect of temporary nationalisation in the event of a collapse could cost taxpayers billions.
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Girl, 2, with rare condition can finally open eyes after surgery: The toddler was able to see her parents for the first time
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Girl, 2, with rare condition can finally open eyes after surgery
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Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood
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Quick Glance: Knighthood Awarded to Christopher Nolan After 'Oppenheimer' Oscars Triumph
  • Honoring Christopher Nolan with a knighthood and Emma Thomas with a damehood recognizes their significant impact on the film industry.

  • Nolan's path to knighthood resembles a captivating journey full of twists, paying homage to his own intricate narratives.

  • The Oscar victory for Oppenheimer, Nolan's gripping exploration of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and the creation of the atomic bomb, signifies a peak in his career.

  • Thomas' exceptional attention to detail and deep understanding of filmmaking played a crucial role in bringing Nolan's visionary projects to fruition.
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Alia Bhatt spreads her effervescent charm at a charitable event in London: ‘If all of us make a small contribution, it will make a large impact’
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Peers to get up to £100 a night for hotel stays: Members who live outside London will be able to claim for accommodation when they attend the Lords.
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Peers to get up to £100 a night for hotel stays
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Record number of migrants cross English Channel so far this year: A record number of migrants have crossed the English Channel so far this year ...
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Record number of migrants cross English Channel so far this year
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Woman slates men ogling her in shorts as she wears them for first time this year: Influencer Hayley Madigan took to Instagram to ask why when she wears shorts in ...
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Woman slates men ogling her in shorts as she wears them for first time ...
Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
  • Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.

  • It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.

  • Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.

  • Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
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Motherhood has changed my wife’s body – and I’m no longer attracted to her: I love her very much, and think she is beautiful, but I sometimes struggle to get an ...
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Motherhood has changed my wife’s body – and I’m no longer attracted to her