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TV stars gear up for Bafta Awards 2024
Final series of Happy Valley in running for top accolades.
David Cameron guards against halting arms exports to Israel
Foreign Secretary insists banning weapons to Israel not a wise path.
Tory defector Natalie Elphicke accused of lobbying to interfere in sex offence trial
Elphicke lobbied justice secretary to interfere in husbands sex offence trial.
Swiss winner Nemo Mettler saddened by Eurovision Song Contest furore
Swiss singer Nemo was really sad during competition in Sweden.
UK looses out to Switzerland at Eurovision
Switzerlands Nemo has won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden,.
James Anderson to end England career
His swansong will be at Lords in July.
Two women killed in house fire in Wolverhampton
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Eurovision disqualifies Dutch act
Its over inappropriate behaviour allegations.
Gove Regret over children in temporary accommodation
Michael Gove has said he cannot look at official figures showing a record number of children living in temporary accommodation with anything other than regret and blamed not enough homes being built..
SNP beginning new chapter Swinney says
The SNP is beginning a new chapter with hope and optimism at its heart, First Minister John Swinney has said..
Stunning Northern Lights spotted across the UK
The Northern Lights has lit up the night sky with rare sightings across the country..
Co op Live arena to open with Elbow gig
The troubled Co-op Live arena in Manchester said it has completed an inspection and will open with a performance from Elbow after a string of delays..
Dua Lipa tops UK album chart
Pop star Dua Lipa has knocked Taylor Swift from the top of the UK albums chart with her latest offering Radical Optimism..
PC Beshenivsky murderer given life term
The mastermind of an armed robbery that ended in police officer Sharon Beshenivsky being shot dead will die in jail..
UK economy exits recession
The UK economy rebounded out of recession with faster-than-expected growth over the first quarter of 2024..
Starmer to tackle small boats gangs
Labour will use new counter-terrorism powers to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the Channel in small boats.
Bank of England holds UK interest rates
They remain at 5.25%.
Gordon Ramsay to open Londons highest restaurant
Iit will be at level 60 at 22 Bishopsgate.
ITV production arm takes hit
Revenues have falled in the first three months of 2024.
Joselu the hero for Real Madrid
A dramatic late double by former Stoke forward Joselu sent Real Madrid through to the Champions League final at Wembley..
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