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UK News
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Eight men accused of being part of grooming gang charged over rape and child sexual abuse
Eight men have been charged with rape and child sexual abuse offences as part of an alleged grooming gang operating in South Wales, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
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Fraudster who stole £300k from pensioner and spent it on Botox and lavish meals arrested in Tenerife
A "shameless" fraudster who stole £300,000 from a vulnerable pensioner has been arrested after Sky News tracked her down to Tenerife.
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Asylum seekers given lengthy prison sentences for rape of woman on Brighton beach
Two asylum seekers have been given lengthy prison sentences for repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach, while a third who filmed the attack has also been jailed.
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England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with brain condition caused by repeatedly heading football
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a coroner ruled.
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Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Nigel Farage
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Boy, 14, charged with terror offence over 'plot to target mosques' in London
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence following a police investigation into an alleged plot to target two London mosques.
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From 5 August, thousands of single-sex toilets will need to change to be birth sex only
As many as 13,000 toilets and thousands of changing-rooms across the UK will need to be changed when new guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force next month.
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Two women on world yacht race tell of their joy at reaching UK
Two Scottish women taking part in this year's Clipper Round The World Yacht Race have spoken of their joy at arriving in the UK after crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
World News
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Ebola outbreak in Congo passes 2,000 cases and 750 deaths
The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data.
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Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.
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UK working to ban goods and services exports to and imports from Israeli settlements
The UK government is working on a ban on imports and exports to illegal Israeli settlements, the trade minister confirmed on Wednesday morning.
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Gibraltar ushers in new era as British territory's border fence with Spain removed
Spain and Gibraltar are celebrating the removal of a border checkpoint following a historic treaty between the EU and the UK.
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Family of girl injured in Dublin mass-stabbing that sparked riots welcome baby boy
The parents of a seven-year-old girl who was severely injured in the 2023 Parnell Square attack in Dublin have spoken of their joy after welcoming a baby into their family.
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Senators demand Pentagon reveals outcome of Minab school strike probe
Senators have demanded the US military urgently reveals the findings of its probe into a deadly missile strike on an Iranian school.
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British man jailed with wife in Iran given additional sentence, family says
A British man jailed in Iran along with his wife has been handed an additional two-year prison sentence, according to the couple's family.
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Seven Britons among 13 dead after wildfires in Spain
Two more British nationals are confirmed dead after wildfires in southern Spain.
Politics
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Labour MPs form new squad to ensure Burnham keeps key pledge
Labour MPs are demanding Andy Burnham sets a target of creating one million jobs in production over the next decade as part of a reindustrialisation strategy.
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UK working to ban goods and services exports to and imports from Israeli settlements
The UK government is working on a ban on imports and exports to illegal Israeli settlements, the trade minister confirmed on Wednesday morning.
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Nicola Sturgeon's statement to police on SNP finances will not be released, says lawyer
The written statement Scotland's former first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, gave to police investigating the SNP’s finances will not be released, her lawyer has said.
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Police Scotland probing comments made by University of Aberdeen employee who hoped Ann Widdecombe had 'extremely painful death'
Police Scotland is carrying out "additional enquiries" after a university employee posted online that they hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered "an extremely painful death".
Sport
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World Cup 2026: Argentina and Lionel Messi will bring best out of England, says Thomas Tuchel ahead of semi-final
Thomas Tuchel believes the challenge of Argentina and Lionel Messi will bring the best out of his England side.
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France 0-2 Spain: French media reacts to disappointing World Cup semi-final loss - including scathing L'Equipe player ratings
The French media delivered a frank assessment of the national team on Wednesday morning after their World Cup semi-final exit to Spain.
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Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia: WBC welterweight title fight announced in Las Vegas on September 12
Conor Benn will challenge Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on September 12.
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India vs England: Shubman Gill makes majestic 80 to propel India to series-opening six-wicket ODI victory at Edgbaston
Shubman Gill made an imperious 80 off 75 balls before retiring injured to propel India to a six-wicket victory over England in the one-day international series opener at Edgbaston.
Showbiz
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Scott Mills was BBC's highest earner before his sacking, new figures reveal
Former Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was the BBC's highest earner until he was sacked in March, latest figures reveal.
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'One of the greats': Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill has died aged 78.
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Ed Sheeran inspires new £12.5m music education in libraries scheme
Ed Sheeran has inspired a new £12.5m government initiative to bring music education into libraries across England.
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The West End will not go dark this summer, as Equity reaches an agreement
Potential theatre strikes across London's West End this summer have been averted after union members reached a proposed agreement with The Society of London Theatre (SOLT).
Technology
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Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.
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Blood test for Alzheimer's rolled out as part of 'landmark' study
A blood test which could detect early signs of Alzheimer's is being rolled out to patients via their GP as part of a "landmark" study.
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'Unprecedented' climate change facing UK - with extreme temperatures here to stay
The UK is experiencing a period of "historic and unprecedented change" to its climate, and extreme conditions that have caused recent heatwaves are here to stay, says a new report.
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UK teenagers to face social media curfew and no infinite scrolling - but can switch it off
Sixteen and 17-year-olds will face an overnight social media curfew and the disabling of addictive features under government plans – but critics say it won't achieve anything as the settings can be turned off.
Strange
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Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout
An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.
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Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city
Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.
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Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.
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Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber
The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber.
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Driver filmed with football net on top of car
Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.
Videos
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'One of the greats': Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill has died aged 78.
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Allow councils to put up council tax by as much as they want, MPs tell Burnham
A cross-party group of MPs has told prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham he should allow councils to increase council tax by as much as they want.
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Asylum seekers given lengthy prison sentences for rape of woman on Brighton beach
Two asylum seekers have been given lengthy prison sentences for repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach, while a third who filmed the attack has also been jailed.
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Labour MPs form new squad to ensure Burnham keeps key pledge
Labour MPs are demanding Andy Burnham sets a target of creating one million jobs in production over the next decade as part of a reindustrialisation strategy.
Station News
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Solicitors for Older People Scotland
Radio Royal is pleased to announce the continuation of our sponsorship agreement with Solicitors for Older People Scotland.
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Robyn Jenkins Memorial Award Winners
Winners of the Robyn Jenkins Memorial Award 2020-21 announced.
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Volunteer of the Month - Andrew Morley
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