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Holly Willoughby broke scooter rider's neck in London car crash, court hears - as TV star admits careless driving

Holly Willoughby broke scooter rider's neck in London car...

Former This Morning host, 44, ordered her to pay £2,444 and has six points imposed...

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Crown court backlog in England and Wales: Key numbers and trends

Crown court backlog in England and Wales: Key numbers and...

Some 5,913 cases had been open for at least two years at the end of June.

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‘Critical failure’ to answer basic questions about sex crimes against women

‘Critical failure’ to answer basic questions about sex...

The latest report from the Angiolini Inquiry found that there no record of how many...

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Star to walk the plank in trial on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

Star to walk the plank in trial on I’m A Celebrity…Get...

Walk The Plank will see one celebrity walk a high-altitude plank suspended in the...

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Taylor Swift calls Eras Tour ‘most thrilling chapter of my life’ in new trailer

Taylor Swift calls Eras Tour ‘most thrilling chapter of...

Swift’s tour smashed records and the singer made history as the first solo artist...

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Miley Cyrus sparks engagement rumours as she attends Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere with boyfriend Maxx Morando

Miley Cyrus sparks engagement rumours as she attends Avatar:...

The hitmaker and Morando, 27, made a rare red carpet appearance at the Avatar: Fire...

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Holly Willoughby broke scooter rider's neck in London car crash

Holly Willoughby broke scooter rider's neck in London car...

Former This Morning host, 44, ordered her to pay £2,444 and has six points imposed...

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Budget crisis grows for Rachel Reeves as watchdog slams briefings

Budget crisis grows for Rachel Reeves as watchdog slams...

The leading economists also predict that interest rates will fall from 4% to 3.5%...

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Annual UK house price growth slowed in November

Annual UK house price growth slowed in November

The increase in taxes on income from properties may dampen the supply of new rental...

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Zipcar parking bays left empty when firm quits London 'should be converted into e-bike parking'

Zipcar parking bays left empty when firm quits London 'should...

Councils urged to repurpose car club bays for e-bikes to help tackle capital’s pavement...

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How Lando Norris can beat Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to F1 title in Abu Dhabi

How Lando Norris can beat Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri...

Briton missed chance to clinch championship in Qatar

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Arsenal finalising deals for twins Edwin and Holger Quintero as Gunners continue aggressive recruitment drive

Arsenal finalising deals for twins Edwin and Holger Quintero...

Edwin Quintero has been likened to former Barcelona and PSG star Neymar

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Robin Smith: 'Judge' whose fearless batting delivered its own lasting verdict

Robin Smith: 'Judge' whose fearless batting delivered its...

One of England’s most popular and charismatic players, and a Hampshire icon, has...

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John Cleese says the BBC doesn’t know how to ‘nurture comedy’

John Cleese says the BBC doesn’t know how to ‘nurture comedy’

The 86-year-old said that ‘very few people understand comedy’.

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Miley Cyrus sparks engagement rumours - but who is her alleged new fiancé Maxx Morando?

Miley Cyrus sparks engagement rumours - but who is her...

The pair cosied up on the red carpet and sent the rumour mill into overdrive

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Consumers ‘protecting their holidays’, says On The Beach

Consumers ‘protecting their holidays’, says On The Beach

The holiday firm reported an 11% rise in pre-tax profits to £27.9 million for the...

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CMAT finally made it to Brixton Academy — and was crowned the new queen of high camp

CMAT finally made it to Brixton Academy — and was crowned...

Alan Carr was headbanging on the balcony as Dunboyne Diana led the crowd in silly...

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Canadians charged with attempted murder after young man stabbed near Tower of London

Canadians charged with attempted murder after young man...

Jermaine Blackstock, 40, and Kamara Lewis, 26, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’...

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Mobile phone thieves shouldn't be able to delay rape cases by demanding trial by jury, suggests David Lammy

Mobile phone thieves shouldn't be able to delay rape cases...

The Justice Secretary was unveiling reforms to deal with a ‘courts emergency’

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Robin Smith: England and Hampshire cricket legend 'The Judge' dies aged 62

Robin Smith: England and Hampshire cricket legend 'The...

Smith died unexpectedly at his home in Australia on Monday

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British Library staff to strike before Christmas in new blow for London institution

British Library staff to strike before Christmas in new...

More than 300 union members will walk out from December 8-12

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When is 2026 World Cup draw? Date, start time, how to watch and who has qualified

When is 2026 World Cup draw? Date, start time, how to watch...

We now know 42 of the 48 teams who will be competing in in United States, Canada...

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12 of the best Christmas menus in London, at every price point

12 of the best Christmas menus in London, at every price...

From festive pizzas to pigs-in-blanket burgers, here are 12 restaurants serving...

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Rick Stein's ultimate Christmas recipes for oysters

Rick Stein's ultimate Christmas recipes for oysters

The famed chef shares two of his top recipes for Christmas morning

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Rick Stein's favourite Christmas canapé: Filo tartlets with raw salmon, wasabi cream and capers

Rick Stein's favourite Christmas canapé: Filo tartlets...

Here is a Christmas treat with plenty of oomph, writes Rick Stein

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The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is here - and the reaction is mixed

The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is here - and the reaction...

Norway has gifted the Trafalgar Square tree to the UK every year since 1947

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What To Watch In Cinemas December 2025

What To Watch In Cinemas December 2025

December hits the big screen with stories of resistance, obsession, and rising danger...

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ITV's Ben Shephard buys historic 10-bedroom mansion in Richmond for £3.4 million

ITV's Ben Shephard buys historic 10-bedroom mansion in...

The This Morning presenter’s new home was for sale for the first time in 300 years

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Revealed: 28% of Brits buying extra Christmas lights and decorations to compete with neighbours

Revealed: 28% of Brits buying extra Christmas lights and...

28% of Brits admit they've snapped up more dazzling holiday decor to keep up with...

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Chelsea: Enzo Maresca issues Dario Essugo injury update ahead of Leeds game

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca issues Dario Essugo injury update...

Young midfielder returned to training last week

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Ben Shephard sells £5.3m Richmond mansion - but new 10-bedroom west London home comes with major 'headache'

Ben Shephard sells £5.3m Richmond mansion - but new 10-bedroom...

The presenter, 50, is reportedly facing some ‘difficulty’ with his new ‘dream home’...

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Lammy says jury trials ‘fundamental’ ahead of expected reforms to limit them

Lammy says jury trials ‘fundamental’ ahead of expected...

Mr Lammy will lay out reforms to overhaul the courts system including recommendations...

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The Fashion Awards 2025: Cate Blanchett, Sienna Miller and Lily Allen steal the show

The Fashion Awards 2025: Cate Blanchett, Sienna Miller...

The stars came out at the Royal Albert Hall

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Peter Kay says he ‘tried everything’ to lose weight as he opens up about lifelong battle

Peter Kay says he ‘tried everything’ to lose weight as...

The comedian, 52, surprised fans when he returned to the spotlight last year looking...

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Liverpool XI vs Sunderland: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Liverpool XI vs Sunderland: Confirmed team news, predicted...

Will Mohamed Salah return to the side at Anfield?

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Your ultimate guide to looking fabulous this party season

Your ultimate guide to looking fabulous this party season

From a genius skin-prep gadget to the perfect manicure, scent and lipstick, Rose...

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Social media ‘chipping away at attention spans’ of pupils – Ofsted chief

Social media ‘chipping away at attention spans’ of pupils...

Schools watchdog Ofsted has released its annual report for 2024/25.

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Liverpool: The games Mohamed Salah will miss as AFCON departure date confirmed

Liverpool: The games Mohamed Salah will miss as AFCON departure...

Egypt star could miss up to seven games, and over a month, for Reds

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Reeves tax rises to hit UK economic growth, warns OECD as Cabinet meets after Budget bust-up

Reeves tax rises to hit UK economic growth, warns OECD...

The leading economists also predict that interest rates will fall from 4% to 3.5%...

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UK growth facing headwinds from tax hikes and spending cuts – OECD

UK growth facing headwinds from tax hikes and spending...

The OECD said growth will slow to 1.2% next year, before edging up to 1.3% in 2027,...

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Aldi urgently recalls popular Christmas chocolate due to 'health risk'

Aldi urgently recalls popular Christmas chocolate due to...

Aldi have pulled a treat from the aisles due to potential health risks

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Arsenal suffer blow as Mikel Arteta provides William Saliba injury update

Arsenal suffer blow as Mikel Arteta provides William Saliba...

Arsenal manager also issues updates on Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz ahead of...

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Liverpool set for double injury boost as Arne Slot confirms imminent returns for defenders

Liverpool set for double injury boost as Arne Slot confirms...

Dutchman has been forced to improvise amid absence of Conor Bradley and Jeremie...

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Tottenham: Thomas Frank knows what must change if Spurs are to avoid another Newcastle hiding

Tottenham: Thomas Frank knows what must change if Spurs...

Spurs have lost their defensive stability after an impressive start to the season

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Twelve prisoners mistakenly freed in past month and two still at large – Lammy

Twelve prisoners mistakenly freed in past month and two...

Earlier data showed 91 accidental releases took place between April 1 and October...

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Arsenal vs Brentford: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Arsenal vs Brentford: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live...

Gunners have won their last seven matches at home across all competitions

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Liverpool confirm date Mohamed Salah will leave for AFCON

Liverpool confirm date Mohamed Salah will leave for AFCON

Egyptian king will miss crunch pre-tournament friendly

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South London mum catches Uber Eats rider eating her McDonalds order

South London mum catches Uber Eats rider eating her McDonalds...

Bianca Green, 36, found the man ‘enjoying her meal’ by the side of the road

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The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is here - and the reaction has been mixed

The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is here - and the reaction...

Norway has gifted the Trafalgar Square tree to the UK every year since 1947

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FTSE 100 Live 02 December: Warning over stretched AI valuations, lenders pass stress test

FTSE 100 Live 02 December: Warning over stretched AI valuations,...

The Bank of England today warned AI-focused valuations remain “materially stretched”...

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Bank of England to loosen post-financial crisis capital rules for banks

Bank of England to loosen post-financial crisis capital...

It marks the first time that the Bank has assessed its capital requirements in a...

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Deontay Wilder responds after being called out by Oleksandr Usyk for 2026 fight

Deontay Wilder responds after being called out by Oleksandr...

World heavyweight champion wants to put his three belts on the line against the...

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Liverpool vs Sunderland: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Liverpool vs Sunderland: Prediction, kick-off time, TV,...

Reds have lost their last two matches at Anfield by a three-goal margin

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Jails chaos: 12 more prisoners released by mistake in weeks and two still on the run, says David Lammy

Jails chaos: 12 more prisoners released by mistake in weeks...

The blunders take the total freed by error to more than 100 since April

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England pick Will Jacks ahead of Shoaib Bashir for second Ashes Test

England pick Will Jacks ahead of Shoaib Bashir for second...

The all-rounder will be thrust into action for the tourists later this week

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Ex-England and Premier League footballer arrested at London airport over ‘attempted rape’

Ex-England and Premier League footballer arrested at London...

Essex Police began an investigation after his pervious partner made a complaint...

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FTSE 100 Live 02 December: Bank issues AI valuation warning, lenders pass stress test

FTSE 100 Live 02 December: Bank issues AI valuation warning,...

The Bank of England today warned AI-focused valuations remain “materially stretched”...

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Spencer Matthews says he's so proud of 'gorgeous' wife Vogue Williams as she exits I'm A Celebrity

Spencer Matthews says he's so proud of 'gorgeous' wife...

‘Disappointed to hear that my gorgeous Vogue is out of I’m A Celeb but I’m so proud...

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The Standard podcast: Paddington the Musical wows West End critics

The Standard podcast: Paddington the Musical wows West...

Listen here on your chosen podcast platform.

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Annual house price growth slowed in November – Nationwide Building Society

Annual house price growth slowed in November – Nationwide...

The increase in taxes on income from properties may dampen the supply of new rental...

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Man City XI vs Fulham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Man City XI vs Fulham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team...

Man City arrive in the capital without Rodri once again but Pep Guardiola has a...

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Top mortgage lender plays down impact of mansion tax on property market

Top mortgage lender plays down impact of mansion tax on...

Average annual house price rises slowed from 2.4% to just 1.8% - half the rate of...

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US tech valuations close to most stretched since dot-com bubble, Bank warns

US tech valuations close to most stretched since dot-com...

The Bank of England said the UK banking system remains sturdy enough to support...

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Tottenham XI vs Newcastle: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Tottenham XI vs Newcastle: Predicted lineup, confirmed...

Cristian Romero back from ban with Thomas Frank expected to make more changes

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Fulham vs Man City: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Fulham vs Man City: Prediction, kick-off time, team news,...

City returned to winning ways at weekend after two disappointing defeats

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Newcastle vs Tottenham: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Newcastle vs Tottenham: Prediction, kick-off time, team...

Spurs travel up north in desperate need of a result

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Vogue Williams cries over Spencer Matthews' devastating letter on I'm A Celebrity after split rumours

Vogue Williams cries over Spencer Matthews' devastating...

Williams, 40, and Spencer, 37, faced split speculation earlier this month after...

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How to watch Fulham vs Man City: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

How to watch Fulham vs Man City: TV channel and live stream...

Cottagers eye another upset after sinking Tottenham

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How to watch Newcastle vs Tottenham: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

How to watch Newcastle vs Tottenham: TV channel and live...

Spurs desperate to get back to winning ways

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How to watch Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: TV channel and live stream for La Liga match today

How to watch Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: TV channel and...

League leaders could be knocked off top spot

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Ellie Goulding and Sienna Miller reveal baby bumps at star-studded Fashion Awards 2025 in London

Ellie Goulding and Sienna Miller reveal baby bumps at star-studded...

The pair stunned fans as they showed off their baby bumps at the Royal Albert Hall...

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Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Tuesday, December...

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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Sepa flood alerts across majority of Scotland continue into Tuesday

Sepa flood alerts across majority of Scotland continue...

It comes after heavy rain on Sunday and Monday.

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Crossrail 2, successor to Elizabeth line, 'could be delivered if London learns lessons from Europe'

Crossrail 2, successor to Elizabeth line, 'could be delivered...

Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan urged to put £40bn rail project back on starting line, cut...

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