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Igor Thiago injury latest as Keith Andrews issues update on Brentford striker 'knock'

Igor Thiago injury latest as Keith Andrews issues update...

Bees striker is a doubt to face Wolves this weekend

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West Ham sack Rehanne Skinner with Irons facing WSL relegation dogfight

West Ham sack Rehanne Skinner with Irons facing WSL relegation...

Hammers failed to beat fellow relegation candidates Liverpool last time out

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When is the Africa Cup of Nations opening ceremony? Start time and how to watch before Morocco vs Comoros

When is the Africa Cup of Nations opening ceremony? Start...

Traditional curtain-raiser marks the start of the tournament

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Murder arrests after man found dead near canal in west London

Murder arrests after man found dead near canal in west...

Two men aged 36 and 43, and a 39-year-old woman were arrested at the scene

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Man charged over cross-border terror plot denied bail

Man charged over cross-border terror plot denied bail

Connor Pollock, 38, from Croob Park, in Ballynahinch, Co Down, appeared via videolink...

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To look the part for the party, get a makeover at London's best beauty counters

To look the part for the party, get a makeover at London's...

From Covent Garden to Carnaby Street and Knightsbridge here’s where you’ll find...

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Nine cult candles that deliver all the festive feels

Nine cult candles that deliver all the festive feels

These are the most atmospheric candles to burn while you’re busy being festive

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Legal battle over Peter Cushing's Star Wars 'resurrection' dismissed by senior judges

Legal battle over Peter Cushing's Star Wars 'resurrection'...

Senior judges have dismissed a claim over Peter Cushing’s ‘resurrection’ in Rogue...

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Police seize £80,000 worth of stolen tools at west London car boot sale

Police seize £80,000 worth of stolen tools at west London...

Four people were arrested and bailed on suspicion of handling stolen goods

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Businesswoman on the run for allegedly killing girls with poisoned raspberries is rescued from Thames

Businesswoman on the run for allegedly killing girls with...

Zulma Guzman Castro is alleged to have killed two teenage girls in Colombia with...

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Cannon and Ball Christmas special to air for the first time since the 1980s

Cannon and Ball Christmas special to air for the first...

TV channel That’s TV will also air the classic episodes in the future.

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Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it...

Here the Press Association looks at what the decision means and what the Bank of...

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Crown court backlog nears 80,000 in new record

Crown court backlog nears 80,000 in new record

Data published on Thursday showed the open caseload was 79,619 at the end of September,...

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Conspiracy theorist does not present risk to public, parole hearing told

Conspiracy theorist does not present risk to public, parole...

Oliver Lewin claimed at his parole hearing that he no longer believes the conspiracy...

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Cruz Beckham shares another throwback pic with Brooklyn as families prepare to spend Christmas apart

Cruz Beckham shares another throwback pic with Brooklyn...

Cruz and Brooklyn still don’t follow each other on Instagram

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PPE Medpro wound up after being ordered to pay £148m to Government

PPE Medpro wound up after being ordered to pay £148m to...

The decision could mean that the Government is unlikely to see most of the £148...

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Charles plays barman and pulls the ‘perfect’ pint of Guinness

Charles plays barman and pulls the ‘perfect’ pint of Guinness

The finished pint was taken over to a machine and the King watched as the words...

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Fraudster jailed for bogus insurance claims involving stolen Lego sets

Fraudster jailed for bogus insurance claims involving stolen...

Matthew Johnson was paid £14,000 by his insurance company

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Kirsty MacColl: A look back at her life from her iconic Christmas song to her tragic death

Kirsty MacColl: A look back at her life from her iconic...

The Standard looks back at the life and legacy of Kirsty MacColl, from her iconic...

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Swinney ‘content’ Justice Secretary did not breach ministerial code

Swinney ‘content’ Justice Secretary did not breach ministerial...

Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting comments made by grooming gangs...

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Crown court backlog nears 80,000 in new record high

Crown court backlog nears 80,000 in new record high

Data published on Thursday showed the open caseload was 79,619 at the end of September,...

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Duke of Marlborough accused of strangling estranged wife - as he is 'unable to attend' court

Duke of Marlborough accused of strangling estranged wife...

Aristocrat Charles James Spencer-Churchill, a relative of Sir Winston Churchill...

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Retired postman bludgeoned to death by his own brother after taking him into his Hackney home

Retired postman bludgeoned to death by his own brother...

Miller John was ‘extremely vulnerable’ when he was battered to death by his own...

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‘Early Christmas present’ for some homeowners as Bank of England cuts base rate

‘Early Christmas present’ for some homeowners as Bank of...

Property professionals are now expecting the new year to start with a ‘bang’ as...

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Three Crystal Palace youngsters set for Conference League chance against KuPS

Three Crystal Palace youngsters set for Conference League...

Oliver Glasner expected to put his faith in youth for clash with Finnish opponents...

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Crackdown on deepfake abuse part of strategy to tackle violence against women

Crackdown on deepfake abuse part of strategy to tackle...

Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips announced the move as she set out the Government’s...

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Chelsea: Enzo Maresca 'lined up by Man City to replace Pep Guardiola' amid cryptic comments

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca 'lined up by Man City to replace...

Blues boss previously managed Man City Under-21s before serving as Pep’s assistant

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Tom Fletcher to release Children In Need song with son Buzz on Christmas Eve

Tom Fletcher to release Children In Need song with son...

Thread Of Hope will be released as a single on December 24.

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Super flu: Where are the London hotspots? Number of hospital patients with virus climbs 18%

Super flu: Where are the London hotspots? Number of hospital...

The rise comes as resident doctors, previously known as junior doctors, are on the...

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Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams spotted enjoying game of cards at north London pub

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams spotted enjoying game of...

It’s apparently not the first time Mescal has visited

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YouTuber tries eating at Wetherspoons every day for a week

YouTuber tries eating at Wetherspoons every day for a week

Youtuber Sam Wilder sampled every corner of the Spoons menu, praising one Italian-inspired...

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Super flu: Where are the London hotspots as the number of hospital patients with virus climb 18%

Super flu: Where are the London hotspots as the number...

The rise comes as resident doctors, previously known as junior doctors, are on the...

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Emily in Paris has entered her soft launch healing era – and it's the calmest twist yet

Emily in Paris has entered her soft launch healing era...

Finally without romantic drama and toxcicity, everyone’s favourite marketing maestro...

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club live: 'Chaos, sickness and pure rock n roll'

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club live: 'Chaos, sickness and...

Black Rebel Motorcycle fight illness and berate the crowd as they manage to pull...

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Londoners face eye-watering 75% council tax hikes in Government funding shake up

Londoners face eye-watering 75% council tax hikes in Government...

The IFS said eye-watering 75% increases in council tax could be seen in some London...

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Dean Atta Talks Poetry, Animation and ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise’

Dean Atta Talks Poetry, Animation and ‘Two Black Boys in...

Dean Atta is a London based writer whose work spans poetry, young adult fiction...

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to near three-year low

Bank of England cuts interest rates to near three-year...

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to reduce rates from 4% to 3.75%.

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Celebrity astronauts, pig lungs and cyborgs: the biggest tech and science stories of 2025

Celebrity astronauts, pig lungs and cyborgs: the biggest...

From pop stars in space to the woolly mammoth revival, Will Rogers-Coltman picks...

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Police name suspect following murder of schoolboy Adam Henry, 15, in Islington

Police name suspect following murder of schoolboy Adam...

Detectives release images of 22-year-old Abdel Derdour as they appeal for public's...

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Have you heard the whispers about an AI hearing aid revolution?

Have you heard the whispers about an AI hearing aid revolution?

This bespoke tech company’s use of AI is set to shake up the hearing aid industry,...

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Ian Wright slams Manchester United over Bruno Fernandes saga: 'I would take him at Arsenal tomorrow'

Ian Wright slams Manchester United over Bruno Fernandes...

Gunners legend points out major mistake made by Red Devils during summer transfer...

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What to expect from Universal's first UK theme park in Bedfordshire

What to expect from Universal's first UK theme park in...

The multi-billion-pound venue, the first such Universal attraction in Europe, will...

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Ecuador defender Mario Pineida killed in drive-by shooting

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida killed in drive-by shooting

Defender was with his mother when attacked outside a shop

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OPINION - How Andrew, Sarah and the King's Christmas will look after a year of scandals, according to royal expert

OPINION - How Andrew, Sarah and the King's Christmas will...

After Andrew’s downfall, will it be a Christmas horribilis for the royals?

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The worst of times: Trouble at the British Library

The worst of times: Trouble at the British Library

Cyber chaos, striking staff and a crisis of leadership. Claudia Cockerell investigates...

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Super flu: Number of patients in London hospitals with the virus jumps 18% in a week

Super flu: Number of patients in London hospitals with...

The rise comes as resident doctors, previously known as junior doctors, are on the...

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%, lowest for almost three years

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%, lowest for...

Today’s decision from the Bank will mean cheaper home loans for millions of property...

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Loveholidays has just launched its end-of-year sale! Book your 2026 escape now

Loveholidays has just launched its end-of-year sale! Book...

A trip away is the best cure for the January Blues

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Crystal Palace hope Jean-Philippe Mateta will avoid surgery on knee injury

Crystal Palace hope Jean-Philippe Mateta will avoid surgery...

Striker has been hampered by knee issue in recent weeks

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David Ellis reviews Riva, Barnes: AA Gill’s favourite restaurant is still in a league of its own

David Ellis reviews Riva, Barnes: AA Gill’s favourite restaurant...

Riva is a restaurant that gently embraces its diners, imploring them to come back,...

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When We Are Married at Donmar Warehouse: This zesty revival is a joyful rediscovery

When We Are Married at Donmar Warehouse: This zesty revival...

The pleasure is in the cast’s performance with Tim Sheader’s version of JB Priestley’s...

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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta's big decision over Viktor Gyokeres for Everton clash

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta's big decision over Viktor Gyokeres...

Struggling £64m striker’s place under threat ahead of crunch game for Gunners

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West Ham in talks over striker deal ahead of January transfer window

West Ham in talks over striker deal ahead of January transfer...

It could be a case of one in, one out up front for Nuno’s Hammers next month

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New London design festival for Knightsbridge, King’s Road and Fulham Road launches next Spring

New London design festival for Knightsbridge, King’s Road...

TRI Design takes place from the 12th to the 15th March next year

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Hospitals ‘nowhere near out of the woods’ as flu cases rise

Hospitals ‘nowhere near out of the woods’ as flu cases...

Officials said that the combination of strikes and rising flu levels mean hospitals...

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Anthony Joshua says boxers have 'licence to kill' as he issues Tyson Fury response before Jake Paul fight

Anthony Joshua says boxers have 'licence to kill' as he...

Fury had branded his long-time rival a “classless loser” over comments made before...

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'It was a cover up': Kirsty MacColl's ex-husband accuses one of Mexico's richest men over Fairytale of New York singer's death

'It was a cover up': Kirsty MacColl's ex-husband accuses...

Speaking out on the anniversary of her death, MacColl’s ex-husband has cast doubt...

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FCA will expand work to improve standards in home and travel insurance markets

FCA will expand work to improve standards in home and travel...

The regulator was responding to a super-complaint made by Which? in September.

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When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025? Start time and how to watch SPOTY live today

When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025? Start...

Rory McIlroy is favourite for top award but faces strong competition from Lando...

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Brexit is a work in progress nearly a decade on from the referendum

Brexit is a work in progress nearly a decade on from the...

I am constantly being asked with disbelief why I voted for Brexit, my answer is...

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Cosy pubs for winter: 10 of London's best for cold winter nights

Cosy pubs for winter: 10 of London's best for cold winter...

A roaring fire, candles on tables, a hunk of beef, a pint of bitter

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STV Radio to launch early in new year

STV Radio to launch early in new year

The broadcaster said the ‘fun’ new station will feature some of Scotland’s favourite...

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Woman tells of ‘absolutely terrifying’ bid to escape gunfire on Bondi Beach

Woman tells of ‘absolutely terrifying’ bid to escape gunfire...

Miya Lind, from West Lothian, was on her way to the beach to watch the sunset when...

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Six of the best festive afternoon teas in London

Six of the best festive afternoon teas in London

Break up the slog of Christmas shopping with a slice of cake (and civility)

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London's best pubs with an open fire

London's best pubs with an open fire

Hedgehogs hibernate, Londoners go to the pub

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Actor James Van Der Beek described as ‘ray of positivity’ amid cancer battle

Actor James Van Der Beek described as ‘ray of positivity’...

The Dawson’s Creek star has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

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William and Kate pictured in new family portrait for royal Christmas card

William and Kate pictured in new family portrait for royal...

The photograph, which features the prince and princess with George, Charlotte and...

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William and Kate release new family photo which will feature on Christmas card

William and Kate release new family photo which will feature...

The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a new family photograph which features...

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Westminster Bridge locked down after bomb squad called to suspicious package

Westminster Bridge locked down after bomb squad called...

Army disposal units rush to scene as commuters evacuated from central London landmark...

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Westminster Bridge locked down as bomb squad blow up suspicious package

Westminster Bridge locked down as bomb squad blow up suspicious...

Army disposal units rush to scene as commuters evacuated from central London landmark...

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Woman on the run for allegedly killing girls with poisoned raspberries is rescued from Thames

Woman on the run for allegedly killing girls with poisoned...

Zulma Guzman Castro is alleged to have killed two teenage girls in Colombia with...

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FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Currys surges after results beat, BP names first female CEO

FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Currys surges after results...

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest...

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New deal needed for ‘bewildered and frightened’ farming sector, review urges

New deal needed for ‘bewildered and frightened’ farming...

The report for Government comes from former National Farmers’ Union president Baroness...

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

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

Rearranged fixture sees Arsenal head to Merseyside hoping to guarantee top spot...

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Time Out targets new worldwide food markets as media sales tumble

Time Out targets new worldwide food markets as media sales...

The boss of the firm said it had taken ‘decisive action’ to improve profits as a...

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