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Fact Check: Small boat arrival numbers remain high despite no crossings for days
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (503+ words) More than 300 people arrived on small boats to the UK on April 1. A post on X said: "In the last week, 0 migrants have arrived in the UK across the English Channel." It added: "Starmer has been the first UK PM…...
Animal crossing: National treasure spotted at Beatles’ landmark
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (316+ words) The release date for the soundtrack to Paddington The Musical has been brought forward due to demand. The popular bear, in his recognisable blue duffle coat and red hat, was at Abbey Road Studios to mark the announcement of the…...
Clare Balding and Jeffrey Archer among speakers at Queen’s literary festival
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (537+ words) Camilla's event will commemorate the five-year anniversary of her global charity. Broadcaster Clare Balding, former politician Lord Jeffrey Archer and author Harlan Coben'are among the line-up for the Queen's Reading Room festival. Camilla's event will commemorate the five-year anniversary of…...
Grocery price inflation holds steady at 4.3%
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (410+ words) Grocery price inflation held steady at 4.3% in March amid warnings that the figure is "likely to increase" as the Middle East conflict continues. The conditions that "make shoppers feel vulnerable" were "only intensifying", with more than 20% of Britons describing themselves…...
Supermarket gives out thousands of bananas for free after surplus order
3+ day, 19+ min ago (126+ words) Tesco in Kirkwall ordered 380 boxes of the fruit by mistake, and gave them out to schools and community groups. A supermarket in the Orkney Islands has given away thousands of bananas for free after an accidental over-order. Tesco in Kirkwall…...
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1+ week, 1+ day ago (15+ words) What issues will new BBC director-general Matt Brittin have to deal with?Perspective Media...
Davina McCall reveals Red Nose Day total passed £30m during Comic Relief
1+ week, 5+ day ago (616+ words) McCall was at the helm of the charity fundraiser, joined by comedians Catherine Tate, Joel Dommett, Katherine Ryan and Nick Mohammed. TV presenter Davina McCall has announced that more than "30 million has been raised for Comic Relief. Red Nose Day,…...
Glasgow Central station partially reopens after nearby vape shop fire
2+ week, 1+ day ago (709+ words) The fire broke out on March 8. Glasgow Central station has partially reopened 10 days after a fire that ripped through a neighbouring building, forcing its closure. The main part of the station had been closed since Sunday March 8 after the fire…...
In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day celebrated from the island of Ireland to the US
2+ week, 2+ day ago (117+ words) Families and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns to mark St Patrick's Day. Parades were held across the island of Ireland on Tuesday to celebrate St Patrick's Day. In Belfast, the streets were thronged with crowds who turned…...
DJ Charles serves up royal remix during visit to arts organisation
2+ week, 3+ day ago (516+ words) The King had a go on the mixing decks during a trip to Aviva Studios in Manchester. The King hit the DJ decks to spin some tunes while on a visit to Manchester. Charles met young people who have received…...