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No evidence of voicemail interception in the four claims, says publisher

Four people, including Prince Harry, are bringing claims against MGN Ltd over allegations about the Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Sunday People. Coronation Street actors Nikki Sanderson and Michael Le Vell and comedian Paul Whitehouse’s ex-wife Fiona Wightman are also named as “representative” cases. Allegations include voicemail interception, securing information through deception and ­hiring private investigators […]

What it’s like to live in an the only house that’s sandwiched between M62 lanes

There are many myths surrounding the strange farm in the middle of the Yorkshire stretch of the M62, with many believing that a stubborn farmer refused to relocate when the road was constructed. However, Stott Hall Farm’s residents have debunked this myth and even revealed how the farm remains quiet and cozy, despite being surrounded […]

Woman sheds 8st through weight-loss surgery but can’t stop binge eating

Ms Woodward said that her weight gain had a negative impact on her mental health while her polycystic ovaries meant it was hard for her to lose weight. After the surgery, Ms Woodward’s weight dropped from 22st to 14st. Despite the success, Ms Wood said she started binge eating, causing her weight to fluctuate. She […]

Thousands of Russian troops retreat more than a mile in Bakhmut, Ukraine says

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5video Thousands of Russian troops have abandoned their positions in Bakhmut – the Kremlin’s number one target in its failing winter offensive, Ukraine said. Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, who heads Ukraine’s ground forces, said Russian units in some parts of the […]

King Charles will have to follow in footsteps of mother but won’t be happy

King Charles ‘looking grumpy’ ahead of coronation ceremony King Charles will attending every day of Royal Ascot in spite of his lack of enthusiasm for the sport his mother Queen Elizabeth loved so much. It is hoped his presence will improve attendance overall, with Queen Camilla by his side as she is the other registered […]

Man killed 'much-loved' market trader with a single punch

A man has been jailed for five years for killing a market trader with just one strike. Paul Lyal-Venables, 35, caused Luke Pocock to fall and seriously injure his head after punching him once. Police were called on July 2, 2022, to the Railway Social Club in Truro, Cornwall. Luke, 54, was taken to hospital but died […]

Luxury Imports to Russia Take a Detour Around Sanctions — Through Dubai

On a dusty roadside on the outskirts of Dubai, Sohrab Fani is profiting from the West’s response to the war in Ukraine: his shop installs seat heaters into cars being re-exported to Russia. Twelve thousand heating pads languished in his warehouse for years, he said, until Russia’s invasion and the resulting Western sanctions drove American, […]

Bank of England hikes interest rates to 4.5% – its highest level since 2008

The Bank of England has increased interest rates to 4.5%. Seven members of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to increase the base interest rate for a 12th consecutive time from 4.25% to 4.5% – its highest level since 2008. Food prices have stayed higher for longer than expected, the Bank said, partly due […]

Milan rocked by huge explosion with cars up in flames

There has been a huge explosion in northern Italy this morning. Several vehicles have gone up in flames after the blast in Milan. A van had reportedly caught fire before the explosion, according to local police. Terrifying footage taken a matter of yards from the incident in the city centre shows multiple cars on fire […]