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Films That Were Huge at the Time But Rarely Mentioned Today

There are some films that seem to exist in a strange sort of time capsule. You remember them being absolutely everywhere. Everyone was talking about them. They were on posters, in magazine adverts, in the TV listings and eventually on the shelves of every video rental shop in Britain. Then, somehow, they disappeared. They're not necessarily bad films. Quite the opposite. Some were massive box-office successes, had famous actors and became a big part of popular culture for a while. […]

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The UK and Europe have enjoyed their most dramatic solar eclipse for nearly 30 years, with millions thought to have witnessed the once-in-a-generation event. Those watching from the UK saw a partial eclipse peaking shortly after 19:00 BST, with over 90% of the Sun covered. Parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain experienced total darkness, prompting gasps and cheers from crowds. Donald Trump's press secretary will be departing her White House role, the US president has announced. Praising Karoline Leavitt as […]

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The Unexpected Benefits of Getting Older

Getting older is often presented as something we should try to avoid. There's an entire industry dedicated to making us look younger, feel younger and pretend we're not getting any older at all. But growing older isn't all bad. In fact, there are plenty of things that can actually get better with age. You may have more grey hairs, but you also tend to have a better idea of who you are, what matters and what really isn't worth worrying […]

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Fifty police chiefs have called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prevent the early release of two of the killers of PC Andrew Harper. In an open letter coordinated by the National Police Chiefs' Council, fifty policing leaders urged ministers to examine every lawful option to keep the killers behind bars. Signatories include Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Jason Hogg. They also called for an additional public protection safeguard and better consideration for victims' […]

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What’s Something You Refuse to Upgrade?

Technology moves quickly. Every few months there's a new phone, a smarter television, a faster laptop or a gadget promising to make life just a little bit easier. We're constantly being encouraged to upgrade. But sometimes, you simply don't want to. Maybe the thing you've got already works perfectly well. Perhaps you know how to use it without reading a 47-page manual. Or maybe you're just not convinced that the latest version is actually better. For many of us, there […]

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Firefighters are continuing to work through the night to tackle a large blaze affecting one square kilometre of the New Forest national park in Hampshire. The fire broke out on Sunday when a van caught fire on the A31 near Bratley Wood, forcing motorists to abandon more than twenty vehicles. National Highways says the dual carriageway through the national park will remain closed in both directions until further notice. US President Donald Trump has signed an order calling for fewer […]

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A twenty-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing near Birmingham. Stephen Clarke, who was thirty-two, was attacked during the early hours of Saturday morning on Chester Road in Sutton Coldfield and pronounced dead at the scene. West Midlands Police confirmed Joseph Cargill has been remanded in custody to appear before magistrates in Birmingham on Monday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump's fifteen-point peace plan for Gaza. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, […]

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Heat will build across the UK this weekend before a fifth widespread heatwave of the year is likely declared next week. Temperatures could exceed thirty degrees in south-east England from Sunday. Yellow heat health alerts are in place for most of England until Tuesday, warning of impacts for health services and an increased risk to life for vulnerable people. The M4 motorway will close next month to allow repairs to a damaged electricity tower. The road will shut between junctions […]

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Things in Your House You’ve Owned for More Than 20 Years

Take a look around your home. Among the modern gadgets, new furniture and recently decorated rooms, there's probably something that's been with you for decades. It might not be valuable. It might not even get used very often. But somehow, it's survived house moves, clear-outs and changing fashions. Every home seems to have those items that have stood the test of time. The reliable kettle It might not be the first one you ever owned, but many households have that […]

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