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News 17/10/25

Prince Andrew has confirmed he will relinquish his titles, including the Duke of York, in a move agreed with King Charles. However, he will retain the title of Prince as he was born the son of Queen Elizabeth II. His former wife, Sarah Ferguson, will also no longer use the title of Duchess of York. In a statement, Andrew said discussions with the King and other family members concluded that ongoing accusations against him distract from the work of His […]

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News 16/10/25

Sam Fender has won the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album People Watching. The announcement was made in his hometown of Newcastle, marking the first time the ceremony has been held outside London. Crowds at the Utilita Arena erupted in celebration as the North Shields singer beat off competition from Britpop icons Pulp, Irish artist CMAT, and post-punk favourites Fontaines DC. The event was hosted by DJ Lauren Laverne, with the winner revealed by judge Sian Eleri, following performances from […]

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News 15/10/25

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military has received the bodies of two hostages, handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas in Gaza. The remains are being transferred to a specialist centre in Israel for formal identification, though Hamas hasn’t confirmed the names of those returned. Netanyahu said all hostage families have been informed and added that efforts to bring everyone home “continue relentlessly and will not stop until the last hostage is returned.” The government has released […]

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News 14/10/25

England have secured their place at next summer's World Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory over Latvia in their latest qualifier. Thomas Tuchel’s side have been imperious in Group K, winning all six of their matches so far and not conceding a single goal. Tonight in Riga, the Three Lions were already 3-0 up at half-time thanks to Anthony Gordon opening the scoring and Harry Kane adding two, including a penalty. This result makes England the first European team to […]

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News 13/10/25

US President Donald Trump has hailed what he calls “a miracle of peace,” after the signing of a Gaza deal at a global summit in Egypt. Speaking in Sharm el-Sheikh, Mr Trump said the prayers of millions had been answered, calling the agreement “historic” and “a new dawn for the Middle East.” The deal was signed alongside Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Mr Trump […]

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Win tickets to Slough Jets vs Chelmsford Chieftains this week

Last time out at home, Slough Jets beat Romford Buccanneers 15-0 and followed that up with away wins at Invcita and Romford.  This Saturday, they're back at Slough Ice Arena as they take on the Chelsmford Chieftains in a Challenge Cup match. Doors open at 5.45pm and the puck drops at 6.30pm. Ice hockey is known as the world’s fastest and most thrilling indoor sport, with roots dating back to 1875 in Canada. The Slough Jets were founded in 1986 […]

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News 12/10/25

Donald Trump has declared the war in Gaza over during a conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One. En route to Israel, the US President said the ceasefire is holding and that a new “Board of Peace” — an interim administrative body — will be established quickly. “The war is over, you understand that,” he told journalists. His remarks come just three days into the ceasefire and during the early phase of his 20-point peace plan. Trump praised Israeli Prime […]

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News 11/10/25

Actress Diane Keaton, best known for her roles in The Godfather and Annie Hall, has died at the age of 79. Reports say she passed away in California surrounded by loved ones. Her death was confirmed by a family spokesperson, though no further details have been released. The New York Times also cited producer Dori Roth, who worked on several of Keaton’s recent films, as confirming her death. Tributes are already being shared from across Hollywood for one of cinema’s […]

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News 10/10/25

Nineteen people are missing and feared dead after a massive explosion at a munitions plant in Tennessee. Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed there were fatalities but said the full number isn’t yet known, as rescuers continue searching the wreckage. The blast tore through the Accurate Energetic Systems facility, which makes and tests explosives around 60 miles southwest of Nashville. Sheriff Davis said, “We do have 19 souls we are looking for,” adding that the building “is gone.” Emergency teams […]

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