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News 27/08/26

More than two hundred extra officers have been drafted in to assist Cleveland Police following a series of violent incidents across Middlesbrough. The surge comes after a woman and seven-year-old girl died in a Grangetown house fire on Wednesday, just one mile from a head-on crash on Saturday that killed two police officers and five young men. A vehicle also crashed into a wall on Steele Crescent early on Thursday. […]

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Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

Dolly Parton, the transformative singer-songwriter, cultural icon, and philanthropist whose soaring voice and vivid storytelling reshaped American music, died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. Her family confirmed her passing, leaving behind a legacy that transcended musical genres, geographic borders, and political divides. Parton was one of the rare cultural figures whose charm, sharp wit, and universal warmth united generations of listeners. From the Smoky Mountains to […]

todayAugust 26, 2026 9

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The Household Jobs Nobody Taught Us How To Do

At some point in adulthood, most of us have had the same thought. ā€œHow am I supposed to know how to do this?ā€ Because while we were taught maths, English and maybe a bit of cookery at school, very few of us were ever shown how to actually run a house. So we learn on the job. Usually by Googling it, asking a neighbour, or hoping for the best. Here […]

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News 16/06/26

A former Royal Navy officer says a Russian warship firing a warning shot at a civilian yacht in the English Channel is a dangerous escalation. Reacting to the Russian defence ministry's explanation, James Gater told chief presenter Mark Austin that he does not recall rules allowing warning shots in international waters, especially between two NATO allies. Sir Keir Starmer will face a Labour leadership challenge next week, according to former […]

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The New Midlife Bucket List

When people talk about bucket lists, they often picture skydiving, climbing mountains or travelling to the other side of the world. And while there's nothing wrong with ticking off big adventures, many people reaching their 40s, 50s and beyond are creating a very different kind of bucket list. One that's less about impressing other people and more about enjoying life. Because as we get older, our priorities change. The things […]

todayJune 15, 2026 9

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News 15/06/26

A United States Air Force bomber has crashed shortly after taking off from an American base. The B-fifty-two Stratofortress came down near the Edwards Air Force Base in California at around twenty past eleven local time, which was twenty past seven in the UK. Base officials confirmed that emergency crews responded immediately to the scene, adding that the situation remains ongoing with further updates expected.Thames Valley Police have enacted a […]

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Attractions We Loved As Children And Still Enjoy

There are some places that never lose their magic. You might be older, a little wiser and perhaps moving a bit slower than you did when you first visited them, but certain attractions still bring a smile to your face the moment you walk through the gates. For many of us in Generation X, these places were highlights of family days out, school trips and summer holidays. Decades later, we're […]

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