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A section of the M25 has been closed amid fears of an ‘explosion’ from an industrial estate fire raging next to the motorway. The motorway is closed between Junction 22 and Junction 21a near St Albans, with thick clouds of smoke drifting across the road. Firefighters asked National Highways to close the section of the […]
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Choosing a new smartphone isn’t easy. With dozens of new models launching every year – from affordable handsets to expensive feature-rich flagships – it can be difficult to know which phone is actually worth your money. That’s where we come in. Our mobile experts put every new handset through rigorous testing, with the aim of […]
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Amber heat-health alerts come into force across most of England on Tuesday as temperatures start to climb again at the beginning of the summer’s latest predicted heatwave. The UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is warning that significant impacts are likely across health and social care, including a rise in deaths. The amber alerts will remain […]
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The countdown to savings has begun! As 2026 draws to a close, Lenovo is bringing you unbeatable offers with our End of Year Sale on selected laptops, desktops and more. Dive into Lenovo’s End of Year Sale and discover a world of cutting-edge technology, where quality meets affordability across our diverse range of products. Whether […]
Continue Reading Drought officials have declared 71.3% of England is now in drought, after the nation recorded its driest July since records began in 1836. The East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs moved into drought status on Monday, joining half of England and the whole of Wales. The […]
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Fifa and its president Gianni Infantino have been accused of breaking trust “through deception” in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation. The letter, signed by the presidents and general secretaries, said the recent controversy over the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal was fundamentally about “the integrity of the game, […]
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A small boat carrying 230 people has crossed the English Channel, setting a record for the largest number of people to make the journey in a single vessel. The boat arrived in the UK in the early hours of Monday, surpassing the previous record set in July, when 165 people made the crossing on a […]
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Why and how is the US blockading Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz? Oil prices have risen to their highest level since 2022, following reports that US President Donald Trump is due to be briefed by his military on plans for further strikes on Iran. Brent crude rose to more than $126 (£94) a […]
Continue Reading The threat to ships carrying oil in the Middle East is at its worst since the Iran war began, experts have said, following a spate of attacks on another key shipping route in the region. The warning comes after a number of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, an alternative waterway that some tankers […]
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Iran has denied Donald Trump’s claim that new talks on ending the conflict would begin on Monday, after the US president called off what he said would have been “massive” strikes on the country. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, he said Iran “knew the extent of the attack because they saw it […]
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Why Your Hairbrush Matters More Than You Think The right hairbrush doesn’t just detangle your hair; it can directly impact breakage, shine, scalp health and even how long your style lasts. Using the wrong brush can cause unnecessary tension, frizz and long-term damage to the hair cuticle. On the other hand, the right tool can […]
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UK drivers have stolen almost £200,000 worth of fuel from petrol stations every day on average since the Iran war broke out and sent prices soaring, according to industry analysis. Incidents of fuel being taken from forecourts without payment have risen by a fifth in the five months since 28 February, according to figures from […]
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