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Ant and Dec’s wax figures return to Madame Tussauds Blackpool after makeover

Ant and Dec’s wax figures return to Madame Tussauds Blackpool after makeover

Ant and Dec’s wax figures return to Madame Tussauds Blackpool after makeover

25 May 2025

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly’s wax figures were first unveiled at Madame Tussauds Blackpool in 2016.


Up to 100,000 Aberdeen fans flock to bus parade after cup final victory

Up to 100,000 Aberdeen fans flock to bus parade after cup final victory

Up to 100,000 Aberdeen fans flock to bus parade after cup final victory

25 May 2025

The city’s football team beat Celtic in a penalty shoot-out on Saturday.


Police officer fighting for his life after collision while on duty is named

Police officer fighting for his life after collision while on duty is named

Police officer fighting for his life after collision while on duty is named

25 May 2025

Pc Christopher Miller was on duty when a white BMW crashed into him in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire.


Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes take the plunge for charity swim

Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes take the plunge for charity swim

Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes take the plunge for charity swim

25 May 2025

The event at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate, Co Dublin, was organised to raise funds for cancer care at the Mater Hospital in the Irish capital.


Police name motorcyclist, 67, who died in crash near Highlands village

Police name motorcyclist, 67, who died in crash near Highlands village

Police name motorcyclist, 67, who died in crash near Highlands village

25 May 2025

Gilbert Duncan died in hospital following a crash on the A862, near Beauly, on May 17.


Man charged following crossbow incident at Glasgow hospital

Man charged following crossbow incident at Glasgow hospital

Man charged following crossbow incident at Glasgow hospital

25 May 2025

Police were alerted to the incident in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital at about 6.30am on Friday.


Driver killed in vintage car racing event crash

Driver killed in vintage car racing event crash

Driver killed in vintage car racing event crash

25 May 2025

Julian Grimwade died at Donington Park on the same day as Dai Roberts was killed during the Jim Clark Rally in the Borders on Saturday.


Alan Yentob: Influential BBC executive undone by Kids Company scandal

Alan Yentob: Influential BBC executive undone by Kids Company scandal

Alan Yentob: Influential BBC executive undone by Kids Company scandal

25 May 2025

The former creative director of the BBC was also known for presenting regular arts series Imagine.


Broadcaster and former BBC executive Alan Yentob dies aged 78

Broadcaster and former BBC executive Alan Yentob dies aged 78

Broadcaster and former BBC executive Alan Yentob dies aged 78

25 May 2025

He held positions as controller of BBC One, BBC Two, director of programmes and director of television.


Calls for tougher justice for violent youths ‘misplaced’, says Constance

Calls for tougher justice for violent youths ‘misplaced’, says Constance

Calls for tougher justice for violent youths ‘misplaced’, says Constance

25 May 2025

The Justice Secretary said families wanted ‘interventions that work’, amid a reported 600% rise in serious assaults by teenagers.


Families of Chinook crash victims demand full release of sealed documents

Families of Chinook crash victims demand full release of sealed documents

Families of Chinook crash victims demand full release of sealed documents

25 May 2025

A BBC documentary last year revealed documents relating to the 1994 crash have been locked away until 2094 by the Ministry of Defence.


Starmer’s criticism of Israel was met with ‘terrorist cheers’, claims Badenoch

Starmer’s criticism of Israel was met with ‘terrorist cheers’, claims Badenoch

Starmer’s criticism of Israel was met with ‘terrorist cheers’, claims Badenoch

25 May 2025

The Conservative leader said the Prime Minister’s comments did not ‘send the right message’.


Floral tributes left at scene of house fire where mother and three children died

Floral tributes left at scene of house fire where mother and three children died

Floral tributes left at scene of house fire where mother and three children died

25 May 2025

On Sunday morning, part of Tillett Close, Stonebridge, remained cordoned off, with two fire engines still at the scene.


Angela Rayner says she ‘never’ wants to be Prime Minister or Labour leader

Angela Rayner says she ‘never’ wants to be Prime Minister or Labour leader

Angela Rayner says she ‘never’ wants to be Prime Minister or Labour leader

25 May 2025

The Deputy Prime Minister was asked to rule herself out from the top job after a memo she sent to Rachel Reeves suggesting tax rises was leaked.


Winter fuel reversal details could come in weeks, suggests Rayner

Winter fuel reversal details could come in weeks, suggests Rayner

Winter fuel reversal details could come in weeks, suggests Rayner

25 May 2025

The Deputy Prime Minister indicated an announcement could be made in the Spending Review on June 11.


Kemi Badenoch warns Farage in power would be ‘very bad for this country’

Kemi Badenoch warns Farage in power would be ‘very bad for this country’

Kemi Badenoch warns Farage in power would be ‘very bad for this country’

25 May 2025

The Tory leader accused Mr Farage of offering empty promises as the Conservatives fell behind Reform UK, Labour and the Liberal Democrats in a poll.


Air India ranked most delayed airline after ‘completely unacceptable’ record

Air India ranked most delayed airline after ‘completely unacceptable’ record

Air India ranked most delayed airline after ‘completely unacceptable’ record

25 May 2025

The route with the longest average delay was from Gatwick to Bangalore.


Renationalisation of Britain’s train services begins

Renationalisation of Britain’s train services begins

Renationalisation of Britain’s train services begins

25 May 2025

All services run by private companies will be renationalised as contracts reach the end of their minimum terms.


Gary Lineker to present last Match Of The Day as he exits BBC

Gary Lineker to present last Match Of The Day as he exits BBC

Gary Lineker to present last Match Of The Day as he exits BBC

25 May 2025

The former England striker has headed the football programme since 1999 where he presents highlights from the day’s Premier League matches.


Wet bank holiday weather to end record-breaking dry spring

Wet bank holiday weather to end record-breaking dry spring

Wet bank holiday weather to end record-breaking dry spring

24 May 2025

The Met Office said unsettled weather is expected to disrupt a warmer-than-average May.


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