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Former UK deputy PM's passing marks end of unique political era in Britain
London council's new pet rules make dog owners nervous about park walks
Ex-police ambassador reveals untold story behind sudden departure over BLM dispute
UK farm inheritance tax dispute: Government numbers dont add up for experts
UK military faces tough choices as defense cuts hit drone program
Literary prize sparks chain of unexpected refusals from winning authors
Two writers make bold decisions about their prize money from UKʼs top non-fiction award. While one refuses the cash completely other decides to use it against the sponsor company
Pub owners face drunk couple's rage after Christmas party drink refusal
A festive celebration at a Hampshire pub turned hostile when a couple got denied more drinks. The incident led to physical confrontation and racial slurs‚ with both sides now meeting in court
Putin sends exotic animals to North Korea while getting military support back
Moscow transferred dozens of wild animals to Pyongyang zoo as a sign of friendship between countries. This gift exchange happens while North Korea provides significant military assistance to Russia
Nurse's estate planning story sparks touching podcast community response
A 67-year old nurse confronts her fear of making a will through a podcast experience that changed her outlook. Her story prompted an outpouring of support from listeners who shared their own inheritance planning journeys
Teen tragedy leads to shocking discoveries about social media bullying in Wales
A Welsh mothers quest to understand her daughters sudden passing reveals hidden online harassment groups. School records and social-media accounts paint a complex picture of events leading to the tragedy
Former sitcom star's unusual support for cancer-fighting friend draws mixed reactions
Full House actor tries unique way to support co-starʼs cancer battle but gets unexpected feedback. His bald-cap gesture creates debate about proper ways to show solidarity
New Zealand's biggest-ever march: How 42,000 people changed Wellington's streets
A huge crowd marched through Wellington to defend an almost 200-year-old treaty. The protest which started as small walk from north region turned into one of New Zealandʼs largest-ever public gatherings
Russian ballet star's mysterious fall raises questions in St Petersburg
A top Mariinsky Theatre dancer fell from his apartment balcony last weekend. **Vladimir** Shklyarovʼs death comes two years after his public stance against Russian military actions
Former BBC star gave private tour to teen musician, new claims surface
Fresh allegations emerge about ex-BBC presenterʼs conduct with young musician. The story reveals inappropriate messages and misuse of position at broadcasting house during private tour
Popular morning radio host makes surprise exit from BBC's biggest breakfast show
Long-time BBC radio personality announces unexpected departure from her early-morning slot after six years behind the mic. The well-known host plans to spend more time with family while staying connected to Radio 2
UK's 30-year gamble: How lottery tickets changed British society forever
Three decades ago UK started its biggest gambling experiment that made thousands rich overnight. National Lottery changed sports funding culture and brought billions to good causes
Prince Harry brings military games spirit to Canadian schools ahead of winter event
**Prince Harry** launches new school-based program in Vancouver connecting students with Invictus Games values. The winter version of military sports event starts in 82 days bringing together 25 nations
Queen's rescue dog Beth dies after 13 years of royal companionship
A rescue Jack Russell terrier who became Queens trusted companion passed away this weekend. Beth‚ adopted from Battersea Dogs Home over a decade ago had been suffering from an untreatable tumor
New hair styling tool that costs less than half of its famous competitor
Multi-function hair tool combines drying and styling features in one compact device. Its unique rotating nozzle and six different attachments make it a budget-friendly choice for those seeking salon-like results at home
British police visits and academic theories: How free speech gets limited today
Modern academic theories shape how government handles offensive speech. From university halls to police stations a new system of thought-control emerges showing similarities with historical examples
101-year-old code-breaker shares untold stories from secret WW2 facility
A former Bletchley Park code-breaker opens up about her top-secret work during World War 2. **Betty Webb** shares memories of decoding German and Japanese messages that helped win the war
PM's missed festival greeting causes stir in British-Sikh community
Over 300 Sikh organizations challenge Prime Minister about missing important religious celebration. Recent oversight follows earlier cultural mix-up with Hindu community at official event
Historic UK churches face uncertain future as funding deadline approaches
Almost 1000 religious buildings across Britain need urgent repairs while facing serious money problems. Tax relief program that helped thousands of historic churches might end soon‚ putting more buildings at risk
Historic German statue falls as protesters link it to colonial past
A 125-year-old monument of Otto von Bismarck was knocked down in Frankfurt‚ with anti-colonial messages painted on it. The action happened during the 140th anniversary of a major African colonization meeting
Senior bishop opens up about Church scandal that made archbishop step down
Winchesterʼs top priest discusses shocking report about decades-long abuse in church-related settings. Recent events led to historic resignation of Church of Englandʼs leader and raised questions about safety
Former student breaks silence about dark past at prestigious Kent school
A successful businessman reveals decades-old abuse at a well-known private school in Kent. His story connects to wider institutional problems in British education and religious organizations
Trump's next term might need big-government approach to fix culture wars
Cultural changes in America need more than just cutting government departments. A professor suggests that fixing todays social issues requires careful reform of existing institutions‚ not their removal
London's newest cure for city loneliness brings strangers together in unique way
A bar in London transforms into friendship-making playground where strangers play games and share stories. This unique social experiment helps city folks break free from post-pandemic isolation
Toronto couple's divorce hits snag over rare Taylor Swift concert tickets
A divorcing pair in Toronto faced an unusual challenge: who gets the Taylor Swift concert tickets. Their case joins other weird divorce settlements‚ from split houses to celebrity nicknames
Newspaper mix-ups and weird feet: Strange tales from British public life
A collection of peculiar stories from British media politics and entertainment world shows how small mistakes can lead to funny outcomes. From newspaper corrections to changing shoe sizes‚ these tales reveal unexpected connections
Legendary music filmmaker who brought classical giants to television passes at 89
A ground-breaking director who transformed classical music into captivating television has died in Wales. **Barrie Gavin** worked with worlds top composers and conductors during his six-decade career at BBC and beyond
UK police data shows surprising items in hate incident records
Police forces across UK logged thousands of non-crime hate incidents including odd cases with doctors vicars and kids. New data shows how different forces handle these reports in their day-to-day work
Church rebel who turned empty pews into packed services dies at 90
A non-traditional priest who transformed a dying London church into a thriving spiritual hub has passed away. **Donald Reeves** mixed classic Anglican traditions with modern ideas making St Jamesʼs Piccadilly a unique religious center
Government's food mishap at Diwali party leads to strong Hindu community response
British government faced criticism for serving non-vegetarian food and alcohol at its yearly Diwali celebration. The incident prompted quick apologies from No 10 and sparked reactions from Hindu political figures
Cambridge tragedy leads to warning about dangerous student peer pressure
A coroner raises red flags about student self-policing at British universities after a tragic incident at Cambridge. His report points to growing issues with peer exclusion in campus communities