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Fake Paddington Bear goods worth more than £15,000 have been seized in London following a crackdown on counterfeit merchandise. Nearly 2,000 counterfeit items have been confiscated from shops across Notting Hill where scenes from the Paddington Bear film franchise were filmed. A trading standards raid in Portobello Road recovered 1,500 fakes, including tote bags that were being sold for £10 each. A further 400 rip-offs were seized from five shops […]

A woman who claims she was raped by Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel has been accused of telling a “web of lies” in the hours following the alleged incident. Nikita Hand, who is also known as Nikita Ni Laimhin, is claiming civil damages against Mr McGregor and another man, alleging she was sexually assaulted in December 2018. Ms Hand, who has no automatic right […]

June Spencer, who played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4’s The Archers, has died at the age of 105, her family has said. Spencer had played the character since the show’s first episode in 1951, and when she announced her retirement in 2022, aged 103, was credited as being the longest-serving character in the programme. A statement released by the BBC said: “June Spencer, aged 105, best known for […]

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with Defence Secretary John Healey in the lead-up to Remembrance Day. The informal reception on Friday was held after Sir Keir pledged £3.5 million in support for veterans facing homelessness. Peter Kent, 99, the oldest veteran at the event, said he was pleased by the increase in funding and described Sir Keir as a “good guy”. Mr […]

Belle King has been suffering coercive control and abuse at the hands of her manipulative husband, Tom King, on the ITV soap for months An hour-long Emmerdale special will highlight the voices of domestic abuse survivors as a long-running storyline on the issue comes to an end. Belle King, played by Eden Taylor-Draper, has been suffering coercive control and abuse at the hands of her manipulative husband, Tom King (James Chase), on […]

Until now, CAR T-cell therapy in the UK has been used only in cancer patients Three patients in the UK have received a”groundbreaking” treatment for lupus on the NHS, which experts hope could eradicate the need for lifelong drugs. Until now, CAR T-cell therapy in the UK has been used only in cancer patients, but researchers believe it could treat range of diseases including lupus and multiple sclerosis. The therapy works by genetically modifying […]

He's written a letter to the Military Wives Choirs ahead of his 76th birthday The King has revealed his approach to birthday celebrations as he acknowledged his “advancing years” ahead of turning 76. Charles wrote personally to thank the Military Wives Choirs for their gift of a new single in his honour, saying he was “deeply touched by your wonderfully thoughtful tribute”. He expressed his “warmest possible gratitude for your […]

Interim England boss Lee Carsley is yet to speak with incoming permanent head coach Thomas Tuchel, revealing the pair have only exchanged text messages. Tuchel was appointed as Gareth Southgate’s successor last month but does not begin work until January 1, with Carsley continuing in his caretaker role. That will conclude after the Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland next week when the 50-year-old will return […]

The cash will go to the Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme Sir Keir Starmer has pledged £3.5 million in support for veterans facing homelessness. The funding will go to the Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme, which provides wraparound specialist support for employment and independent living for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Prime Minister has previously committed to exempt veterans from rules which require a connection to a local area to access social housing in England, as part […]