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Peter Tatchell Tribute to Paul O'Grady
Commenting on the sad death of entertainer Paul OâGrady, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said:
Videos
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Dozens arrested and thousands contacted after scammer site taken offline
Dozens of people around the world have been arrested after police disrupted a UK-founded website scamming victims on an industrial scale.
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Deaths of 48 people in 1981 fire at Dublin's Stardust nightclub were unlawful killing, jury rules
The deaths of 48 people in the worst fire in the history of Ireland have been ruled by a jury as unlawful killing.
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Iran calls Israeli strike 'infiltration' as it downplays attack on Supreme Leader's birthday
Iran has indicated it has no plans for retaliation as it played down a strike by Israel after Tehran's unprecedented missile-and-drone assault on the country.
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Post Office lawyer 'takes no pride' working for the company
A lawyer for the Post Office at the height of the Horizon IT scandal has told the public inquiry he feels "no pride" to be employed by the company.
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Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department analysed: Marriage, babies, bad boyfriends and the price of fame
As the title suggests, The Tortured Poets Department is a break-up album, and one that doesn't disappoint in deconstructing Taylor Swift's failed relationships and old boyfriends gone bad.
Local News
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What's on at Walsall's Family Hubs this Spring
These are just a few of the events and workshops that are running at the Family Hubs between April and June 2024.
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More than 1,000 bags of rubbish collected by hundreds of volunteers across Walsall
Volunteers taking part in a national litter-picking campaign have come together to collect more than 1,000 bags of rubbish in Walsall.
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Walsall selected for national pilot to transform childrenâs social care
Walsall is one of seven new areas in England selected to pilot the âFamilies first for childrenâ pathfinder programme â a national reform to childrenâs social care, which is designed to keep more children in safe and loving homes and improve child protection.
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Former Mayor of Walsall, Gary Clarke
It is with sadness that Walsall Council confirms the passing of Mr Gary Clarke.
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Calling all talented 16â25-year-old to join free dance workshops and performance
Young people, aged 16-25 invited to join free dance performance this summer Performance will take place on 20 July at the Athelstan 1100 festival Anyone interested must register by 30 April
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A record-breaking 99% of children in Walsall offered a place at one of their preferred primary schools
Today, Tuesday 16 April 2024, parents in the borough will receive notification of the school where their child will start Reception this September.
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Improvement plans in place for Birminghamâs childrenâs services despite national and financial challenges
A series of reports due before the councilâs Cabinet on April 23rd 2024 sets out how the council is addressing national challenges in Childrenâs Services and delivering budget savings.
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Tamworth residents urged to sort ID ahead of May election
Deadline to apply for free ID is fast approaching Apply for ID by 24 April Itâs a government requirement to show ID when voting
National News
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Police threaten to arrest 'openly Jewish' man yards from pro-Palestine march as his presence was 'antagonising'
An antisemitism campaigner has been threatened with arrest yards from a pro-Palestine march as a Metropolitan Police officer said his presence was "antagonising".
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At least four dead after record-breaking rainfall in United Arab Emirates this week
Four people died in the United Arab Emirates after record-breaking rainfall caused heavy flooding this week, officials have said.
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Rishi Sunak pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs after 12 months
People who are fit to work but do not accept job offers will have their benefits taken away after 12 months, the prime minister has pledged.
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First known test dogfight between AI and human pilot carried out, US military says
The world's first known combat between a human pilot and a fighter jet controlled by AI has been carried out in California, the US military has said.
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First-ever UK 'swatting' sentence passed after man shot in face by armed unit due to hoax call
A British video gamer who faked a hostage situation leading to another man suffering life-changing injuries after armed units were tricked into shooting him has been sentenced in the first case of its kind in the UK.
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Spectator theatre critic boasts of using prostitute after arousal at lecturing professor's "blonde hair"
The Spectator's theatre critic has boasted of visiting a prostitute in an article after he became aroused by a "beautiful historian" giving a lecture.
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Grocery delivery app Getir prepares to exit UK market
Getir, the grocery delivery app once valued at nearly $12bn (ÂŁ9.7bn), is close to pulling the plug on its operations in Britain in a move that would spark concerns for well over 1,000 jobs.
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Primary school teacher's diary led police to find her partner's body, court hears
A primary school teacher's secret diary led police to uncover her partner's body buried in their garden, a court has heard.Â
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Government accused of U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes at Olympics
The UK government has been accused of a U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete at the 2024 Olympics.
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O2 Academy Brixton reopens after fatal crush - what 'robust conditions' are in place?
O2 Academy Brixton will open its doors again tonight for the first time since a deadly crush at the venue killed two people 16 months ago.
UK News
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Rishi Sunak pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs after 12 months
People who are fit to work but do not accept job offers will have their benefits taken away after 12 months, the prime minister has pledged.
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Police threaten to arrest 'openly Jewish' man yards from pro-Palestine march as his presence was 'antagonising'
An antisemitism campaigner has been threatened with arrest yards from a pro-Palestine march as a Metropolitan Police officer said his presence was "antagonising".
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First-ever UK 'swatting' sentence passed after man shot in face by armed unit due to hoax call
A British video gamer who faked a hostage situation leading to another man suffering life-changing injuries after armed units were tricked into shooting him has been sentenced in the first case of its kind in the UK.
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Bloody Sunday: No perjury charges for former soldiers or alleged IRA member
Fifteen former soldiers and an alleged IRA member investigated for perjury during the Bloody Sunday Inquiry will not face charges.
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Nicola Sturgeon admits to 'incredibly difficult time' after husband charged in embezzlement probe
Nicola Sturgeon has described her personal situation as "incredibly difficult" after her husband was charged in connection with the embezzlement of SNP funds.
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Boris Johnson breached rules by being 'evasive' over links to hedge fund, says watchdog
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has breached government rules by being "evasive" about his links to a hedge fund that set up a meeting between him and the president of Venezuela, a watchdog has said.
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Salvator Rosa painting stolen in Oxford raid found in Romania - two other artworks still missing
An "'irreplaceable" 17th Century artwork stolen from an Oxford University Gallery has been found in Romania - but police say they're still hunting for two more paintings taken in the heist.
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All the Tory MPs who have been suspended since Rishi Sunak became prime minister
Rishi Sunak is facing a fresh headache after a Conservative MP was suspended over allegations he misused campaign funds.
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Primary school teacher's diary led police to find her partner's body, court hears
A primary school teacher's secret diary led police to uncover her partner's body buried in their garden, a court has heard.Â
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Government accused of U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes at Olympics
The UK government has been accused of a U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete at the 2024 Olympics.
World News
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Iran calls Israeli strike 'infiltration' as it downplays attack on Supreme Leader's birthday
Iran has indicated it has no plans for retaliation as it played down a strike by Israel after Tehran's unprecedented missile-and-drone assault on the country.
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Targeted Israeli strike is a message - and Iran's response so far is telling
If this Israeli attack on Iran is no more than it presently appears to be, then it is rather well modulated.
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Key moments in the Middle East this week - from Iran's attack on Israel to the apparent retaliation
Israel has launched an attack against Iran in retaliation to a drone and missile strike launched against it on Saturday.
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At least four dead after record-breaking rainfall in United Arab Emirates this week
Four people died in the United Arab Emirates after record-breaking rainfall caused heavy flooding this week, officials have said.
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Israel strikes Iran: What's the state of play?
An Israeli missile has struck Iran, in response to the unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel over the weekend by the Iranians.
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India elections: Can anyone beat Narendra Modi?
India's wildly popular and divisive leader Narendra Modi is set to sweep to victory as the world's biggest election kicks off.
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Israel threatened to respond - and it appears to have been carefully chosen
Israel threatened a retaliation, and it came before dawn on Friday morning.
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Isfahan: A city steeped in history - and home to Iranian nuclear facilities
The city of Isfahan has been targeted in an Israeli strike in retaliation for the barrage of missiles and drones that Iran unleashed at the weekend.
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Deaths of 48 people in 1981 fire at Dublin's Stardust nightclub were unlawful killing, jury rules
The deaths of 48 people in the worst fire in the history of Ireland have been ruled by a jury as unlawful killing.
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Government accused of U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes at Olympics
The UK government has been accused of a U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete at the 2024 Olympics.
Entertainment News
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Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department analysed: Marriage, babies, bad boyfriends and the price of fame
As the title suggests, The Tortured Poets Department is a break-up album, and one that doesn't disappoint in deconstructing Taylor Swift's failed relationships and old boyfriends gone bad.
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Taylor Swift reveals 'secret' double album in '2am surprise' - including track inspired by boyfriend Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift has revealed her latest release is a "secret double album" - with 15 more tracks than fans were expecting.
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Taylor Swift: How a country girl took over the world - as new album The Tortured Poets Department released
Taylor Swift is one of the world's best-selling artists, a billionaire, and a record breaker. And she's just 34.
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Taylor Swift album lyrics - the hidden meanings and the people she appears to reference in The Tortured Poets Department songs
"An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time."
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Kanye West: Los Angeles police investigating whether rapper was involved in alleged battery
Police in Los Angeles have said they are investigating whether Kanye West was involved in an alleged battery.
Sports
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Trent Alexander-Arnold says Liverpool have almost 'handed' Man City title, but Jurgen Klopp revels in 'hunters' tag
Liverpool and Arsenal's weekend defeats may have handed the title to Man City, Trent Alexander-Arnold has told Sky Sports - but Jurgen Klopp thinks being "hunters" suits his side best.
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Paul Merson says Premier League is still best in world - so why the big flop from English clubs in Europe?
Arsenal and Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday, with Liverpool and West Ham following with exits in the Europa League - so why have English sides struggled in Europe this season?
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Liverpool must show their season is not over after disappointing Europa exit - European hits and misses
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Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper suffer quarter-final exits on clay in Barcelona and Munich
Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper each suffered quarter-finals exits on clay, the Brits beaten in the last eight at the Barcelona Open and Munich Open, respectively.
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Paul Merson says: Three wins against Wolves, Chelsea and Tottenham and Arsenal are right back in Premier League title hunt
In his latest column for Sky Sports, Paul Merson says Arsenal will be hurting after defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich damaged their chances of finishing the season with silverware, but believes they have the chance to get back in the title race with three wins in a week.
Politics
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Nicola Sturgeon admits to 'incredibly difficult time' after husband charged in embezzlement probe
Nicola Sturgeon has described her personal situation as "incredibly difficult" after her husband was charged in connection with the embezzlement of SNP funds.
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Mark Menzies: Tory activist who reported MP over alleged misuse of funds disappointed by party response
A Tory activist who reported an MP over claims he misused party funds has told Sky News she is disappointed by the way her complaint has been handled.
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Government accused of U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes at Olympics
The UK government has been accused of a U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete at the 2024 Olympics.
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Boris Johnson breached rules by being 'evasive' over links to hedge fund, says watchdog
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has breached government rules by being "evasive" about his links to a hedge fund that set up a meeting between him and the president of Venezuela, a watchdog has said.
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All the Tory MPs who have been suspended since Rishi Sunak became prime minister
Rishi Sunak is facing a fresh headache after a Conservative MP was suspended over allegations he misused campaign funds.
