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Fact check: Defence spending and fake naval officer video
44+ min ago (544+ words) This round-up of claims has been compiled by Full Fact, the UK's independent fact checking charity which works to give people access to reliable information they can trust. The Government is not spending an "extra "270 billion' on defence Ahead of…...
Teenage rapists detained for four years after "unduly lenient" sentence reviewed
53+ min ago (1103+ words) Two 15-year-old boys who were spared custody for the rape of two girls in Fordingbridge have been sentenced to four years" detention after the Court of Appeal ruled their sentences were "unduly lenient. The boys, known as X and Y,…...
Tickets please: Kate surprises tennis fans in Wimbledon queue
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (528+ words) The Princess of Wales greeted tennis fans who have queued for hours in the hopes of securing a ticket to Wimbledon, as she attends the fourth day of the tournament. Kate wore a blue linen suit as she spoke to…...
Labour accuses Nigel Farage of trying to hide "property empire
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (500+ words) Labour has accused Nigel Farage of trying to hide a "property empire" from the public and dubbed the Reform UK leader "five-homes Farage" after questions were raised about how he has declared his real estate holdings. It comes after a…...
Payouts on UK watchdog's car finance compensation scheme paused by tribunal
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (270+ words) The UK's financial watchdog has been forced to pause payouts on its "9. 1 billion car finance redress scheme, meaning millions of motorists are facing further delays to compensation. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is facing legal challenges from four companies who…...
Home Secretary vows to fix "fundamental failings" found after Southport killings
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (238+ words) The Home Secretary has vowed to "right the wrongs" identified by an inquiry into the Southport killings and promised the Government will do "whatever is needed to protect the public". Shabana Mahmood made the comments as she confirmed the Government…...
Keir Starmer "utterly appalled" by deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (501+ words) Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia's "barbaric" drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight. Moscow's strikes killed at least 18 people in the Ukrainian capital and injured scores more. The barrage which lasted for 11 hours into Thursday morning hit locations over…...
Norwich garden designer to share her story on BBC TV series
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (200+ words) A Norwich garden designer is appearing on a BBC TV series this week. Rajul Shah will feature on Gardeners' World airing on Friday, July 3, at 9pm on BBC Four as she shares her story and passion for wildlife-friendly spaces. She will…...
Drivers left in standstill traffic on A47 near Trowse
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (98+ words) Drivers have been left in standstill traffic along the A47 after a lorry broke down. Norfolk Constabulary were called to the scene on lane one of the road between the A140 and the A146 at around 11am today. There are still heavy delays going…...
Liam Gallagher tells England fans to "keep the biblical vibrations going
8+ hour, 36+ min ago (351+ words) Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has told England fans to "keep the biblical vibrations going" after supporters at the World Cup sung his band's song Wonderwall with players at full time once again. It comes after fans began singing the song…...