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Bansky claims new swimming fish artwork on central London police box
Banksy has confirmed he is behind a new swimming fish artwork which has appeared on a police sentry box in the City of London..
New swimming fish design on London police box thought to be latest Banksy
A new artwork of swimming fish has appeared on a police box in the City of London, sparking speculation that it might be the latest Banksy..
New aviation exhibition to open at Windermere
The first permanent exhibition recording the role played by Windermere in the history of the development of aeroplanes will be officially opened this month..
Gambling profits in focus after Euro 2024 scores go in bookies favour
Some of the worlds biggest betting firms are set to reveal whether they have cashed in on a set of major global sporting events, as they prepare for new rules for gamblers in the UK..
Celine Dions team condemn Trump for using My Heart Will Go On at campaign rally
Celine Dions team has hit out at Donald Trump for using her classic song My Heart Will Go On during a presidential campaign rally..
Violent rioters could face up to 10 years in jail top prosecutor warns
The director of public prosecutions has reportedly warned that the worst offending protesters could face up to 10 years in prison if they are charged with rioting..
History makers in the pool as Great Britain claim first artistic swimming medal
Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe claimed a first artistic swimming medal for Great Britain at the Olympics with silver in the womens duet..
Georgia Bell pounces to snatch thrilling 1500 metres bronze for Great Britain
Great Britains Georgia Bell collected 1500 metres bronze and set a new national record on the final day of track action in a race won by Kenyas Faith Kipyegon in Olympic record time..
Rangers make winning start at Hampden while Ross County salvage last gasp point
Rangers made a winning start at their temporary Hampden Park home as they beat Motherwell 2-1 in the William Hill Premiership..
Sir Rod Stewart postpones two US shows after developing Covid 19
Sir Rod Stewart has postponed two more US shows after contracting a summer strain of Covid-19..
Noah Williams saves the best to last to snatch 10m platform bronze
Great Britains Noah Williams snatched a bronze medal with his last two dives in a thrilling mens 10m platform final contest..
Brazilian authorities probe cause of plane crash that left 62 dead
Brazilian authorities are investigating the cause of a plane crash in Sao Paulo state that killed all 62 people on board..
Championship Round Up 10 August
Brenden Aaronsons equaliser in the fifth minute of stoppage time salvaged a thrilling 3-3 draw for Leeds against newly-promoted Portsmouth..
North Korea flies more rubbish carrying balloons toward South
South Koreas military says North Korea is again flying balloons likely carrying rubbish toward the South, adding to a bizarre psychological warfare campaign amid growing tensions between the rivals..
Jay Slaters friends and family wear blue for funeral of forever 19 apprentice
Up to 500 mourners have attended the funeral service of teenager Jay Slater who touched the lives of so many people..
Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet has no regrets and calls Games huge success
Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet insisted he has no regrets at all about how the Olympics have unfolded despite some controversies at the Games..
Tottenham complete Dominic Solanke signing in deal worth up to 65m
Tottenham have completed the signing of forward Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth on a six-year deal..
Suspected rioters continue to appear in court as police pursue online offenders
Suspected rioters are continuing to appear in court on Saturday, as online influencers who stoked the flames of hatred and division and incited violence were being pursued by specialist officers..
Travis Scott remains in custody after altercation with security guard in Paris
Rapper Travis Scott remains in police custody after his arrest at a Paris hotel following an altercation with a security guard, prosecutors said..
Funeral for Jay Slater who died in Tenerife to take place
The 19 year old will be laid to rest in Accrington, Lancashire.