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Parliamentary pup Jennie loves a good lie down in the Commons chamber
Jennie the guide dog enjoys being in the House of Commons chamber because she knows she can get a good lie down, according to her MP..
Robert Downey Jr announces return to Marvel Cinematic Universe
Robert Downey Jr has announced his shock return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), stunning fans when he was dramatically unmasked as the villainous Doctor Doom..
Survey More than half feel poorer than five years ago
More than half (53%) of people feel poorer now than they did five years ago, research has found..
Antoine Dupont brilliance carries France to first Paris 2024 gold medal
They beat Fiji in the Rugby Sevens.
Cineworld announces plans to close six branches
Its part of restructure plans for the firm.
Laura Whitmore alleges inappropriate behaviour during Strictly stint
Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore alleges that she was subjected to inappropriate behaviour during her stint on Strictly Come Dancing..
Children among group of migrants found in Channel
Small boat crossings continued on Saturday as the UK Border Force brought a group of suspected migrants from the English Channel into Dover..
Silver joy for Anna Henderson in womens time trial at Paris Olympics
Anna Henderson won silver for Great Britain in the womens time trial at the Paris Olympics as she edged out third-placed American Chloe Dygert by less than one second..
Eurostar disruption continues amid rail vandalism ahead of Olympics
Eurostar passengers faced continued disruption on Saturday after arson attacks on the French rail network ahead of the start of the Olympic Games..
Crazy diving bronze for Scarlett Mew Jensen and birthday girl Yasmin Harper
Scarlett Mew Jensen admitted it is crazy to have secured Team GBs first medal of Paris 2024 after claiming bronze alongside partner Yasmin Harper in a dramatic womens 3m synchronised springboard diving final..
Skateboarding postponed by 48 hours at Olympics as rain continues to wreak havoc
Adverse weather conditions in Paris have led to the Olympic mens street skateboarding being postponed by 48 hours until Monday..
SNP Sarwars no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him
Anas Sarwar has been warned his election pledge of no austerity under Labour has come back to bite him amid reports the UK Chancellor will announce a £20 billion black hole..
Common mouth bacteria found to melt certain cancers
A common type of bacteria has been found to make certain cancers melt, scientists have discovered..
Sir Keir Starmer hails excellent Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics
Sir Keir Starmer has extended his well-wishes to Team GBs 327 athletes after watching flag-bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover lead out the British contingent at the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris..
Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion has given her first live public performance since revealing she is living with stiff person syndrome (SPS), with a spectacular rendition from the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics..
Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree
The families of four men killed after their car crashed into a tree in Gloucestershire have spoken of an ocean of sadness after their deaths..
Reeves expected to approve inflation busting pay hikes for public sector workers
Rachel Reeves is expected to approve above-inflation pay rises for millions of public sector workers next week, amid concerns over the cost of further industrial action if the Government refuses..
Paris Olympics off to a sodden start with a rain drenched opening ceremony
Paris welcomed the Olympic Games with an opening ceremony like no other as athletes sailed down the River Seine to the sound of Lady Gaga and more, but relentless rain put a dampener on the party..
Three children who died in house fire are missed beyond measure parents say
The three children who died in an east London house fire are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure, their parents said, as they were named for the first time..
John Hunt says messages of support like a hug following family crossbow deaths
BBC racing commentator John Hunt has told friends that every message of support feels like a hug following the deaths of his wife and two daughters in a crossbow attack, a colleague has said..