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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Make UK Chart History

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have broken the record for the longest-running number one single of all time by a British act with their duet Rein Me In.

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Burning of mosque replica on bonfire 'sowing hate in society'

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Burning of mosque replica on bonfire sparks sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland

A replica mosque was burned on a bonfire in Northern Ireland, sparking concerns about hate crimes and sectarian tensions.

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Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78

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Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78

Ann Widdecombe, a former UK Conservative minister, has died at 78, becoming a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career.

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People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening

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King meets with Harry, Meghan and grandchildren for first time in years

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King meets with Harry, Meghan and grandchildren for first time in years

New record as temperatures hit 35C or above on six separate days this year

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New record as temperatures hit 35C or above on six separate days this year

UK bakes in 35C highs as millions under hosepipe bans

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UK bakes in 35C highs as millions under hosepipe bans

Fery-tale ends as British wildcard defeated in Wimbledon semi-final

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Fery-tale ends as British wildcard defeated in Wimbledon semi-final

Vape flavours and packaging could be restricted to deter children

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Vape flavours and packaging could be restricted to deter children

Top chef on £6.50 supermarket steak you should get in next shop - and why toxic kitchen behaviour hasn't really stopped

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Top chef on £6.50 supermarket steak you should get in next shop - and why toxic kitchen behaviour hasn't really stopped

Loyalist bonfire with mosque replica on top is set alight before bid to remove display

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Loyalist bonfire with mosque replica on top is set alight before bid to remove display

Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition

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Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition

Pass assisted dying bill or it will come back again and again, warns MP

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Pass assisted dying bill or it will come back again and again, warns MP