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The Independent‘This is England’: Train passengers horrified as man launches into racist tirade in packed carriage
Passengers on service said they were abused by group on train after men got on at London Bridge
- Chronicle Live
Martin Lewis warns millions of UK drivers of £1,000 fines for 'annoying' £14 rule
The Money Saving Expert founder has warned that 3.6 million UK motorists are at risk of a £1,000 DVLA fine
- People
Royal Couple Announces Surprise Divorce After 13 Years of Marriage Weeks After Joint Appearance
The announcement comes after a recent joint outing with members of the British royal family
- Daily Record
Tensions escalate as Tenerife told to get rid of Brits wearing popular item on beach
Opera star Ainhoa Arteta has spoken out following protests by locals against UK holidaymakers.
- Daily Record
Martin Lewis issues 'serious' warning to anyone who has curtains in their home
The Money Saving Expert has issued a warning to UK homeowners who have curtains hanging up in their homes - saying you could save hundreds by following his advice.
- Liverpool Echo
Kate Garraway issues update after council sends 'bailiff threats'
The Good Morning Britain star said she has been unable to get through to Haringey Council for help
- Daily Record
Gemma Atkinson says Gorka 'left home five weeks ago' and she has 'no idea' where he is
Gemma Atkinson has spoken about her relationship with her fiance Gorka Marquez, including having discussed them being away from each other due to work commitments.
- Daily Record
ITV The Chase's Mark Labbett calls for medic as Bradley Walsh left in 'physical pain' over comment
The Chase viewers were left in stitches after The Beast 'called a medic' for Bradley after the ITV host was left gobsmacked by a contestant's remark.
- The Independent
Pub landlord stabbed to death by ex-sister-in-law seconds after calling police, court told
Stephanie Langley said ‘I’m glad I did it’ as paramedics tried to save him, court told
- Hello!
Prince Louis' surprising favourite hobby revealed by dad Prince William ahead of 6th birthday
Prince William has revealed his youngest son Prince Louis' favourite hobby ahead of his 6th birthday on Tuesday…
- Bristol Live
Warning as Brits not aware of big change to enter EU countries in six months
Concerns have been raised that people have no idea of a massive post Brexit change which could lead to delays at airports
- The Telegraph
Israel’s strike has exposed Iran’s fatal weakness
Israel’s presumed counterstrike against Iran has proved Joe Biden and David Cameron wrong in their insistence that Israel should just “take the win”. Instead, it fought back – and yesterday Iran was trying to pretend that nothing had happened.
- Yahoo Life UK
‘After nine years together my husband agreed to a polyamorous relationship’
Alice Lovegood says asking her husband to be polyamorous has improved their relationship.
- Bristol Live
Holidaymakers warned as drug-resistant illness hits five European Union hotspots
The outbreak is believed to have been made worse at a festival and travellers are being warned about symptoms and how to avoid getting it
- OK! Magazine
Prince Harry and brother William ‘haven’t been truly happy together’ since key moment six years ago
Prince Harry and his brother Prince William were said to be inseparable - but one moment six years ago at Harry's wedding their 'happiness together' reportedly changed
- The National
Fiona Bruce scolds top Tory minister amid fiery Question Time clash
BBC Question Time host Fiona Bruce was forced to intervene and reprimand a Tory Cabinet Secretary after he launched a personal attack on another panellist ...
- The Telegraph
Netanyahu has done what the world warned him not to
Israel’s strike on Iran on Friday morning will not come as a surprise to Western observers – but it will cause great concern in Washington and London as the region tips closer towards an all-out war.
- Sky News
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. If the airbase at Isfahan has been attacked - home to the 8th Tactical Air Wing of the Iranian Air Force, and not a Revolutionary Guard installation - then the Israelis are making their point against a conventional military target. It is not an enrichment plant or a reactor, but the wide-ranging nuclear research conducted there involves some 3,000 Iranian nuclear scientists.
- The Independent
Black undercover police officer beaten up by his own colleagues awarded $23.5m
Fellow undercover officer told investigators police in riot gear ‘beat the f*** out of [Mr Hall] like Rodney King’
- Hello!
BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood absent from show following health update
BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood has been missing from the show this week. The weather presenter's absence comes after she shared an update on her health last week…