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Ticketmaster reassures Eurovision fans after tickets sell out

Ticketmaster reassures Eurovision fans after tickets sell out

Those who managed to secure tickets celebrated on social media while others commiserated.

Police would have been ‘called out’ for criminal acts involving Sheku Bayoh

Police would have been ‘called out’ for criminal acts involving Sheku Bayoh

A senior police officer has told an inquiry fellow officers would have been ‘called out’ if acts were found to be criminal.

Workers to strike at electricity grid company serving London and South East

Workers to strike at electricity grid company serving London and South East

The business serves London and the east and the south east of England

Sir James Duddridge says Boris Johnson may have ‘upgraded’ knighthood to KCMG

Sir James Duddridge says Boris Johnson may have ‘upgraded’ knighthood to KCMG

Tory MP Sir James Duddridge said: ‘In my eyes Boris Johnson can do no wrong.’

‘Got to break cycle of criminal gangs’ enabling migrants across Channel, says PM

‘Got to break cycle of criminal gangs’ enabling migrants across Channel, says PM

Rishi Sunak was speaking during a visit to a Home Office joint control centre in Dover on Tuesday.

Police confirm timeline of events leading to discovery of Cardiff horror crash

Police confirm timeline of events leading to discovery of Cardiff horror crash

Five people were in a Volkswagen Tiguan that came off the A48(M) in Cardiff and crashed into trees in the St Mellons area of the city.

Midwives in Northern Ireland vote to take industrial action

Midwives in Northern Ireland vote to take industrial action

In a formal ballot, almost 94% voted for industrial action short of a strike and almost 90% voted to strike over pay.

‘Game changer’ weight loss jab to become available on NHS

‘Game changer’ weight loss jab to become available on NHS

Experts described the move as a ‘pivotal moment’ for the treatment of people living with obesity.

Campaigners brand Bill to curb Channel crossings ‘unethical and impractical’

Campaigners brand Bill to curb Channel crossings ‘unethical and impractical’

Charities and human rights organisations have condemned the Government proposals.

Jeremy Vine outraged after near miss with bus while cycling

Jeremy Vine outraged after near miss with bus while cycling

The 57-year-old posted a video on Twitter showing him being overtaken by the vehicle in central London at 6.20am on Tuesday.

Father and son collectors queue overnight for limited edition watch

Father and son collectors queue overnight for limited edition watch

Seb Easton, 51, and his son Taz, 19, waited to get their hands on Swatch and Omega’s new Mission to Moonshine Gold timepiece on Tuesday.

Brother of Enoch Burke appears in court charged with threatening behaviour

Brother of Enoch Burke appears in court charged with threatening behaviour

Gardai removed members of the Burke family during scuffles at Dublin’s Court of Appeal.

1922 chairman Sir Graham Brady latest Tory to announce exit at next election

1922 chairman Sir Graham Brady latest Tory to announce exit at next election

The senior Tory MP has chaired the powerful backbench 1922 Committee since 2010.

What we know about Braverman’s new ‘stop the boats’ Bill

What we know about Braverman’s new ‘stop the boats’ Bill

Here is a look at what the Home Secretary has announced under her proposed Illegal Migration Bill.

The Channel migrant crisis – a timeline

The Channel migrant crisis – a timeline

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has set out plans to stop the small boats crossing from France.

Music manager stabbed to death for designer watch, court told

Music manager stabbed to death for designer watch, court told

Emmanuel Odunlami, 32, was attacked near St Paul’s Cathedral in the City of London on May 1 last year, the Old Bailey heard.

Dame Judi Dench offers ‘wholehearted support’ to home town’s parking campaign

Dame Judi Dench offers ‘wholehearted support’ to home town’s parking campaign

The actress is supporting a campaign to reverse a ban on blue-badge parking in pedestrianised areas of York city centre.

Airline aims to boost number of female pilots in ‘one-of-a-kind’ training scheme

Airline aims to boost number of female pilots in ‘one-of-a-kind’ training scheme

Tui Airways will train 30 people to become pilots in return for future salary deductions.

Emergency coal plants come online for first time as electricity margins tight

Emergency coal plants come online for first time as electricity margins tight

The National Grid issued a notice that margins were tight, but later cancelled it.

KitKat Cereal to launch in the UK next month

KitKat Cereal to launch in the UK next month

The cereal squares taste of chocolate and wafer and are ‘sure to delight loyal KitKat fans’, Nestle said.

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