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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..

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..

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..

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..

Police officer under criminal investigation for assault after airport video

A police constable is under criminal investigation after a video emerged showing an officer kick and stamp on the head of a man as he lay on the floor at Manchester Airport..

Britains Got Talent singers 43m damages claim thrown out of High Court

A Britains Got Talent contestant who sued the shows producers for more than £40 million has had his claim thrown out at the High Court..

Ted Baker preparing to shut all UK stores within weeks

Ted Baker could disappear from British high streets as the struggling fashion chain plans to shut all its stores within weeks..

Temperatures set to soar this weekend as Met Office warns of heatwave

Temperatures are set to soar this weekend and into early next week as the Met Office warned of a heatwave..

Ex Pcs who shared offensive messages in chat with Wayne Couzens lose appeals

Two former police officers who shared grossly offensive messages in a WhatsApp group with Wayne Couzens have lost a bid to overturn their convictions at the High Court..

Crowds cheer as Snoop Dogg carries Olympic torch for Paris 2024 Games

Snoop Dogg sent the Saint-Denis crowds wild as he added a drizzle of celebrity shizzle to the final day of the Olympic torch relay in France..

Met Police officer admits stealing money from dead man

A Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office after stealing money from a man who died after collapsing..

Adam Peaty aiming to save his best for the final with more tactical approach in Paris

Adam Peaty has an alternative blueprint in mind in the mens 100 metres breaststroke to what won him two Olympic gold medals..