The Papers: 'Supersonic Saturday' and actress' Savile allegations

The ongoing drama around Oasis ticket sales dominates Sunday's papers.

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Toe wrestling competition returns for 50th year

Organisers say the sport, founded in a pub in the 1970s, is "like arm wrestling, but with feet".

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The Papers: Ozempic 'slows ageing' and Jenas 'battling to save marriage'

Several papers focus on a new finding that weight loss jobs may slow down standard markers for ageing.

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Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.

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The Papers: Anger at PM's 'cigs ban plan' and removal of 'Maggie's portrait'

Sir Keir Starmer's plan to curb outdoor smoking has not gone down well, according to some papers.

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Restrained and scared - the £100k schools failing vulnerable children

A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court.

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Weekly quiz: Which of Amy’s songs was up for sale?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

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Gary Oldman on Slow Horses, farting and the honours system

The esteemed actor says he does not know why he not yet received a UK honour for his work.

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Dunfermline's peacocks given Freedom of the City

More than 20 of the birds wander about the city, more than 100 years after their ancestors were brought from India.

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'Woeful' budgeting behind asylum overspends - IFS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies accuses the department of budgets it "knows to be insufficient".

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Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules

The government says it is considering a range of measures to "make the UK smoke-free".

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Three months into their global cruise, they've not left Belfast

A round-the-world cruise ship has been delayed in Belfast for almost three months.

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Car park solar panel plan rockets in price

It means the proposal designed to save a council money could be put on ice.

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The Papers: 'Don't be sorry, smile' and 'staggering rise' in child anxiety rates

The death of the former England manager at 76 dominates many of Tuesday's front pages.

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Has Israel taken enough action to prevent alleged incitement to genocide?

In January, the ICJ ordered Israel to prevent public statements inciting genocide - critics say it’s not doing enough.

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Did Kamala Harris pull off the biggest speech of her life?

And there was wild speculation about Beyoncé and Taylor Swift

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The Papers: Israel-Hezbollah clash 'not the end', and worries for winter fuel

The papers focus on rising Middle East tensions, and Labour facing pressure on winter fuel payments.

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Trump vows to release JFK assassination files after RFK Jr backs him

Trump praises RFK Jr as "phenomenal" at a rally, but members of the Kennedy clan accuse him of "betrayal".

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'Our Notting Hill love story' - twist of fate at carnival brought couple together

Sheyi and Simon went to carnival to party - but ended up falling in love.

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TikTok blamed for hit to Iceland cucumber supply

One supermarket says demand has more than doubled, after viral videos promote unique recipes.

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Jeremy Clarkson's pub opening attracts huge crowds

The former Top Gear presenter says he paid "less than £1 million" for the Cotswolds pub.

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Residents hit out at plans for penis-shaped estate

Residents brand the design ridiculous and absurd, joking it is a "flop".

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Yemen weapons dealers selling machine-guns on X

The traders operate in the capital Sana’a and other areas under control of the Houthis.

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Presenter Lauren Laverne reveals cancer diagnosis

The BBC radio presenter hosts the BBC Radio 6 Music breakfast show and Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

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Three men guilty of raping girls in Plymouth

The men denied the charges and were convicted following a five-week trial at Plymouth Crown Court.

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Minister steps back from government during cancer treatment

Christina McKelvie, the Scottish drugs and alcohol policy minister, is undergoing treatment for secondary breast cancer.

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The Papers: 'Yacht horror' and 'Queen said Trump was very rude'

The front pages are dominated by the news that a tycoon and his daughter are missing after a yacht sank in Sicily.

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East v West - Germany's drug-fuelled Cold War for medals

At the end of the Cold War, East Germany's systematic doping secrets spilled out. The truth on the other side of the Berlin Wall has taken longer to emerge.

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One in 20 child strip-searches 'didn't follow rules'

One in 20 child strip-searches by police were not compliant with legal codes of practice in England and Wales over five years, the Children’s Commissioner says.

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Edinburgh Fringe funniest joke: Simmons' sailing gag triumphs

A nautical one-liner has been named the funniest gag at the Fringe after being chosen from a shortlist by members of the public.

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The Papers: 'Royal role models' and 'unforgettable' Alain Delon

Front pages include the Sussexes finishing their Colombia tour and tributes to the French actor Alain Delon.

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Rider dies after crash in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

Louis O’Regan, 43, dies after a crash during the opening qualifying session, race organisers confirm.

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When do GCSE results come out?

Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales are getting results soon.

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Digs suggest leafy village once saw Viking horrors

Archeologists believe a quiet spot in Derbyshire may have witnessed key moments in Britain's history.

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'I was terrified' - Saoirse Ronan learns lambing for The Outrun

Based on Amy Liptrot’s award winning memoir, the film is about a young woman returning to Orkney to deal with her past.

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Remote isles may solve mystery of 'Snowball Earth'

The islands could reveal why animal life first emerged on our planet after its biggest ever freeze.

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'I got no GCSEs and cleaned pubs - now I'm a uni lecturer'

As students prepare for exam results, Anna Champneys shares advice she'd give her younger self.

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Watch: The Northern Lights seen from space

A timelapse captured from the International Space Station shows the moon setting into streams of aurora.

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Israeli minister denounced over call for Jewish prayer at Jerusalem holy site

Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound with Israelis who defied a ban on Jewish prayer.

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'I got no GCSEs and cleaned pubs - now I'm a uni lecturer'

Anna Champneys is a uni lecturer in wildlife conservation but left school with no qualifications.

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TikTok gave me the confidence to perform at Fringe

A group of TikTokers who've honed their craft online are bringing their comedy to the real world.

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The Papers: 'Blood on their hands' and 'Starmer warns Iran'

Tuesday's papers cover the Nottingham attacker's medical history and tensions in the Middle East.

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One dead as wildfires rage across Athens suburbs

Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts set to continue through the night.

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Pothole damage top concern for drivers, says RAC

Punctures, wheel damage and broken suspension springs were the most common damage, a survey says.

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Why Scotland may have avoided far-right unrest

Violence has flared in England and Northern Ireland - so why has Scotland avoided similar scenes?

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Ukraine's Zelensky acknowledges offensive in Russia

The Ukrainian president says his military is pushing the war "on to the aggressor's territory".

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The Papers: 'Sister saw attack' and 'rioters face 10 years'

The stories leading the papers on Sunday include a tribute from the parents of a Southport stabbing victim and possible jail sentences for rioters.

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Search for relatives of baby hidden under floorboards a century ago

The baby's body may have been under the floorboards of a Victorian house for more than 100 years.

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A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why?

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Diving for Olympic glory after career-threatening injury

Team GB diver Kyle Kothari is preparing to go for gold, but his journey has been far from straightforward.

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Vinted U-turns on delivery changes after backlash

The popular app was trialling a new way of choosing postage but users said it made selling more difficult.

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Driver jailed for death of Ecuador politician's daughter

Vanessa Sagnay de la Bastida died when a speeding car crashed into her as she walked with her fiancé.

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Racehorse dung analysis predicts future success

Scientists found gut microbes in a young foal directly correlate to long-term health and performance.

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First gene-editing therapy may cure blood disorder

The treatment for beta thalassaemia is to be offered on the NHS and uses Nobel Prize-winning technology.

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Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on

After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.

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The Papers: 'Judgment day is here' and 'lawyers fear for safety'

A number of Wednesday's papers report on thousands of officers being on standby amid fears of fresh unrest.

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Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

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NHS soup and shake diet can beat type 2 diabetes

People can reverse the condition by going on a strict liquid diet of 900 calories a day.

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Should landmark love lock bridge be preserved?

Thousands of love locks are to be removed from a landmark bridge, despite a campaign to save them.

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Dressing the Dragon: 'The scale of it is huge'

Costume designer Caroline McCall from Portadown plays a crucial role in bringing Westeros to life.

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The year of Ulster's football domination

In 2024, counties and teams from Ulster have dominated men's Gaelic football

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'My tattoo gave me my freedom back'

Tattoos have become a way for people to reclaim their bodies by targeting areas of insecurity and turning it to art.

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'Lower interest rates might help me move out'

What impact will the cut in interest rates have on ordinary people's lives?

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Eight sought by police after Aldershot migrant hotel protest

Hampshire Police are looking for people involved in disruption on Wednesday evening.

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