The War for Burnham's Ear: Jostle for Influence Over UK's Next PM
Andy Burnham, Labour's probable next leader, returns to Westminster amid a frenzy of policy papers, job jostling, and intense lobbying from MPs, unions, and thinktanks.
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Man charged with murder of girl, 2, in Chertsey named
Kevin Kerjean, 31, charged with murder, rape, and sexual assault of a two-year-old girl in Chertsey; police presence remains in Pyrcroft Road.
Noah Kahan begs fans to stop stealing road sign
Noah Kahan pleads with fans to stop stealing the Alger Brook Road sign in Strafford, Vermont, mentioned in his song 'The View Between Villages,' calling it disrespectful to locals.
Magistrate jailed for £170K drug gang role
A serving magistrate and a jailed drug kingpin were among four members of a West London gang sentenced to 25 years for supplying £174,000 of cocaine and heroin.
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The Moon in Sagittarius boosts creativity and focus on June 27, 2026. Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn face serious matters. Use intuition for best results.
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Andrea Bello died protecting her one-year-old daughter Alana during Venezuela's twin earthquakes. Husband Héctor Bello pays tribute.
Burnham's chaotic year-long project to return to Westminster
Andy Burnham's year-long, chaotic project to return from Manchester to Westminster culminated in his election as MP for Makerfield and a path to No 10 after Keir Starmer's resignation.
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Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information, potentially facing up to five years in prison as part of a plea deal.
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UK must face Brexit causes to heal, say letter writers
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Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, sentenced to 3.5 years for assaulting two female police officers and a customer at Manchester airport Starbucks in July 2024.
King Charles pays £12.9m tax, less than many with smaller fortunes
King Charles voluntarily paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-25, a sum far lower than many individuals with smaller fortunes, raising questions about royal tax arrangements.
Peckham Aylesham Centre redevelopment seeks Judicial Review
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Burnham's hope for Labour: risky but vital
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Andy Burnham as PM: a moment for real change
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