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Heating Oil Prices Double Amid Middle East Conflict, Hitting Rural UK Hard

Fuel Prices Surge in Europe Amid Iran War, Prompting Tax Cuts

CMA launches major crackdown on fake reviews, investigating five UK companies

Topps Tiles to close 23 UK stores as part of cost-saving measures

Jon Klassen Wins Prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2026

Canadian picture book author and illustrator Jon Klassen has been awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (Alma Prize) for 2026. The prize, which carries a five million Swedish kronor award, is the world's largest of its kind.

Firefighter dies in training accident at Växjö station

A firefighter died during a drill in Växjö after falling more than three meters from a ladder truck, leaving the station in shock and the flag flying at half-mast.

Oslo's school plan approved despite legal challenges

The County Governor has approved Oslo's controversial school plan, allowing full implementation despite legal challenges from five political parties.

Wigan's Perfect Start Ends in Loss to Huddersfield Amid Historic Refereeing

Wigan Warriors' flawless start to the Super League season ended with a home defeat to Huddersfield Giants, a match that also saw Tara Jones become the first woman to referee a Super League game. The loss adds to a turbulent period for Wigan, who have faced dramatic setbacks and narrow escapes in recent weeks.

Davina McCall moved to tears by son's surprise message on Heart Radio

Davina McCall was moved to tears on Heart Radio Breakfast this week after co-host Jamie Theakston surprised her with a message from her son Chester, who is traveling in Vietnam. McCall is currently standing in for Amanda Holden on the programme alongside Theakston.

Beata Olsson Makes History with Six Goals in Eight Starts

Beata Olsson has made history in the Women's Super League by scoring six goals in eight league starts, a feat no other player has achieved. Her performance has been crucial in helping Liverpool leave the bottom position.

Naz Shah details traumatic past and resilience in memoir

Naz Shah, the Labour MP for Bradford West, has shared her story of overcoming extreme adversity in a new memoir, revealing a childhood marked by poverty, forced marriage, and homelessness, and a recent mental health struggle.

Russian man detained for stabbing lover, claims she was British spy

A Russian man has been detained in St Petersburg for stabbing his girlfriend to death. Timur Demidenko, 30, confessed to the killing and claimed he did it to save Russia from a British agent.

Report details psychological terror in relationships with personal account

A report titled 'When love becomes psychological terror: My body couldn't take it anymore' has been published, discussing the impact of psychological abuse in relationships. The report includes a personal account of physical and psychological effects.