Man caught with £2.6m of cocaine among Santa gift bags jailed

The court was previously shown a video of the police operation with the huge haul of drugs taped up in the living room among festive gift bags. The 23-year-old, from Parkhead, admitted being concerned in the supply of…

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Killer dyed his hair red and shaved beard to evade police after stabbing stranger

He was taken to St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington but was declared dead later that evening. Witnesses recalled how Douglas, 45, had arrived at the block of flats to visit a former housemate but became involved in an…

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Ten-year plan for Britain to be published before Christmas, Burnham says

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was determined to give Britain ‘the leadership that this country needs’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA) PA Wire News Briefings Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories…

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Inside the downfall of David Walliams... and the dark night in a tent that sparked his obsession with sex when he was just ten years old

Those are all items chosen by celebrity guests as a luxury on the long-running radio show Desert Island Discs. In 2009, comedian and author David Walliams was invited on and chose as his luxury a gun, saying that if he…

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SARAH VINE: Russell Brand was a grubby weirdo with bird's nest hair. What is it about the female psyche that made beautiful, successful women ignore his walking, talking red flags? I think I know...

Everything was effortlessly elegant: roaring fires, big floppy dogs on the sofa, stylish furnishings, fantastic company. She was the epitome of the high society hostess: witty, totally at ease and fabulous in every way.…

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What Laura Brand’s life could look like while her husband is in jail

Laura, who like her husband is a born-again Christian and budding wellness guru, said that the disgraced comedian was “very caring, totally at my pace. I was not experienced, I had only had one partner before Russell and…

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Meet the Tory hopeful seeking to oust Sadiq Khan in London mayor election

Read our privacy notice . Conservative mayoral hopeful Sara Gezdari says her experience as an immigrant and mother has shaped her vision for London as she seeks her party's nomination for the 2028 City Hall contest. Born…

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Public sector workers on lowest wage to see 18.3% pay hike in 5.2bn euro deal

The public sector strike which had been planned to take place on Thursday has been suspended after trade unions agreed a new draft pay deal with the Government. Following talks which concluded in the early hours of…

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Thomas Markle is taken into federal custody after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor in wake of child pornography arrest

US Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli said he was requesting the court revoke Markle's bail and re-detain him pending trial, writing on X: 'Release conditions are court orders, not suggestions.'…

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The Rings of Power stars tease 'mind-blowing' season three as cast reveal what fans can expect

Read our privacy notice . Stars of Amazon's fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power gathered in London on Tuesday night ahead of the show's third season, with Benjamin Walker promising fans a…

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