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17:31, 24 JAN 2025

NatWest announces closure of 53 branches across UK amid surge in online banking

High street closures

NatWest has announced it will close branches in 53 locations across the UK this year as the trend for online banking continues. See the full list of locations here

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Sky News presenter breaks down in tears outside court at Southport killer sentencing

Southport stabbing

Sky News presenter Sarah Jane Mee couldn't hide her emotions after reading out an account of the horrific murder spree which saw Axel Rudakubana kill three young girls

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Knife rampage leaves five people wounded outside a warehouse near Asda supermarket

A suspected knifeman has been arrested after four people were left injured near an Asda supermarket in Croydon, south London on Thursday morning with ambulance workers now at the scene

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Southport killer taken out of court 'shouting from the dock' over chest pain

The sentencing of cold-blooded triple killer Axel Rudakubana started with chaotic scenes as the defendant shouted about "chest pains" and needing to see a paramedic

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Award-winning BBC star dies aged 98 after dementia battle as she's branded 'strong lady'

Lorna Spode, who was known for founding the Lorna Spode Consort, passed away earlier this month after a battle with dementia. She was described as a "strong lady"

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Russian spy ship caught 'loitering' in UK waters to map 'critical underwater infrastructure'

According to the defence secretary John Healey, two Royal Navy were dispatched to monitor what he described as a Russian "spy ship" after it entered Britain's waters

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Netflix reality star dies aged 51 weeks after ski accident as son pays tribute

Netflix star Lynn Ban, who appeared on Bling Empire: New York, has sadly died at the age of 51 after a ski accident, her heartbroken family has announced in a statement

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Hollyoaks' Steph Davis gives birth to second baby as she details 'traumatic' time

Stephanie Davis has introduced the world to her second child, with her partner Joe McKalroy talking of the 'traumatic experience' and the meaning to their son's name

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Birds Of A Feather's Pauline Quirke, 65, has dementia and steps back from acting

Pauline Quirke is stepping back from acting after an incredible 50-year career, revealing she was diagnosed with Dementia back in 2021 in a statement via her husband

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Keir Starmer to give urgent statement in Downing Street press conference

Keir Starmer said his thoughts were with the families of everyone affected 'who will be saved from the ordeal of a protracted trial' after the Southport stabbings

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Jet2 flight in mid-air emergency as plane diverts after taking off from UK airport

The Jet2 flight LS135 diverted after leaving Glasgow Airport after reports of a fuel leak emerged, and it has now landed at London Stansted instead of its destination in Rome, Italy

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Several injured as ski lift 'collapses' in popular Spanish tourist destination

Several people are injured following dramatic scenes which saw a ski lift partially collapse at a popular ski destination in Spain, with videos showing the damage and emergency services at the scene

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Disney child star Christian Juttner who appeared in iconic films dies aged 60

Former child star Christian Juttner, who starred in huge 1970s movies such as Return from Witch Mountain and I Wanna Hold Your Hand has sadly died, his family have confirmed

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Manchester United legend and Ballon dâ€™Or winner Denis Law dies aged 84

Manchester United FC

The Manchester United legend won the Ballon d'Or in a glittering career where his trademark celebration of pointing to the sky with a clutched sleeve was copied in playgrounds across Manchester

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Luke Littler stunned as world champion exits Bahrain Masters in quarter-finals

Luke 'the Nuke' Littler succumbed to his first defeat since he won the PDC World Championship title earlier this year, getting beaten by former champion Gerwyn Price

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Missing schoolgirl, 14, last spotted in her uniform 24 hours ago as police launch hunt

Tiffany, 14, from Bedworth, Warwickshire, was last seen at 3.30pm on Thursday (16/1) and police have asked locals to 'call 999 as soon as possible' if they spot her

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gets new job as ex-Man Utd boss makes animal impression

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has landed his first job in football since leaving Manchester United in 2022 as he's announced as the new boss of Turkish giants Besiktas

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Dame Joan Plowright dies aged 95 as tributes pour for award-winning actress

Decorated stage and screen actress Dame Joan Plowright, also known for her marriage to Sir Laurence Olivier, has sadly died at 95 as her family releases heartfelt statement

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Erling Haaland signs nine-year Man City contract with 'transfer release clause'

Erling Haaland has committed his long term future to Manchester City and put pen-to-paper on a new nine-and-a-half year deal at the Etihad Stadium

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Monster Ryan Wellings jailed after girlfriend took her own life over his torturous abuse

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Ryan Wellings has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years for a campaign of violent abuse and control he launched against his former fiancÃ©e Kiena Dawes, who wrote he 'killed' her

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Love Island and Hollyoaks icon Paul Danan dies aged 46 as star branded 'beacon of light'

Hollyoaks actor and reality TV icon Paul Danan passed away aged 46 as tributes flood in branding him a 'beacon of light'. His death has devastated friends, family and fans

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Instagram down alert as thousands of users report errors in reported outage

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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Linda Nolan dies aged 65 after cancer battle with famous sisters at her side

Linda Nolan has sadly died at the age of 65 after a long and well-publicised battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her family in her final moments

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Boy, 2, dies at Bootle nursery sparking police investigation after 'medical emergency'

A two-year-old boy has died after a fatal 'medical emergency' unfolded suddenly at a nursery school in Bootle, Merseyside, sparking a police investigation in the area

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