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Retailers want to see tougher laws on tobacco sales
Most shopkeepers support existing tobacco laws and want the Government to go further in protecting peoples health, according to a new report..
More than 300000 sign up for trial to save on energy bills
Nearly a third of a million households have signed up for a programme to help them save on their energy and reduce the risk of power cuts this winter..
Bruce Springsteen says sale of entire back catalogue was a timing thing
Bruce Springsteen says selling the rights to his extensive back catalogue in a multimillion-pound deal was a timing thing but that he still has no plans to retire..
Kanye Wests Instagram restricted for 30 days for violating platform policies
Kanye Wests Instagram account has been temporarily restricted for 30 days, after violating the platforms policies..
James Corden says project after The Late Late Show exit may not be as big
James Corden said he is aware his next project might never ever be as big as his current job..
The Snowman And The Snowdog collectable 50p launched by Royal Mint
A 50p coin celebrating a decade since the release of The Snowman And The Snowdog has been unveiled by the Royal Mint..
Duran Durans John Taylor New documentary film captures authentic moment
Duran Durans bassist John Taylor has said their forthcoming film documenting their recent rooftop concert in Los Angeles will capture an authenticity about the band..
Collins Dictionary names permacrisis its word of the year for 2022
Collins Dictionary has named permacrisis as its word of the year after a period which has seen people live through war, inflation, climate change and political instability..
Bono woke up in Abraham Lincolns White House bedroom after drinking with Obama
Bono has recalled his eventful experience of drinking cocktails with Barack Obama at the White House..
Imelda Staunton I had to get over the fear of playing Queen in The Crown
Imelda Staunton said landing the part of the Queen in The Crown was a daunting experience..
Braverman sent official documents to personal email address six times
Home Secretary Suella Braverman sent official documents from her government email address to her personal account address six times but insisted there was no risk to national security..
Two men killed after car chase ends in fatal moped collision and shooting
Two men have died after a car chase that ended with a Deliveroo driver being knocked off his moped and another man fatally shot..
Coffinmakers at Co op factory resolute in taking strike action for fair pay
Coffinmakers at the Co-ops only factory in the UK are resolute in their campaign for an improved pay offer as workers kick off a week of strike action..
Isle of Wight Festival announces four headliners for 2023
Robbie Williams, George Ezra, The Chemical Brothers and Pulp will headline the Isle of Wight Festival next year..
No 10 confirms Sunak could U turn on Cop27 snub
Rishi Sunak could U-turn on his decision to skip a crunch climate summit if he feels sufficient progress has been made planning for his highly-anticipated autumn budget, No 10 has confirmed..
Marcus Rashford not thinking about World Cup despite return to form with Man Utd
Marcus Rashford insists next months World Cup finals are not yet on his radar after his timely return to form..
Aaron Finch helps Australia boost T20 World Cup semi final bid with Ireland win
Aaron Finch came back into form and Australia took an appreciable chunk out of their net run-rate deficit at the T20 World Cup by beating Ireland at Brisbane..
Rob Rinder announced as new presenter of Amazing Hotels Life Beyond The Lobby
Rob Rinder has been announced as the new co-presenter of Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby, joining high-end chef and original presenter Monica Galetti..
Lewis Hamilton believes social media is getting more and more toxic
Lewis Hamilton said we should all come off social media, describing the online platforms as increasingly toxic..
Tom Parkers widow Kelsey says research into brain tumours needs better funding
Tom Parkers widow Kelsey has called for more funding into brain tumour research in the UK, saying many families are clutching at straws as they travel abroad for alternative treatments..





















