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Inside the most glamorous society wedding of the year
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Inside the most glamorous society wedding of the year

The Duke of Westminster is Britain's richest man under 40 and his fiancée is an enigma - from A-list guests to royal rifts and a vintage Bentley, Alice Cockerell reports on today's high-society nuptials

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June 07, 2024
'Real-life Martha' sues Netflix for $170m over Baby Reindeer show
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'Real-life Martha' sues Netflix for $170m over Baby Reindeer show

A WOMAN claiming to have inspired Richard Gadd's hit show Baby Reindeer is seeking at least $170 million (£133 million) in a case filed against Netflix.

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June 07, 2024
'It was all over so fast... I'm scared on the streets now'
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'It was all over so fast... I'm scared on the streets now'

A YOUNG woman from Brazil who had her phone ripped from her hand leaving work in the City said she now did not feel safe in the capital, which she fears is becoming as crimeridden as her home country.

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June 07, 2024
Snatched in seconds by the muggers on two wheels
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Snatched in seconds by the muggers on two wheels

Alarming increase in phone grabs by masked thugs riding bikes and e-scooters | Overall London robberies soar by 20% but just 5.7% of culprits are detected by police | I want the Met this to declare war on and Apple must act too, says minister

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June 07, 2024
Sunak: It was mistake to leave D-Day event for TV interview
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Sunak: It was mistake to leave D-Day event for TV interview

RISHI SUNAK today admitted making a \"mistake\" as he was forced into a humiliating apology for leaving the D-Day commemorations in France early to record a TV interview.

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June 07, 2024
Squashed bodies, snogging and beer ping-pong that never ends
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Squashed bodies, snogging and beer ping-pong that never ends

STICKY, crowded kitchens.

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June 07, 2024
Welcome to Stormzy's house party
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Welcome to Stormzy's house party

New seven-storey Soho venue with something different on every floor

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June 07, 2024
Early business a Palace coup as Kamada and Riad set to join
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Early business a Palace coup as Kamada and Riad set to join

International incomings show club has high hopes to build as rivals circle current stars

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June 06, 2024
Aussies shake off the rust to fire a warning at England
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Aussies shake off the rust to fire a warning at England

AUSTRALIA'S quest to unify cricket's world titles began in serene fashion overnight, as a fine all-round performance from Marcus Stoinis ensured a 39-run victory over minnows Oman.

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June 06, 2024
Ennis-Hill tipping KJT to finally land Olympic gold after 'incredible' show
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Ennis-Hill tipping KJT to finally land Olympic gold after 'incredible' show

JESSICA ENNIS-HILL has backed Katarina Johnson-Thompson to end her Olympic curse and strike gold in Paris this summer.

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June 06, 2024
Wood jumps as bidder looks at books
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Wood jumps as bidder looks at books

LONG-running bid target Wood Group surged 10% in value today as investors revised their bets on the possibility of another FTSE 250 takeover.

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June 06, 2024
Pressure grows on BoE as Canada cuts interest rates
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Pressure grows on BoE as Canada cuts interest rates

THE City was looking forward to a summer of falling interest rates today, after a landmark cut from a major central bank added to the pressure on the Bank of England to join in.

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June 06, 2024
This is why business is not excited about this election
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This is why business is not excited about this election

IN MY chats with chief executives over the past couple of weeks, I've been trying to gauge the mood of the business community ahead of the general election.

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June 06, 2024
I can't hide my dirty little secret any longer: I drink 0% beer and I love it
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I can't hide my dirty little secret any longer: I drink 0% beer and I love it

MOTHER, father...if you read this, please know that I am so sorry. I have let you down and you will never be able to look at me in the eye again.

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June 06, 2024
Use my phone in Soho? I wouldn't dream of it
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Use my phone in Soho? I wouldn't dream of it

I HAVE a new evening routine - cup of tea, head to bed, then count how many of my friends have posted on Instagram to say they have had their iPhones stolen in London that day.

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June 06, 2024
At least 30 die in Israeli strike on Gaza school 'used by Hamas'
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At least 30 die in Israeli strike on Gaza school 'used by Hamas'

AN Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza has killed more than 30 people including 23 women and children, according to health officials.

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June 06, 2024
Exploring new worlds with Elton's favourite art pioneer
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Exploring new worlds with Elton's favourite art pioneer

The A-list love Denise De La Rue's striking, futuristic work. At the opening of her new Madrid show, she tells Will Hosie that space is the final frontier, but she won't go

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June 06, 2024
Guilty, fan who ran from seat to headbutt Roy Keane at Emirates
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Guilty, fan who ran from seat to headbutt Roy Keane at Emirates

AN ARSENAL fan who headbutted Roy Keane in an attack at the Emirates Stadium has been found guilty of assault.

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June 06, 2024
Starmer wrong to accuse PM of lying over claims of Labour plans to raise taxes by £2,000, says minister
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Starmer wrong to accuse PM of lying over claims of Labour plans to raise taxes by £2,000, says minister

SIR Keir Starmer was wrong to accuse the Prime Minister of lying over a tax dispute that is rocking the campaign for next month's election, a senior minister said today.

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June 06, 2024
Tory donor row as they take £5m more from tycoon behind Diane Abbott insults
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Tory donor row as they take £5m more from tycoon behind Diane Abbott insults

RISHI Sunak was today embroiled in a fresh row after it emerged that tycoon Frank Hester, who made inflammatory remarks about Diane Abbott, has given another £5 million to the Conservatives.

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June 06, 2024
Labour's poll rating hits Cameron level before his 2010 win
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Labour's poll rating hits Cameron level before his 2010 win

BUT 49% SAY THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PARTY STANDS FOR

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June 06, 2024
How fortunate we are that they did not flinch
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How fortunate we are that they did not flinch

Veterans' tears at King's moving words 80 years on from D-Day

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June 06, 2024
The unstoppable rise of fashion's £50bn giant
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The unstoppable rise of fashion's £50bn giant

As ministers woo Shein to make the most contentious London stock market listing in years, Katie Strick on the secret world behind the hyper-fast clothing behemoth

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June 04, 2024
They've done the double: it's expensive and awful
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They've done the double: it's expensive and awful

WHEN a press release comes through selling a restaurant on the strength of its association with \"the Mafia's banker\", expectations of the cooking do not naturally balloon.

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June 05, 2024
Knox's retrial for slander conviction in Kercher case
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Knox's retrial for slander conviction in Kercher case

AMANDA KNOX broke down in tears as she today returned to an Italian courtroom hoping to overturn a conviction for slander related to the 2007 killing of London student Meredith Kercher.

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June 05, 2024
CIVIL WAR AS CITY LAUNCH LEGAL BID
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CIVIL WAR AS CITY LAUNCH LEGAL BID

PREMIER LEAGUE CLUBS SET FOR FIGHT OVER COMMERCIAL RULES

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June 05, 2024
Mott seeks statement win to follow washout
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Mott seeks statement win to follow washout

MATTHEW MOTT has promised England will set out to make a \"statement\" in Saturday's T20 World Cup clash with Australia after a damp start to their trophy defence last night.

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June 05, 2024
Alcaraz and Sinner face off in battle of the ages
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Alcaraz and Sinner face off in battle of the ages

Young rivals set for semi-final clash in Paris after Djokovic pulls out with injury

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June 05, 2024
Southgate still looking to solve his big midfield conundrum
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Southgate still looking to solve his big midfield conundrum

THERE were plenty of positives for Gareth Southgate from Monday's win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but you wonder if he is any closer to solving his biggest dilemmathe identity of England's third midfielder.

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June 05, 2024
Centrica cools as energy crisis eases
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Centrica cools as energy crisis eases

THE mood of Centrica shareholders in Glasgow for today's AGM of the British Gas owner was today soured by a 5% slide in the value of their investments.

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June 05, 2024