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Reform UK Secures Historic Victory in Runcorn By-Election

Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, achieved a remarkable breakthrough in English local elections, winning a parliamentary by-election in Runcorn and Helsby by just six votes after a full recount. The seat, previously held by Labour with a 15,000-vote majority, represents the closest margin of victory in British electoral history. The party secured additional victories, notably in Greater Lincolnshire, where former Conservative minister Andrea Jenkyns won the mayoral race. Jenkyns, who joined Reform after losing her parliamentary seat last year, now oversees an area of approximately one million residents. Reform UK's performance extended beyond these wins, with strong showings in mayoral contests across North Tyneside, the West of England, and Doncaster. Labour faced significant losses in traditional strongholds, with support dropping 23 percentage points in North Tyneside and 11 points in Doncaster compared to 2021. The results reflect growing challenges […]

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The Mysterious Final Days of Epstein’s Most Famous Accuser: What Really Happened?

Virginia Giuffre, known for her legal battles against Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, has died at age 41 in Australia. Her family confirmed her death by suicide on April 25, 2025. Before her death, Giuffre reportedly left a note addressing sexual assault survivors, emphasizing continued advocacy for victims' rights. In March, she had been involved in a serious bus accident and was reportedly experiencing custody challenges regarding her three children. Giuffre gained prominence in 2015 when her allegations against Prince Andrew emerged in Epstein's court documents. She accused the prince of sexual assault when she was 17, claims which he consistently denied. In 2022, they reached an out-of-court settlement, with Prince Andrew agreeing to donate to victims' rights charities substantially. Her former lawyer, David Boies, has called for Prince Andrew to acknowledge her passing and "take responsibility." Meanwhile, Giuffre's father […]

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Sterling Maintains Position Against Dollar and Euro as Manufacturing Activity Contracts

Britain's pound held steady against the dollar on Thursday, remaining close to a three-year high reached earlier in the week as investors moved away from the U.S. currency following President Donald Trump's tariff policies. A Thursday survey confirmed British manufacturing activity contracted for the seventh consecutive month in April, highlighting the impact of Trump's tariffs and Britain's employer tax increases on business activity. The pound traded at $1.3327, down less than 0.1% for the day. It reached its highest level since February 2022 on Monday, having gained 3.2% last month - its largest monthly increase against the dollar since November 2023. The U.S. currency has suffered significantly from Trump's trade policies, with inconsistent tariff decisions undermining confidence and reducing growth forecasts. "We expect the pound to remain firm against the U.S. dollar over the course of the year, though some […]

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REVEALED: The REAL Reason This Major Tesco Is Shutting Early Every Night!

A significant renovation project has begun at the Tesco Hythe Superstore in Colchester, forcing the supermarket to reduce its operating hours temporarily until July. The Greenstead Road location, one of Colchester's main supermarkets, is undergoing extensive upgrades to its refrigeration systems. Contractors have cordoned off large sections of the store, and signage informs customers, "We're making a few changesโ€”thank you for your patience." As part of the ongoing work, which began last month, the clothing department has been temporarily relocated to the left side of the store. A Tesco spokesperson confirmed to The Gazette that improvements to the fridges and freezers will continue until July. "Our Colchester Hythe Superstore is currently operating with temporary opening hours whilst we refurbish the store to improve the shopping experience for customers," they said. The renovation will include not only refrigeration upgrades but also […]

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UK Housing Prices Drop in April Following Tax Changes

British house prices fell by 0.6% in April, marking their largest monthly decline since August 2023, according to data released by mortgage lender Nationwide. This drop follows the end of a property transaction discount and exceeded economists' expectations. The decline represents the first fall since August last year and was more severe than anticipated. Economists polled by Reuters had predicted flat growth after March's stagnation. Annual house price growth also slowed to 3.4% in April, down from 3.9% in March and below the forecasted 4.1% increase. Nationwide's chief economist, Robert Gardner, attributed the softening growth to recent changes in property taxes. "Early indications suggest there was a significant jump in transactions in March, with buyers bringing forward their purchases to avoid additional tax obligations," he noted. On April 1, the UK government reduced the threshold at which homebuyers become eligible […]

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Boxing Drama: Eubank Jr Almost Pulled Out of Benn Fight Over Gloves Dispute

Eddie Hearn has revealed that Chris Eubank Jr.'s team threatened to cancel his fight with Conor Benn just hours before they were scheduled to enter the ring. According to recently emerged footage, Eubank Jr.'s team confronted British Boxing Board of Control general secretary Robert Smith regarding Benn's Everlast gloves. Their complaint centered on the gloves containing horsehair padding, which, although legal, remains controversial compared to modern foam-padded alternatives. "They've got horsehair in them," complained a member of Eubank Jr.'s team to Smith. The BBBoC chief responded, "The gloves were approved by the British Boxing Board of Control. You should have been here at the beginning. They are done." Eubank Jr.'s team countered, "This is not okay. We specified all the way through that we don't want horsehair." Smith clarified, "You haven't involved the British Boxing Board of Control, and the […]

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Priest Stabbed Seven Times at Military Base by Teen Assailant

A 17-year-old boy awaits sentencing at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin after pleading guilty to the attempted murder of an Army chaplain. The teenager, who cannot be identified due to his age, repeatedly stabbed Fr. Paul Murphy with a hunting knife at Renmore Barracks in Galway on August 15th, 2024. The attack occurred around 10:35 pm as the priest attempted to drive into the barracks. Defense Forces personnel restrained the assailant, who was 16 at the time of the incident, leading to his immediate arrest at the scene. During an impact statement delivered in April, Fr. Murphy expressed forgiveness toward his attacker and embraced him in court. Originally from Waterford and residing at the barracks, the chaplain has served with the Defence Forces since 2013, completing five overseas deployments in Syria and Lebanon. Mr. Justice Paul McDermott is scheduled […]

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Belfast Rap Group’s Comments Spark Political Firestorm

Belfast rap trio Kneecap has responded to criticism following controversial footage from past concerts, claiming their words have been "exploited and weaponized" out of context. The group faces condemnation from Downing Street and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch after a video emerged appearing to show a member saying, "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP" at a November 2023 concert. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman called the comments "completely unacceptable," while Taoiseach Micheรกl Martin demanded the band clarify alleged statements supporting Hamas and Hezbollah. In a statement, band members rejected suggestions they would "incite violence against any MP". They claimed establishment figures were attempting to "manufacture moral hysteria" to "derail the real conversation" about Gaza. They denied supporting Hamas or Hezbollah and apologized to the families of murdered MPs Jo Cox and David Amess. British […]

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Kim Kardashian Robbery Trial Begins in Paris with Jury Selection

Prosecutors and defendants began selecting jurors Monday as French courts prepared for witness testimonies in the trial of ten people accused of stealing $9 million worth of jewelry at gunpoint from Kim Kardashian. The trial marks the first day of proceedings related to the 2016 robbery of Kardashian, 44, who was held at gunpoint and robbed while staying in Paris for fashion week. Five of the accused allegedly arrived on bicycles and on foot, gained entry to Kardashian's private apartment complex, and committed the robbery. The other defendants face charges for related offenses, including planning and providing information about Kardashian's whereabouts. French media has nicknamed the group "the grandpa robbers" due to several defendants being in their 60s and 70s. The case has experienced significant delays, with one defendant having died and another, aged 80, unable to stand trial due […]

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House Republicans Face Challenges with Trump Tax Cuts and Medicaid Funding

Republican lawmakers in Congress are confronting their biggest challenge of Donald Trump's presidency this week: reconciling internal divisions over proposed cuts to Medicaid and popular green energy initiatives to fund a landmark tax-cut bill they hope to enact by June. Following a two-week recess marked by some heated constituent encounters, House Republicans are set to begin debating and voting on segments of Trump's agenda legislation that would also fund his immigration crackdown while boosting fossil fuel production and military spending. "We'd like to have it on the president's desk by June," House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, the chamber's No. 2 Republican, told Reuters. "It's going to be a very transparent process, where committees will be holding their hearings and mark-ups in public view." Scalise emphasized that Republicans' top priority is extending provisions of Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act […]

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