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These two existing drugs can slow brain decline and may delay Alzheimer’s, study suggests
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Reform-led council slammed over plan to spend £75,000 on flags
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The Reform UK-led Nottinghamshire County Council is splurging £75,000 on new flag installations – prompting criticism the money could be betterContinue Reading
Strike dates set in union’s pay dispute with defence company Leonardo
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Celebrity Traitors contestants set unwanted record as more Faithfuls are banished
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Mirra Andreeva denied WTA Finals debut after ‘visa’ drama as Rybakina swoops in
Teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva will not make her WTA Finals debut this year despite enjoying an impressive start to the season, which saw her win back-to-back WTA 1000 titles in Dubai and Indian Wells. Andreeva and Elena Rybakina were locked in battle for the final spot at the season-ending championships.Continue Reading
Teacher becomes first UK patient to receive ‘gamechanger’ therapy for MS
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John Curtice says Labour in severe trouble in Wales after humiliating by-election defeat
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UK retailers deliver surprise growth as tech sales buoyed by iPhone release
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New Zealand teen undergoes major surgery after swallowing up to 100 strong magnets ordered on Temu
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‘I hate how darts stars act around Littler – the same happened with Van Gerwen
Some of Luke Littler’s darting rivals are scared of him and act like “fanboys instead of opponents”. The 18-year-old, who is the reigning world champion and No.2 on the planet behind Luke Humphries, added another major piece of silverware to his collection as he won the World Grand Prix inContinue Reading




















