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• ‘Democrats presented no alternative’: US voters on Trump’s win and where Harris went wrong

  12-11-2024 13:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Harris and Trump voters share their election opinions from a Guardian callout that received more than a thousand responses“It’s like being sucked into a tsunami,” said Vivian Glover, a Kamala Harris voter from South Carolina, about the realisation that Donald Trump had been re-elected as president.“The contrast between the two campaigns couldn’t have been more stark. On the one hand an intelligent, highly qualified public servant with a unifying message, and the opp
  
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• Mystery of soldier’s affectionate last letter unites living relatives 80 years on

  13-11-2024 16:52 via express.co.uk
  
  The letter sent was 'from a trench' by John Merritt Wentworth weeks before he died.
  
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• Post Office closures slammed as millions of elderly risk being left behind

  13-11-2024 16:47 via express.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The head of a leading charity for older people has said most rely on traditional ways of accessing the service.
  
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• Wales set to become latest UK area to slap controversial tax on tourists

  13-11-2024 16:33 via express.co.uk
  
  The controversial tax looks like its going to be pushed through despite concerns it will put visitors off.
  
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• Southport murders accused appears in court

  13-11-2024 15:52 via bbc.com
  
  Axel Rudakubana is charged with the murders of three young girls in Southport on 29 July.
  
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• The train service set to link London to holiday hotspots coming at eye-watering £11k

  13-11-2024 15:31 via express.co.uk
  
  The UK's first incredible luxury overnight sleeper train is set to depart very soon, turning the idea of staycation into a grand adventure.
  
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• Actor Timothy West dies aged 90

  13-11-2024 15:20 via bbc.com
  
  One of Britain's most distinguished actors, West was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales.
  
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• Leftie Guardian stops posting on Twitter in sulk over Donald Trump election win

  13-11-2024 15:14 via express.co.uk
  
  The Guardian says it is boycotting X, formerly Twitter, dubbing the platform "toxic" and accusing Elon Musk of using it to shape debate.
  
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• MAPPED: Every single Post Office store at risk of closure - check where you live

  13-11-2024 15:10 via express.co.uk
  
  The Post Office is looking to scrap 115 directly-owned branches, putting 1,000 jobs at risk.
  
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• BBC secret filming shows pubs not enforcing safety scheme

  13-11-2024 15:07 via bbc.com
  
  The Ask for Angela initiative aims to provide a discreet lifeline for those feeling unsafe.
  
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• Church at precarious moment after Welby resignation

  13-11-2024 15:02 via bbc.com
  
  Justin Welby behaved like a politician and in some ways has faced the downfall of one, writes religion editor Aleem Maqbool.
  
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• A46 crash LIVE: 16 left injured in horror school bus crash with truck

  13-11-2024 14:43 via express.co.uk
  
  We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
  
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• Abuse survivors call for further Church of England resignations

  13-11-2024 14:40 via bbc.com
  
  The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he will step down over a damning report into abuse.
  
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• One in five admit they begin prepping for Christmas three months in advance

  13-11-2024 14:38 via express.co.uk
  
  Families across the UK are concerned about the extra cost that hosting festivities will add to their energy bills.
  
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• Fury in UK seaside town at plan to shut visitor centre - ‘not everyone has a smartphone'

  13-11-2024 14:28 via express.co.uk
  
  The closure of a tourist centre in North Norfolk has caused outrage from local residents.
  
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• UK households urged to buy £1 item to get rid of mould in winter

  13-11-2024 14:14 via express.co.uk
  
  UK households are being told you can get rid of mould with a £1 item in winter.
  
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• Post Office could close 115 branches with jobs at risk

  13-11-2024 14:14 via bbc.com
  
  Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.
  
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• Construction workers left horrified after digging deep hole at site to find what's inside

  13-11-2024 14:05 via express.co.uk
  
  A friend of a digger at a construction site shared images showing the jaw-dropping discovery that was made - and people couldn't believe it.
  
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• Champagne shoplifters jailed for stealing £200k of goods from supermarket shelves

  13-11-2024 13:59 via express.co.uk
  
  Watch as thieves help themselves to luxury goods from shelves and jam-pack a rucksack as stores across the country were targeted
  
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• Russia launches first ballistic missile attack on Kyiv for 73 days

  13-11-2024 13:56 via express.co.uk
  
  Kyiv was rocked by multiple explosions this morning as Russian forces bombarded Ukraine with ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones.
  
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• Meghan Markle 'made Prince Harry flinch' in awkward moment with King Charles

  13-11-2024 13:12 via express.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry introduced Meghan Markle to King Charles and Queen Camilla during a meeting at Clarence House after the pair began dating.
  
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• Sara Sharif's dad takes responsibility for her death

  13-11-2024 13:10 via bbc.com
  
  Under cross-examination on Wednesday, Urfan Sharif unexpectedly said: “She died because of me.”
  
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• Train firms face review over fare dodging penalties

  13-11-2024 12:55 via bbc.com
  
  The way firms deal with fare evasion will be examined amid concern about how passengers are treated.
  
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• Households urged to ditch washing powder when doing laundry

  13-11-2024 12:47 via express.co.uk
  
  Households are being urged to ditch washing powder and sometimes fabric softener too when washing their clothes.
  
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• Sara Sharif's father 'takes full responsibility' for death of 10-year-old daughter

  13-11-2024 12:06 via express.co.uk
  
  Sara's father admits hitting her with a cricket bat or pole - but denies murdering her.
  
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• NHS managers to be sacked in failing hospitals

  13-11-2024 11:12 via bbc.com
  
  Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service.
  
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• 'It's not all doom' - Heston Blumenthal on bipolar diagnosis

  13-11-2024 10:30 via bbc.com
  
  The celebrity chef announced he was diagnosed with the mental health condition earlier this year.
  
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• Prison officer to The Voice star: 'I felt like Hannah Montana'

  13-11-2024 10:02 via bbc.com
  
  Hollie Peabody returns to work in the prisons service after getting to the semi-finals of The Voice.
  
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• 'My wife died because the NHS used cheap labour'

  13-11-2024 09:45 via bbc.com
  
  Roy Pollitt's wife died after a physician associate mistakenly left a drain in her body for 21 hours.
  
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• 'My autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital'

  13-11-2024 08:51 via bbc.com
  
  Sebastian has been deemed fit for discharge but the 19-year-old has nowhere suitable to go.
  
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