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‘A banned book is a bought book’: How the Sally Rooney UK supply halt sparked a sales boom

Novels by Sally Rooney, above, can no longer be sold in Britain following the author's declaration that she would donate her earnings to a pro-Palestinian direct action group.

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Princess Kate makes surprise U-turn on poignant Remembrance tradition

Princess Catherine paid a poignant tribute to Britain's fallen heroes as she joined senior royals for one of the most significant occasions in the calendar.

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Micah Richards joins 'Britain's worst football' team - now they want to win the league

EXCLUSIVE: Bollington United were trounced 31-1 in one game last season, but gaffer Darryll Jones eyes up a league title this year – thanks to his new assistant…

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Age UK scheme supporting older households extended until 2028

The £1.7 million collaboration between Age UK, Age Cymru, Age Scotland, and Britain’s gas network companies will now run until March 2028.

TechnologyOpen page
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Letters: Drivers using phones deserve tougher fines

OPINION: Britain has recognised the need for a cultural shift; why haven't we?

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Britain launches Titania military satellite

The United Kingdom has put a second military satellite into orbit. Titania, a small British-built spacecraft, launched last month and will be operated by UK Space Command, the…

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What red, purple, black and white poppies mean on Remembrance Day

Discover what red, purple, black and white poppies mean, from military remembrance to animals, diverse communities and peace in Britain.

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'Unpretentious' pub in pretty Sussex town named one of the best in Britain

The Plough in Rye, was named among the best by The Good Food Guide, celebrates establishments offering more than just great food and drink.

FoodOpen page
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Man charged with trafficking offenses with help from Bristol, NB police

Bristol and New Britain police assisted in an investigation that led to the sentencing of an illegal alien from Jamaica who was charged with fentanyl trafficking and false…

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Art League of NB seeks artists for exhibition on healing

NEW BRITAIN — The Art League of New Britain invites artists to submit work for “The Alchemy of Healing,” an exhibition exploring how art can help people cope…

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Antigua PM Hits Back At Badenoch Over Slavery Reparations, Questions Her Leadership

Gaston Browne described Kemi Badenoch as misguided after she opposed Britain paying compensation for its historical role in slavery.

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Europe faces fresh wave of bomb threats against flights as broadcasters are also targeted

At least 11 new threats were reported against flights on Friday, while broadcasters in Ireland, Britain and Bulgaria also received security alerts amid heightened concerns over disruptions across…

EuropeOpen page
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Essex councillor sparks row over claims Britain has been 'deliberately infiltrated'

An Essex county councillor claimed the country has been “deliberately infiltrated” in a social media post which has since been deleted.

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Analysis: Britain's semiconductor paradox—world-class innovation, but who captures the value?

As artificial intelligence reshapes global chipmaking, the UK's strength in design, materials and research is being tested by a longstanding challenge: turning technological breakthroughs into scalable commercial products.

World NewsOpen page
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NB nonprofit wins award for workplace culture

NEW BRITAIN — Community Mental Health Affiliates received the 2026 Workplace Impact Award from the Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) for its efforts to improve workplace culture,…

CultureOpen page
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South Church to host free concert featuring folk trio Mad Agnes

NEW BRITAIN — South Church will welcome the folk trio Mad Agnes for a free concert Sunday at 1 p.m. as part of its annual Homecoming celebration, inviting…

EntertainmentOpen page
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Imagine a Government which made money instead of just spending it - here’s how

In Britain we famously privatise the profits and socialise the losses, the poor bail out the rich when it all goes wrong. But there is another way.

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Overlooked insects are bucking the trend and becoming more abundant, study finds

Scientists have uncovered surprising evidence that many of Britain's overlooked insects and spiders are becoming more abundant and emerging earlier in the year, according to a new study.

ScienceOpen page
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British man infected with Ebola to be flown back to the UK

The patient, identified in reports as a healthcare worker, is expected to be flown back to Britain by medical evacuation.

HealthOpen page

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