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Eurovision disqualifies Dutch act over ‘inappropriate behaviour’ allegations

Eurovision disqualifies Dutch act over ‘inappropriate behaviour’ allegations

Eurovision disqualifies Dutch act over ‘inappropriate behaviour’ allegations

11 May 2024

The official page of the Netherlands’ Songfestival, which sends acts to Eurovision, said it is ‘shocked’.


Lord Kinnock: Fair to say voters not yet fully convinced by Labour

Lord Kinnock: Fair to say voters not yet fully convinced by Labour

Lord Kinnock: Fair to say voters not yet fully convinced by Labour

11 May 2024

The former Labour leader expressed confidence that his party would not lose the general election.


Dutch act Joost Klein out of Eurovision Grand Final following ‘incident’

Dutch act Joost Klein out of Eurovision Grand Final following ‘incident’

Dutch act Joost Klein out of Eurovision Grand Final following ‘incident’

11 May 2024

He was seen briefly at rehearsals on Friday during the flag parade before missing the performance of his track.


Camilla grants first round of royal warrants to firms including Fortnum & Mason

Camilla grants first round of royal warrants to firms including Fortnum & Mason

Camilla grants first round of royal warrants to firms including Fortnum & Mason

11 May 2024

Royal warrant holders are allowed to use the coat of arms of the royal they are associated with on packaging, as part of advertising or on stationery.


Two women in 80s charged after Magna Carta display case attacked

Two women in 80s charged after Magna Carta display case attacked

Two women in 80s charged after Magna Carta display case attacked

11 May 2024

Reverend Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judith Bruce, 85, were arrested on Friday at the British Library.


Man, 22, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in north London

Man, 22, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in north London

Man, 22, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in north London

11 May 2024

Jalal Debella, 22, has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon.


SNP beginning ‘new chapter’, Swinney says

SNP beginning ‘new chapter’, Swinney says

SNP beginning ‘new chapter’, Swinney says

11 May 2024

The new First Minister said the SNP will work to build a ‘modern, diverse, dynamic Scotland’.


Man questioned by police over Eurovision incident as Dutch act misses rehearsals

Man questioned by police over Eurovision incident as Dutch act misses rehearsals

Man questioned by police over Eurovision incident as Dutch act misses rehearsals

11 May 2024

Joost Klein qualified in the semi-final on Thursday with his up-tempo song Europapa, a tribute to his late parents.


Gove admits ‘regret’ over number of children living in temporary accommodation

Gove admits ‘regret’ over number of children living in temporary accommodation

Gove admits ‘regret’ over number of children living in temporary accommodation

11 May 2024

The Housing Secretary conceded the Government needs to increase the supply of homes.


Northern Lights sightings possible again after Friday night light show

Northern Lights sightings possible again after Friday night light show

Northern Lights sightings possible again after Friday night light show

11 May 2024

The Met Office said there were sightings ‘from top to tail across the country’.


Gradual weaning off anti-obesity jabs could help avoid weight gain – study

Gradual weaning off anti-obesity jabs could help avoid weight gain – study

Gradual weaning off anti-obesity jabs could help avoid weight gain – study

11 May 2024

Researchers found a lower dose of the drug semaglutide could also be effective for weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes.


Queen thanks nurses for their ‘wonderful work’ on International Nurses Day

Queen thanks nurses for their ‘wonderful work’ on International Nurses Day

Queen thanks nurses for their ‘wonderful work’ on International Nurses Day

11 May 2024

Camilla met patients, families, and medical staff involved with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity in London on Sunday.


Eurovision grand final will conclude this year’s contest

Eurovision grand final will conclude this year’s contest

Eurovision grand final will conclude this year’s contest

11 May 2024

It is not yet known whether Netherlands entrant Joost Klein will perform.


Applications for funded childcare open for parents of nine-month-olds

Applications for funded childcare open for parents of nine-month-olds

Applications for funded childcare open for parents of nine-month-olds

11 May 2024

Families of children as young as nine months old in England can access 15 hours a week from September.


What the papers say – May 11

What the papers say – May 11

What the papers say – May 11

11 May 2024

A range of stories feature on the front of the nation’s newspapers on Saturday.


Man arrested after police officer shot in leg with crossbow

Man arrested after police officer shot in leg with crossbow

Man arrested after police officer shot in leg with crossbow

10 May 2024

Police attended School Lane, Downley, at around 6pm on Friday after a man in his sixties suffered a stab wound.


‘Stunning’ Northern Lights spotted across the UK

‘Stunning’ Northern Lights spotted across the UK

‘Stunning’ Northern Lights spotted across the UK

10 May 2024

The Aurora Borealis has been spotted in Whitley Bay on the north east coast, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Wokingham in Berkshire.


Labour’s private schools tax plans ‘blamed for fall in entries’

Labour’s private schools tax plans ‘blamed for fall in entries’

Labour’s private schools tax plans ‘blamed for fall in entries’

10 May 2024

Enrolments at independent schools this academic year have dropped 2.7%, according to figures from the Independent Schools Council (ISC).


This Morning to offer TV tribute to presenter Sam Rubin following death age 64

This Morning to offer TV tribute to presenter Sam Rubin following death age 64

This Morning to offer TV tribute to presenter Sam Rubin following death age 64

10 May 2024

Among those paying tribute was US actor Ben Stiller.


Unknown whether thousands of missing migrants could pose threat – Cleverly

Unknown whether thousands of missing migrants could pose threat – Cleverly

Unknown whether thousands of missing migrants could pose threat – Cleverly

10 May 2024

The Home Secretary insisted that more than 3,500 people not reporting to the Home Office will be found and removed to Rwanda.


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