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Thursday 29 February 2024

French readers enjoy world’s only leap year newspaper

La Bougie du Sapeur only comes out only every four years - so since 1980 only 12 copies have been published.

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Wednesday 28 February 2024

Radio 1 announces major schedule shake-up

The station has said there will be changes to its shows on weekdays and weekends.

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High Court issuing ruling on Troubles Act legality

The law involves a conditional amnesty for suspects and bans future inquests and civil actions.

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Tuesday 27 February 2024

Covid inquiry to examine Wales' pandemic response

The UK Covid inquiry arrives in Wales to scrutinise the Welsh government's handling of the pandemic.

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Monday 26 February 2024

Chase & Status win Brit Award for best producer

The drum and bass duo pick up an early prize ahead of the main ceremony in London this weekend.

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Sunday 25 February 2024

In pictures: Celebrating the Lantern Festival

The festival marks the end of Lunar New Year festivities - this year is Year of the Dragon.

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How a £525 bet gave birth to your morning commute

The Industrial Revolution's Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg inspired rail travel, Dan Snow explains.

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Deputy PM declines to say whether MP's remarks were Islamophobic

The comments from suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson about Sadiq Khan have led to a wave of criticism.

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Saturday 24 February 2024

Defeat to Trump looms for Nikki Haley. So why stay in the race?

The Republican presidential candidate has vowed not to quit, raising speculation about her long shot campaign.

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Strictly's Dowden says cancer check finds no evidence of disease

Amy Dowden took to social media to reveal her good news after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Friday 23 February 2024

Woman welcomes 'amazing' alopecia drug approval

"I would jump at the chance to try this," says Brittany, 26, who was diagnosed with alopecia at 12.

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Thursday 22 February 2024

India state bans candy floss over cancer risk

Tamil Nadu bans the pink sugary treat for containing a carcinogen, while others are planning to do so.

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Wednesday 21 February 2024

Wales sees average speed drop 4mph after switch to 20mph

The new limit has proved controversial and led to protests, while ministers say it will save lives.

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Tuesday 20 February 2024

Emotional Susanna Reid announces Robin Windsor's death

The presenter, who danced with Windsor in Strictly Come Dancing, pays tribute on Good Morning Britain.

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Emotional Susanna Reid announces Robin Windsor's death

The presenter, who danced with Windsor in Strictly Come Dancing, pays tribute on Good Morning Britain.

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TV presenter's rail rant leads to apology

"Money Saving Expert" Martin Lewis complained about East Midlands Railway's crammed carriages.

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Thursday 1 February 2024

Mike Freer: North London MP to step down over safety fears

Mike Freer says threats against him had become too much, a month after his office was set alight.

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Macclesfield vegan restaurant to serve meat due to rising costs

Owner Adonis Norouznia blames the change of menu on the cost-of-living crisis.

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Italy's World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59

Italian World Cup icon Salvatore Schillaci, the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OT1kFvi