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An uninsured driver who hit a district judge with his car before he died has avoided jail. Lawyer Matthew Mawdsley, 54, a father-of-three who lived in Manchester, had been out for work celebrations when he tried to cross the A38 in Birmingham; a busy carriageway at around 10pm on December 16 2022.

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Glastonbury 2024 adds more names to line-up as stage announcements begin with Acoustic Stage

Glastonbury has added more names to its 2024 line-up, as organisers share the bill for this year’s Acoustic Stage.The official 2024 line-up for Glastonbury was shared last month – with Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA set to headline the iconic Pyramid Stage this summer, while Shania Twain will perform in the legends slot on the Sunday.Now, following the main announcement, the organisers of the iconic Worthy Farm festival have begun counting down the weeks to this year’s instalment by beginning to announce the artists playing at individual stages around the site.Announced today (April 12), the announcement of those playing at individual stages has kicked off with the Acoustic Stage – and several new artists being confirmed as performing across June 28 and June 30.The Friday slot (June 28) will see performances led by Scouting For Girls, as well as Tanita Tikaram, Deverish, Stornoway, Josh Rous, Angie McMahon, John Smith, The Burma and more. It will also feature sets from Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ cover band, Red Hot Chilli Pipers.Saturday’s line-up at the Acoustic Stage includes Birmingham rock group Ocean Colour Scene, as well as Ralph McTell, The Manfields (featuring Paul Jones and Mike d’Abo), Albert Lee and more.

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Prince William and George in first public outing since Kate Middleton's cancer announcement

Prince William and his son George have been seen in their first public outing since Kate Middleton's cancer announcement.

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DVLA bans new 74 number plates including 'stabber' and 'attack you'

The DVLA has updated its list of banned number plates in the UK in light of the new '74 registrations, with the aim of protecting the public from taking offence. According to a Freedom of Information request, this fresh list of banned number plates has a focus on violence and sexual innuendo, with S74 BBR (stabber), *S74 BBY (stabby) and AT74 CKU (attack you), all banned from the road.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing star says 'we're back' after Karen Hauer stuns fans with routine amid 'new job'

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left thrilled as some of the show's stars were seen reuniting - some for the first time since the UK tour earlier this year and others since the 2023 series wrapped back in December.

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Meet Race Across the World contestants Eugenie and Isabel including what they do for a living

Race Across the World is back on BBC One, and among the five teams of two are Londoner Eugenie and her daughter Isabel.The contestants will be pushed to their physical and emotional limits as they leave behind smartphones, internet access and bank cards to cross six seas and eight borders from northernmost Japan.The first team to reach the final destination bags a £20,000 cash prize. Eugenie, 60, hails from Barking and is a teacher, while her daughter Isabel, 25, from Birmingham, is a trainee clinical scientist.They hope that the experience will bring them closer together, despite admitting that their relationship can be fiery at times.

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EasyJet, Ryanair and Jet2-approved Antler cabin case that's 'made to last a decade' is £96 off in the sale

With thousands of people set to jet off on holiday with airlines like EasyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair, it is important to have the right cabin bag to avoid any unwanted fees at the gate before you fly. It can be difficult to find hand luggage that makes full use of the strict allowances, while fitting in as much as possible without breaking the rules.

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Greggs worker shares 'health hazard' complaint she hears every day from customers

We sure do love a Greggs in the UK, and especially in Scotland. The iconic blue and gold branding is a feature of high streets - and many other streets - in towns and cities across the country.

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Federation Studios Boards Cape Town-Set ‘The Morning After’ With Rising British Star Amara Okereke, Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Federation Studios has acquired distribution rights to “The Morning After,” an eight-part comedy series headlined by up-and-coming British actor Amara Okereke (“In the Lost Lands”). It filmed on location in Cape Town in South Africa. The show is produced by Paris-based company Paradoxal and Cape Town-based outfit Both Worlds, which previously partnered on “Recipes for Love and Murder.” The series is co-produced by SWR, ARD FabFiction and Prime Video Africa.

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Lanzarote 'on brink of collapse' as locals call for crackdown on 'overtourism'

UK Tourists heading to Lanzarote have been issued with a holiday warning with the island said to be "on the verge of collapse".

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BBC Bargain Hunt's Izzie Balmer admits 'it wasn't for me' as she addresses career change

From appearing on Bargain Hunt to Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip, jewellery Expert Izzie Balmer is certainly a professional in her field. And while she may have become a household name since taking her skills to the small screen, the 34 year old certainly didn't plan for this career. Vintage and collectable items weren't always on Izzie's radar, with the presenter once sharing how she hoped for a future in music.

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Vicky Pattison 'turned away at the door' from Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson's live tour

TV personality Vicky Pattison was "turned away at the door" while trying to watch Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson's live tour.The former Geordie Shore star documented her ordeal on Instagram with her followers on Friday night, April 5. The 36-year-old beauty posted a selfie on her story, commenting: "Only reason I'd be out on a Friday night with a half marathon ahead of me...and that's to see the Staying Relevant podcast tour." However just moments later she updated fans, saying she and fiancé Ercan Ramadan had not been allowed into London's O2 Apollo venue.

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Scots tourists in Spain warned to stop drinking sangria and eating paella

Every spring and summer, people from the UK flock to Spain in search of sunshine and a break from the typical miserable weather we often experience here.

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Giovanni Pernice looks happy and relaxed - hours after his reported crunch talks with Strictly bosses

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice appeared to have put speculation about his future behind him on Thursday afternoon, as the popular dancer stepped out in Birmingham ahead of his tour stop at Birmingham Symphony Hall.The 33 year old professional dancer, who has starred on Strictly since 2015 , kept things chic but casual as he opted for a pair of fitted black Dolce & Gabbana jogging bottoms, a white Hugo Boss t-shirt featuring Freddie Mercury, and an effortlessly cool black leather jacket. To complete his stylish look, Giovanni also opted for a pair of Louis Vuitton trainers in black and a pair of Apple AirPods to listen to his favourite tunes while out and about.

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Neighbours cast returning to Manchester to celebrate 40th anniversary of Australian soap

Iconic cast members from the long-running Australian soap Neighbours are coming to Manchester next year to celebrate the show’s 40th anniversary.

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Full list of 66 'off limit' countries that UK tourists should never visit

British tourists have been warned that 66 countries across the globe are now deemed "too dangerous" for travel.

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Listen to Swim Deep’s propulsive new single ‘First Song’

Swim Deep have returned with the latest single ahead of their new album, in the form of ‘First Song’ – listen to the song below.The Birmingham band announced their fourth album ‘There’s a Big Star Outside’ in February, sharing its lead single ‘How Many Love Songs Have Died in Vegas?’ at the same time.And now, the latest taster has been unveiled. Watch the video for ‘First Song’ here:Frontman Austin Williams shared: “This song came about after Cavan got my heavy into Mogwai, and I got obsessed with this arpeggiated loop I had made. It’s one of those songs that just came crashing in and the baseline made itself.”“I wanted a driving force of a song that meant business.

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Megan McKenna announces pregnancy with Scots footballer fiancé Oliver Burke in sweet footage

Megan McKenna has shocked fans by announcing that she and Scots footballer Oliver Burke are expecting a baby together.

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Lucy nails it with awards shortlist after starting up own business in Wishaw during lockdown

A nail artist who decided to launch her own business while stuck in her Wishaw home during lockdown has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.