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  1. Inquest to look at whether death of student, 18, from meningitis in her first term at university was 'preventable'

    Bournemouth University student Megan Draper, from Pontypool in South Wales, tragically died on October 29, 2025, after contracting the infectious disease.

  2. 'Inhumane' Catholic church fires school principal and escorts her out of building because she married cancer-stricken boyfriend without annulling previous marriage that ended in divorce

    The principal and her fiance decided they could not wait for the years-long annulment process once learning he had prostate cancer and that they may have limited time together.

  3. Halle Berry is supported by fiance Van Hunt at LA courthouse amid custody war with ex Olivier Martinez and clash with 13-year-old son

    The 60-year-old Oscar winner was in all black including a suit while walking alongside her 56-year-old musician partner outside of Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday.

  4. Rioters are crushed by falling panes of glass while trying to loot shops and another has his hand blown off trying to pick up police stun grenade

    These are the chaotic scenes pouring out of France and other countries on the continent as violence and mayhem continue to grip parts of Europe.

  5. Sandbanks residents rail against yacht club expansion claiming it will let boat owners look into their luxury homes

    Homeowners on Sandbanks concerned that proposals to extend the Royal Motor Yacht Club's marina further into Poole Harbour will rob them of their privacy.

  6. Full list of candidates confirmed for Wigan council by-election

    A seat for Hindley Green ward is being consested in November

  7. Health unions put NHS on notice for more damaging strikes as ministers recommend a below-inflation pay rise

    Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers reacted with fury to the government's proposal for a 2.4 per cent rise for the 2027/28 financial year.

  8. Marks and Spencer's £18 sparkly 'jeans and a nice top' staple is perfect for Christmas parties

    "This is a great jumper that really lifts a basic outfit. It’s got shape and sparkle, what more do you need?"