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On Air Acoustic Live in Camden
Christopher Lane brings his much loved On Air Acoustic show to The Dublin Castle in Camden and here's what you can expect.
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The Top Five Films and TV Shows to Watch this Week (14th - 18th July 2025)
Sharks, sewing and summer are the keys themes running through my top five features this week! Grab the ice lollies, sit back and relax with these must-watch moments, you simply cannot miss…
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Charity to co-host free information event for unpaid carers in Watford
On Wednesday 16th July, Carers in Hertfordshire and AJM Healthcare will be hosting a free information event for people who have reduced mobility, use a wheelchair or care for someone who does.
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Three nights, three themes: Market Lates are back
Watford Market’s popular family-friendly ‘Market Lates’ series is back for another exciting year – and 2025 promises to be bigger and better, with each event bringing its own unique theme and activities to the heart of the town centre.
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Home Instead Launches ‘Spot The Signs’ Campaign to Raise Dementia Awareness.
This July, Home Instead is inviting the Watford community to take a closer look at the early signs of dementia. Vibe 107.6’s own Rachel Wilkes spoke with Stephanie Turner from Home Instead to speak about their Spot The Signs campaign.
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The Top Five Films and TV Shows to Watch this Week (7th - 11th July 2025)
Vampires, vanity and vacations, these are just some of the themes that are screens will be full of this week! Don’t miss my top five must-see shows that will have you glued to your TVs…
Entertainment
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Police taking no further action after investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury show
Avon and Somerset Police will take no further action over Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury.
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Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner and investor of Swansea football club saying it's 'an underdog just like me'
Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner and investor of Swansea, with the US rapper hailing the Welsh football club as "an underdog that bites back, just like me".
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Tomorrowland: 'Devastating' blaze destroys main stage at major festival - two days before it was due to begin
A huge fire has destroyed the main stage of a major festival in Belgium - two days before it was due to begin.
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Action taken to stop ticketless Oasis fans from watching this week's shows in Manchester
Huge steel fences have been erected to prevent ticketless fans from watching the Oasis reunion tour in Manchester.
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Robin Kaye: American Idol TV executive and her husband shot dead inside their Los Angeles home
An American Idol TV executive and her husband have been found dead in their LA home.
National News
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Detective who helped catch 'sadistic' serial killer Peter Tobin believes there are more victims out there
What started as a missing person case led to the capture of an "evil" serial killer who "got sadistic sexual pleasure" from murdering women.
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'I think it's appalling': Man who had leg amputated after hit-and-run criticises sentence given to driver
A man who suffered a fractured skull and had his leg amputated after a hit-and-run has criticised the "appalling" sentence given to the motorist - as he backed a campaign to increase the "shoddy" penalties for uninsured drivers.
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Child who died in Minehead school coach crash was 10-year-old boy, police say
The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset on Thursday was a 10-year-old boy, Avon and Somerset Police have said.
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Parents of Nimroy Hendricks say 'catalogue of errors' failed to stop son's child killer
The parents of a young man who was stabbed to death by a 14-year-old girl say their son was failed by the state.
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UK weather: Amber warning for thunderstorms comes into force for London and parts of southern England
An amber alert for thunderstorms is in place for London and most of southeast England, with forecasters warning of "torrential" rain.
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Police dog that took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral dies after car crash
A police dog that took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral has died in a car crash.
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Woman dubbed 'gangster granny' jailed for running UK-wide cocaine operation
A 65-year-old woman dubbed "gangster granny" by police has been jailed for running a UK-wide drug-dealing operation.
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Unmasked: The 18 Russian spies who mounted series of attacks on UK
Dozens of Russian spies have been sanctioned by the government - including those responsible for targeting Yulia Skripal five years before her attempted murder in Salisbury.
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Ofwat could be scrapped in water reforms
An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.
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Woman handed criminal conviction despite 'unlawful' strip search by police in Greater Manchester
Maria's treatment by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was so shocking the chief constable described it as "undefendable".
Sports News
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Sweden Women 2-2 England Women (England win 3-2 on penalties): Sarina Wiegman calls Euro 2025 quarter-final win 'hardest game I've ever watched'
Sarina Wiegman has called England's dramatic penalty shoot-out win against Sweden at Euro 2025 "the hardest game I've ever watched".
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Finn Russell: British and Irish Lions fly-half relaxed about facing Australia alongside Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones
Finn Russell says having Scotland team-mates Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones alongside him will help preserve his calm demeanour as he prepares to lead the British and Irish Lions into battle against Australia.
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England vs India: Jofra Archer says thrilling Lord's win on Test comeback made long injury rehab 'all worth it'
Jofra Archer says being part of a thrilling England win over India in his comeback game at Lord's made his long journey back to Test cricket "all worth it."
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The Open notebook: Rory McIlroy's major prep, Jon Rahm's photobombing, Shane Lowry's return and more stories from Royal Portrush
Sky Sports News' Jamie Weir pick out six storylines from the practice days ahead of The Open, including Rory McIlroy's prep for a home major win, Jon Rahm surprising fans in a Portrush bar and the players already making headlines at Royal Portrush...
Technology News
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Ofwat could be scrapped in water reforms
An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.
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Starmer to address postcode lottery for only drug available for debilitating pregnancy sickness condition
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to address a postcode lottery for the only drug approved for a debilitating pregnancy sickness condition.
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Antarctica's oldest ice arrives in UK for analysis on climate shifts
Antarctica's oldest ice has arrived in the UK for analysis which scientists hope will reveal more about Earth's climate shifts.
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Babies born with DNA from three people in the UK - to prevent 'devastating' illness with no cure
Eight babies have been born in the UK with DNA from three people following a procedure to eliminate an incurable inherited disease.
Business News
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Ofwat could be scrapped in water reforms
An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.
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Post Office Capture IT system conviction referred to Court of Appeal for first time
The first Post Office Capture conviction is to be sent to the Court of Appeal, Sky News understands, in a "breakthrough" moment in the IT scandal.
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Serious water pollution incidents in England up 60% last year - with three companies blamed for most
The number of most serious water pollution incidents rose by 60% last year, according to data covering England, with three companies responsible for the bulk of them.
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Accountants were paid commission to place clients into tax avoidance schemes targeted by HMRC
Victims who were put in a tax avoidance scheme later targeted by HMRC received advice from accountants who were being paid a commission.
World News
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Every shop and home burned or ransacked: The Syrian city engulfed in tribal violence
The Syrian presidency has announced it's assembling a special taskforce to try to stop nearly a week of sectarian clashes in the southern Druze city of Sweida.
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Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, says US ambassador to Turkey, after 'hundreds' killed in clashes
Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, the US ambassador to Turkey has said.
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Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch for $10bn after Epstein letter report
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, two Wall Street Journal reporters and the publication's owner, News Corp.
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Three dead after 'horrific incident' at sheriff training facility in LA
Three people have been killed after a "horrific incident" at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility.
Political News
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Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party
Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation.
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Sir Lindsay Hoyle should have made ministers tell MPs about Afghan data leak, says Harriet Harman
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle knew about Afghan data leak and should have made ministers tell MPs, Dame Harriet Harman has claimed.
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Starmer to address postcode lottery for only drug available for debilitating pregnancy sickness condition
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to address a postcode lottery for the only drug approved for a debilitating pregnancy sickness condition.
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The '£7bn' government secret
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Strange News
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The King and AI: A humanoid robot has painted a picture of Charles. How did it do?
Whether or not the UK will have a Royal Family in the future is something that often comes up in debate.
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Lamine Yamal: Disability rights group threatens legal action after people with dwarfism reportedly hired for star's birthday party
A Spanish disability group has threatened legal action after people with dwarfism were reportedly hired as entertainers for Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday.
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Snake captured on passenger plane - as expert reveals how it got there
A flight in Australia was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane's cargo hold.
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Calls for Scotland-wide seagull summit amid warnings someone could be killed
Politicians have called for a Scotland-wide seagull summit to be held amid warnings someone could be killed.
Videos
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Babies born with DNA from three people in the UK - to prevent 'devastating' illness with no cure
Eight babies have been born in the UK with DNA from three people following a procedure to eliminate an incurable inherited disease.
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Every shop and home burned or ransacked: The Syrian city engulfed in tribal violence
The Syrian presidency has announced it's assembling a special taskforce to try to stop nearly a week of sectarian clashes in the southern Druze city of Sweida.
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Israel says it 'deeply regrets' deaths at Gaza's only Catholic church
Israel has said it "deeply regrets" three deaths at Gaza's only Catholic church, adding that a "stray ammunition" hit the building.
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England through to semi-final of Women's Euros after dramatic win over Sweden on penalties
England beat Sweden in a dramatic penalty shootout to keep hopes alive of defending their UEFA Women's Euros title.