Oxford college to change its name after £155m donation
A University of Oxford college is to change its name to honour Vietnam’s richest woman after she offered it a £155m donation.
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November 3, 2021 Three people who died while paddleboarding on Wales river identified
Three people who died after getting into trouble while paddleboarding on a river in Wales have been identified by police as tributes have been paid by friends and family.
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November 2, 2021 Questions remain over the UK’s nuclear power plans
In 2007, Vincent de Rivaz, the then EDF chief executive, said Britain would be “cooking our Christmas turkeys” with electricity from Hinkley Point C nuclear station by 2017. Instead the first concrete was poured that year and the turkey is now scheduled for late 2026.
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November 1, 2021 Several passengers injured after two trains crash near Salisbury
Two trains crashed in a tunnel in Salisbury on Sunday night, leaving several passengers injured.
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October 31, 2021 Paper shortage threatens availability of bestselling books this Christmas
Shoppers looking to buy books as Christmas presents have been urged to purchase their gifts early amid concerns that a worldwide paper shortage could lead to supply problems.
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October 31, 2021 Christmas will be lockdown-free despite rising COVID cases, PM says
There is “no evidence” to suggest that England would be forced into a Christmas lockdown, according to the prime minister.
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October 29, 2021 Queen’s health over the years as she pulls out of Cop26 reception
The Queen is known for her strong constitution and no-fuss approach to her infrequent illnesses.
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October 28, 2021 Teenage Satanist facing life behind bars for sisters’ murder
A teenager is facing life behind bars for killing two sisters as part of a Satanic blood pact.
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October 27, 2021 UK cold weather forecast: Get ready! -10C FREEZE to grip Britain – new maps turn icy blue
The latest charts show the mercury plummeting to well below negative territory heading into next month. Britain has been noticeably colder over recent days, with temperatures plummeting into single figures and raising fears snow might be on the way. Today (Tuesday), minimum temperatures in the UK are only forecast to fall to highs of 14C […]
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October 26, 2021 Scotland: Covid passports lead to chaos with hundreds refused entry
Vaccines passports have led to chaos in Scotland as hundreds of people were refused entry to venues, the BBC reported.
