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Full list of areas caught under Met Office's yellow weather warning
Met Office states that there is a small chance of fast-flowing or deep water that could cause “danger to life”.

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Kaleb Cooper calls Jeremy Clarkson a 'runt' in on-air dig
The Clarkson's Farm star was on Heart Radio to promote Kaleb's Farmyard Tales: Escaping Animals and Runaway Tractors.


453,000 state pensioners set to be denied £550 Triple Lock increase
Each year, the triple lock ensures it goes up each year in line with whichever is higher out of inflation, wage growth or 2.5 per cent.

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Schoolgirl, 12, 'isolated because her skirt was 2cm too short'
Cola Glenny, 34, has accused teachers at her daughter's school of 'humiliating' children


Met Office warns of possible flooding with heavy rainfall across UK this weekend
There is a small chance of fast-flowing or deep water that could cause “danger to life”.


Strictly Come Dancing fans spot Dianne Buswell's sweet nod with launch show outfit
The professional dancer has reunited with her partner from last year's show Chris McCausland as the reigning winners recorded a performance of their emotional Waltz for the big launch


DWP handing state pensioners two payments worth £160 on top of Winter Fuel Allowance
It comes on top of the Winter Fuel Payment, worth £200 per household or £300 where at least one person is aged over 80.


British comedian slammed for 'wrong' remarks after Charlie Kirk assassination
Gina Yashere has faced criticism for an online rant published after the death of the American political activist


Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump sign 'biggest deal in British history'
The two leaders smiled as they held up signed documents from their latest deal


Van driver arrested after man in 80s seriously injured in A38 crash
The collision involved a Volkswagen Caddy and a Yamaha Motorbike


Police issue update on Oldbury rape victim following 'traumatic' attack
Police were called to the scene, around the Tame Road area, just before 8.30am on Tuesday, September 9


ITV The Chase star ignites social media backlash after Charlie Kirk comments
Charlie Kirk was killed on September 10


Strictly's Dianne Buswell 'performs as a 3' for first time in emotional reunion
The professional dancer announced she is expecting her first child with partner Joe Sugg, who she met on the show when they performed together in 2018


DWP makes one benefit exempt from bank account checks as spying begins
In a clampdown on benefits scammers and fraudsters, the DWP are set to snoop on bank accounts.


Distraught dog owner 'can't sleep' after pet snatched from outside Birmingham Post Office
Police have launched an investigation into the pet abduction outside Rookery Road Post Office


DWP bank account checks will target three benefits with 'more to be added'
The DWP is getting extra powers to snoop on benefits claimants, with three benefits likely in the firing line.


Teenage e-scooter rider 'seriously injured' after being hit by car
A teenage girl riding an e-scooter suffered 'potentially serious injuries' after being hit by a car in Kinghurst and had to be taken to hospital


Met Office issues 21 hour 'danger to life' warning to seven UK areas
The weather experts have issued a yellow rain warning


First Direct launches competitive 7% interest savings account
The Bank of England confirmed that interest rates were on hold at 4 per cent


Octopus Energy issues major announcement affecting '70 million households worldwide'
The energy firm has announced today (Thursday September 18) that it will split off its cutting-edge tech business into a standalone company.
