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British number one stunned in Miami

Emma Raducanu fell at the first hurdle of the Miami Open following defeat to Bianca Andreescu. Raducanu, looking to build on her run to the fourth round of last week’s BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, was out of sorts early on as her Canadian opponent eased into the lead by taking the first set 6-3. However, Raducanu, 20, raised her performance in the second – which included a marathon 21-minute game – to take the match to a decidingRead More

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Mixed feelings after teens apprehended in Sussex

Two children have been arrested after an altercation in a Superdrug store that has been widely shared on social media. A video appears to show a black 15-year-old boy being restrained and handcuffed by two civilian security staff, with one kneeling across his legs. Sussex Police said its officers were called to the shop in East Street in Chichester, West Sussex, shortly after 3.30pm on Wednesday to reports that a group of teenagers had become involved in an altercation. ARead More

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Mixed feelings after Sunak publishes tax return

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner has said Rishi Sunak’s newly-published tax summary shows he pays a “far lower tax rate than working people”. She said: “After much delay, it is right that the Prime Minister has published his tax returns. “They reveal a tax system designed by successive Tory governments in which the Prime Minister pays a far lower tax rate than working people who face the highest tax burden in 70 years. “His refusal to scrap non-dom status, hisRead More

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Sport

Linnets boss apologises after fan confrontation

King's Lynn Town boss Tommy Widdrington has issued an apology to the club's supporters following an angry confrontation with a home fan after the home defeat to AFC Fylde.Lynn's boss had to be restrained by his first team coach Mark Hughes after being on the receiving end of what he described as 'vitriolic abuse' from an individual after the 1-0 defeat.Widdrington was incandescent with rage at the time of the incident and said: “The fans have come out in goodRead More

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Johnson and Truss to vote against Sunaks Brexit deal

Both Boris Johnson and Liz Truss are to vote against Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal in Parliament. The two former prime ministers will form part of an expected backbench rebellion against the agreement negotiated with Brussels, although the extent of Tory opposition remains unclear. Mr Johnson confirmed on Wednesday that he will not be backing the deal when MPs vote on the Stormont brake in the Commons later on Wednesday, with Ms Truss set to follow suit. In a statement, MrRead More

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UK inflation shoots up unexpectedly as vegetable shortages push up food prices

UK inflation shot up unexpectedly last month as vegetable shortages pushed food prices to their highest rate in more than 45 years, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 10.4% in February from 10.1% in January. Most economists were expecting CPI to fall to 9.9% in February. The surprise jump in inflation comes after food and non-alcoholic drinks prices rose by 18% year-on-year last month, up from 16.7% inRead More

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Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over partygate accusations

Boris Johnson faces a televised grilling by MPs investigating claims he knowingly misled Parliament over the “partygate” affair in a hearing which could determine his future as a MP. The former prime minister is expected to be questioned for around four hours by the Commons Privileges Committee over his denials of No 10 parties during the pandemic in violation of lockdown rules. If he is found to have deliberately misled the House then he could be suspended as a MP,Read More

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UK energy import bill more than doubled to 117bn last year report shows

The UK’s energy import bill more than doubled in a year to £117 billion, a report has found. The Offshore Energies UK report (OEUK) has said this is the first time that annual UK energy import costs have broken the £100 billion barrier and it equates to £4,200 per UK household. In 2022, the UK spent about £63 billion on crude oil, petrol, diesel, and other oil-based fuels, with another £49 billion spent on buying gas. The rest was spentRead More

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Sport

Ex-Linnet returns to haunt former club in top-of-the-table clash

King's Lynn Town 0 AFC Fylde 1 Ex-Linnet Joe Rowley returned to haunt his former club as AFC Fylde took control of the National League North title race by winning the top-of-the-table clash against Lynn at The Walks.Rowley scored the only goal of the game early in the second half as the league leaders dented second-placed Lynn's automatic promotion aspirations in front of a crowd of 1,853.It was Tommy Widdrington's side third home defeat of the season – but thisRead More

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