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Trish Clemit, 59, was named the overall winner of the 2026 Seagull Festival Championships in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, impressing judges with her seagull impersonation honed over 51 years. She expressed her affection for the birds, stating they are “much misunderstood” and describing them as “cheeky.”
A tunnel collapse at Tropical Birdland in Desford, Leicestershire, led to the deaths of a mob of meerkats, including the matriarch, Big Mama. Only one meerkat survived the incident, which the zoo attributed to heavy rainfall following a heatwave that weakened the tunnel structure.
A 17-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a one-vehicle accident on the B9031 in Aberdeenshire around 5.30pm on Monday. The deceased, riding a black Honda CB500, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating and seek witnesses or dashcam footage.
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This morning, supermarkets have confirmed their Easter opening hours. All large stores in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will close on Easter Sunday, with many operating reduced hours on Easter Monday.
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This morning, Storm Dave has arrived in the UK, producing winds of up to 70mph, causing flight cancellations and road closures. Expect challenging driving conditions across northern and western regions, with further updates from the Met Office advised.
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This morning, petrol prices surge at some London forecourts, reaching 299.9p per litre amid ongoing conflict in the region. Drivers are urged to compare prices as demand rises before the Easter weekend.
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This morning, locals in Willenhall express discontent over a new cycle lane costing over £5 million. Business owners report significant disruption affecting trade due to ongoing construction along New Road and Bilston Street.
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Today, changes to self-assessment tax returns will be introduced from April 6, requiring 800,000 sole traders to file quarterly. A new pop song has been released to help explain these updates effectively.
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This morning, a nursery worker from the UK faces sentencing for gross negligence manslaughter following the death of a 14-month-old boy who suffocated during a nap. Charges were also placed on the nursery’s owner for health and safety violations.
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