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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, plans are underway to convert a Victorian toilet block in Folkestone into a war memorial, supported by local councils, despite opposition citing a lack of historical connection to the First World War.
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In Leeds this morning, a murder investigation is ongoing following the death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield, found with fatal injuries. Five teenagers remain in custody as police seek further information.
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This morning, a British couple recounted their harrowing escape from a flooded shuttle bus in Tenerife. Storm Therese has caused severe disruption across the Canary Islands, prompting emergency plans and road closures.
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This morning, lipreaders revealed a heartfelt exchange between Prince William and Kate Middleton regarding Princess Diana during their 2016 visit to India.
They referenced a poignant moment at the Taj Mahal, highlighting Diana’s legacy.
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Police continue to question a man following a car ramming incident in Derby last night, with seven people receiving hospital treatment for injuries. Counter-terrorism officers are assisting, though no terrorism link is currently established.
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Today, new details emerge regarding Prince Philip’s battle with pancreatic cancer, as revealed in a recent biography. He was diagnosed in June 2013, maintaining privacy until his death in April 2021.
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