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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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Three men appeared in Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court this morning, pleading not guilty to charges related to the alleged drugging and sexual abuse of a woman over two decades. Further hearings are scheduled for June and September.
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Overnight, Iranian missiles targeted the UK’s Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean. Neither missile successfully struck, as one was intercepted by a US warship and the other failed in flight.
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A dietician in the UK has been dismissed for gross misconduct after falsifying qualifications and lacking basic anatomical knowledge. Immediate concerns arose just days after her employment at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
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Juliette Kenny, 18, has died following a meningitis B outbreak in Kent. Her family is urging for improved vaccine access, amidst ongoing preventative measures affecting over 8,500 individuals in the region.
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Stansted Airport has increased its drop-off fee to £10 this morning, following similar changes at Gatwick. Longer stays will now cost £28, prompting concerns about rising travel expenses during the upcoming Easter holidays.
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Today, banks across the United Kingdom are maintaining the £100 contactless card payment limit. Customers can still adjust their own limits within their banking apps as banks assess potential future changes.
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