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Daily Mirror - Rapists get his hands on £7m lotto jackpot
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The Daily Mirror leads on the news that a convicted rapist has been given access to a £7.2m Lotto jackpot he won in 2004 after a lengthy legal battle.
There is another exclusive in the Daily Mirror, this time about the convicted rapist Iorworth Hoare who the paper says has been granted access to the fortune he won in 2004 while serving life in prison. “Hoare, 70, has gained full access to his £7.2m fortune after a 15-year legal dispute,” the paper reports, adding he was initially prevented from having unlimited access to his money under the conditions of his release on licence.
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Calgary and Rockyview County partner to advance Prairie Economic Gateway
August 12, 2026
11:00 am
The Prairie Economic Gateway, a significant logistics and manufacturing hub, is set to be developed in southeast Calgary, following a partnership between the City of Calgary and Rockyview County. Plans aim to enhance regional economic growth and infrastructure.
Strait of Hormuz traffic declines to one-week low as Houthis kill six in Red Sea
August 12, 2026
9:00 am
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a one-week low, with only eight vessels transiting the waterway, according to Reuters data. This figure is below the 10-day average of approximately 12 vessels and marks the lowest daily count since 5 August amid ongoing regional conflicts.
Strikes impact UK services: how coverage differs
August 12, 2026
8:00 am
Media Lens: Strikes impact UK services: how coverage differs No specific major event is provided in the content. A significant
Government Bans ‘Subscription Traps’ Three Months Ahead of Schedule
August 12, 2026
7:02 am
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Regulators advance ban on subscription traps by three months.
Increased consumer protections expected.
Andy Burnham to chair COBRA meeting on UK heatwave response
August 12, 2026
7:00 am
Andy Burnham will lead a meeting of the Government’s Cobra committee on Wednesday to address extreme heat conditions causing widespread wildfires and drought across the UK. Temperatures are expected to reach 38C, with officials from relevant departments and the Environment Agency in attendance.
Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death for crimes against humanity in absentia
August 12, 2026
6:00 am
Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher have been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity by a Syrian court in Damascus.
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