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Paedophile former rocker Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, appeared in court today charged with new sexual offences.

Almost a third of first-time buyers are now considering using a tracker or variable rate mortgage to lower their monthly costs, according to Moneyfacts.

Officers have sealed off part of the seafront today after the victim, aged in her 20s, was targeted during the early hours of this morning.

Neil Kennedy, 67, has made a final desperate bid to keep his £4million Sandbanks mansion after both his nextdoor neighbours complained about his three-storey modern development.

The Met Officer who killed Chris Kaba, pictured, will not face a misconduct probe, it was announced today.

Hordes of Jeremy Clarkson fans have descended on his Cotswolds Farm as day-trippers visit his Diddly Squat Farm shop during the summer holidays.

The self-described 'eco-populist' said he was 'sounding the alarm' in the wake of the country's recent heatwaves as he demanded urgent action from the Prime Minister.

Redmond wants results from Copilot, not impressive-looking consumption figures

British travellers should keep a watchful eye on their personal belongings when jetting abroad - especially in these destinations...

All traffic is currently being held on the A130 near Chelmsford due to a car on fire before the A12 turn off.

He has been a market trader in the town for 25 years

All traffic is currently being held on the A130 near Chelmsford due to a car on fire before the A12 turn off.

With fish and chips always a constant, we have put together five proper fish and chip shops well worth a visit including Colchester, Braintree and Clacton.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Several US senators have written a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), inquiring about the agency's "plans to crack down on prediction markets" that offer "contracts for individuals to bet on wildfires." "Offering bets on destructive wildfires threatens to minimize communities' suffering, all so the rich and powerful can profit," wrote (PDF) the group of senators, who represent Oregon, California, Nevada, Minnesota, and New Hampshire. The document specifically cites that Polymarket hosted bets in January 2025 on the wildfires in Los Angeles, and it mentions another website which specifically accepts "simulated bets" exclusively on California wildfires. "There's also the heightened risk -- according to state and local fire officials -- that individuals could be tempted to commit arson in order to make sure their bets are successful," the letter continues. "By offering contracts on fires, prediction market sites run the risk of encouraging people to influence fires that have already started, creating additional concerns around public safety and insider trading." [...] Kalshi spokesperson Elisabeth Diana told Ars by email that the company does not allow such wildfire markets "because they create perverse incentives." But its primary rival, Polymarket, has taken a different approach. A spokesperson for Polymarket told Ars in an emailed statement that the company does not "profit from outcomes," adding that people "come to Polymarket for information." "While we are not blind to the risks, removing these markets does not prevent a tragedy but makes the most accurate information less accessible to the people who need it most," he wrote.

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Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from their self-employment and property have until Friday to make their first quarterly report to HMRC

Cristiano Ronaldo showed off his jaw-dropping car collection on Instagram after previously admitting he has lost count of the number of exclusive motors he has purchased for his garage.

An Irish woman has been raped in the Algarve holiday resort of Albufeira.

Rooftop tent boxes have become increasingly popular with campers, but police are warning that thieves are now targeting them.

A former Essex Police officer and a suspended Metropolitan Police officer have appeared in court charged with an alleged rape in Grays.