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Teen Calls School Prom Costs 'Extortionate' Amid Rising Expenses

An 18-year-old from Suffolk calls school prom costs "extortionate," highlighting rising expenses and pressure on families. Experts offer tips to reduce spending amid growing UK prom popularity.

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Getty Images A group of female teenagers pose for a photo during a school prom. They all wear different prom dresses and smile at the camera.

York Sends Toilet-Training Guides with Primary School Offers to Boost Readiness

City of York Council includes toilet-training guides with primary school offers to help parents prepare children for school readiness, addressing concerns about basic skills and supporting families with workshops and resources.

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BBC A teacher sits at a red table with a group of young children in a classroom. The children, wearing red school jumpers, draw on paper with coloured pencils. Classroom displays, storage units and children’s chairs are visible in the background.

Online Bargains Risky: Perfume with Horse Urine and Unsafe Counterfeits Exposed

Online shoppers risk buying counterfeit and dangerous products, including perfumes with horse urine. New UK laws aim to hold online marketplaces accountable and protect consumers from unsafe goods.

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Getty Images Woman holds a perfume sprayer in one hand with her other hand held to her face.

154-Year-Old Albert Hall Auction Mart in Annan Up for Sale at £150,000

The 154-year-old Albert Hall auction mart in Annan is up for sale at £150,000 amid a major harbour regeneration project. The category B-listed building, vacant for years, requires significant investment but has potential for redevelopment.

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Shepherd A derelict sandstone building with a lot of vegetation growing out of the side of it

Fuel Protests Cause Traffic Delays at Ballygawley Roundabout for Second Night

Tractors and heavy goods vehicles formed a slow convoy at Ballygawley roundabout for a second night, protesting rising fuel costs and calling for a temporary fuel tax cut amid concerns over wider economic impacts.

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BBC A tractor and trailer lead a slow-moving protest on a roundabout in County Tyrone on a wet evening. The green tractor is pulling a red trailer. It is followed by a second tractor. There is a large white HGV in the outer lane and a queue of traffic behind

Social Media Chiefs Meet UK Leaders to Address Children's Online Safety

Social media executives from major platforms will meet UK leaders to discuss children's online safety amid debates over banning under-16s from social media. The government is consulting on new regulations, with concerns about current protections and calls for stronger action.

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Getty Images A close up of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Downing St, with a blurred background and the UK flag behind him.

Chancellor Reeves Calls US War on Iran a 'Mistake', Urges De-escalation

Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticizes the US decision to end diplomacy and enter conflict with Iran, urging de-escalation to protect global economic stability and highlighting the UK's stance amid rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions.

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CNBC / Aaron Clamage Head and shoulders of Rachel Reeve in a pale grey-green suit with clip microphone during the interview.

Three Men Jailed for Ramming and Stabbing Teenage Boy in Haywards Heath

Three men were jailed after deliberately ramming a teenage boy on a bicycle with a car and stabbing him in Haywards Heath. All admitted their offences and received significant prison sentences.

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Sussex Police A composite image of three men each wearing grey t-shirts.

Ex-BNP Leader Nick Griffin Denies Racial Hatred Charges Over Cartoon Post

Former BNP leader Nick Griffin denies charges of stirring racial hatred after posting a cartoon on social media. He pleaded not guilty to two charges at Southwark Crown Court. Trial set for 11 May next year.

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Getty Images Nick Griffin is wearing a suit jacket and a white collared shirt, looking past the camera. Behind him are bright lights as he stands indoors.

Large Containers of Liquid Waste Illegally Dumped on A35 Near Bloxworth and Morden

Dorset Council is managing a major fly-tipping incident on the A35 near Bloxworth and Morden involving large containers of liquid waste, suspected to be paint, which leaked and caused environmental risks. The clean-up is ongoing, with public costs possible if culprits remain unknown.

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Dorset Council Five large silver-coloured, cube-shaped containers can be seen dumped by the side of a road. Several cars can be seen passing by and the road is flanked by woodland on either side.

Court Hears Defence Challenge Video Evidence in Lyra McKee Murder Trial

In the Lyra McKee murder trial, defence barrister challenges the reliability of mobile phone footage evidence against Paul McIntyre, one of three men charged. The trial also involves six other defendants facing related charges.

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AFP Lyra McKee, a woman with short black hair wearing glasses and a grey jacket, is smiling towards the camera. She is standing outside in front of a blue and pink mural on a wall.

Watchdog Rules Claim of BBC Audience Plants on Nolan Live Inaccurate

IPSO ruled that The Irish News' claim of BBC staff being planted in the Nolan Live audience was inaccurate, upholding the BBC's complaint.

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BBC A man looks into the camera, he has short, cropped brown hair and is wearing a blue jacket and white t-shirt. He appears to be standing in a multi-storey or underground car park.

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