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Trump wins in Iowa, Rochdale grooming report published, Andy Murray bows out at the Australian Open and the Critics Choice awards in LA
7 mins; January 16, 2024
Thousands gather to protest Israel actions in Gaza, Taiwan has a new President, Trump due back in court and RIP Annie Nightingale
7 mins; January 15, 2024
The Sunday 7 - A Boeing Blow Out, Will Guyatt on CES 2024, a Pothole Fixing Robot and the dangerous new Tween Skincare TikTok craze
14 mins; January 14, 2024
The Standout 7 - Post Office Scandal back in the headlines, US and Britain escalate reaction in Middle East and Election Fever hits the government
18 mins; January 13, 2024
Britain and the US lead missile strikes on Yemen, Post Office hearings continue, Andy Farrell to lead Lions Tour and Amy Winehouse biopic trailer drops
7 mins; January 12, 2024
New law to bring Justice for Post Office Victims, UK and US warn of Red Sea retaliation, Zelensky heads to Baltics in search of aid, and Carabao Cup lead for Liverpool
7 mins; January 11, 2024
Ex Post Office boss hands back her CBE, Cameron says Hamas still hold British hostages, Trump battles for Immunity and Carabao Cup delight for Carrick
7 mins; January 10, 2024
ITV drama puts pressure on government to solve Post Office Scandal, Idris Elba fights knife crime, 4th round FA cup draw takes place and Succession wins at Golden Globes
7 mins; January 09, 2024
Election fever kicks in for Labour and Tories, Horizon IT scandal still not sorted, Oppenheimer wins big at the Golden Globes and FA Cup 3rd round action
7 mins; January 08, 2024
The Sunday 7 - The Science of New Year Resolutions, Open AI faces off against the New York Times, how 379 people escaped the Japan air crash and the Methane risk from Beavers
18 mins; January 07, 2024
The Standout 7 - General Election looms, Tensions rise across the Middle East, Junior Doctors hit the picket lines and Teen Dart Sensation faces his biggest test
14 mins; January 06, 2024
Keir Starmer promises a Crackdown on Cronyism, as Rishi Sunak confirms Election in 2024, Cameron warns Houthi rebels over Red Sea attacks and FA Cup third round underway...
7 mins; January 05, 2024
Israel set to face the International Court of Justice, Junior Doctors start longest NHS strike in history, Opposition parties preparing for Election and devastation for Teen Dart Sensation
7 mins; January 04, 2024
Runway drama in Japan, Israel hits Hamas leader in Lebanon, Row over Immigration claims and Tennis stars bounce back...
7 mins; January 03, 2024
The Smart 7 - A look ahead to 2024
16 mins; January 02, 2024
The Standout 7 - The Ones we lost in 2023
10 mins; January 01, 2024
The Sunday 7 - A Review of some of 2023’s most Interesting Tech and Science Stories
23 mins; December 31, 2023
The Standout 7 - The biggest stories from November and December 2023
29 mins; December 30, 2023
The Standout 7 - the biggest stories from September and October 2023
19 mins; December 29, 2023
The Standout 7 - the biggest stories from July and August 2023
20 mins; December 28, 2023
The Standout 7 - The biggest stories from May and June 2023
16 mins; December 27, 2023
The Standout 7 - The Standout stories from March and April 2023
17 mins; December 26, 2023
The Standout 7 - The biggest stories from January and February 2023
15 mins; December 25, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Iceland Erupts, Elon Musk faces trouble in Europe, Astronomers focus on the Christmas Tree Galaxy and good news on Hot Flushes
17 mins; December 24, 2023
The Standout 7 - The PPE Scandal returns, pressure mounts on Israel over Gaza deaths, mass shooting in Prague and Iceland sees a dramatic Volcanic Eruption
13 mins; December 23, 2023
Health Secretary gives Junior Doctors the cold shoulder, Mass shooting in Prague leaves 14 dead, European Court rules against UEFA in Super League case and the race for Xmas No. 1
7 mins; December 22, 2023
Junior Doctors back on strike, Inflation drops sharply, Ireland heads to European Court over Troubles Act and Liverpool through to Carabao Cup Semi Finals
7 mins; December 21, 2023
New Gender guidance issued for schools, Gove cooperating with National Crime Agency over Mone’s PPE inquiry, Icelandic volcano blows up and heartache for Newcastle
7 mins; December 20, 2023
Mone still in trouble over PPE claims, Pope condemns IDF shootings, Arsenal in the knockout stages and new movie from Daniel Kaluuya set in London.
7 mins; December 19, 2023
Michelle Mone admits she will benefit from PPE deal, Prince Harry wins his case against the Mirror Group, Arsenal back at the top of the table and Olly is heading to the Eurovision!
7 mins; December 18, 2023
The Sunday 7 - COP 28 wraps up, the UK is at risk of a Ransomware attack, a breakthrough on Morning Sickness and the threat of Giant Goldfish
15 mins; December 17, 2023
The Standout 7 - Rishi wins over Rwanda, More Missing Whatsapp Messages at the Covid Inquiry, EU agree to Ukraine accession talks, Tributes to a double Emmy Award Winner
15 mins; December 16, 2023
EU agrees to open accession talks with Ukraine, Rishi backs two state solution for Palestine, pressure on NHS as winter strikes loom, Brighton celebrate Europa League victory
7 mins; December 15, 2023
COP 28 gets agreement on fossil fuels, Mark Drakeford resigns as Welsh First Minister, Republicans open Impeachment for Joe Biden and Newcastle out of Europe
7 mins; December 14, 2023
Rishi gets a Rwanda Win, The UN votes for a Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza, Zelensky gets the cold shoulder in Washington and Man United out of Europe
7 mins; December 13, 2023
PM appears before Covid Inquiry, Tory rebels set to vote on Rwanda, Ukraine push for EU membership, Man Utd to face Bayern Munich and nominations for Golden Globes are out.
7 mins; December 12, 2023
Rwanda bill causes Tory rifts, Putin says he is running as President, Liverpool back on top and Ncuti Gatwa makes his debut as Dr Who
7 mins; December 11, 2023
The Sunday 7- Google strikes back in the AI wars, COP 28 at risk of drifting into fossil fuel lobby’s hands, Quantum Computing is coming and the Clothes that change Colour when you make a gesture
16 mins; December 10, 2023
The Standout 7 - Rishi focuses on Migration, Boris testifies at the Covid Inquiry, Israel steps up attacks in Southern Gaza and Taylor Swift wins big…
16 mins; December 09, 2023
Rishi battles on over Rwanda, Boris apologises over Partygate, Russia Ambassador summoned over hacking charges and tributes to one of Britain’s best loved poets
7 mins; December 07, 2023
Boris faces the music at the Covid Inquiry, Robert Jenrick quits over Rishi’s Emergency Migration Bill, Putin heads to the Middle East and Taylor Swift is Person of the Year
7 mins; December 07, 2023
Cleverly signs new treaty with Rwanda, Zelensky cancels US Senate appearance as funding under pressure, fresh calls for ceasefire in Gaza and heartbreak for Lionesses
7 mins; December 06, 2023
Government cracks down on legal migration, new evacuation orders issued by Israel, England have all to play for at the Women’s nations league and Greta Gerwig on Barbie
7 mins; December 05, 2023
Bombing continues in South Gaza as Israel continues its offensive, NHS under winter pressure, Spurs celebrate 3-3 draw and House of Dragon is back!
6 mins; December 04, 2023
The Sunday 7 - COP 28 opens in Dubai, marking World AIDS day with a plan to end AIDS by 2030, Virgin Atlantic’s Vegetable Oil Jet and we wave goodbye to Edinburgh’s Giant Pandas
17 mins; December 03, 2023
The Standout 7 - Covid Inquiry uncovers more chaos, Hostilities resume in Gaza, Rishi loses his marbles and tributes to an Irish music legend
14 mins; December 02, 2023
Hostilities resume in Gaza, Matt Hanock testifies at the Covid Inquiry, COP 28 summit kicks off and Premier League clubs clean up in Europa League
7 mins; December 01, 2023
Israel agrees to extend ceasefire with Hamas, Rishi accuses Greek PM of “grandstanding”, Raab defends Cummings at Covid Inquiry, and Man United throw it away in Turkey
7 mins; November 30, 2023
Michael Gove apologises at the Covid Inquiry, Rishi loses his Marbles over Greece, hopes for extension of Israel-Hamas ceasefire and surprises in the Champions League
7 mins; November 29, 2023
Truce in Gaza extended by 2 days, Deal for Senior Dr’s ends strike, Sadiq Khan testifies at Covid Inquiry, Premier League action and Olivia Coleman on the paparazzi
7 mins; November 28, 2023
More hostages released by Israel and Hamas, anti- semitism march in London, death of a football legend and Catherine Tate on return of Dr. Who
7 mins; November 26, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Catch up on a week of chaos at Open AI, the UN warns Climate Change is accelerating, we ask who owns your NHS data and the latest mindfulness craze is Cow Cuddling ...
16 mins; November 26, 2023
The Standout 7 - Taxes come down in the Autumn Statement, Hostages released as Ceasefire commences, Boris Bamboozled by Covid and Top Gear gets cancelled
13 mins; November 25, 2023
Ceasefire takes effect in Gaza, Energy cap set to rise In January, Riots in Dublin after tragic incident and Red Bull boss causes mischief
7 mins; November 24, 2023
Gaza ceasefire delayed, Hunt cuts business taxes in Autumn Statement, Van Tam tells of Pandemic Death threats and Ireland boss gets the Boot.
7 mins; November 23, 2023
Hunt's Autumn Statement could mean tax cuts, Inquiry to death of Nicola Bulley released, Wales in the playoffs and David Tenant is back as the Doctor.
7 mins; November 22, 2023
Covid inquiry hears Boris was bamboozled, PM lays out budget plans, Argentina has a new President, North Macedonia put up a good fight and Aquaman trailer drops
7 mins; November 21, 2023
Israel military release new footage claiming hostages were in Al Shifa hospital,Russia launch drone attacks on Kyiv, a tight race in Vegas for F1 and Taylor wins at the BMA’s.
7 mins; November 20, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Iceland’s volcanoes kick off, NASA celebrates 25 years of the ISS, Mushroom Therapy and the Woolly Worm Festival
18 mins; November 19, 2023
The Standout 7 - Rishi does a Reshuffle, The Supreme Court rule out Rwanda, Labour faces a split over Gaza and I’m a Celebrity announces it’s cast
15 mins; November 18, 2023
Rishi won’t give up on his Rwanda plan, IDF claim to have found body of hostage at Al-Shifa, Lord Cameron heads to Kyiv and Rory McIlroy steps down
7 mins; November 17, 2023
Supreme Court rules against Rwanda scheme, Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion over Gaza, Inflation drops dramatically and Biden meets Xi in California.
7 mins; November 16, 2023
Suella comes out swinging as Rishi’s new Cabinet meet, US says Hamas have been hiding in Gaza Hospital, Lawyers turn on Trump and F1 heads for Vegas this weekend...
7 mins; November 15, 2023
Reaction to Rishi’s reshuffle as former PM Cameron back as Foreign Secretary, Bobby Charleton laid to rest and line up for I’m a Celebrity Get me out of here revealed
7 mins; November 14, 2023
Gaza Hospital goes dark as fighting rages, Suella refuses to resign after protests, Man City 8 goal drama and Brie Larson on Samuel L.Jackson
7 mins; November 13, 2023
The Sunday 7 - The Earthshot prize picks it’s winners, Big Tech tangles with Regulators, NASA launches it’s own streaming service and how Art impacts the Brain
16 mins; November 12, 2023
The Standout 7 - Suella causes chaos, Israel battles Hamas in Gaza, Covid inquiry reveals more poor pandemic planning and Barbra Streisand wants a word
15 mins; November 11, 2023
Suella stays in the spotlight over Police row, Israel agrees humanitarian pauses, details of SAG-AFTRA billion dollar deal and upset for LIverpool in Europa League
7 mins; November 10, 2023
Suella and Rishi row with Met Police over protests, Covid inquiry hears of Boris’s “brutal and useless” Government, good news for Ukraine from the EU and disaster in Denmark for Man United
7 mins; November 09, 2023
The King officially opens Parliament as Speech criticised for lack of Big Ideas, Met won’t ban Armistice Day protests, City and Newcastle in Champions League Action
7 mins; November 08, 2023
Death toll in Gaza continues to rise, Suella has a new plan for homelessness, Trump on trial, a Chelsea hat trick and how to pronounce Barbra Streisand
7 mins; November 07, 2023
Israeli Army surround Gaza City, Suella wants to crack down on protestors, Ukraine still defiant, Man City back on top and new Marvel TV series.
7 mins; November 06, 2023
The Sunday 7- The UK’s AI Summit, the technology behind The Beatles new single, the science of Naps and an AI surprise from Jamie East
17 mins; November 05, 2023
The Standout 7 - Swearing and Macho Culture at the Covid Inquiry, Israeli troops encircle Gaza City, Rishi’s AI Summit success and tributes to a Friends Star
13 mins; November 04, 2023
Covid Inquiry hears of Hancock's life or death demands, Israel encircles Gaza city, AI Summit wraps up in Bletchley Park and Hamilton prepares for Brazilian Grand Prix
7 mins; November 03, 2023
AI Summit gets underway at Bletchley Park, Covid Inquiry hears of “Macho” culture at No. 10, Rafah Border crossing opens, and Carabao Cup misery for Man United
7 mins; November 02, 2023
Cummings and Cain trash Boris at the Covid Inquiry, Israel claim strike has killed Hamas Commander, US argues over Ukraine aid and Jada Pinkett Smith opens up…
7 mins; November 01, 2023
Israel Defiant as invasion of Gaza gets underway, COBRA meeting on domestic terror threat level, Ice hockey star dies in Nottingham and Cliff is back in time for Christmas
7 mins; October 31, 2023
Gaza under siege as protests marches in support of Palestine take place across the UK, Pence out of Presidential race, another win for Man City and RIP Matthew Perry
7 mins; October 30, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Meta faces a mass lawsuit, Climate Scientists are afraid, a breakthrough on Cervical Cancer and has the Moon been lying about it’s age?
14 mins; October 29, 2023
The Standout 7 - Civilian casualties mount in Gaza, more questions over HS2 costs, Donald Trump’s troubles deepen and Britney spills the tea on Justin
12 mins; October 28, 2023
UK prepares for first AI summit, EU leaders call for humanitarian pauses in Gaza, US reels from Maine mass shooting and Brighton and Liverpool win in Europe
7 mins; October 27, 2023
Israel prepares for Gaza ground invasion, Rishi celebrates one year as PM, Trump fined as Meadows flips, Man City and Newcastle in Champions League action
7 mins; October 26, 2023
Row at UN Security Council as civilian death toll mounts, Government moves on asylum hotels, Republican chaos continues and Britney gets revenge…
7 mins; October 25, 2023
Hamas release hostages as 1.4 million Gazan’s still displaced, HS2 financial overruns investigated, damage from Storm Babet and Squid Games goes game show
7 mins; October 24, 2023
Labour by-election victories, Thousands march in support of Palestine, Storm Babet wreaks havoc across the UK and Verstappen grabs 50th F1 victory in Austin.
7 mins; October 23, 2023
The Sunday 7- New hope for Long Covid sufferers, Robots may encourage Social Loafing, the crisis in Krill fishing and an AI Swimming Pool that could save your life
14 mins; October 22, 2023
The Standout 7 - Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak visit Israel, Labour score double By Election victories, Putin heads to China and the Rolling Stones Return…
12 mins; October 21, 2023
Historic double By Election win for Labour, Rishi meets with Netanyahu in Israel, Trump Attorney Sydney Powell pleads guilty and Storm Babet batters Scotland
7 mins; October 20, 2023
Biden brokers aid deal for Gaza as Rishi heads to Israel, Putin gets cranky in China, Stalemate in US Speaker vote and Southgate celebrates Euro qualification
7 mins; October 19, 2023
Explosion kills hundreds at Gaza Hospital and sparks new calls for ceasefire, Biden heads to Israel, Putin heads to China, England reach Euro 2024
7 mins; October 18, 2023
Two dead as Brussels terror attacker still at large, Biden to visit Israel, New sports for the Olympics and the Rolling Stones release new album
7 mins; October 17, 2023
Thousands forced to evacuate Gaza, Australians say No to constitutional change, England Rugby World Cup is still alive and Wonka is coming to the big screen
7 mins; October 16, 2023
The Sunday 7- NASA unveils Asteroid fragments, the FTX trial puts Crypto in the spotlight, the case for Hydrogen cars and New Zealand’s Chicken Symphony
15 mins; October 15, 2023
The Standout 7 - Israel responds after Hamas attack, Sir Keir Starmer lays out Labour’s vision at Party Conference, Bedbug drama on the Tube and Holly Willoughby quits This Morning
14 mins; October 14, 2023
Gaza residents warned to move South as IDF prepares potential assault, Government steps up plans to ban vapes for kids, Ukraine fears over US funding and Prince William starts a row with Greg James…
7 mins; October 13, 2023
Israel cranks up pressure on Gaza as it seeks to end Hamas, Labour conference wraps up, Zelensky in Brussels for NATO meeting and Ireland prepare for All Black showdown
7 mins; October 12, 2023
Biden says America has Israel’s Back, Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer delivers conference speech despite glitter protest, Euro 2028 is coming home and Holly quits This Morning
7 mins; October 11, 2023
Israel declares siege on Gaza, Rishi defends HS2 cancellation, Bed Bugs on the Tube, Wayne Rooney wants back to UK soccer and the trailer for the final season of The Crown drops
7 mins; October 10, 2023
Death toll rises as Israel declares war on Hamas, Labour leaders make election promises at party conference, Arsenal claim win against rivals Man City and Big Brother is back…
7 mins; October 09, 2023
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