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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured leaving police station after royal properties raided

<p>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham police station on the day he was arrested</p>

<p>Difficult as it may be to believe now, of this ageing, seedy man, but it is well within living memory that he was one of the royal family’s most popular members</p>

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Andrew’s arrest brings this awful drama to its final act

<p>Prince Andrew’s residence Royal Lodge</p>

Inside Royal Lodge: Andrew’s former mansion as he is arrested

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Queen Elizabeth would be horrified by how far Andrew has fallen

<p>Surrey Police urged people with information to come forward after allegations were made as part of the so-called Epstein files</p>

Every UK police investigation into Epstein after files release

<p>The British Indian Ocean Territory or Chagos Islands</p>

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Starmer’s Chagos treaty hits new crisis after judge’s intervention

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Iran-Trump latest: Trump warns Iran ‘bad things happen’ in 10 days

<p>For now, US naval firepower is giving Iran a relatively wide berth. The nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is on station off the coast of Oman, some 450 miles away</p>

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If Trump goes to war with Iran, it will be without the American people

<p>Russia Ukraine war live: White House hits back at Zelensky after ‘difficult’ peace talks end in two hours</p>

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White House hits out at Zelensky after peace talks stall

<p>Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody in Iran in January 2025</p>

‘My parents aren’t spies ... I’ll fight every day until they are home’

<p>David Jonsson and Tom Blyth in ‘Wasteman’</p>

Wasteman is a showcase for one of Britain’s most exciting young actors

Antonia Romeo is appointed as UK’s top civil servant

<p>In April 2022, Christopher Gyiripah was dismissed from his role for gross misconduct following an investigation (file image)</p>

NHS radiographer struck off after asking trainee if she had a boyfriend and another to sit on his lap

<p>Ukrainian servicemen take part in training in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine</p>

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How Ukraine talks turned into a mafia-style shakedown by US

<p>‘I’m absolutely knackered, I won’t lie to you. It’s a bit of a mental time’</p>

This rising star is up against DiCaprio for a Bafta – he found out while doing the dishes

<p>Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that falling net migration figures will mean the government has to borrow billions more</p>

Sharper than expected migration fall ‘will add £3bn to UK’s borrowing’

<p>I’m conscious that work probably judges me for getting interrupted when we’re on a call by a crying child or a demand for ‘snacks’ </p>

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Alan Milburn: For a generation of unemployed, Labour isn’t working

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The time has come to admit it – we have failed young people

Alan Milburn: For a generation of unemployed, Labour isn’t working

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<p>Taking a photo of dinner is now so routine it barely registers – the argument begins when documentation turns into disruption</p>

Why Jeremy King might regret banning influencers from his restaurants

<p>Unemployment figures are rising and many are blaming AI</p>

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Unemployment is rising – how to become one of the 35 per cent of ‘irreplaceables’

<p>Sarah Ferguson practically begged Jeffrey Epstein to become his ‘house assistant’</p>

The truth about Fergie working as Epstein’s house assistant

<p>A stack built for Pancake Day excess, where restraint feels not just unnecessary but actively discouraged</p>

Indulgent Shrove Tuesday pancake recipes from Mary Berry, Jamie Oliver and more

<p>A stack built for Pancake Day excess, where restraint feels not just unnecessary but actively discouraged</p>

Indulgent Shrove Tuesday pancake recipes from Mary Berry, Jamie Oliver and more

<p>Tony Blair in the Channel 4 documentary being aired this February</p>

How Tony Blair became more powerful now than he ever was as PM

<p>Karen Mulder with Valentino and Naomi Campbell in 1995</p>

The tragic story of Karen Mulder, fashion’s forgotten whistleblower

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<p>Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead and had to settle for a draw against Wolves</p>

Arsenal drop points in title race after Tom Edozie’s late equaliser

Wolves 2-2 Arsenal: The Gunners are now five points clear of Man City but have played one game more

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal only have themselves to blame after Wolves draw

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Team GB seal men’s curling gold medal match after women’s heartbreak

GB women out of curling medal contention after stunning USA win

Newcastle on brink of Champions League last-16 after huge Qarabag win

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F1 testing 2026 live: Antonelli pips Piastri and Verstappen to P1

<p>Vitor Pereira’s first Forest outing will be against a former club</p>

Why Pereira’s mission at Forest goes beyond avoiding relegation

<p>Edogbo was subjected to racist abuse after his international debut</p>

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Farrell throws his support behind Ireland star targeted by ‘disgusting’ racist abuse

<p>Arsenal’s biggest rivals for the Premier League title once again stand as Pep Guardiola’s side </p>

Who has the easier Premier League run-in, Arsenal or Man City?

<p>Wales face an uphill task against Scotland</p>

The concerning Six Nations trend Scotland must address against Wales

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FIFA claims lack of US World Cup interest is a 'mystery' - but the internet has 'worked it out'

FIFA claims lack of US World Cup interest is a 'mystery' - but the internet has 'worked it out'

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