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<p>Nando’s has new vegetarian options </p>
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Nando’s launches new summer menu, with Peri-Peri loaded chips

The new summer items are available from today, making it the best time to treat yourself to a cheeky Nando’s

<p>The Normandy landings saw the Allied forces fight the Nazis on the beaches of Normandy</p>
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D-Day: What were the Normandy landings?

Today marks the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings

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Kate jokes about picking up tips on coping with stress

The Princess of Wales spoke with groups of parents at the Windsor Family Hub on Tuesday morning.
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Bournemouth pier boat operations suspended after death of swimmers

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, drowned at the beach last week.
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Bournemouth beach: Boat operations suspended after teen drownings

Boat operations from Bournemouth Pier suspended ‘as a precaution’ pending police investigation

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Dog-chewed doll saved from the skip fetches £53,000 at auction

The heirloom was made in 1910 in Germany by Kammer & Reinhardt whose dolls were intended for adult collectors rather than children.
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The UK’s cheapest supermarket has been revealed

Aldi takes the Which? cheapest supermarket crown 12 months in a row — but where can you save most on a weekly shop?

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Harry: Hewitt rumour stories ‘aimed at ousting me from royal family’

The duke branded stories raising questions about whether Major Hewitt was his father ‘hurtful, mean and cruel’

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School and Bank Holiday dates for Easter 2023

As June 2023 begins, Brits are looking forward to the next set of national holidays.

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New BBC drama adapted from Bernardine Evaristo novel will star Lennie James

Mr Loverman will be an eight-part drama ‘about family, love, and being true to yourself’.
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Blank canvas: gender-neutral uniforms at the Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery staff will be getting the uniforms for its reopening on June 22 after a £35 million refurbishment

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Two dead in light aircraft crash

Staffordshire Police said the victims, aged 56 and 63, died at the scene at Otherton Airfield, Penkridge on Sunday.
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What is the CBI and what are its members voting on?

Members of the lobbying group are taking part in a crunch vote in London.
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Father’s Day 2023: When is it and why do we mark the date?

Father’s Day is celebrated in June and has its origins in 20th-century Virginia

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Gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses in England hit record levels

Casesof gonorrhoea have risen by more than 50% annually, while syphilis diagnoses are at a 75-year high

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Teachers remember ‘exceptional’ trainee chef who died in beach tragedy

‘Inspirational’ Joe Abbess is one of two young people who died in an incident on the Dorset coast last week

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What the papers say – June 6

Rishi Sunak has indicated he is willing to defy the House of Lords and force his proposed migrants law through Parliament.
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Alan Carr thinks he’ll end up dying a ‘pub quiz style death’

The comedian has decided he wants a Viking-style send off soundtracked by Adele’s Set Fire To The Rain

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Man who streamed Michaela McAreavey video loses unfair dismissal tribunal

Andrew McDade said he had been unfairly dismissed from his job after an offensive song in the video sparked outrage.
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Kate to take part in drills at rugby club as part of early childhood campaign

The Princess of Wales will meet local and national men’s rugby players at Maidenhead Rugby Club to discuss the Shaping Us campaign on Wednesday.
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Navy veteran happy to see ‘so many people’ ahead of 79th anniversary of D-Day

Ernie Davies, 98, was among the 11 British veterans who travelled across the Channel to mark the anniversary of the historic military invasion.
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Sir Elton John says ending Aids by 2030 is possible as he launches new funding

The Elton John Aids Foundation launched a three-year fund worth £101 million to tackle HIV infections in vulnerable communities.
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How to live beyond 100: Researchers think they have found the secret

We might be one step closer to figuring out how to live a very long life indeed

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Bank of England: When will interest rates go down?

Any cut in interest rates has been pushed further into the future after worse-than-expected UK inflation figures were published

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Sunak says government plan for migrant boats is ‘starting to work’

Prime Minister Sunak has said illegal crossings are down 20% this year

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Tegu lizard that 'runs like a T. rex' on the loose in Cumbria

The black and white Tegu lizard is native to Central and South America, and in recent years they have become popular as pets

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Which dog breeds are banned in the UK?

The larger American Bully has been responsible for half of all dog-related deaths in the UK since 2021

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Police want help finding murder suspect, 17, but warn public not to approach him

Jayden Gubetini is wanted for questioning after Cameron Bailey was stabbed to death in High Wycombe.
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Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell pays tribute after wife Elspeth dies

Elspeth Mary Campbell passed away at the couple’s home in Edinburgh.
Tech

Brain implants: Is Elon Musk’s vision of mind control viable?

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has brought a lot of attention to the world of brain-computer interfaces but whether we need implants in our heads is debatable.

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Who is Britain’s Got Talent winner Viggo Venn?

The Norwegian comedian reprised his original audition song while celebrating his win

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What are Harry’s six High Court claims?

The Duke of Sussex’s civil litigation includes legal challenges against three newspaper publishers and the Home Office
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Butterfly thought to be extinct spotted in London

An extremely rare butterfly sighting has excited lepidopterists and wildlife enthusiasts