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Richmond upon Thames is happiest place to live in Britain, survey finds
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Richmond upon Thames is happiest place to live in Britain, survey finds

Richmond upon Thames ranked highly in several quality of life indicators in a Rightmove survey....

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What Are The Risks In Andy Burnham's EU Strategy?

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Japan want 'the sky to fall in' at Twickenham - Jones

Eddie Jones says Japan are drawing inspiration from Italy as they chase their own landmark win over England on Saturday.

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Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years

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Assessing the reasons for Man City's decline in form under Maresca

The ongoing international break gives manager Enzo Maresca much-needed time to fix the growing issues in his Man City squad.

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Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive

Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.

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Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough

Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.

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What are cold weather payments and who can get them?

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Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
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Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?

Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.

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Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter

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Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction

The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware" of their conduct.

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Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
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Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine

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Police helped remove Russell Brand after 'violent incident' at Jemima Goldsmith's home

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Why is Scotland's housing shortage getting worse?

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats

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Scottish DJ, 32, confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting

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