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Prince George officially entered his teenage years, with the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrating his 13th birthday yesterday by sharing a new photograph and a short video clip.The portrait, captured at Kensington Palace by the couple’s trusted photographer Matt Porteous, depicted the future King George VII suited up following last month’s Trooping the Colour.William and Catherine posted it to their social media accounts alongside the caption: “Happy 13th birthday, George!”Later in the day, an 18-second video emerged showing George scrambling barefoot over rocks, playing cricket, petting one of the family’s dogs and enjoying a boat ride during their Easter…

The annual cost of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims linked to back pain has climbed to almost £2billion, according to new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures.Recent data shows 276,725 people now receive PIP for back pain, an increase of more than 111,000 since 2019.The daily cost of supporting those claimants has risen from £2million to £5million over the past seven years.Around 47 additional people begin claiming PIP for back pain each week, while the average weekly payment has increased by 40 per cent to £131.21.Back pain claims now account for an estimated £1.89billion of the overall PIP bill,…

Top Gear’s The Stig has revealed he is planning to sue the BBC for £100,000 after claiming to have been badly hurt in the crash on the BBC show that left Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff with severe injuries.Paul Rees, 41, claimed to The Sun that he broke his back in the horrifying crash which took place during filming for the series in 2022, while also accusing the BBC of failing to adhere to proper safety measures.Recounting the moment of the horror collision, he described to the publication how his vision went “red” from Mr Flintoff’s blood “spraying me in the face.”He…

Britons share their favourite biscuits | GB NEWSAldi’s popular Taste of Asia range will return to shelves on July 30, and prices start at just 59p.The collection is packed with trending Asian-inspired treats, from brand-new meal kits to much-loved snacks, all designed for flavour-packed dinners and international snacking.The range covers everything from fermented foods to crispy treats. Among the highlights are two brand-new additions — Vietnamese Pho and Japanese-Style Ramen Kits, priced at £2.25 each. Both promise restaurant-quality meals ready in minutes, which is perfect given ramen’s massive popularity with Gen Z, with over 1.7 million #ramen videos on TikTok…

But, two prison staffers told the that governors were told to stop work on the implementation of the Sentencing Act two weeks ago. The government maintains there has been no decision to delay its introduction.PC Harper’s mother, Debbie Adlam, said the release of Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers – two of the passengers in the getaway car which killed Harper – was “sprung” on her family.Cole and Bowers – who were 17 at the time – were sentenced to 13 years in custody for manslaughter but could be released after six years under the act. The driver of the car,…

St Helens head coach Paul Rowley has stepped down from his position with the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into the role.The 51-year-old joined the club before the 2026 season, having previously taken charge at Salford Red Devils, ending his tenure there after their financially-challenged 2025 campaign.Since joining Saints, however, the club have struggled for form and, with an injury crisis, are currently sixth in the table and six points behind leaders Leeds Rhinos.They have also lost six of their past 10 games in all competitions with Rowley’s departure announced prior to Friday’s derby against…

A friend of the Manchester synagogue attacker has been jailed for life with a minimum of 17 years after the pair planned a separate attack on a military base.Mohammad Bashir, 31, drove Jihad Al-Shamie on a 10-hour round trip to conduct hostile reconnaissance at the UK’s Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, on 14 August 2025.Weeks after that journey, Al-Shamie, 35, was shot dead by police after carrying out the Heaton Park Synagogue attack, in which two Jewish men were killed.Bashir was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court after pleading guilty to one count of preparing an act of terrorism.Counter terror police…

Emergency services rushed to West Mersea beach, near Colchester, last night after multiple people got into difficulty in the water.Fatalities are feared following what has been described as a “tragic incident” at the popular Essex beach.Police and HM Coastguard were first scrambled to the scene at approximately 5.30pm.Essex Police urged members of the public to stay away from the area.The West Mersea Coastguard Rescue Team issued a statement shortly after midnight, with locals fearing people may have died.The stretch of coastline is well known for its powerful currents, which can catch swimmers off guard.The East of England Ambulance Service and…

Phone thefts across London have plummeted over the last year, while murder rates have fallen to their lowest levels per capita since records began.Statistics released today show neighbourhood crime, which includes theft, robbery and burglary, fell by 14 per cent, more than 35,000 offences, in the 12 months to June.The Met figures showed drop of 23 per cent (23,311) in thefts from people, 11 per cent (2,943) in personal robberies and nine per cent (8,737) in vehicle offences.Offences dropped by more than a third in Westminster, with nearly 14,000 fewer offences during the year, while the Met’s largest crackdown on…

Meghan Markle made an unexpected appearance on MasterChef Australia’s eighteenth series, taking her place on the judging panel alongside regulars Jean-Christophe Novelli, Poh Ling Yeow and Sofia Levin.The 44-year-old set competitors a challenge centred around her preferred ingredients, presenting a spread that included carrots, Jerusalem artichokes, Brussels sprouts, celeriac, Australian honey, macadamias, quince, citrus fruits and strawberries.During the challenge, Meghan proudly disclosed that Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, happily consume Brussels sprouts. “My kids eat Brussels sprouts,” the Duchess of Sussex declared.Meghan Markle made an unexpected appearance on MasterChef Australia’s eighteenth series, taking her place on the judging…