Smart meters to cut energy bills by just £11, say MPs

MPs say smart meters will not deliver expected savings, while the roll-out programme will fail to meet its deadline

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Nine US 'duck boat' victims from the same family - governor

Seventeen people were killed when an amphibious "duck boat" carrying tourists sank in stormy weather.

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Israel carries out Gaza strikes as soldier dies from gunshot

Israel's army kills four in a wave of attacks, as it suffers its first fatality in renewed clashes.

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The celebrities 'banned' from the prime minister's party

What an annotated guest list for a party at Number 10 reveals about Denis Thatcher.

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Trump 'secretly recorded discussing payment to Playboy model'

Mr Trump reportedly discusses paying hush money to cover up an alleged affair with Karen McDougal.

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Custody for 'Columbine' plot schoolboys

Thomas Wyllie and Alex Bolland "hero-worshipped" the Columbine shooters and had a hit-list of targets.

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Michel Barnier questions Theresa May's Brexit White Paper

EU's negotiator says UK plan for a future trade relationship runs risk of weakening single market.

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Mourners to wear pink for Alesha farewell

The funeral for the six-year-old killed on the Isle of Bute will take place later in North Lanarkshire.

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Tactile paving: A visually impaired person's guide to the streets

You've probably seen tactile paving but may not know what it is. Amy Kavanagh is partially-sighted and gives us her guide.

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James Gunn: Guardians of the Galaxy director fired over offensive tweets

James Gunn will not film the franchise's third instalment after offensive old tweets resurfaced.

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Parkland school shooting: Father of two survivors killed in Florida store

Ayub Ali was killed in his convenience store in North Lauderdale, Florida, after being robbed.

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The Papers: Britain's Brexit plan 'savaged by EU'

PM Theresa May's plan for Brexit being criticised by the EU makes Saturday's front pages.

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What is the sex 'superbug' STD MGen?

What do you need to know about mycoplasma genitalium, the emerging sexually transmitted "superbug"?

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Sooty at 70: Magic, water pistols and enduring popularity

How a glove puppet went from Blackpool's North Pier to much-loved screen star.

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Lovell lights: turning a telescope into an art installation

How the giant Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank is transformed into a 3,200 tonne art installation.

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Mirjana Kika Milosevic: Make-up to turn herself invisible

Mirjana Kika Milosevic's had over 56 million YouTube views painting herself in different optical illusions.

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UK Heatwave 2018: The winners and losers

There are, as with most things in life, pros and cons to the hot weather - here are some of the winners and losers of the season.

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Thai cave: Artists' huge mural honours rescue heroes

The artwork prominently features diver Saman Gunan, who died taking part in the rescue operation.

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Dog trapped in engine during Bangor to Belfast drive

Clyde, the Jack Russell, endured a drive from Bangor to Belfast under the engine of a car.

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'The screeching drill, the burnt flesh - my dental nightmare'

Eight years of dental pain and soaring bills set Natalia Guerrero thinking about the millions who need treatment but cannot pay for it.

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Mortgage misery: The homeowners facing repossession

Excessive lending before the Financial Crisis has left many homeowners at risk of having their homes repossessed

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