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The selection of the relatively unknown candidate comes just days after mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was denied permission to stand for the party Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/labour-gorton-denton-by-election-burnham-starmer-b2911392.html Author : Millie Cooke Publish date : 2026-01-31 12:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

As couples are increasingly planning ‘minus-one anniversary’ parties to break up their elongated betrothals, Lydia Spencer-Elliott looks into why engagement lengths have ballooned at an alarming rate Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/long-engagement-wedding-bridge-planning-b2906501.html Author : Lydia Spencer-Elliott Publish date : 2026-01-31 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The 45-year-old Englishman added a seven-under 65 on the tougher South Course to his opening 62 over the North Course to sign for a 17-under-par total Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-justin-rose-pga-tour-power-liv-golf-b2911310.html Author : Press Association Sport Staff Publish date : 2026-01-31 07:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Canadian star won Emmys for her work in ‘SCTV’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and was recently nominated again for ‘The Studio’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/catherine-ohara-death-tributes-home-alone-b2911188.html Author : Kevin E G Perry and Caitlin Hornik Publish date : 2026-01-30 23:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

In her new self-titled documentary, first lady Melania Trump offers a peek behind the scenes during the 20 days before she returned to the White House Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/melania-trump-donald-trump-new-york-palm-beach-white-house-b2911317.html Author : Darlene Superville Publish date : 2026-01-31 02:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

While many coughs are often the result of viral infections, they can be a sign of something more serious Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/cough-flu-season-symptoms-doctor-b2911218.html Author : Julia Musto Publish date : 2026-01-30 22:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Curran became only the second England bowler to take an international T20 hat-trick. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-sam-curran-adil-rashid-jofra-archer-phil-salt-b2911176.html Author : Scott Hunt Publish date : 2026-01-30 19:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Canada-native comedy legend was also known for 'SCTV,' 'Best in Show' and 'The Studio' Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/catherine-ohara-death-home-alone-b2911172.html Author : Caitlin Hornik Publish date : 2026-01-30 19:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Amid a deadly immigration crackdown by Trump’s federal agents with the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, residents of Minneapolis are patrolling the city to keep people safe. They tell chief international correspondent Bel Trew, out on the streets alongside them, how they have no intention of giving up Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-ice-agents-minneapolis-protest-minnesota-b2910626.html Author : Bel Trew Publish date : 2026-01-30 16:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

This toxin can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps if consumed Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/baby-formula-recall-sma-nestle-toxin-b2910955.html Author : Storm Newton Publish date : 2026-01-30 14:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Six Premier League sides will be in the round of 16 if Newcastle come through a two-legged knockout play-off Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/champions-league-fixtures-draw-last-16-premier-league-opponents-b2910863.html Author : Harry Latham-Coyle Publish date : 2026-01-30 11:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Nicki Minaj, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr and the documentary’s controversial director Brett Ratner attended Kennedy Center event while mainstream press was shut out Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/melania-donald-trump-documentary-kennedy-center-live-b2910501.html Author : Kevin E G Perry and Jacob Stolworthy Publish date : 2026-01-30 08:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Iran condemns EU decision to list Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/trump-iran-attack-us-military-armada-latest-b2910658.html Author : Alisha Rahaman Sarkar Publish date : 2026-01-30 06:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A litre of petrol at UK forecourts costs an average of 131.91p, the RAC said Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/petrol-prices-savings-rac-b2910414.html Author : Neil Lancefield Publish date : 2026-01-30 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The English team clinched a place in the top two with victory having trailed RB Salzburg 2-0 on Thursday night. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/unai-emery-premier-league-harvey-elliott-aston-villa-europa-league-b2910584.html Author : Sunny Badwal Publish date : 2026-01-29 23:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A fired Apprentice candidate fought back tears as she was sent home on series 20’s first episode, with viewers adamant that Lord Alan Sugar had sent the wrong contestant packing. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/bbc-apprentice-fired-georgina-video-b2910555.html Author : Holly Patrick Publish date : 2026-01-29 22:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Donald Trump said he personally asked Vladimir Putin to stop firing on Kyiv during the ‘extraordinary cold’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-live-putin-zelensky-peace-talks-war-casualties-b2909884.html Author : Arpan Rai,Alex Croft and Maira Butt Publish date : 2026-01-29 20:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Only nine countries have guidelines on prescribing antibiotics for oral conditions Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/dentist-dental-prescriptions-antibiotics-b2910418.html Author : Maruxa Zapata Cachafeiro and Mª de la Almudena Rodríguez Fernández Publish date : 2026-01-29 17:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The UFC is planning an unprecedented fight card, which is set to take place on the South Lawn on 14 June Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/ufc/ufc-white-house-card-arman-tsarukyan-fight-kit-b2910202.html Author : Alex Pattle Publish date : 2026-01-29 15:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Actor said he was drawn to the ‘theatrical’ side of politics, but chose to keep his views private Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/rafe-spall-politics-dad-timothy-under-salt-marsh-b2910133.html Author : Isobel Lewis Publish date : 2026-01-29 12:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place across the UK Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/storm-chandra-flooding-uk-weather-warnings-rain-snow-live-b2909899.html Author : Simon Calder,Nicole Wootton-Cane and Dan Haygarth Publish date : 2026-01-29 10:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Each week, Victoria Richards asks Independent Women readers to weigh in on the stories and debates shaping the headlines Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/women/independent-women-poll-victoria-richards-b2886150.html Author : Victoria Richards and Lauren MacDougall Publish date : 2026-01-29 07:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

City needed results elsewhere to go in their favour to be sure of finishing in the top eight. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/pep-guardiola-jose-mourinho-benfica-jeremy-doku-erling-haaland-b2909811.html Author : Andy Hampson Publish date : 2026-01-29 02:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Dame Prue announced her departure from the show last week after nine series Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/prue-leith-quit-great-british-bake-off-why-b2909667.html Author : Lauren Del Fabbro Publish date : 2026-01-29 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Once dominated by locations in the south – the most desirable places on this list may surprise you Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/best-places-to-live-uk-2026-marple-rawdon-st-albans-b2909420.html Author : Nicole Wootton-Cane Publish date : 2026-01-29 00:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.