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Fuel supply crisis: Grant Shapps urges motorists to fill up only 'when they need to'
The transport secretary has said "there's plenty of fuel" in the country as he urged motorists to only fill up "when they need to".
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Supply crisis: Why is there an HGV driver shortage and how bad could the problem get?
Panicked motorists have caused lengthy queues at petrol stations and caused some pumps to run dry - the latest consequence of a shortage of HGV drivers which is causing widespread disruption in the UK.
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Sabina Nessa: 'Significant development' as 38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder
Detectives investigating the murder of teacher Sabina Nessa have arrested a 38-year-old man in what Scotland Yard said was a "significant development".
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Labour conference: Deputy leader Angela Rayner doubles down on Tory 'scum' comments
Angela Rayner has declined to apologise for calling the Conservatives "scum", saying she was using "street language" to convey her "anger and frustration" at the actions of the government.
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Anthony Joshua's world heavyweight championship reign ended by Oleksandr Usyk
Anthony Joshua's reign as world heavyweight champion has ended and hopes of a unification showdown with fellow Brit Tyson Fury scuppered, after Oleksandr Usyk claimed a stunning unanimous decision win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Montana, US: At least three people killed after Amtrak train derailment
An Amtrak passenger train has derailed in the US state of Montana killing at least three people.
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Germany goes to polls in election to decide Angela Merkel's successor
Polls have opened in the German election that will decide who succeeds Chancellor Angela Merkel after 16 years in charge of Europe's biggest economy.
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Germany's first election in 16 years without Merkel isn't just a political occasion, but also a cultural moment
The world of 2005 feels a long way away.
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Labour conference 2021: Sir Keir Starmer's watered-down rule changes to be put to delegates after bruising party row
Sir Keir Starmer's watered-down proposals for changing Labour's rulebook will be put to the party's conference in Brighton following a bruising internal row.
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La Palma's airport forced to close as second volcanic vent opens, spewing more ash across the Spanish Island
Authorities have closed La Palma's airport as a new vent opened in an erupting volcano, spreading more ash across the island.
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Q Radio World News
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Germany goes to polls in election to decide Angela Merkel's successor
Polls have opened in the German election that will decide who succeeds Chancellor Angela Merkel after 16 years in charge of Europe's biggest economy.
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Germany's first election in 16 years without Merkel isn't just a political occasion, but also a cultural moment
The world of 2005 feels a long way away.
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German election explained: How does it work and who will be chancellor after Angela Merkel?
A vote is taking place that will determine who succeeds German Chancellor Angela Merkel after her 16 years in power.
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La Palma's airport forced to close as second volcanic vent opens, spewing more ash across the Spanish Island
Authorities have closed La Palma's airport as a new vent opened in an erupting volcano, spreading more ash across the island.
Q Radio National Sport
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Ryder Cup 2020: Team USA closing on victory after taking 11-5 advantage into Sunday singles
Europe are facing the prospect of a heavy Ryder Cup defeat as Team USA claimed a share of the afternoon fourballs to take a commanding 11-5 lead into the final day at Whistling Straits.
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Anthony Joshua says he could still fight Tyson Fury without his world titles after loss to Oleksandr Usyk
Anthony Joshua says a fight against Tyson Fury could still happen in the future, even without his world heavyweight titles, after his loss to Oleksandr Usyk.
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Ryder Cup 2020: USA dominate opening day to build 6-2 lead over Europe at Whistling Straits
Europe made a nightmare start to their Ryder Cup title defence to fall 6-2 behind after an opening day dominated by Team USA at Whistling Straits.
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Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp admits Brentford deserved draw which denied Reds three-point Premier League lead
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp conceded Premier League new boys Brentford were worth a point in their 3-3 draw at the end of a 'wild ride' in the capital.
Q Radio Entertainment News
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James Bond - No Time To Die: Who's the best 007? From Connery to Craig, a look back at all 25 films in pictures
Since his very first film mission in 1962, Britain's suavest and most famous secret agent has officially brought the fast cars, the gadgets and the death-defying stunts to the big screen no less than 25 times.
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Michael K Williams: The Wire and Boardwalk Empire actor died of accidental drug overdose, post-mortem examination finds
The Wire actor Michael K Williams died of an accidental drug overdose, a post-mortem examination has found.
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James Bond: Daniel Craig is glad producers 'held their nerve' over No Time To Die cinema release
Daniel Craig says he is grateful the James Bond producers "held their nerve" to get his last 007 outing into cinemas rather than putting it online.
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James Bond: Daniel Craig throws off his 'tetchy' persona to talk openly as his time as 007 ends
It's midday at the Corinthia Hotel in London and I'm sitting on a bench in a corridor waiting to talk to Daniel Craig.
Q Radio Business News
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Supply crisis: Plan to give 10,000 foreign workers temporary visas in run-up to Christmas not enough, business leaders say
Business leaders have said a visa scheme aimed at fixing a shortage of HGV drivers "will not be enough".
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Supply crisis: Why is there an HGV driver shortage and how bad could the problem get?
Panicked motorists have caused lengthy queues at petrol stations and caused some pumps to run dry - the latest consequence of a shortage of HGV drivers which is causing widespread disruption in the UK.
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Britain has 10 days to save Christmas, warns retail industry amid lorry driver crisis
Significant disruption in the run-up to Christmas is inevitable unless more delivery drivers are found in the next 10 days, the retail industry has warned.
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Octopus Energy explores bid to wrap tentacles around Bulb amid sector crisis
Octopus Energy is exploring a move to take control of Bulb, its rival challenger brand, amid the crisis in Britain's residential energy market that has triggered a swathe of corporate casualties.
Q Radio Quirky News
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'Sexy' Bernie Sanders outfit could be scariest costume this Halloween
It could well be the scariest Halloween costume of the year - a racy take on Bernie Sanders' now-infamous outfit from Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Miami: Cat-astrophe averted as fans catch falling feline using flag at American football game
A cat has been saved by fans at an American football game in Miami after it plunged about 30ft from an upper deck of the Hard Rock Stadium.
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Moove it - runaway cow stops rush hour traffic on M25
A cow wandered on to the M25 motorway on Thursday morning after breaking through a fence and escaping its field.
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Sound of Moosic: Swiss cows airlifted off mountain pastures ahead of annual parade
Cows in Switzerland have been airlifted to the bottom of their Alpine meadows in a bizarre spectacle.
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Health officials warn against using livestock de-worming drug to treat or prevent COVID-19
The US Food and Drug Agency (FDA) has issued a warning to people not to take an anti-parasitic drug designed for livestock to treat or prevent COVID-19 following multiple reports of poisonings.
Q Radio Politics
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Labour conference: Deputy leader Angela Rayner doubles down on Tory 'scum' comments
Angela Rayner has declined to apologise for calling the Conservatives "scum", saying she was using "street language" to convey her "anger and frustration" at the actions of the government.
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Labour conference 2021: Sir Keir Starmer's watered-down rule changes to be put to delegates after bruising party row
Sir Keir Starmer's watered-down proposals for changing Labour's rulebook will be put to the party's conference in Brighton following a bruising internal row.
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Supply crisis: Plan to give 10,000 foreign workers temporary visas in run-up to Christmas not enough, business leaders say
Business leaders have said a visa scheme aimed at fixing a shortage of HGV drivers "will not be enough".
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Labour conference 2021: Len McCluskey says party faces 'almost impossible' task to win next election under 'poor' leader Sir Keir Starmer
Ex-trade union leader Len McCluskey believes Labour faces an "almost impossible" challenge to win the next general election as he spoke of his pessimism that Sir Keir Starmer could even force a hung parliament in 2024.
Q Radio Tech News
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'Human logjam': Massive queues as e-gates go down at UK airports and people stuck on planes
A "human logjam" has formed at Heathrow as crowds of people struggle to get through customs after e-gates failed, with some being left stuck on their planes due to the numbers of people inside.
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Prepare for more digital failures like the chaos at Heathrow, they're going to come
Delays were expected, but nothing like this.
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NASA examines the mysteries of distant 'Einstein Ring' galaxy seen by Hubble
Scientists have examined the mysteries of a distant galaxy made visible not just by the Hubble Space Telescope but also a deep-space optical phenomenon known as an "Einstein Ring".
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China announces complete ban on cryptocurrencies
The People's Bank of China (PBoC) has announced that all cryptocurrency-related financial activities are illegal, including transactions, providing pricing services, and launching new tokens.
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