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1. 'No funeral' for Soham killer Ian Huntley after family 'rejects offer of taxpayer-funded service'

   ‘There will be no service, no memorial, no mourners, nothing,’ said a source

2. Location of two new London towns with up to 36,000 homes revealed as part of government building blitz

   Up to 21,000 homes are lined up for Enfield, while a riverside site in Greenwich will see some 15,000 new flats alongside the Docklands Light Railway extension

3. Comedian and Taskmaster Greg Davies to host Bafta TV awards 2026

   Nominations will be announced on Tuesday at midday.

4. Arsenal vs Man City LIVE: Carabao Cup final result, latest updates and fan reaction

   Gunners’ quadruple bid over as they fall to Premier League title rivals at Wembley after Nico O’Reilly goals

5. Newcastle vow action after alleged racist abuse halts Sunderland derby

   Tyne-Wear derby was paused in second half at St James’ Park after report of racist abuse towards Lutsharel Geertruida

6. British newlywed, 30, drowns in Caribbean port city after being swept up in 'rough' sea

   Locals say the man was with his new spouse at the time of the tragedy

7. Keely Hodgkinson storms to 800m title on golden night for Great Britain at World Indoor Championships

   Georgia Hunter Bell and Molly Caudery also triumph in Poland in the 1500m and pole vault respectively

8. Donald Trump shares Saturday Night Live UK skit mocking Prime Minister Keir Starmer and deputy David Lammy

   The US President shared the video where Sir Keir is portrayed telling David Lammy ‘I just hate conflict so much’ on his Truth Social platform

9. First charge for tailgating at football match brought by police at Carabao Cup

   Tailgating is when fans get through stadium turnstiles by walking closely behind ticket holders.

10. Warnings about Iran’s missile range exaggerated and UK is safe, says minister

    Steve Reed would not be drawn on whether the Government backs President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.