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Metallica frontman James Hetfield has Lemmy's ashes tattooed into finger
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has shared details of his latest tattoo - featuring the ashes of the late Motorhead rocker Lemmy.
New 'Drake song' causes confusion as listeners question whether AI or the rapper is behind it
A new 'leaked' song thought to be by Drake is causing confusion among fans, with some questioning whether it is him or an AI clone.
Singer Olly Murs welcomes first child with wife
Olly Murs has announced the birth of his first child with his wife Amelia.

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Mark Menzies MP gives up Tory whip amid investigation into claims he misused campaign funds
An MP has lost the Conservative Party whip while newspaper claims about alleged misuse of campaign funds are investigated.
Review ordered into another Post Office IT system amid claims of more wrongful convictions
The government has agreed to have an independent IT expert review of a Post Office software system predating Horizon, amid claims dozens more sub-postmasters may have been wrongly convicted.
Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda
The House of Lords has delayed the passing of the government's Rwanda bill until next week - in a blow to Rishi Sunak's attempts to get planes off the ground deporting illegal migrants to the country.

Mark Menzies MP gives up Tory whip amid investigation into claims he misused campaign funds
An MP has lost the Conservative Party whip while newspaper claims about alleged misuse of campaign funds are investigated.
Rwanda plan blame game begins over latest delays - with plenty more showdowns to come for Rishi Sunak
This was the week it was meant to be done.
Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda
The House of Lords has delayed the passing of the government's Rwanda bill until next week - in a blow to Rishi Sunak's attempts to get planes off the ground deporting illegal migrants to the country.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt insists UK's economy has 'turned corner' - telling public to 'stick to plan' for 'better times'
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said that "better times are ahead" but that the fundamentals of the UK economy are "very strong".