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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1549, Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland (died 1587) was born. In 1857, George E. Ohr, American potter (died 1918) was born. In 1920, Beah Richards, American actress (died 2000) was born. In 1951, Cheryl Ladd, American actress was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1966, Annabel Croft, English tennis player and sportscaster was born. In 1977, Neil Harris, English footballer and manager was born. In 1992, Luke Berry, English footballer was born. In 1995, Luke Shaw, English footballer was born. In 2013, Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Bea’s shocking last stand in EastEnders as Billy is left in very serious danger

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June 22, 2026

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Bye bye Billy?

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Metro

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· Jul 8, 2026

Coronation Street reveals first look as horror ordeal changes Betsy’s life forever

A new trailer hints at what is ahead.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 11, 2026

UK murder investigation: Former govt minister Widdecombe found dead at home

UK police are investigating the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe after her body was found at her home. A suspect arrested in connection with the case has been released, while inquiries continue. Authorities say there is no evidence of a political or terror-related motive. Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #UK #UnitedKingdom #AnnWiddecombe #UKPolitics #PoliceInvestigation #BritishPolitics #CrimeInvestigation #UKNews #PublicFigure #NewsUpdate #AlJazeeraEnglish

Us Weekly

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· Jul 2, 2026

'Elle' Is Coming Back for Season 2 — But Not Every Cast Member Is Returning

Legally Blonde‘s Elle prequel has already filmed its second season — but not every cast member is coming back. “Most faces you’ll see in season 2,” showrunner Caroline Dries exclusively told Us Weekly about Prime Video’s new show, which is streaming now and was renewed before its premiere. Jessica Belkin, who plays Elle’s Los Angeles []

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· Jul 5, 2026

‘Two-tier policing’: UK police under fire over man’s arrest

GB News host Alex Armstrong weighs in on the most recent case of “two-tier policing” in the UK. “I think it speaks for itself … I think you’ve only got to see that footage to make the conclusion that, I think, 99.9 per cent of people will make, which is that there has been some form of injustice here,” Mr Armstrong told Sky News host James Macpherson. “The handling of police when it comes to cases of what they would dub as black on white or white on brown, Britain has become extremely contentious.”

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Related coverage for "Bea’s shocking last stand in EastEnders as Billy is left in very serious danger": Metro — Coronation Street reveals first look as horror ordeal changes Betsy’s life forever. Al Jazeera English — UK murder investigation: Former govt minister Widdecombe found dead at home. Us Weekly — 'Elle' Is Coming Back for Season 2 — But Not Every Cast Member Is Returning. Sky News Australia — ‘Two-tier policing’: UK police under fire over man’s arrest