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Today: Buckingham Palace rejects Earl Spencer's claims about Prince Charles and Princess Diana in his memoir Swan Song, police find a body in the search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods in Brantham, millionaire banker Nicholas Brandram is found dead in Chiswick after being linked to the Putney Pusher case, Katie Price speaks out on her split from Lee Andrews, and London pizzeria Napoli on the Road is named the world's best, beating Italian rivals. Your briefing for Thursday 17 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.Jump to a story(00:00) Today's headlines(00:29) Buckingham Palace responds to Diana claims(01:52) Noah Woods body found in Brantham(02:57) Putney Pusher suspect Nicholas Brandram dead(03:50) Katie Price splits from Lee Andrews(04:51) Napoli on the Road wins pizza awardBuckingham Palace denies Earl Spencer Diana claimsBuckingham Palace has issued a rare statement rejecting Earl Spencer’s claims in his memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, which is serialised in the Daily Mail. Earl Spencer alleges that Prince Charles told him, 'Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough,' during a dispute over Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997.Police find body in search for Noah WoodsPolice divers recovered a child’s body from Decoy Pond in Brantham, Suffolk, during the search for three-year-old Noah Woods, who was non-verbal, partially deaf, and being assessed for autism. Noah disappeared after running from a playground near his home. Superintendent Tom Pearse confirmed the discovery after thirteen hundred people joined the search. Formal identification is pending, but Noah’s family has been informed of the development.Putney Pusher suspect Nicholas Brandram found deadNicholas Brandram, a 44-year-old millionaire private banker and descendant of Queen Victoria, was found dead at his home in Chiswick. Brandram had been detained on June 15 for attempted grievous bodily harm in connection with the 2017 Putney Bridge incident, where a jogger pushed a woman into the path of a double-decker bus. Drugs were allegedly found at his house after his arrest, and he had been suspended as a director at HSBC’s private bank.Katie Price breaks silence on Lee Andrews splitKatie Price has revealed her husband Lee Andrews scammed her out of money and trust, discovering he had only about two pounds in his account instead of the millions in cryptocurrency he claimed. Price called the marriage embarrassing and has contacted a divorce lawyer. Lee Andrews remains in prison in Dubai and sent a message from behind bars agreeing that divorce is for the best. Price told Good Morning Britain he created a person who didn’t exist.London pizzeria Napoli on the Road named world’s bestNapoli on the Road, a small pizza chain run by Michele Pascarella with locations in Chiswick, Richmond, and Soho, has been crowned the world’s best at the 50 Top Pizza awards. This marks the first time a British entrant has taken the top spot, beating Italian competitors. Pascarella, who grew up near Naples, called the win surreal and compared it to winning the Oscars for pizza.About the Daily DownloadThe Daily Download is the Daily Mail's daily news podcast: five stories in five minutes, every morning. A Daily Mail journalist carefully curates every episode, and our AI hosts bring their reporting to life. Today's episode was curated by Jake Holden, a Daily Mail journalist. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show.

Today: Lady Justice Thirlwall's inquiry finds three babies murdered by Lucy Letby at the Countess of Chester Hospital could have been saved, the village of Piddington votes to declare independence from the UK over a migrant camp, Ed Sheeran loses all support acts and his band after Macklemore's Free Palestine speech, Earl Spencer's memoir is stolen from a Dutch lorry, and porridge is named the healthiest breakfas. Your briefing for Wednesday 16 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.Jump to a story(00:00) Today's headlines(00:27) Lucy Letby inquiry findings(01:49) Piddington independence vote(03:08) Ed Sheeran tour walkout(04:08) Earl Spencer book theft(04:59) Healthiest breakfasts revealedLucy Letby inquiry finds baby deaths preventableLady Justice Thirlwall's public inquiry into Lucy Letby concluded that three babies murdered at the Countess of Chester Hospital could have been saved. The report, delivered on Tuesday, found a complete failure to protect infants on the neonatal unit where Letby worked. Recommendations include installing cot cams in neonatal units across the UK.Piddington villagers vote to secede over migrant campThe village of Piddington in Oxfordshire held a symbolic vote to declare independence from the UK after the Government announced plans to house 1,256 male asylum seekers at a nearby former military base. The Parish Council organised the vote, citing concerns that migrants would outnumber the 350 local residents and threaten their safety.Ed Sheeran loses all support acts after Macklemore rowEd Sheeran faces cancellation as all four remaining opening acts and his backing band have withdrawn from his US tour after Macklemore was removed for making a Free Palestine speech in New Jersey. Macklemore said he was dropped for supporting Palestinian human rights.Earl Spencer's Diana memoir stolen from Dutch lorrySeveral copies of Earl Spencer's memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister were stolen from a lorry in the Netherlands just before its exclusive serialisation in the Daily Mail. The book contains revelations about Princess Diana's unhappy marriage to the then Prince of Wales.Porridge tops healthiest breakfast list, study findsA new study has found that eating a large bowl of porridge daily can lower cholesterol by 10 percent, making it the healthiest breakfast option according to experts. Beans on toast and Greek yoghurt with fruit are also recommended. The full ranking of healthy breakfasts is available on the Daily Mail app.About the Daily DownloadThe Daily Download is the Daily Mail's daily news podcast: five stories in five minutes, every morning. A Daily Mail journalist carefully curates every episode, and our AI hosts bring their reporting to life. Today's episode was curated by Lewis Pennock, a Daily Mail journalist. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show.

Today: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pull Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet out of their new British school after two days over security fears, Nigel Farage defends Reform UK's £72million donation from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, British sprinter Amy Hunt criticises Sydney Sweeney's Novig betting advert, Andy Burnham's father Roy passes away, plus the government gives school dinners a healthy makeover. Your briefing for Tuesday 15 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.Jump to a story(00:00) Today's headlines(00:31) Harry and Meghan remove children from school(01:43) Nigel Farage defends Reform donations(02:59) Amy Hunt criticises Sydney Sweeney advert(03:54) Andy Burnham's father passes away(04:42) Classic British school dinners axedPrince Archie and Princess Lilibet 'removed from school' by Duke and Duchess of Sussex after just two days of term - due to security fearsPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have withdrawn Prince Archie, aged seven, and Princess Lilibet, aged five, from their new British school after only two days, citing security concerns.Nigel Farage insists Reform's billionaire donors are voters in the UKNigel Farage has defended Reform UK's £72million donation from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, who each pledged £36million. British sprint star Amy Hunt hits out at Sydney Sweeney for her naked betting advert which is 'sexualising women's sport' - as other athletes condemn actress for move and brand it 'a kick in the face'British sprinter Amy Hunt, who won four gold medals at the European Championships, criticised actress Sydney Sweeney for appearing naked in a Novig betting advert. Hunt spoke out in a post-race BBC Sport interview, arguing Sweeney's video sexualises women's sport.Andy Burnham's dad Roy dies after Alzheimer's left him unaware his son had become PMAndy Burnham's father Roy Burnham has died in his mid-80s after Alzheimer's disease left him unaware his son became prime minister. Andy Burnham cancelled meetings following his father's death.Popular British school meals from the 1960s, '70s and '80s that don't exist anymore as deep-fried food is banned... but there'll be no end of lentilsThe government has revamped school dinners in a new drive against childhood obesity. The Mail looks back at some of our old favourites.About the Daily DownloadThe Daily Download is the Daily Mail's daily news podcast: five stories in five minutes, every morning. A Daily Mail journalist carefully curates every episode, and our AI hosts bring their reporting to life. Today's episode was curated by Lewis Pennock, a Daily Mail journalist. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show.

Today: Ukrainian officials say Boris Johnson and foreign dignitaries’ trains were targeted in a Russian drone attack near the NATO border, Harry and Meghan share Instagram videos of Archie and Lilibet enjoying British countryside after moving from California, a US Air Force colonel details surviving a missile strike and rescue in Iran, Celine Dion returns to the stage in Paris after Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis, plus expert advice on how often to clean your toilet. Your briefing for Monday 14 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.Jump to a story(00:00) Today's headlines(00:28) Boris Johnson train targeted in Ukraine(01:39) Harry and Meghan share British family life(02:28) US Airman rescued after Iran missile strike(03:47) Celine Dion returns after illness(04:48) How often to clean your toiletRussian drone strike nearly hits Boris Johnson’s trainUkrainian officials reported that trains carrying Boris Johnson and other foreign dignitaries were almost certainly targeted in a Russian drone attack. Boris Johnson’s train from Kyiv to Poland was rescheduled to avoid the strike, crossing ahead of schedule. Another train on the same route was evacuated after a drone hit just a mile inside Ukraine, forcing passengers to flee.Harry and Meghan post UK countryside moments with Archie and LilibetPrince Harry and Meghan Markle posted new Instagram videos showing their children Archie and Lilibet enjoying the British countryside after moving from California last month. Meghan’s video features Archie splashing in muddy puddles and Lilibet riding her pink bike towards deer in a park. The posts highlight their new life in the UK, capturing family outings and British scenery.US Air Force colonel survives Iranian missile hit and rescueA US Air Force colonel known as 'Dude 44 Bravo' recounted surviving behind enemy lines in Iran after his F-15E Strike Eagle was struck by a missile during a covert mission. Bravo and his pilot ejected, but his parachute was damaged, causing injuries including a broken back, arm, shoulder, and a sprained ankle. He was rescued days later by US helicopters, which had to shoot their way out of Iran to extract him safely.Celine Dion makes emotional Paris comeback after Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosisCeline Dion returned to the stage in Paris after revealing her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome in December 2022, a rare condition causing severe muscle stiffness and painful spasms. At its worst, Dion was unable to walk or sing. Her emotional speech marked her comeback, highlighting her struggle and determination to perform again.British Cleaning Council expert says weekly toilet cleaning is enoughA cleaning expert from the British Cleaning Council advised that most households should clean their toilet once a week. For families of around five, a quick wipe-over when needed and a thorough weekly clean is recommended. The advice addresses common concerns about hygiene and frequency, providing practical guidance for maintaining cleanliness. The story also features humorous reader comments about extreme cleaning routines.About the Daily DownloadThe Daily Download is the Daily Mail's daily news podcast: five stories in five minutes, every morning. A Daily Mail journalist carefully curates every episode, and our AI hosts bring their reporting to life. Today's episode was curated by Cameron Roy, a Daily Mail journalist. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show.

Today: Andy Burnham faces criticism in Parliament as Labour is called the Welfare Party for refusing to commit to three percent defence spending, Donald Trump promises $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans win both the House and Senate in November, Martin Rolfe at National Air Traffic Services is scrutinised over his £1.4million salary and UK airport delays, Mo Gilligan references the Miriam Margolyes and Andi Peters racism row at the National Television Awards, plus Auto Express ranks 161 electric cars with Nissan Leaf at the top and Citroën Ami at the bottom. Your briefing for Thursday 10 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.Jump to a story(00:00) Today's headlines(00:30) Burnham Welfare Party row(01:39) Trump $5,000 election promise(02:48) NATS boss salary scrutiny(03:51) Mo Gilligan NTA racism row(04:57) Electric car rankingsBurnham faces Parliament over defence spendingAndy Burnham told Parliament that national security cannot come at the expense of social security, refusing to commit Labour to raising defence spending to three percent of GDP by 2030. Kemi Badenoch called Labour the Welfare Party and said the Chancellor’s target is the minimum needed to keep Britain safe. Burnham defended his stance, arguing that supporting national security should not mean making crude cuts to benefits.Trump pledges $5,000 to every US adultDonald Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans win both the House and Senate in the November midterm elections. He made the pledge at the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas in front of more than 21,000 people. Trump calls the payment a 'dividend' and says it must be spent inside the United States. The proposal would cost at least $1 trillion.Martin Rolfe paid £1.4m amid UK airport delaysMartin Rolfe, head of National Air Traffic Services, is paid just over £1.4million in salary and bonuses, ten times more than the Prime Minister and three times more than his Dutch counterpart. After this week’s UK airport shutdown, Ryanair revealed UK air traffic control was linked to more than 2,700 flight delays in the first half of last year compared to just under 300 in the Netherlands. Ryanair criticised Rolfe in a message on X.Mo Gilligan references Margolyes and Peters rowMo Gilligan drew gasps at the National Television Awards in London after referencing the recent racism row involving Miriam Margolyes and Andi Peters. On stage, Gilligan introduced himself by saying, if you know me, I'm Mo Gilligan, but if you don't, I'm Andi Peters. The joke came days after Margolyes, aged eighty-five, used an offensive term to describe Andi Peters's skin colour during an appearance on This Morning.Auto Express ranks 161 electric cars for EV DayAuto Express ranked all 161 electric cars on sale for World EV Day, with the Nissan Leaf topping the list for its £29,000 price tag and 386-mile range. The Citroën Ami was rated lowest, able to travel only 46 miles on its 8 horsepower electric motor. Battery-powered cars are becoming more familiar on UK roads as the market expands and buyers compare range and price.About the Daily DownloadThe Daily Download is the Daily Mail's daily news podcast: five stories in five minutes, every morning. A Daily Mail journalist carefully curates every episode, and our AI hosts bring their reporting to life. Today's episode was curated by Jake Holden, a Daily Mail journalist. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show.