The oil painting fell "into obscurity", with no-one realising who it was by until it was cleaned in 2024.
Lost Turner oil painting found after 150 years
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1.733. Trial date set for men charged over fires at homes linked to PM
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All the men have indicated that they deny the charges and a trial date has been fixed for 27 April 2026.
1.734. Auctioneer's wonder as tiara smashes expectations
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The diamond-encrusted tiara - expected to fetch about £400,000 - reaches nearly £890,000.
1.735. Cancer patients 'priced out' of holidays because of insurance costs, charity warns
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Maggie's says people are "frequently" being refused cover or quoted unaffordable insurance costs.
1.736. Israeli army admits to Gaza strike after BBC Verify investigation
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At least one Palestinian was killed and 30 others injured in the Israeli strike on tents in Khan Younis on Sunday, medics say.
1.737. Town's youngest councillor, 25, elected as mayor
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Alexander Walker, 25, who has autism, hopes to reduce the stigma around mental health issues.
1.738. North Korea refloats warship after failed launch
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The failed launch drew harsh criticism from Kim Jong Un and led to the arrest of four officials.
1.739. Denise Welch surprised with special soap award
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The actress was recognised for having appeared in EastEnders, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and Coronation Street.
1.740. Thousands of criminal cases collapsing due to missing or lost police evidence
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More than 30,000 prosecutions in England and Wales collapsed in four years, data obtained by BBC shows.
1.741. Knockouts to nappies - dad-to-be Wardley's defining week
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With his partner due to give birth a week later, British heavyweight Fabio Wardley will headline Portman Road against Justis Huni on Saturday.
1.742. Lost Turner oil painting found after 150 years
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The oil painting fell "into obscurity", with no-one realising who it was by until it was cleaned in 2024.
1.743. Little Simz says recording new album was a journey of healing
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Lotus is the award-winning London rapper's first work since her split from producer Inflo.
1.744. 'Two egos going at it' - Americans react to Trump-Musk feud
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Americans have been reacting to the souring relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
1.745. 'Belfast adopted me when making How to Train Your Dragon' - Gerard Butler
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The Hollywood star spent months filming the first live-action remake of the hit animated trilogy in Northern Ireland.
1.746. M&S hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to CEO
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The criminals told the retailer's boss he could make things "fast and easy" if he complied with their demands.
1.747. Blue Plaque honour for Bradford theatre pioneer
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Esmé Church established the Northern Theatre School, now Bradford Playhouse.
1.748. 'I'm bringing women's stories out of the darkness'
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The Hidden Mothers exhibition features powerful portraits by photographer Clare Hughes.
1.749. National Library of Wales missing 2,200 items
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Among the missing items are documents from Gwrych Castle, which hosted I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
1.750. 'We have a geriatric problem' - Democrats wrestle with age-old issue
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Democrats are wondering what to do with aging candidates after revelations about Joe Biden's health.
1.751. Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying
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At least a dozen MPs who backed the bill or abstained now say they are likely to vote against it.