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London Marathon sees record-breaking number of applicants for 2025 race

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  The anticipation for the 2025 London Marathon is soaring as event organizers reveal a remarkable surge in applications, setting a new record for participation.
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Two Premier League players arrested in connection with alleged rape

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Kenya dominates London Marathon with Munyao's win and Jepchirchir's record-breaking victory

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London Marathon 2024: largest ever field takes on grueling 26.2-mile course

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Football coaching boosts wellbeing of troubled pupils, study reveals

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Emma Raducanu's stunning performance leads Britain to historic win in Billie Jean King Cup

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Manchester Marathon 2024: road closures and race highlights for over 30,000 runners

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London Landmarks Half Marathon raises over £50 million for charity

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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games injected £1.2 billion into UK economy

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Hull City manager condemns racist social media posts

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Slice of Queen Victoria's wedding cake fetches £700 in auction

A slice of Queen Victoria's wedding cake has been successfully auctioned for £700, exceeding its estimated value. The 182-year-old plum cake was sold by Bearnes, Hampton

and Littlewood auctioneers in Devon, achieving double its projected price.

The wedding cake originates from the nuptials of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which took place at St James' Palace on February 10, 1840. Preserved in its original packaging, the cake was encased in a small presentation box marked with the inscription: "The Queen's Bridal Cake, Buckingham Palace, Feb 10, 1840."

Brian Goodison-Blanks, the auctioneer, remarked that the cake holds great historical significance. The slice was sourced from a 14-inch (0.3m) three-tiered wedding cake, an impressive confection that weighed 300lb (136kg) and measured 10ft (3m) in width.

As a precaution, the auction house has emphatically recommended against consuming the cake due to its age and preservation status. Photo by John Timbs, Wikimedia commons.