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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:59:13 GMT
UK armed forces board Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel
Royal Marine commandos and specially trained officers led the first UK-led operation of its kind on Sunday morning

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:57:57 GMT
How eight beavers solved a Tube flooding problem engineers have been trying to fix for years
The creatures were reintroduced in 2023 after being hunted to extinction 400 years ago

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:54:12 GMT
Temperatures set to next week as forecasters have say on heatwave
The Met Office said that high pressure building across the UK will bring warm and humid conditions

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:38:52 GMT
Harry makes surprise appearance at NBA Finals in San Antonio
Neither Meghan nor the couple’s children were in attendance at the game

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:02:36 GMT
New defence secretary Dan Jarvis ‘determined’ to get armed forces ‘precisely’ what they need
Minister says it is his job to ‘keep marching forward’ as he vows to deliver for the military

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:42:58 GMT
Funding boost for after-school clubs ahead of expected under-16 social media ban
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is widely expected to introduce restrictions on children’s social media use in the coming days

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:30:55 GMT
UK and Japan poised to seal landmark £18 billion investment deal to create thousands of jobs
Keir Starmer is set to meet with Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday at Downing Street

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:49:15 GMT
Resident doctors call off four-day strike after new government offer
The four-day strike was due to begin on Monday morning

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:03:35 GMT
‘My life has been destroyed’: Nine years on, Grenfell survivors want justice – and a chance to move on
Nearly a decade has passed since the devastating blaze that took the lives of 72 people, but survivors of the Grenfell fire still long for closure. Dan Haygarth speaks to locals living in the shadow of the tower, which continues to offer a reminder o...

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:46:19 GMT
Hundreds flock to Kent village to watch chaotic World Custard Pie Championships
The World Custard Pie Championships take place once a year, with fans gathering to watch the messy spectacle

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:53:53 GMT
Heseltine: It’s time to reverse Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage’s ‘heinous crime’ of Brexit
Exclusive: In a stinging attack on Brexiteers, Michael Heseltine says the British public has been conned

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:07:16 GMT
UK set to be hotter than Los Angeles as temperatures climb towards 30C next week.
Prepare for ‘warm and humid nights’, Met Office says, as weather heats up in time for summer

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:52:10 GMT
Rival protesters clash at Glasgow anti-racism rally after days of disorder
There has been unrest in Glasgow and Belfast in recent days ahead of the anti-racism rally held on Saturday

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:08:21 GMT
Burnham warns UK is heading for ‘poisonous’ politics of US under Starmer leadership
Greater Manchester mayor was heavily critical of the current Labour leadership during his campaign speech

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:46:28 GMT
Is Reform heading for its own climate crisis?
Eight out of 10 of the most flood-prone constituencies are projected to vote in a Reform MP at the next general election, but the party remains sceptical about the climate crisis and net zero policies. Holly Evans takes a look at how this could come ...

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:53:56 GMT
Prince Louis steals the show again at Red Arrows flypast for Trooping the Colour
Prince Louis has become known for his lively presence at royal events

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:34:07 GMT
Thousands attend Belfast anti-racism rally after days of violent protests
An anti-racism was held in Belfast following days of unrest in the city

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:21:09 GMT
Man arrested after girl, 17, stabbed in the neck in Lancashire
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:53:37 GMT
Restore Britain set to sweep Burnham to victory in Makerfield, new poll suggests
Exclusive: Latest constituency polling shows Greater Manchester mayor is slightly ahead of Reform UK – but it’s still all to play for

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:06:47 GMT
Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murdering man in park in Essex
Three suspects, aged 14, 17 and 18 have been arrested on suspicion of murder

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:06:16 GMT
King Charles and Queen Camilla join royal family at Trooping the Colour parade
The colour – regimental flag – being trooped this year is the King’s Colour of the Grenadier Guards

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:27:59 GMT
Two arrested after teenage girl critically injured in Southend loading vehicle incident
Police have arrested two people following the incident in the early hours of Saturday morning

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:47:05 GMT
Police officer investigated over use of AI to ‘create evidence’
Derbyshire Police are conducting the inquiry

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:28:17 GMT
EasyJet flight takes off from wrong runway point at Luton airport
The aircraft was 65ft in the air when it cleared the runway

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