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Record 230 migrants cross Channel in one small boat

A record 230 migrants crossed the Channel in a single small boat on Saturday, among 258 people who made the journey that day across four boats.

2 months ago

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Camera footage shows bungalow destroyed by explosion

Video footage shows a bungalow being destroyed in an explosion and later burning, with the blast thought to have been caused by a gas leak.

2 months ago

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UK-Ireland power link rerouted after Harry Potter fans object over ‘Dobby’s grave’

A planned UK-Ireland power link has been diverted after Harry Potter fans complained about a suggestion that cables could pass beneath the memorial kn...

2 months ago

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Fifth heatwave of the year likely in England and Wales next week

Temperatures are expected to rise again over the weekend, with many parts of England and Wales likely to enter the fifth heatwave of the year next wee...

2 months ago

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Girl, 11, found dead after search at Gore Water

An 11-year-old girl has been found dead following a search at Gore Water in Midlothian after emergency crews were called on Thursday afternoon.

2 months ago

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Streeting says he is ‘sickened’ by sex abuse claims at Army college

Streeting has said he is “sickened” by sex abuse claims linked to an Army college in North Yorkshire, while the defence secretary has promised to exam...

2 months ago

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Divers find 162-year-old Guinness in shipwreck off English coast

Divers have found a 162-year-old bottle of Guinness in a shipwreck off the English coast. Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with re...

2 months ago

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Surrey village records 50 days without rain in summer heatwave

Wisley in Surrey has gone 50 consecutive days without recorded rainfall during the summer heatwave, with little rain expected in the near term.

2 months ago

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Met Police boss admits error over Cambridge professor row

Sir Mark Rowley has said the Metropolitan Police “dropped the ball” after the force investigated a reporter who was examining claims involving Jason A...

2 months ago

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Car washes and vape shops remain eligible to sponsor skilled foreign workers

Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers under the UK visa system despite rule changes introduced in July 2025 that tighten...

2 months ago

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Antisemitic incident reports rise by a fifth in first half of 2026

The Community Security Trust says reports of antisemitic incidents increased by 20% in the first six months of 2026, making it the second highest firs...

3 months ago

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Couple wake to find shirtless man in Dundee Travelodge room

Kim Hutchison said she was left petrified after waking to find a man wearing only shorts standing at the end of her bed in a Travelodge room in Dundee...

3 months ago

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New guidance on single-sex public spaces comes into force

New guidance covering single-sex spaces open to the public, including toilets and changing rooms, has come into force across England, Wales and Scotla...

3 months ago

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Leeds streets temporarily closed to give children safe play space

Some streets in Leeds are being temporarily shut to traffic so children have more room to play safely, with the initiative described as benefiting adu...

3 months ago

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UK temperatures to dip briefly before next heatwave

Temperatures and humidity across the UK are expected to fall for a short period, but the break from high heat is forecast to be temporary ahead of ano...

3 months ago

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Search launched for 13-year-old boy missing at sea in Hornsea

Emergency services are involved in a major search after a 13-year-old boy was reported missing at sea in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, at about 18:00 BST.

3 months ago

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Thunderstorms and flash flood risk as UK heatwave nears end

Parts of southern and eastern England are expected to meet heatwave criteria on Tuesday, with thunderstorms and a risk of flash flooding marking the f...

3 months ago