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Homes evacuated within 400m of suspected WW2 ordnance

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 00:02
Devon and Cornwall Police is asking people not to travel to the Southway area.

Firefighters working 'tirelessly' to tackle fresh Mourne Mountain wildfire

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 23:17
Almost 50 firefighters are also dealing with gorse fires in the Loughermore Forest area of Dungiven, County Londonderry.

Ukraine volunteer claims MP stole idea to donate ventilators - to divert them to Cuba

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 22:52
Steve Witherden MP has been accused of plagiarism over a letter written to him about the ventilators.

Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 22:43
A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.

We can't abolish leasehold outright, housing minister says

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 21:59
Matthew Pennycook rejects criticism the government is dragging its feet on leasehold reform.

The Jewish security volunteers first on scene of Golders Green attack

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 21:55
"We got a phone call to the hotline saying that there's a man stabbing people," a Shomrim member says.

Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 20:05
The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Hereditary peers' last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolished

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 19:45
It comes after legislation to remove their right to sit in the upper chamber passed last month.

Nine arrested after allegations of modern slavery and forced marriage in religious group

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 19:38
Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.

Mum who blamed another child for her baby's death found guilty of murder

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:56
Nicole Blain's 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson had suffered broken ribs and three skull fractures.

Mum who blamed another child for her baby's death found guilty of murder

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:56
Nicole Blain's 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson had suffered broken ribs and three skull fractures.

Farage says Reform member should apologise for 'poor taste' social media post

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:54
Arron Banks posted "Welsh Lad?" in response to a Plaid Cymru video fronted by black community organiser.

Vet gallery planned to mark 200 years of ZSL

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:46
The centre at London Zoo in Regent's Park, central London, is being funded by an anonymous donation.

Hedgehog rescued from drain pipe ordeal with the help of oil and pliers

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:30
The animal spent four days wedged tight inside the pipe outside Markinch Town Hall in Fife.

Man jailed for killing driver while on TikTok

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:10
Ismaeel Malik accessed his phone almost 100 times on his journey, the court is told.

University of Sussex wins court challenge to overturn £585,000 freedom of speech fine

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 17:30
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.

Pictures show 'frightening' wildfires at Welsh beauty spot

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 17:07
Fire crews, including a helicopter, have been responding to fires in and around the Elan Valley area.

Superdry co-founder tells rape trial he had consent

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 15:30
James Holder tells a court it was "very evident" a woman who accused him of rape wanted to have sex.

Superdry co-founder tells rape trial he had consent

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 15:30
James Holder tells a court it was "very evident" a woman who accused him of rape wanted to have sex.

Children's home abuse investigation closed

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 15:18
A police investigation into child abuse has ended without any staff being charged or arrested.