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Cooper urges full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 09:14
The foreign secretary also calls for Lebanon to be "urgently included" in the ceasefire agreement.

I want my heart attack story to inspire people to live life

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 06:35
Faith Harrison survived a seven-hour heart attack at the age of 22.

Bored retiree creates supersized household objects

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 06:17
He lives in his home among huge objects including a giant pencil, clothes peg and a 13-amp plug.

Families fear for future of centre for severely disabled children

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 06:14
One of NHS Lothian's respite care facilities for severely disabled children could face closure due to a squeeze on health budgets.

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 01:01
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 01:01
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 00:02
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 23:08
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 23:08
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

He killed my sister in a crash but is still allowed to drive

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 22:51
Jay Bayliss is unfit to face criminal proceedings but successfully reapplied for his driving licence.

RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 21:00
The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.

'Titan of a man' - tributes to actor with MND who played Richard III in wheelchair

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 20:20
Michael Campbell, also known as Michael Patrick, died on Tuesday at NI Hospice.

Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court told

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 19:39
The court hears he was caught by MI5 operatives in a supermarket car park trying to buy the gun.

Maritime drone sector to get £50m boost

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 18:20
An MP welcomes the investment but says more needs to be done so industry can stay afloat.

Government approves UK's largest solar farm

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:15
The Springwell solar farm in North Kesteven would cover an area the size of 1,700 football pitches.

Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:09
Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.

Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:09
Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.

Man jailed after blowing up his home

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:03
Police said Paul Solway caused the blast by tampering with a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair.

Temperature exceeds 26C on the warmest day of the year so far

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 16:45
Temperatures peaked above 26C (79F) in some places on Wednesday but it will feel much fresher on Thursday and for the rest of the week.

I Am Maximus heads Grand National field

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 16:31
The past two winners of the Grand National - I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - head the field for Saturday's race at Aintree.