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G7 leaders call for de-escalation in Middle East as Trump leaves summit
G7 leaders called for de-escalation in the Middle East before Donald Trump left the global summit early as conflict ...
Temperatures could reach 33C this weekend as heatwave set to hit parts of UK
Temperatures could hit 33C this weekend as parts of the UK bask in a heatwave. Forecasters are expecting temperatures to climb to a peak of 33C on Sunday in the east of England, approaching the ...
1,300-plus jobs at risk as Poundland plans to shut 68 shops and two warehouses
The discount chain also indicated it will shut dozens more of its UK shops in the coming years under the new ownership.
Meghan warns ‘a lie can’t live forever’ and would ‘ask people to tell the truth’
The duchess referred to a ‘lie’ told eight years ago after she was asked how she would rewrite her public narrative.
Cyclist remains in serious condition after Bridport crash
A cyclist remains in a serious condition after being hit by a car in Bridport. Paramedics and police officers raced to the scene of a crash on Sea Road North just before 3pm yesterday afternoon after ...
Long-awaited Stormont anti-poverty plan criticised as ‘underwhelming’
A long-awaited Stormont plan to target poverty has been criticised as “underwhelming”. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launched an extended 14-week public consultation on the Executive’s ...
31 arrests made by police investigating disorder in Northern Ireland
Some 31 people have been arrested by police investigating recent disorder in Northern Ireland. Of those arrested, 23 people – including a 13-year-old girl and her mother – have been charged in ...
Concern Stormont MLAs delivering pre-scripted remarks for social media clips
Concern has been expressed that Stormont MLAs are delivering pre-scripted text in the Assembly for a clip on social media. Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots said he was also concerned that Points of Order ...
Israel’s strikes against Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning
Israel appears to be expanding its air campaign against Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear programme, as US President Donald Trump posted an ominous message ...
Update in Dorchester playing field rape of 12-year-old girl
THE investigation into an alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in a playing field Dorchester remains ongoing. Two 14-year-old boys arrested on suspicion of rape after an alleged attack on a young girls ...
Publicist to receive damages after settling legal claim against Sun publisher
Ciara Parkes took legal action against News Group Newspapers in 2022 over alleged voicemail interception and misuse of private information.
Tributes paid to 'always smiling' shop owner Ketan Shah
Ketan Shah, 43, was one of more than 200 people who died on a flight from India to London Gatwick Airport when it crashed shortly after take-off ...