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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:59:13 GMTUK 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 GMTHow 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 GMTTemperatures 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 GMTHarry 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 GMTNew 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 GMTFunding 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 GMTUK 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 GMTResident 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 GMTHundreds 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 GMTHeseltine: 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 GMTUK 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 GMTRival 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 GMTBurnham 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 GMTIs 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 GMTPrince 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 GMTThousands 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 GMTMan 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 GMTRestore 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 GMTThree 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 GMTKing 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 GMTTwo 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 GMTPolice officer investigated over use of AI to ‘create evidence’
Derbyshire Police are conducting the inquiry
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:28:17 GMTEasyJet flight takes off from wrong runway point at Luton airport
The aircraft was 65ft in the air when it cleared the runway