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Loved ones attend Ann Widdecombe funeral at Buckfast Abbey

A requiem mass has been held for former MP Ann Widdecombe at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, close to her home near Dartmoor.

2 months ago

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Homes near upgraded pylons to receive £250 annual electricity bill discount

Households located within 1,600ft of upgraded electricity pylons will receive £250 a year off their energy bills, with the first sites under the measu...

2 months ago

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Leaked review warns military may still fail victims

A leaked internal review has raised continuing concerns about a new military unit responsible for investigating the most serious crimes, warning that...

2 months ago

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New Forest firefighting to continue overnight after cars abandoned

Firefighting efforts in the New Forest are due to continue overnight after cars were abandoned as a fire took hold on Sunday. One woman said she feare...

2 months ago

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Small whirlwind spins through Greenwich Park

Footage filmed in Greenwich Park, London, on Sunday showed a small whirlwind moving through the park as people stood nearby.

2 months ago

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Senior detective investigated over use of AI

A senior detective is under investigation in connection with the use of artificial intelligence after police made a voluntary referral to the IOPC on...

2 months ago

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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...

3 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.

3 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...

3 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...

3 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.

3 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...

3 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...

3 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