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Royal family hoping ‘nothing will distract’ from VE Day after Harry interview

Royal family hoping ‘nothing will distract’ from VE Day after Harry interview

Royal family hoping ‘nothing will distract’ from VE Day after Harry interview

04 May 2025

The 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory in Europe Day are being staged just days after the duke hit the headlines by speaking to the BBC.


14 children arrested after boy died in fire bailed

14 children arrested after boy died in fire bailed

14 children arrested after boy died in fire bailed

04 May 2025

The fire broke out near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Friday evening.


Man arrested and charged after car ‘drove at speeds up to 160mph’

Man arrested and charged after car ‘drove at speeds up to 160mph’

Man arrested and charged after car ‘drove at speeds up to 160mph’

04 May 2025

The man is due to appear in court in due course, and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.


Eight arrested in two counter-terrorism operations involving Iranian nationals

Eight arrested in two counter-terrorism operations involving Iranian nationals

Eight arrested in two counter-terrorism operations involving Iranian nationals

04 May 2025

The Home Secretary said they reflect the biggest counter state threat and counter terrorism operations in recent years.


King ‘looking forward’ to VE Day events to thank wartime generation for service

King ‘looking forward’ to VE Day events to thank wartime generation for service

King ‘looking forward’ to VE Day events to thank wartime generation for service

04 May 2025

Charles and Camilla will lead the nation at events to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.


Holocaust survivor attends interfaith VE Day celebration at UK’s oldest mosque

Holocaust survivor attends interfaith VE Day celebration at UK’s oldest mosque

Holocaust survivor attends interfaith VE Day celebration at UK’s oldest mosque

04 May 2025

John Hajdu, 88, said it was ‘absolutely vital’ that future generations remember the Holocaust as he attended the interfaith VE Day gathering.


Tribute paid to boy who died in fire as 14 children arrested

Tribute paid to boy who died in fire as 14 children arrested

Tribute paid to boy who died in fire as 14 children arrested

04 May 2025

The fire broke out near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Friday evening.


Breeding ospreys lay egg for the first time this year

Breeding ospreys lay egg for the first time this year

Breeding ospreys lay egg for the first time this year

04 May 2025

A male and female, now officially known as LM24 and LF25 respectively, have fought off their competitors.


Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Rochdale collision

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Rochdale collision

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Rochdale collision

04 May 2025

A 49-year-old male driver has now been arrested on suspicion of murder and remanded into custody, Greater Manchester Police said.


Cannabis worth around £144,000 found in car on A90

Cannabis worth around £144,000 found in car on A90

Cannabis worth around £144,000 found in car on A90

04 May 2025

Police Scotland said a man will appear in court in due course.


Police appeal after reported hate crime at football match

Police appeal after reported hate crime at football match

Police appeal after reported hate crime at football match

04 May 2025

The video filmed at St Mirren Park in Paisley, Renfrewshire, is being investigated as a hate crime and was branded ‘despicable’.


Starmer speaks to Australian counterpart after ‘historic election win’

Starmer speaks to Australian counterpart after ‘historic election win’

Starmer speaks to Australian counterpart after ‘historic election win’

04 May 2025

The Prime Minister and Anthony Albanese discussed defence and security, including shared support for Ukraine and the continuing Aukus alliance.


Woman, 67, dies and two teenagers seriously injured after car crash

Woman, 67, dies and two teenagers seriously injured after car crash

Woman, 67, dies and two teenagers seriously injured after car crash

04 May 2025

Emergency services were called to a crash on the A75 between Castle Douglas and Bridge of Dee.


Duchess of York: Ofcom measures will not be enough to ‘shield our teenagers’

Duchess of York: Ofcom measures will not be enough to ‘shield our teenagers’

Duchess of York: Ofcom measures will not be enough to ‘shield our teenagers’

04 May 2025

Sarah said she feared the new rules will not protect children ‘from the tidal wave of filth and toxicity on social media sites’.


Smaller social media platforms could avoid UK over online safety laws – expert

Smaller social media platforms could avoid UK over online safety laws – expert

Smaller social media platforms could avoid UK over online safety laws – expert

04 May 2025

Under the Online Safety Act, firms could be fined £18 million or up to 10% of global turnover for failing to protect users.


Starmer praises veterans for ‘selfless dedication’ ahead of VE Day

Starmer praises veterans for ‘selfless dedication’ ahead of VE Day

Starmer praises veterans for ‘selfless dedication’ ahead of VE Day

04 May 2025

‘This week, the country will show you just how thankful we all are’, the Prime Minister wrote in an open letter.


Swinney promises to create jobs and grow economy in programme for government

Swinney promises to create jobs and grow economy in programme for government

Swinney promises to create jobs and grow economy in programme for government

04 May 2025

Scotland’s First Minister pledges a better business environment as he opens up a new Heineken office in Edinburgh.


Pakistani and Indian diaspora in UK call for peace as Kashmir tensions escalate

Pakistani and Indian diaspora in UK call for peace as Kashmir tensions escalate

Pakistani and Indian diaspora in UK call for peace as Kashmir tensions escalate

04 May 2025

A deadly on attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region has sparked tensions between India and Pakistan.


Reform will use ‘every instrument’ to resist asylum hotels in areas it runs

Reform will use ‘every instrument’ to resist asylum hotels in areas it runs

Reform will use ‘every instrument’ to resist asylum hotels in areas it runs

04 May 2025

Party chairman Zia Yusuf said he was ‘realistic’ about the fact the levers of change at a local level ‘pale in comparison’ to Westminster powers.


Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd named TV’s most influential person

Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd named TV’s most influential person

Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd named TV’s most influential person

04 May 2025

His co-star Jessica Gunning came in second, while One Day actor Ambika Mod came in third on the Radio Times TV 100 list.


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