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Families Of 1994 Chinook Crash Victims Seek Answers As 47000 Sign Petition
The families of those killed in the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash have published 110 “critical questions” about the tragedy, as they prepare to hand in a petition to Downing Street..
Tea Leaves Picked 200 Years Ago Could Help Save Cuppa From Climate Change
Tea leaves picked from the hills of Sri Lanka 200 years ago could save the cup of tea from extinction..
Third Celebrity Booted Off Strictly Come Dancing Following Dance Off
Former England rugby player Chris Robshaw has become the third celebrity to be eliminated from this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing..
Vernon Kay Ant And Dec And Stephen Fry Win At Variety Club Showbusiness Awards
TV presenters Vernon Kay, Sir Stephen Fry, and Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are among the winners at the 2025 Variety Club Showbusiness Awards..
Dickie Bird Remembered As Best Umpire In World At Emotional Yorkshire Farewell
Sir Geoffrey Boycott gave a touching eulogy at the funeral of Dickie Bird, praising his fellow Yorkshireman as “the best umpire in the world”..
Government Unveils National Plan To Recruit Workers For Energy Transition
The Government has unveiled the first-ever national plan to train and recruit workers who can fill the skills gap in the clean energy transition..
Makeup Artist Mary Greenwell Was Flattered To Work With Margaret Thatcher
Makeup artist Mary Greenwell has said she was “flattered” when she was asked to work with then-prime minister Margaret Thatcher..
Steve Backshall Retraces Kings Arctic Steps 50 Years On In Documentary
Adventurer Steve Backshall has retraced the King’s steps from his 1975 trip to the Canadian Arctic exactly 50 years on..
Arsenal Move Clear At Top Of Premier League After Victory At Fulham
Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to three points after Leandro Trossard’s second-half goal fired Mikel Arteta’s side to a 1-0 victory at Fulham..
Thousands March Against Digital ID Plans
Thousands of protesters have marched through central London to show their opposition to digital ID plans..
Ange Postecoglou Sacked Minutes After Nottingham Forest Lose To Chelsea
Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou after only 40 days and eight matches in charge following a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea..
Holy Grail Blood Test For More Than 50 Cancers Delivers Exciting Results
A blood test that screens for more than 50 cancers – and which is being trialled in the NHS – is correct in 62% of cases where it thinks people may have the disease, a study has found..
Molly Mae Hague Says We All Have 24 Hours In A Day Remark Led To Death Threats
Reality TV star Molly-Mae Hague has said a remark she made about everyone having “the same 24 hours in a day” led to “hateful comments” and “death threats”..
Virginia Giuffre Vindicated By Andrews Title Surrender Says Family
Virginia Giuffre’s family say the news that Prince Andrew will give up his remaining titles “vindicates” their sister..
Dormice Otters And Other Rare Wildlife At Risk From Planning Reforms Report
Dormice, otters and other threatened wildlife could be put at risk by plans to make developers pay a levy for their impacts on nature, green groups have warned..
Jimmy Fallon Gets Highland Welcome From Soldiers As He Holidays In Scotland
US TV star Jimmy Fallon was treated to some Highlands hospitality as Scottish soldiers hosted him for a special dinner during his holiday in Royal Deeside..
Palestine Action Co Founder Can Challenge Terror Ban Court Of Appeal Rules
Palestine Action’s co-founder can proceed with a legal challenge against the Government over the group’s ban as a terror organisation, the Court of Appeal has ruled, as it dismissed a Home Office appeal..
Red Tape On Meat Exports To EU Slashed After Deal UK Government Says
Scottish meat exporters will benefit from less red tape following a deal with the EU, the UK Government has said..
Banks Missing Opportunities To Break Spell Of Romance Scams Says Regulator
Banks have sometimes missed opportunities to help “break the spell” of romance scams, according to the City regulator..
Choosing Right Plants For Garden Can Help Protect It From Flooding Minister
Homeowners are being urged to make their gardens more resilient to flooding with plants that can help them bounce back from heavy rain and floods..


















