1 hour ago Britain will bask in hottest day of the year today and warmest May Day EVER as temperatures soar towards 30C

The UK will also have its hottest day of 2025 so far for the fourth consecutive day today, after highs of 26.7C (80.1F), 24.9C (76.8F) and 24.5C (76.1F) for the past three days.

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10 h. ago RAF veteran issues 'never again' plea to young Brits ahead of VE Day

RAF veteran Dennis Bishop, 99, made an impassioned plea to Britain's next generation today ahead of Monday's historic VE Day fly past

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10 h. ago From raucous street celebrations to those waiting to hear if loved ones had survived

On the morning of Monday, May 7, 1945, a young clerk from Grays, Essex, left home with an unusual goodbye to her family: 'See you after the war!'

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11 h. ago Birthday party horror as young boy dies in 'most tragic' accident

Joshua Dunbar died on his birthday after a helium balloon accident. Now, his mum has issued an emotional plea to others.

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11 h. ago Vet urges pet owners to do one thing for their pet as nation hits 30C this week

Vet Katie Wood has issued a plea to pet owners to apply sun cream to their furry friends after a cat had to get her ears amputated after developing sun-induced skin cancer

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17 h. ago RAF veteran, 99, will remember friends ‘who didn’t make it’ on VE Day

Dennis Bishop visited RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on Wednesday as it prepares for the VE Day flypast.

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23 h. ago UK weather: Britain swelters in 28C today as hottest April day in seven years expected with 30C heat on way for tomorrow

The Met Office said that good weather will continue today, with highs of 27C in London - before temperatures could rise to 30C in some places on Thursday.

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37 h. ago Widow who's husband died at Dignitas issues desperate plea – read her heartbreaking letter in full

Louise Shackleton has issued an open letter as MPs prepare to vote on the Assisted Dying Bill telling of the 'cruel and wicked' death Brits face

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41 h. ago BBC Death in Paradise fans issue plea after major series announcement

BBC Death in Paradise has made a huge show announcement over on social media and fans "can't wait"

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47 h. ago Starform expert's top tips to help punters batter bookies at Punchestown Festival day one

The Punchestown Festival starts on Tuesday and one horse has been singled out to give the Brits the best chance of prize money on the opening day in Ireland

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61 h. ago Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal squad to embrace Champions League challenge as plea issued to fans before PSG clash

Gunners are in a Champions League semi-final for the first time since 2009

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62 h. ago Benidorm Brits cheering in the streets as lights come on after 'day of chaos'

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to the Daily Star from Benidorm, ex-veteran Dean Griffin said he and his wife Kerry 'can finally enjoy our holiday' while fellow Brits cheered in the streets as the lights were turned on again

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63 h. ago The hottest April for seven years: Temperatures set to hit 29C by Thursday as Britain enjoys first taste of summer as warm air moves up from Europe

Britain is set for an early summer's day this week as temperatures could hit 29C by Thursday, bringing high UV and pollen levels across the country.

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66 h. ago 'Do not' plea to gardeners after 'one of the worst years ever' for butterflies

Experts have issued a plea to gardeners this summer to help protect struggling butterfly populations across the UK

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3 d. ago Martin Lewis issues Santander plea to anyone aged 25 and under

The Money Saving Expert shared a slick trick for young people to get a free four-year railcard worth £100 - and it's very easy to get hold of

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3 d. ago Vancouver street festival: nine people killed after car is driven into crowd, as PM says Canada is ‘heartbroken’ – latest updates

Police say several people have also been injured at Lapu Lapu celebrations, but rule out terrorism as motive after man arrested at sceneThe festival, celebrated especially in the central Philippines, honours Datu Lapu-Lapu, an indigenous Filipino leader who famously defeated Spanish forces led by Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521 and became a national hero.The centrepiece of the festivities in Vancouver is a multi-block street party in the Sunset neighbourhood featuring Filipino food and traditions, live performances and cultural displays.The party on Saturday was just starting to break up but many people were still in the streets when the dark SUV rammed into the crowd.The government of British Columbia officially recognised 27 April as Lapu-Lapu Day in 2023, acknowledging the cultural contributions of the Filipino-Canadian community, one of the largest immigrant groups in the province.Lapu-Lapu’s victory is celebrated in the Philippines as a symbol of nation’s res...

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3 d. ago Vancouver street festival: nine people killed as car is driven into crowds at Lapu Lapu celebrations – latest updates

Police say several people have been injured, but rule out terrorism as motive after man arrested at sceneThe festival, celebrated especially in the central Philippines, honours Datu Lapu-Lapu, an indigenous Filipino leader who famously defeated Spanish forces led by Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521 and became a national hero.The centrepiece of the festivities in Vancouver is a multi-block street party in the Sunset neighbourhood featuring Filipino food and traditions, live performances and cultural displays.The party on Saturday was just starting to break up but many people were still in the streets when the dark SUV rammed into the crowd.The government of British Columbia officially recognised 27 April as Lapu-Lapu Day in 2023, acknowledging the cultural contributions of the Filipino-Canadian community, one of the largest immigrant groups in the province.Lapu-Lapu’s victory is celebrated in the Philippines as a symbol of nation’s resistance to colonisation and the...

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4 d. ago A former Army Captain implores: It's time for our brave service men and women to once again proudly wear their uniforms in public EVERY DAY

On May 8 and in the days before, millions of Britons will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking perhaps the greatest moment in our nation's history.

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4 d. ago David Tennant issues plea to JK Rowling over 'medieval and absurd' trans rights row

The actor says trans community is being 'demonised' and compares it to Margaret Thatcher banning gay rights under Section 28 in 1988

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5 d. ago Mirror's Daily Digest: Our top stories from Putin's Brit hate

In this Friday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day - from Putin's Brit hate-list to a spy chief's revelation that blows open the mystery of Jill Dando's unsolved murder

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