11 h. ago Royal Navy warship and helicopter team up to track Putin destroyer sailing through English Channel

A Royal Navy destroyer and helicopter were deployed on a 48 hour NATO operation monitoring a Russian warship in UK waters, marking a historic first for the alliance.

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12 h. ago Russian warship in UK waters as Royal Navy deployed amid skyrocketing WW3 fears

The Royal Navy's HMS Duncan, a Type 45 destroyer, intercepted the Russian vessel named Kulakov in the North Sea using advanced sensors and systems and will now shadow the ship

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13 h. ago Russia warship spotted in UK waters as Royal Navy destroyer rushes on NATO mission

HMS Duncan and a Wildcat helicopter were activated to shadow Russian destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov through the English Channel during the operation

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13 h. ago Royal Navy destroyer shadows Russian warship in English Channel

HMS Duncan was deployed under Nato command in a ‘historic first’.

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14 h. ago The 'exceptional' cafe that's opened by historic and peaceful Scottish loch

There’s something new at this waterside spot

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23 h. ago Gleeful boffins say largest great white shark ever recorded 'Contender' now threatens UK waters

The largest male great white shark ever recorded has been spotted in Canadian waters after being tagged in Florida earlier this year. The enormous predator has been named "Contender"

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31 h. ago Extremely rare bird spotted in part of Scotland for first time

An extremely rare water bird has been spotted in a part of Scotland for the first time.

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32 h. ago Navy pays tribute to ‘greatest naval hero’ on 220th anniversary of his death

A wreath was laid on Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory as part of the annual Trafalgar Day ceremony at Portsmouth.

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3 d. ago MoD investigating claims Russian hackers stole files on RAF and Navy bases

Cybercriminals accessed the cache of files by hacking a maintenance and construction contractor, reports have said.

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3 d. ago Return of the Loch Ness monster as sightings soar leaving locals spooked

EXCLUSIVE: The rare sighting comes more than a month after a local who has lived near Loch Ness for 30 years reported spotting the loch’s most famous resident moving through the calm waters

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4 d. ago Inside huge abandoned military complex that's now a Hollywood filming location

The former Royal Navy propellant factory near a Welsh village has a fascinating history

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5 d. ago The 'exceptional' cafe, with food served from a retro trailer, that's opened by historic Scottish loch

There’s something new at this waterside spot

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5 d. ago Royal Navy poster girl who starred in glossy recruitment ad swindled military out of £2,000 with fake travel expense claims

Able Seaman Louise Dorsett, 30, claimed fake travel allowance despite renting out her home over 400 miles away.

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6 d. ago Teen begged ill dad to take them to reservoir then jumped to death before his eyes

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Qudsiyah Mahmood, 13, was struggling with her sexuality and feelings about her gender when she deliberately entered the water at a beauty spot

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9 d. ago A new island erupted from the sea – can it show us how nature works without human interference?

The volcanic island of Surtsey emerged in the 1960s, and scientists say studying its development offers hope for damaged ecosystems worldwideThe crew of the Ísleifur II had just finished casting their nets off the coast of southern Iceland when they realised something was wrong. In the early morning gloom in November 1963, a dark mass filled the sky over the Atlantic Ocean. They rushed to the radio, thinking that another fishing vessel was burning at sea, but no boats in the area were in distress.Then, their trawler began to drift unexpectedly, unnerving the crew further. The cook scrambled to wake the captain, thinking they were being pulled into a whirlpool. Finally, through binoculars, they spotted columns of ash bursting from the water and realised what was going on: a volcano was erupting in the ocean below. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rare prehistoric fish spotted off UK coast in 'very unusual' occurrence

The creature, a species that is more commonly found in deep waters, was spotted just a few miles off the coast of Cornwall by diver Charles Hood, who was swimming with blue sharks at the time

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1 week ago Decorated pilot dies from cancer caused by inhaling plane fumes

The father-of-two, a former Royal Navy Commander, was just 55

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1 week ago Ancient and 'rare' fish spotted off UK coast for first time in two decades

The creature, a species that is more commonly found in deep waters, was spotted just a few miles off the coast of Cornwall by diver Charles Hood, who was swimming with blue sharks at the time

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2 w. ago Girl, 4, drowns during swimming lesson at private nursery with no lifeguard

The shocking incident took place at a nursery with staff battling to save little Berra Dizi after she was spotted floating motionless in the water with a swimming teacher pulling her from the pool

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2 w. ago Footage shows rescue of surfer caught in powerful rip current

A dog walker called emergency services after spotting Ben Fraser waving from the water in Porthcawl.

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