96 m. ago FTSE 100 matches longest run of consecutive gains in eight years

The blue-chip index nudged up on Monday to mark its 11th straight day in the green.

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5 h. ago ‘Spectacular’ fire and light display in Salford to mark VE Day

Victory in Europe Day is celebrated on May 8

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6 h. ago Critically ill children’s dreams come true as they perform with Sam Ryder at Disneyland Paris

The emotional performance in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle was timed to celebrate World Wish Day on 29th April and to mark the launch of Disney Music Festival

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3 d. ago When is VE Day 2025? Here's when we mark the 80th anniversary of VE day, history and events planned

It’s been eight decades since the guns on the Eastern Front fell silent.

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3 d. ago VE Day plans revealed: Thousands to line streets of London for military procession to mark 80th anniversary

A procession of 1,300 armed forces personnel and a Red Arrows flypast are among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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3 d. ago VE Day plans revealed: Thousands to line streets of London to mark 80th anniversary of end of World War II

A procession of 1,300 armed forces personnel and a Red Arrows flypast are among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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3 d. ago Mark Selby knocked out in huge World Snooker Championship shock

Ben Woollaston stuns four-time champion 10-8Luca Brecel recovers to beat Ryan Day 10-7An angry Mark Selby was sensationally knocked out 10-8 by his friend Ben Woollaston on Thursday night as the shocks continued at the Crucible.The four-time world champion, the second favourite going into the tournament, follows the defending champion, Kyren Wilson, and the 2010 winner, Neil Robertson, in going out of the World Snooker Championship in the first round. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Mark Selby fumes at ‘pathetic’ display in World Snooker Championship upset

Ben Woollaston stuns four-time champion 10-8Luca Brecel also recovers to beat Ryan Day 10-7An angry Mark Selby was sensationally knocked out 10-8 by his friend Ben Woollaston on Thursday night as the shocks continued at the Crucible.The four-time world champion, the second favourite going into the tournament, follows the defending champion, Kyren Wilson, and the 2010 winner, Neil Robertson, in going out of the World Snooker Championship in the first round. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Thousands expected to line streets of London as Government reveals VE Day plans

A flypast by the Red Arrows is among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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4 d. ago New Royal Mail stamps will honour 10 incredible heroes of World War II

They will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the Second World War

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer urges public to reclaim English flag from Southport rioters

Sir Keir Starmer has urged the public to reclaim the English flag, sharing his worries about the far-right claiming ownership of it during a Downing Street reception held to mark St George’s Day.

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6 d. ago A sequoia forest in Detroit? Plantings to improve air quality and mark Earth Day

Arborists are hoping to transform vacant land on Detroit’s eastside by planting giant sequoias, the world’s largest trees

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7 d. ago Extraordinary moment meteorite lights up the Australian sky before crashing to the ground: 'Homes were shaking'

Millions of Aussies were treated to a spectacular light show that could be seen from as far as Bundaberg in central Queensland right down to Lismore in the NSW northern rivers region

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7 d. ago Mini heatwave to hit UK as Brits finally wave goodbye to April showers

The temperature anomaly map shows a deep shade of red across most of the British Isles that evening, which mark the start of the May Day bank holiday weekend.

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9 d. ago Schoolgirl's parents spot 'unusual' mark leading to eight day stay in intense care

Penelope Vidal-Walsh, 10, from Southport, went to bed on Wednesday April 10, complaining of feeling unwell and spent the last eight days sedated in intensive care

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9 d. ago Pubs allowed to stay open later to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

Sir Keir Starmer has called for the nation to unite in honour as the UK marks 80 years since VE Day

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9 d. ago Scots pubs should mark VE Day 80th anniversary with 1am license, says Ian Murray

The Scottish Secretary has asked the SNP to allow pubs to stay open till 1am on Thursday, May 8 - like Keir Starmer has done for England.

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1 week ago What is Maundy Thursday? History of the holy day, what Maundy means and Maundy money explained

The King and Queen will be attending a special service at Durham Cathedral to mark the day.

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1 week ago The powerful 'letters to loved ones' project to mark VE Day 80

'Letters written to family and friends are today a fascinating source of information about everyday life in wartime Britain'

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1 week ago Ukraine war briefing: Nato chief visits Odesa, declares ‘unwavering’ support for Kyiv

Nato’s Mark Rutte makes his pledge after Donald Trump blames Volodymyr Zelenskyy for starting the war. What we know on day 1,148See all our Ukraine-Russia war coverageNato secretary general Mark Rutte has visited the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and declared “unwavering” support for Ukraine in the aftermath of a Russian attack on the northern city of Sumy that killed 35 people. Rutte said the military alliance was still strongly behind Kyiv, even as it also supported the ceasefire push by US president Donald Trump, who has issued fresh criticism of Zelenskyy, accusing him of starting the war. “Nato stands with Ukraine,” Rutte said at a press conference with Zelenskyy on Tuesday. “You and I know that this has been true all along. I also know that some have called Nato’s support into question in the last couple of months. But let there be no doubt: our support is unwavering.” Rutte also said: “Russia is the aggressor, Russia started this war. The...

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