48 m. ago Local elections live: Starmer taunts Farage over Liz Truss ‘advising Reform’ ahead of polling day

Sir Keir Starmer facing final PMQs in the Commons ahead of crunch elections

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49 m. ago Modi drops out of attending Victory Day celebration in Moscow

India likely to send defence minister to attend Red Square parade, say reports

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65 m. ago The supplement that could prevent a birth defect affecting 13 UK babies every day

Groundbreaking new research has big implications for heart disease in babies

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73 m. ago Tony Blair backs down in Labour civil war over Net Zero targets: Ex

The former prime minister's consultancy insisted it 'supported' the Government's 2050 green energy target, the day after he said that such policies were 'irrational'.

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73 m. ago Sycamore Gap trial live: Felling of iconic tree could have been ‘catastrophic’ for Hadrian’s Wall

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers have appeared for the second day of the trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of felling the Sycamore Gap tree

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75 m. ago Watch live: Keir Starmer grilled in parliament ahead of crunch local elections

Sir Keir Starmer is facing questions from MPs in this week's Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), a day before people head to the polls to vote in the local elections and the by-election in the Cheshire constituency of Runcorn and Helsby.

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78 m. ago Coronation Street fans 'rumble' Peter Barlow return in surprise 'secret child' twist

There was an end of an era in the ITV soap on Boxing Day in 2023 as Peter and wife Carla Connor called it quits

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79 m. ago The 24 most beautiful villages in Britain REVEALED by experts: Full list of little

With stories of rats and overflowing bins recently dominating the news, it's easy to forget that the UK is blessed with beautiful villages dotted up and down the country.

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79 m. ago Starform experts' Wednesday horse racing tips including 12/1 shot at Punchestown Festival

The Punchestown Festival began in dramatic fashion on day one as the punters return for day two and an expert tipster has cast his eye over the day's racing

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82 m. ago Prince William and Kate's Mull anniversary trip day two as they meet with local schoolchildren

William and Kate's Mull anniversary trip day two as they meet local schoolkids

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86 m. ago Butlin’s £1 kids passes are back meaning unlimited access to list of activities

Day visits offer families with tots an easy and afford day out to the holiday parks. For £1, on selected dates in April and May at all three resorts – Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness

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1 hour ago Worst times to travel this May Day bank holiday weekend as RAC warns of 'hectic' roads

Drivers are planning 17 million getaway trips which is a million more than last year

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1 hour ago Tony Blair risks sending absolutely wrong message, says climate expert

Former PM also sparks Labour fury, with top MP accusing him of ‘handing talking points’ to Tories and ReformUK politics live – latest updatesTony Blair has come under criticism from climate experts and politicians after warning that any strategy relying on rapidly phasing out fossil fuels was “doomed to fail”.The former prime minister’s comments, published in a report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), triggered an internal row within Labour, with some accusing him of playing into the hands of a narrative used by rightwing parties to delay climate action. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago The cheapest weeks and days to book flights this summer revealed

The cheapest day of the week and week of the year to travel have been revealed by Skyscanner, in the travel company's Smarter Summer Report.

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1 hour ago Sycamore Gap trial live: Park rangers ‘visibly upset and shocked’, says first police officer to see fallen tree

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers have appeared for the second day of the trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of felling the Sycamore Gap tree

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1 hour ago Mountain rescue experts join search for escaped wallaby in Dumfries and Galloway

Little Wallace has been missing since he got out of his enclosure from Crazy Critters Experience at Johnstonebridge on Friday night.

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1 hour ago Expert reveals the disgusting reason why you should never let your dog drink from a shared water bowl

Dangerous bacteria poses a risk to both canines and their owners

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2 h. ago Kate's nature walk! Princess joins Prince William to explore community woods in Isle of Mull

The Prince and Princess of Wales were in high spirits as they joined a school group for a Community Forest visit - on day two of their trip to the Isles of Mull and Iona.

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2 h. ago 'I tipped three winners at Punchestown Festival day one – here's my tips for day two'

Day two action gets underway at Punchestown Festival, with two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs looking to retain his Punchestown Gold Cup crown

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