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Number of migrants crossing Channel rises closes to 10,000 mark so far this year

Number of migrants crossing Channel rises closes to 10,000 mark so far this year

Number of migrants crossing Channel rises closes to 10,000 mark so far this year

19 May 2024

Two more small boats have been seen arriving on Sunday.


Government ‘worried’ about pro-Palestinian marches, Shapps says

Government ‘worried’ about pro-Palestinian marches, Shapps says

Government ‘worried’ about pro-Palestinian marches, Shapps says

19 May 2024

Grant Shapps said ministers backed police to take action if marches spill over into antisemitism and hate speech.


Vennells ‘heading into corner where there’s no way out’ before inquiry showdown

Vennells ‘heading into corner where there’s no way out’ before inquiry showdown

Vennells ‘heading into corner where there’s no way out’ before inquiry showdown

19 May 2024

Paula Vennells is scheduled to give evidence to the probe on Wednesday.


Starmer makes tandoori salmon on TV cookery show

Starmer makes tandoori salmon on TV cookery show

Starmer makes tandoori salmon on TV cookery show

19 May 2024

Sir Keir was invited to ‘cross the floor’ to the kitchen by the programme’s host.


We need to improve political discourse, says Lib Dem leader on therapy

We need to improve political discourse, says Lib Dem leader on therapy

We need to improve political discourse, says Lib Dem leader on therapy

19 May 2024

Alex Cole-Hamilton spoke of how his party has covered the cost of therapy as a result of abuse he has received.


One boy dead and second critical after getting into trouble in River Tyne

One boy dead and second critical after getting into trouble in River Tyne

One boy dead and second critical after getting into trouble in River Tyne

19 May 2024

A 14-year-old boy died after being found in the water at Ovingham, Northumberland, and a 13-year-old boy is critical after being rescued.


Shapps: Shortage of planes for D-Day commemoration underlines need for more cash

Shapps: Shortage of planes for D-Day commemoration underlines need for more cash

Shapps: Shortage of planes for D-Day commemoration underlines need for more cash

19 May 2024

The Defence Secretary said he had ‘no doubt’ that additional planes would be found for paratroopers to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.


Soap stars raise money for breast cancer charity wearing decorated bras

Soap stars raise money for breast cancer charity wearing decorated bras

Soap stars raise money for breast cancer charity wearing decorated bras

19 May 2024

EastEnders actors Harriet Thorpe and Natalie Cassidy were among the stars who took part in the walking event.


Shapps urges Western nations to allow their weapons to be used in Crimea

Shapps urges Western nations to allow their weapons to be used in Crimea

Shapps urges Western nations to allow their weapons to be used in Crimea

19 May 2024

The Defence Secretary suggested Vladimir Putin was ‘bluffing’ about Russia’s ability to wage a prolonged war.


Workplaces must change attitudes to neurodiversity, says chef Heston Blumenthal

Workplaces must change attitudes to neurodiversity, says chef Heston Blumenthal

Workplaces must change attitudes to neurodiversity, says chef Heston Blumenthal

19 May 2024

He made the call as he revealed he has been diagnosed as bipolar.


Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig

Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig

Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig

19 May 2024

The haircut took place on Saturday afternoon.


D-Day radio operator will ‘never forget’ the sounds of gunfire and screaming

D-Day radio operator will ‘never forget’ the sounds of gunfire and screaming

D-Day radio operator will ‘never forget’ the sounds of gunfire and screaming

19 May 2024

Marie Scott, 97, served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service and relayed messages to and from her station in Portsmouth and the beaches in Normandy.


Lives ‘still blighted’ by contaminated blood

Lives ‘still blighted’ by contaminated blood

Lives ‘still blighted’ by contaminated blood

19 May 2024

Thousands of people with bleeding disorders were infected with HIV and/or hepatitis.


Father-of-three with terminal brain cancer hopes to set cycling world record

Father-of-three with terminal brain cancer hopes to set cycling world record

Father-of-three with terminal brain cancer hopes to set cycling world record

19 May 2024

The three-week cycle begins on Monday in Weymouth, Dorset.


Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

19 May 2024

Ken Hay went to Normandy on June 22, then was on night patrol on July 8 when he was captured and forced to work in coal mines in Poland.


Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

19 May 2024

There are fears that the events of the Second World War could be forgotten unless more is done to engage younger generations.


What the papers say – May 19

What the papers say – May 19

What the papers say – May 19

19 May 2024

Here are the top news stories for Sunday.


Call for Scots firm linked to orangutan row to be barred from renewable leases

Call for Scots firm linked to orangutan row to be barred from renewable leases

Call for Scots firm linked to orangutan row to be barred from renewable leases

19 May 2024

Campaigners at Mighty Earth want the Scottish Government to declare Red Rock Power as ‘unfit’ to bid for renewable leases.


More than 8,000 hectares ‘left to nature’ under new forest management approach

More than 8,000 hectares ‘left to nature’ under new forest management approach

More than 8,000 hectares ‘left to nature’ under new forest management approach

19 May 2024

Forestry England said the nature restoration project will be rolled out across areas in Northumberland, North Yorkshire, Dorset and Somerset.


More children going to church but overall numbers not back to pre-pandemic level

More children going to church but overall numbers not back to pre-pandemic level

More children going to church but overall numbers not back to pre-pandemic level

19 May 2024

The Church said its analysis suggests in-person attendance is moving closer to the pre-pandemic trend.


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