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Junior doctors in England set to begin five-day strike

Junior doctors in England set to begin five-day strike

Thousands of medics are to walk out on Saturday from 7am until 11.59pm on February 28.

Armed forces praised for bravery after huge operation to remove unexploded bomb

Armed forces praised for bravery after huge operation to remove unexploded bomb

Devon and Cornwall Police were called on Tuesday morning to St Michael Avenue in the Keyham area of Plymouth.

Cameron warns UN allies against ‘compromise’ over Ukraine war

Cameron warns UN allies against ‘compromise’ over Ukraine war

The UK Foreign Secretary said the world must ‘recognise the cost of giving up’ in a speech on the eve of the second anniversary of Moscow’s invasion.

British men discontinue legal action against UAE officials over torture claims

British men discontinue legal action against UAE officials over torture claims

Matthew Hedges and Ali Issa Ahmad had sued several Emirati officials for damages after claims they were tortured while detained in the country.

Education investment for conflict zone children is critical, says Sarah Brown

Education investment for conflict zone children is critical, says Sarah Brown

The charity of former PM Gordon Brown’s wife has launched a development project to help young people in Ukraine.

Tate collection masterpieces touring Midlands and North

Tate collection masterpieces touring Midlands and North

The artworks are touring for 12 weeks.

Tories need to ‘win confidence’ of voters after ‘challenging’ year – Davies

Tories need to ‘win confidence’ of voters after ‘challenging’ year – Davies

Andrew RT Davies, leader of the Welsh Conservatives, was speaking at a conference in Llandudno.

Court quashes MP’s conviction for racially aggravated offence

Court quashes MP’s conviction for racially aggravated offence

Bob Stewart had told Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei to ‘go back to Bahrain’ during a row.

Alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi drowned, police confirm

Alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi drowned, police confirm

Ezedi’s body was recovered from the River Thames on Monday.

UK vows to support Ukraine ‘until they prevail’ as war enters third year

UK vows to support Ukraine ‘until they prevail’ as war enters third year

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Britain was prepared to do ‘whatever it takes, for as long as it takes’ to help the country.

Sue Nicholls pays tribute to Coronation Street co-star John Savident

Sue Nicholls pays tribute to Coronation Street co-star John Savident

The Guernsey-born actor died on February 21, his agent said.

Murder-accused ‘confessed’ in phone call to killing his boss, court hears

Murder-accused ‘confessed’ in phone call to killing his boss, court hears

Ian Connell, 39, is alleged to have strangled Donald ‘Prentice’ Patience.

Cat-killer facing life for sadistic murder inspired by Netflix documentary

Cat-killer facing life for sadistic murder inspired by Netflix documentary

Scarlet Blake singled out Jorge Martin Carreno as he walked home from a night out in Oxford in July 2021, before brutally attacking him

What will happen to the Plymouth bomb and why has it only been found now?

What will happen to the Plymouth bomb and why has it only been found now?

Devon and Cornwall Police were called on Tuesday morning to St Michael Avenue in the Keyham area of the city where they made the unusual discovery.

Terror attack families ‘fundamentally question’ trust placed in authorities

Terror attack families ‘fundamentally question’ trust placed in authorities

The evidence at the inquests into the deaths of Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, James Furlong and David Wails concluded on Friday.

Justin Welby warns against divisions within the Church of England

Justin Welby warns against divisions within the Church of England

The Archbishop of Canterbury said enemies make people afraid and fear makes people suffer.

Student who lost both parents to cancer graduates from university

Student who lost both parents to cancer graduates from university

Mollie Chapman said her parents would be ‘insanely proud’ to see her graduate from the University of Bristol.

Royal Navy ice breaker HMS Protector visits Ukrainian Antarctic base

Royal Navy ice breaker HMS Protector visits Ukrainian Antarctic base

The visit came ahead of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

More than 70 MPs sign motion urging Speaker to quit over Gaza vote

More than 70 MPs sign motion urging Speaker to quit over Gaza vote

Momentum appears to have slowed as only four signatures were added to William Wragg’s motion on Friday.

Driver who killed cyclist in head-on crash while racing another car jailed

Driver who killed cyclist in head-on crash while racing another car jailed

Muniir Ali was overtaking another car, which he had been racing, when he hit Stewart Grainger with his BMW 118 Sport.

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