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Amputee mother at Invictus Games wants to show her children anything is possible

Amputee mother at Invictus Games wants to show her children anything is possible

The mother of three boys said she felt ‘useless’ with her children and more like a ‘spectator’ than a parent.

What the papers say – April 18

What the papers say – April 18

Boris Johnson is facing accusations that he was responsible for an office gathering at No 10.

Piers Morgan says Good Morning Britain exit over Meghan comments was a ‘farce’

Piers Morgan says Good Morning Britain exit over Meghan comments was a ‘farce’

The ex-tabloid editor sparked the most complaints in Ofcom’s history with his take on the royal’s Oprah Winfrey interview.

NHS urges people to take up lung cancer check as 600 diagnosed in mobile trucks

NHS urges people to take up lung cancer check as 600 diagnosed in mobile trucks

Hundreds of people have been diagnosed with lung cancer earlier through NHS mobile trucks.

Brexit has ‘brought problems’ for Falkland Islands’ fishing industry, MP warns

Brexit has ‘brought problems’ for Falkland Islands’ fishing industry, MP warns

Derek Twigg, of the Falkland Islands APPG, said there had ‘been a lot of concern’ over the impact of Brexit on Falkland Islands fishing exports.

Half-price sale on rail fares announced to help with cost-of-living pressures

Half-price sale on rail fares announced to help with cost-of-living pressures

The Department for Transport said the move would be a boost for UK tourism.

Face mask laws end in Scotland

Face mask laws end in Scotland

The Scottish Government is still strongly recommending that people wear face coverings in some settings.

Boots to stop selling all plastic-based wet wipes by end of the year

Boots to stop selling all plastic-based wet wipes by end of the year

The pharmacy chain sold more than 800 million wet wipes in the last year.

List of 70 books by Commonwealth authors announced to mark Platinum Jubilee

List of 70 books by Commonwealth authors announced to mark Platinum Jubilee

Some notable titles did not make the list including the Harry Potter series by creator JK Rowling and JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.

Johnson expected to urge MPs to move on from partygate

Johnson expected to urge MPs to move on from partygate

The Prime Minister is expected to make a statement in the Commons on Tuesday when MPs return.

Patel defends Rwanda plan and challenges critics to come up with better idea

Patel defends Rwanda plan and challenges critics to come up with better idea

Writing in The Times, the Home Secretary said the policy was ‘bold and innovative’.

Volunteers to drive ambulance cars as service continues to face pressure

Volunteers to drive ambulance cars as service continues to face pressure

Under the new scheme, expected to launch in May, trained volunteers would be sent out to lower category calls.

Priti Patel hints at changes to Prevent scheme after murder of Sir David Amess

Priti Patel hints at changes to Prevent scheme after murder of Sir David Amess

‘Lone wolf’ attacker Ali Harbi Ali was known to authorities.

Illegal rave finally dispersed after 21 hours

Illegal rave finally dispersed after 21 hours

A crowd of more than 1,000 people descended on a site in East Lulworth, Dorset, just after midnight on Sunday.

Four teenagers charged with manslaughter as police name Kent victim

Four teenagers charged with manslaughter as police name Kent victim

Police have named the victim as 42-year-old Dale Simmons.

Temperatures set to cool off over next few days, but sunshine to stay

Temperatures set to cool off over next few days, but sunshine to stay

Forecasters say the warm spell will cool off from Monday but the UK will generally still enjoy sunny dry conditions.

Labour accuses Government of breaking promises over repeat knife crime offenders

Labour accuses Government of breaking promises over repeat knife crime offenders

The opposition party said ministers were ‘soft on crime’.

Spring brings ‘baby boom’ of tiny animals into RSPCA care

Spring brings ‘baby boom’ of tiny animals into RSPCA care

Staff from the East Winch Wildlife Centre in Norfolk kept a rescued cygnet from Lincolnshire warm with a cuddly toy swan he was able to snuggle up to.

Appeal for information on third anniversary of Lyra McKee murder

Appeal for information on third anniversary of Lyra McKee murder

Detectives said they have made 30 arrests and nine people have been charged, three with murder and six with public order offences.

Daughter of captured Ukrainian paramedic appeals for mother’s release

Daughter of captured Ukrainian paramedic appeals for mother’s release

Yuliia Paievska was due to be at the Invictus Games in The Hague, but was captured last month.

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