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Thousands wave off Navy flagship ahead of deployment to Far East

Thousands wave off Navy flagship ahead of deployment to Far East

HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed out of Portsmouth Harbour to cheers from the crowds who filled the walls and the beaches.

Colin the Batterpillar: Marks & Spencer cake deep fried by Scottish chip shop

Colin the Batterpillar: Marks & Spencer cake deep fried by Scottish chip shop

The stunt at Emanuel’s in East Kilbride comes after Marks & Spencer started legal action against Aldi over the rival’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar.

Colleague pays tribute to ‘ray of sunshine’ PCSO Julia James

Colleague pays tribute to ‘ray of sunshine’ PCSO Julia James

Ms James was found dead just a few hundred yards from her home in the village of Snowdown, near Dover in Kent, on Tuesday.

Starmer ‘fighting for every vote’ in Hartlepool

Starmer ‘fighting for every vote’ in Hartlepool

The Labour leader visited Liberty Steel during his third campaign visit to the by-election battleground.

Heavy winds and rain set to create bank holiday washout

Heavy winds and rain set to create bank holiday washout

Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell also said Saturday and Sunday will continue to be cold for the time of year.

Five arrested in right-wing terrorism investigation

Five arrested in right-wing terrorism investigation

Three men, a woman and a teenage boy were arrested in different parts of the UK.

Police receive report of sex offences following allegations against Noel Clarke

Police receive report of sex offences following allegations against Noel Clarke

The actor has said he ‘vehemently’ denies allegations of sexual misconduct or criminal behaviour.

Climate campaigners stage ‘protest of one’ road blocks across UK

Climate campaigners stage ‘protest of one’ road blocks across UK

The stunt was organised by campaign group Extinction Rebellion.

Morris dancers swap black face paint for blue in ‘biggest change’ in 30 years

Morris dancers swap black face paint for blue in ‘biggest change’ in 30 years

The move comes after accusations of racism and in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Poots has backing from majority of DUP politicians – campaign manager

Poots has backing from majority of DUP politicians – campaign manager

Sources close to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who has yet to formally declare a leadership bid, dispute the claim from the Poots’ camp.

Police look at ‘all possible’ motives for murder of PCSO Julia James

Police look at ‘all possible’ motives for murder of PCSO Julia James

Ms James died from serious head injuries while out walking her dog and her body was found in woods close to her home.

Major study could cut isolation requirement with rapid Covid tests

Major study could cut isolation requirement with rapid Covid tests

Matt Hancock said the plan could offer a ‘viable alternative’ to self-isolation.

‘Premier League’ warships set sail for exercises in Scotland

‘Premier League’ warships set sail for exercises in Scotland

HMS Defender and HMS Diamond are part of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group due to deploy to the Indo-Pacific region next month.

Foreign Secretary gives BBC £8m to tackle disinformation around the world

Foreign Secretary gives BBC £8m to tackle disinformation around the world

Dominic Raab said it is ‘vital to safeguard independent and objective news reporting around the world’.

UK doctors launch telemedicine support for Indian colleagues battling Covid-19

UK doctors launch telemedicine support for Indian colleagues battling Covid-19

The British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin is looking for volunteers to help their counterparts battling the crisis in India.

Memorial for Covid-19 victims will help grieving process, organisers say

Memorial for Covid-19 victims will help grieving process, organisers say

A campaign has been launched to raise £2.3m to build a memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral.

Return of clubbers to dancefloor offers ‘glimpse of the future’

Return of clubbers to dancefloor offers ‘glimpse of the future’

Scientists will be looking to see whether crowds mixing and dancing indoors increases the risk of transmission of Covid-19.

People both sides of the border ‘not prepared to foot bill for a united Ireland’

People both sides of the border ‘not prepared to foot bill for a united Ireland’

A clear majority in Northern Ireland and also the Republic would not accept higher taxes to fund reunification, according to a poll.

In Pictures: Morris Men see in May Day dawn

In Pictures: Morris Men see in May Day dawn

The event marked the first time they have been able to perform together since January 2020.

Tory staff given one week to hand over communication about PM flat refurbishment

Tory staff given one week to hand over communication about PM flat refurbishment

The Prime Minister has insisted the row is a ‘farrago of nonsense’.

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