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Islamic State group most significant terrorist threat to UK – Defence Secretary

Islamic State group most significant terrorist threat to UK – Defence Secretary

Ben Wallace said conflict, economic collapse and inequality were creating new opportunities for the group ‘to exploit, to grow and recruit’.

The Queen’s love of Balmoral

The Queen’s love of Balmoral

The castle in the Scottish Highlands was bought for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852.

Queen and Philip to head to Balmoral for the summer, Buckingham Palace announces

Queen and Philip to head to Balmoral for the summer, Buckingham Palace announces

The monarch and the duke will be travelling to the Scottish castle after spending 18 weeks at Windsor.

Government urged to promote extension of summer holiday season

Government urged to promote extension of summer holiday season

A Commons’ committee called on the Government to launch a ‘national campaign’ to restore consumer confidence in the domestic holiday market.

Go-ahead for cattle TB vaccine trials as strategy shifts from badger culls

Go-ahead for cattle TB vaccine trials as strategy shifts from badger culls

Field trials will get under way in England and Wales as part of efforts to deploy a vaccine in herds by 2025.

Police and Crime Commissioner tells of ‘misery’ after getting menacing email

Police and Crime Commissioner tells of ‘misery’ after getting menacing email

Katy Bourne spoke out after pensioner John Hoath was jailed for sending the message to a range of police and legal officials.

Labour leader urges Sturgeon to condemn Salmond over RT show

Labour leader urges Sturgeon to condemn Salmond over RT show

A spokesman for Sir Keir Starmer has called for a public statement from Scotland’s First Minister.

Lockdown inspires Shed of the Year award entrants

Lockdown inspires Shed of the Year award entrants

Two new categories cater to those who have used the time to repurpose their sheds.

Philip’s mischievous quip to soldier at ceremony to hand Rifles role to Camilla

Philip’s mischievous quip to soldier at ceremony to hand Rifles role to Camilla

The Duke of Edinburgh shared a chuckle with Lance Corporal Colin Streetin during the engagement at Windsor Castle.

Royal residences given spring clean ahead of visitors’ return

Royal residences given spring clean ahead of visitors’ return

Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse are among the tourist attractions reopening their doors to the public.

Grenfell residents who raised issues labelled ‘rebels’ by contractor

Grenfell residents who raised issues labelled ‘rebels’ by contractor

Occupants who raised issues about the renovation were accused of being ‘vocal’ and ‘aggressive’.

Care homes given green light on restarting visits after guidance delay

Care homes given green light on restarting visits after guidance delay

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the new rules ‘protect everyone’.

Coronavirus fears exploited by criminals to launch cyberattacks, say analysts

Coronavirus fears exploited by criminals to launch cyberattacks, say analysts

A new threat report from cybersecurity firm McAfee said it had seen an average of 375 new threats per minute appear during the pandemic.

Royal Navy warships shadow Russian attack sub in English Channel

Royal Navy warships shadow Russian attack sub in English Channel

French allies were also involved in monitoring the submarine Krasnodar.

Immune system ‘could be trained to spot drug-resistant cancers’

Immune system ‘could be trained to spot drug-resistant cancers’

Researchers say their findings could lead to new treatments for patients with aggressive cancers that are resistant to the best available drugs.

Chancellor ‘has drawn line under helping workers excluded from virus support’

Chancellor ‘has drawn line under helping workers excluded from virus support’

Last week, the Treasury Committee stressed that over a million people have not received support from the Government.

Telescope captures first image of multi-planet system orbiting Sun-like star

Telescope captures first image of multi-planet system orbiting Sun-like star

The star and two exoplanets are located 300 light years away and could help us understand more about our own Sun.

Leeds fans ‘walking an inch taller’ after promotion to the Premier League

Leeds fans ‘walking an inch taller’ after promotion to the Premier League

The Trinity Leeds centre, in the heart of the city, has been temporarily renamed Trinity Leeds United.

Corbyn: Substantial payout for Labour whistleblowers ‘disappointing’

Corbyn: Substantial payout for Labour whistleblowers ‘disappointing’

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the decision to settle the case was a political rather than legal one.

‘Loophole’ allowing Harry Dunn’s alleged killer to claim immunity ‘plugged’

‘Loophole’ allowing Harry Dunn’s alleged killer to claim immunity ‘plugged’

Harry Dunn’s mother Charlotte Charles said Wednesday’s announcement was a ‘huge step forward’.

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