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Migrants seen on ‘dangerously packed’ dinghy heading for Britain

Migrants seen on ‘dangerously packed’ dinghy heading for Britain

One migrant was seen constantly bailing out water from the floor of the dinghy as the group continued their desperate journey to Britain.

Double murder accused ‘manipulative and controlling’, court hears

Double murder accused ‘manipulative and controlling’, court hears

Zahid Younis is on trial for the murder of Henriett Szucs and Mihrican Mustafa, whose bodies were found in his freezer.

Sturgeon apologises to pupils over controversial exam results

Sturgeon apologises to pupils over controversial exam results

The First Minister said not all children will be expected to appeal against their grades.

MP suggests reviewing sentencing guidelines after meeting Pc Harper’s mother

MP suggests reviewing sentencing guidelines after meeting Pc Harper’s mother

Conservative MP John Howell met with Pc Harper’s mother on Monday.

Watchdog finds peer ‘bullied’ person before behaviour change training session

Watchdog finds peer ‘bullied’ person before behaviour change training session

Lord Lea of Crondall left the complainant feeling ‘belittled and undermined’ by the incident.

RAF sends plane to help following further migrant Channel crossings

RAF sends plane to help following further migrant Channel crossings

The Atlas aircraft was dispatched from Brize Norton.

Police dig up parts of village in hunt for woman murdered 18 years ago

Police dig up parts of village in hunt for woman murdered 18 years ago

Tina Baker went missing in 2002.

Beach cookout organisers admit it ‘got out of hand’ – but deny it was illegal

Beach cookout organisers admit it ‘got out of hand’ – but deny it was illegal

Hundreds of people attended the even at Romney Marsh in Kent.

UK ‘will not hesitate to impose restrictions on travellers from other countries’

UK ‘will not hesitate to impose restrictions on travellers from other countries’

Boris Johnson said ministers will keep a close eye on data from destinations around the world.

Boris Johnson says getting pupils back to school is ‘right thing for everybody’

Boris Johnson says getting pupils back to school is ‘right thing for everybody’

Prime Minister insists schools are safe and ‘Covid secure’ amid calls to boost testing and tracing ahead of full reopening next month.

Teachers cast doubt on cyber security resilience of schools amid shift online

Teachers cast doubt on cyber security resilience of schools amid shift online

Some 45% of teachers believe their pupils have a better knowledge of cybersecurity than they do, a new survey suggests.

Seal sculpture used to warn beachgoers of dangers of flying rings

Seal sculpture used to warn beachgoers of dangers of flying rings

The campaign intends to warn of the threat to animals posed by misuse of the toys.

Boris Johnson insists UK is stronger together

Boris Johnson insists UK is stronger together

His comments come after polling indicated rising support for Scottish independence.

Johnson: police must show ‘fairness and equality’ after Labour MP Butler stopped

Johnson: police must show ‘fairness and equality’ after Labour MP Butler stopped

Dawn Butler accused the Metropolitan Police of racial profiling after a care she was the passenger in was pulled over.

Two months’ rain could fall in three or four hours, forecasters warn

Two months’ rain could fall in three or four hours, forecasters warn

A ‘worst-case scenario’ would see up to 150mm from this afternoon in central and north-west England – twice the average of 70mm for the whole month.

Questions answered on the science behind Covid-19 and schools

Questions answered on the science behind Covid-19 and schools

What does the science say as schools prepare to open their doors?

Johnson: Migrant crossings ‘bad, stupid, dangerous and criminal’

Johnson: Migrant crossings ‘bad, stupid, dangerous and criminal’

The Prime Minister hit out at the crisis on Monday during a visit to a school.

James McAvoy donates cash to help youth theatre become more accessible

James McAvoy donates cash to help youth theatre become more accessible

The Hollywood star has handed over £10,000 to Edinburgh Youth Theatre.

Cod and monkfish under threat from climate change, study warns

Cod and monkfish under threat from climate change, study warns

Consumers may have to change their eating habits due to declining fish stocks, according to scientists.

Met Office warns of flooding as thunderstorms set to hit UK

Met Office warns of flooding as thunderstorms set to hit UK

Heavy rain is forecast across the country after several days of very warm weather.

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