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Firefighters tackle wildfire near town

Firefighters tackle wildfire near town

Firefighters tackle wildfire near town

19 May 2025

Thirty firefighters were at the scene just outside Shotts in North Lanarkshire at the height of the incident.


Joe Biden sent wishes for successful treatment after prostate cancer diagnosis

Joe Biden sent wishes for successful treatment after prostate cancer diagnosis

Joe Biden sent wishes for successful treatment after prostate cancer diagnosis

18 May 2025

Sir Keir Starmer wished the former president a ‘swift and successful’ treatment process.


Negotiations go ‘down to the wire’ as Keir Starmer seeks EU reset deal

Negotiations go ‘down to the wire’ as Keir Starmer seeks EU reset deal

Negotiations go ‘down to the wire’ as Keir Starmer seeks EU reset deal

18 May 2025

Reports suggest disagreements over fishing rights and youth mobility have presented last-minute stumbling blocks to an agreement.


Trump to speak to Putin in bid to secure Ukraine ceasefire

Trump to speak to Putin in bid to secure Ukraine ceasefire

Trump to speak to Putin in bid to secure Ukraine ceasefire

18 May 2025

So far, the Kremlin has resisted calls for a 30-day ceasefire.


Gary Lineker expected to announce early BBC exit before 2026 World Cup – report

Gary Lineker expected to announce early BBC exit before 2026 World Cup – report

Gary Lineker expected to announce early BBC exit before 2026 World Cup – report

18 May 2025

The former England striker will still present his final episode of Match Of The Day next week, The Sun reports.


Critically endangered eastern mountain bongo calf born at UK safari park

Critically endangered eastern mountain bongo calf born at UK safari park

Critically endangered eastern mountain bongo calf born at UK safari park

18 May 2025

Keepers said the calf needed physiotherapy shortly after his birth on May 5 to strengthen his hips and rear legs, but is now doing well.


EU talks going ‘down to the wire’ ahead of major summit

EU talks going ‘down to the wire’ ahead of major summit

EU talks going ‘down to the wire’ ahead of major summit

18 May 2025

Government sources said there ‘some outstanding issues on both sides’.


Teenager arrested after 16-year-old boy dies following ‘disturbance’ at beach

Teenager arrested after 16-year-old boy dies following ‘disturbance’ at beach

Teenager arrested after 16-year-old boy dies following ‘disturbance’ at beach

18 May 2025

Kayden Moy, from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, was taken to hospital but died in the early hours of Sunday.


Consumers to get more protection from ‘wild west’ of buy now, pay later products

Consumers to get more protection from ‘wild west’ of buy now, pay later products

Consumers to get more protection from ‘wild west’ of buy now, pay later products

18 May 2025

Citizens Advice welcomed the legislation, saying it was ‘a crucial step towards better protections for consumers’.


Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the past

Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the past

Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the past

18 May 2025

Speaking ahead of the visit, the Tanaiste said he has consistently said the Legacy Act is ‘not fit for purpose’.


Rain forecast to follow ‘remarkably dry start to spring’, says Met Office

Rain forecast to follow ‘remarkably dry start to spring’, says Met Office

Rain forecast to follow ‘remarkably dry start to spring’, says Met Office

18 May 2025

The Environment Agency has warned of the risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall.


Local rugby club will hold firefighters killed in Bicester blaze ‘in our hearts’

Local rugby club will hold firefighters killed in Bicester blaze ‘in our hearts’

Local rugby club will hold firefighters killed in Bicester blaze ‘in our hearts’

18 May 2025

Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38; and business owner David Chester, 57, died in the major incident.


Police granted more time to question man over fires at properties linked to PM

Police granted more time to question man over fires at properties linked to PM

Police granted more time to question man over fires at properties linked to PM

18 May 2025

Counter-terror officers arrested a man, 26, at Luton Airport on Saturday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.


Protesters rally against Government’s ‘insane’ Schools Bill

Protesters rally against Government’s ‘insane’ Schools Bill

Protesters rally against Government’s ‘insane’ Schools Bill

18 May 2025

Speeches were delivered by representatives from home education groups, religious organisations and children’s charities.


Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Co Kerry farmer Mike Gaine

Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Co Kerry farmer Mike Gaine

Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Co Kerry farmer Mike Gaine

18 May 2025

Human remains have been found following a search for Mr Gaine who has been missing for two months.


UK to back global rules on AI in schools, says Phillipson

UK to back global rules on AI in schools, says Phillipson

UK to back global rules on AI in schools, says Phillipson

18 May 2025

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will tell a conference she aims to put Britain at the forefront of a ‘revolution’ in technology.


Co Kerry community ‘want answers’ over fate of farmer Mike Gaine

Co Kerry community ‘want answers’ over fate of farmer Mike Gaine

Co Kerry community ‘want answers’ over fate of farmer Mike Gaine

18 May 2025

Irish police have confirmed human remains have been discovered in their search for the missing Kenmare farmer.


Majority of young people sceptical of national approach to knife crime – poll

Majority of young people sceptical of national approach to knife crime – poll

Majority of young people sceptical of national approach to knife crime – poll

18 May 2025

The Government has announced a raft of measures to crack down on knife crime.


Mother of Southport victim praises ‘inspiring’ blood donors

Mother of Southport victim praises ‘inspiring’ blood donors

Mother of Southport victim praises ‘inspiring’ blood donors

18 May 2025

Almost 100 people donated blood at the session at St John Stone Church in Southport on Saturday.


EU return should have been ‘top of the agenda’ for summit, says SNP

EU return should have been ‘top of the agenda’ for summit, says SNP

EU return should have been ‘top of the agenda’ for summit, says SNP

18 May 2025

The Prime Minister is expected to announce a deal with the bloc.


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