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New appeal on 30th anniversary of Melanie Hall disappearance in Bath

Detectives have made a fresh appeal for information to help solve the murder of a university graduate on the 30th anniversary of her disappearance.

Blueprint for defence spending will be a step up Starmer vows amid delay

The blueprint for Britain’s defence spending will be “another step up” in the amount spent on the military, Sir Keir Starmer has vowed.

Andoni Iraola cannot promise success but is ready for challenge at Liverpool

New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola accepts he cannot promise success but is aware of what is expected of him and is ready for the challenge of winning titles.

Andrew sublet Royal Lodge homes and King pays Beatrice and Eugenies rent report

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed private income from subletting three cottages on his Royal Lodge estate while paying a peppercorn rent for more than two decades, an investigation has shown.

Bison settle into new home in Cumbria in scheme to create wildlife rich habitat

A group of bison from a UK-first conservation project in Kent is settling into its new home in Cumbria as part of a scheme to restore wildlife.

New AI designed vaccine could protect against whole families of viruses

New vaccine technology created with the help of artificial intelligence could provide immunity against whole families of viruses and protect people from any future mutations in a single jab, according to scientists.

Three Royal Navy helicopter crash victims named as Healey pays tribute

Britain’s only serving female commando has been named amongst the three victims of a helicopter crash in Devon.

Travel disruption as Tube drivers stage second strike of the week

London Underground drivers staged their second strike of the week on Thursday causing fresh disruption for travellers in the capital.

Stonehenge altar stone may have travelled from Scotland

Researchers believe it may have moved via a glacier

Nigel Farage defends his response to Henry Nowak murder amid criticism from PM

Nigel Farage has defended his response to the murder of Henry Nowak, after the Prime Minister branded him “unforgiveable” for suggesting the public should feel “pure, cold rage” about the case.

Northern Ireland in friendly action against Guinea

Michael O'Neill side are preparing for the Nations League and Euro 2028

Edinburgh Fringe programme launches features increase in overseas performers

It runs between August 7th and 31st

Universal unveils UK theme park name and logo

The theme park will be named Universal United Kingdom Resort

Starmer says Farages call for rage after Henry Nowak death is unforgivable

Sir Keir Starmer said Nigel Farage’s “appeal for rage” in response to the death of Henry Nowak was “unforgivable” as the Prime Minister and Reform UK leader clashed in the Commons.

Royal Navy helicopter crashes into Devon field

The Prime Minister has said it was a “deeply worrying time” for the families of servicemen after a Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in Devon.

Soldier who died in Iraq training accident named

James Freeman died in northern Iraq on Sunday

Man who murdered pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally jailed for life

Stephen McCullagh will serve at least 31 years in prison

London council confiscates more than 2500 rental e bikes

The crackdown by Kensington and Chelsea Council commenced at the start of last year

KSI confirms exit from Sidemen is real

He announced he would be leaving the group in a post on YouTube over the weekend

Bank of England reveals which animals could feature on new look banknotes

They include a dolphin, a shark and a bumblebee