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On the trail of Putin's 'shadow fleet' defying sanctions in the English Channel
In the English Channel, less than two hours by fishing boat from Dover, some of the most potent weapons in Russia's war on Ukraine are hiding in plain sight.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:56:00 +0000
In the English Channel, less than two hours by fishing boat from Dover, some of the most potent weapons in Russia's war on Ukraine are hiding in plain sight.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:56:00 +0000
Scrubbing away its fly-tipping capital of England title, where locals are 'embarrassed' to live
It's hard to believe the London Borough of Brent was once covered in even more rubbish than it is now.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:46:00 +0000
It's hard to believe the London Borough of Brent was once covered in even more rubbish than it is now.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:46:00 +0000
Police conclude searches at Andrew's former residence
Searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former Windsor residence in relation to an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office have concluded, police have said.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:33:00 +0000
Searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former Windsor residence in relation to an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office have concluded, police have said.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:33:00 +0000
Best and worst NHS trusts for cancer treatment revealed
Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target - with some of the worst performers seeing only about half of patients on time, data shows.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:46:00 +0000
Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target - with some of the worst performers seeing only about half of patients on time, data shows.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:46:00 +0000
Mandelson's lawyers say his arrest due to 'baseless' flight risk claim
Peter Mandelson's lawyers have said claims he was arrested because he was a flight risk are "baseless".
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:52:00 +0000
Peter Mandelson's lawyers have said claims he was arrested because he was a flight risk are "baseless".
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:52:00 +0000
How the UK's travel system is changing from today
British dual nationals who don't have a British passport could be stopped from entering the UK under new rules coming into force from today.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:58:00 +0000
British dual nationals who don't have a British passport could be stopped from entering the UK under new rules coming into force from today.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:58:00 +0000
Alternative bone cement sourced to avoid delays to patients' surgeries
The NHS has secured two alternative providers of medical cement to prevent delays to patients' surgeries amid a shortage of stock by its main supplier.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:26:00 +0000
The NHS has secured two alternative providers of medical cement to prevent delays to patients' surgeries amid a shortage of stock by its main supplier.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:26:00 +0000
Cheapest day of week to travel has changed - and it could save you 18% on flights | Money newsletter
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
Police failed to arrest Nottingham triple killer on warrant months before attacks, inquiry hears
Police failed to execute a warrant to arrest a violent schizophrenic before he went on to kill three people in Nottingham, an inquiry has heard.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:47:00 +0000
Police failed to execute a warrant to arrest a violent schizophrenic before he went on to kill three people in Nottingham, an inquiry has heard.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:47:00 +0000
No end in sight for the war - but a glimmer of hope for Ukraine
Watching President Zelenskyy and first lady Olena Zelenska in the centre of Kyiv lead a minute's silence to honour the tens of thousands of soldiers who have died on the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war was a sobering moment.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:34:00 +0000
Watching President Zelenskyy and first lady Olena Zelenska in the centre of Kyiv lead a minute's silence to honour the tens of thousands of soldiers who have died on the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war was a sobering moment.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:34:00 +0000