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Reform UK to begin local election campaign with Birmingham rally

Reform UK to begin local election campaign with Birmingham rally

Reform UK to begin local election campaign with Birmingham rally

02 February 2025

The party will prepare for the May 1 local and mayoral elections with a campaign launch rally at the Arena Birmingham.


Starmer to urge European chiefs to bear down on Russia at EU meeting

Starmer to urge European chiefs to bear down on Russia at EU meeting

Starmer to urge European chiefs to bear down on Russia at EU meeting

02 February 2025

The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders as he continues efforts to ‘reset’ Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.


Farmer Tony Martin, who shot and killed teenage burglar, dies aged 80

Farmer Tony Martin, who shot and killed teenage burglar, dies aged 80

Farmer Tony Martin, who shot and killed teenage burglar, dies aged 80

02 February 2025

Martin served three years in prison for shooting Fred Barras, 16, at his home in Emneth Hungate, Norfolk, in 1999.


Police name four students killed in Colchester crash

Police name four students killed in Colchester crash

Police name four students killed in Colchester crash

02 February 2025

Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22, died at the scene of the crash.


Student completes Europe to South America solo row after 97 days at sea

Student completes Europe to South America solo row after 97 days at sea

Student completes Europe to South America solo row after 97 days at sea

02 February 2025

‘Obviously it feels nice to be done,’ said Zara Lachlan.


Woman dies following fire at home in Alloa as properties evacuated

Woman dies following fire at home in Alloa as properties evacuated

Woman dies following fire at home in Alloa as properties evacuated

02 February 2025

Properties were evacuated early on Sunday as firefighters battled a blaze.


Slimming World founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell dies aged 76

Slimming World founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell dies aged 76

Slimming World founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell dies aged 76

02 February 2025

Ms Miles-Bramwell passed away on Sunday morning surrounded by her family, the company said in a statement.


Duke of Edinburgh visits India to celebrate shared ties with UK

Duke of Edinburgh visits India to celebrate shared ties with UK

Duke of Edinburgh visits India to celebrate shared ties with UK

02 February 2025

Edward will travel to Mumbai and Delhi to promote The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.


Brexit is ‘settled’, Sir Keir Starmer says amid calls for customs deal with EU

Brexit is ‘settled’, Sir Keir Starmer says amid calls for customs deal with EU

Brexit is ‘settled’, Sir Keir Starmer says amid calls for customs deal with EU

02 February 2025

The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders on Monday as he continues efforts to ‘reset’ Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.


Starmer praises ‘real progress’ in UK’s ties with Germany as he hosts Scholz

Starmer praises ‘real progress’ in UK’s ties with Germany as he hosts Scholz

Starmer praises ‘real progress’ in UK’s ties with Germany as he hosts Scholz

02 February 2025

The Prime Minister hosted the German Chancellor at his country residence ahead of a visit to Belgium on Monday


In Pictures: Colourful parades mark Chinese Year of the Snake

In Pictures: Colourful parades mark Chinese Year of the Snake

In Pictures: Colourful parades mark Chinese Year of the Snake

02 February 2025

London and Liverpool are among the UK cities to have been holding celebrations.


Water supply restored to 6,500 homes after mains pipe burst

Water supply restored to 6,500 homes after mains pipe burst

Water supply restored to 6,500 homes after mains pipe burst

02 February 2025

There was flooding on some streets following the incident on Glasgow’s southside on Saturday afternoon.


Community pays tribute to two children killed in hit-and-run crash

Community pays tribute to two children killed in hit-and-run crash

Community pays tribute to two children killed in hit-and-run crash

02 February 2025

A girl and a boy were killed in the collision on Saturday night in Pitsea, Essex, police said.


Former Irish cabinet minister voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry

Former Irish cabinet minister voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry

Former Irish cabinet minister voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry

02 February 2025

Charlie Flanagan questioned whether all key information held in the Republic of Ireland would be made available to the UK inquiry into the bombing.


Palace to no longer release details of Princess of Wales’s outfits – reports

Palace to no longer release details of Princess of Wales’s outfits – reports

Palace to no longer release details of Princess of Wales’s outfits – reports

02 February 2025

Brands have in the past received a boost from the so-called ‘Kate effect’.


London Zoo welcomes endangered froglets after dramatic 7,000-mile rescue

London Zoo welcomes endangered froglets after dramatic 7,000-mile rescue

London Zoo welcomes endangered froglets after dramatic 7,000-mile rescue

02 February 2025

‘This is a landmark moment in our work to protect the Darwin’s frog from the devastating impact of chytrid fungus,’ said Ben Tapley.


Extreme content Southport killer viewed remains online, Yvette Cooper warns

Extreme content Southport killer viewed remains online, Yvette Cooper warns

Extreme content Southport killer viewed remains online, Yvette Cooper warns

02 February 2025

Violent videos which the Government has asked tech bosses to remove are still available to view.


Properties evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze

Properties evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze

Properties evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze

02 February 2025

The alarm was raised at around 5am on Sunday.


AI tools have put child sexual abuse ‘on steroids’, Home Secretary warns

AI tools have put child sexual abuse ‘on steroids’, Home Secretary warns

AI tools have put child sexual abuse ‘on steroids’, Home Secretary warns

02 February 2025

The Home Office said fake images are being used to blackmail children and force them to livestream further abuse.


Police seek legal challenge over Sheku Bayoh inquiry extension calls

Police seek legal challenge over Sheku Bayoh inquiry extension calls

Police seek legal challenge over Sheku Bayoh inquiry extension calls

02 February 2025

The father-of-two died after he was restrained by around six police officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on May 3, 2015.


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