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Dozens killed seeking aid in Gaza as Israel considers further military action
At least 28 Palestinians were killed overnight and into Wednesday in the Morag Corridor, an Israeli military zone in southern Gaza where UN convoys have been repeatedly overwhelmed by looters and ...
Drag artist at library event says she is victim of ‘false accusations online’
Lady Portia Di’Monte said the event at Holywood Arches Library on Friday had included a reading from The Chronicles of Narnia and Dear Zoo.
Darth Vader lightsaber expected to sell for millions goes on display in London
A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films has gone on display in London ahead of an auction where it is expected to sell for millions. The primary duelling lightsaber, featured ...
Birmingham Airport runway closed after small aircraft makes emergency landing
Birmingham Airport has temporarily closed its runway with all flights currently grounded after a small aircraft made an emergency landing. One person suffered minor injuries from the incident, which ...
King visits Scotland’s main RAF base and thanks families for their sacrifices
Charles visited RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, northern Scotland, on Wednesday, to attend the stand-up parade for Number 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron.
First Channel crossing migrants arrive in UK as returns deal comes into force
Pictures taken on Wednesday afternoon show a UK Border Force boat ferrying migrants including children into the Port of Dover.
Shaftesbury hit and run prompts Dorset Police appeal
A MAN has been detained after a hit and run in north Dorset. The collision happened on Allen Road just before 11am and officers were able to apprehend one suspect after four fled the vehicle. Officers ...
Higgins praises Princess Royal’s ‘significant contribution’ to UK-Ireland ties
Irish president Michael D Higgins has praised the “significant contribution” the Princess Royal has made to the relationship between Ireland and the UK, during a meeting at his official residence in ...
Power tools worth £2k stolen from north Dorset property
Power tools including a chainsaw and hedge trimmers worth more than £2,000 have been stolen from a property near Blandford ...
Bus driver who killed schoolgirl cycling on pavement has sentence increased
Ogugua, 24, was found to have almost three times the legal level of cannabis in his system after he fatally collided with Ada Bicakci.
Rollercoaster chaser could still set record despite Storm Floris setback
Despite the route not going to plan, Mr Stokes has been contacted by Guinness World Records, who say it could still be possible to set a new record. He said: “We were scuppered by Storm Floris, as two ...
Alexander Isak told to report for Newcastle training after squad have gone
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was told to report for training on Wednesday after the rest of the squad had left as uncertainty over his future continues.