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‘Major supplier’ of small boats for Channel migrant crossings arrested

One of world’s best chefs reveals ‘perfect breakfast’ recipe

School criticised over chest binder coffee morning fundraiser for transgender pupils

Call for dog-free areas in Wales to tackle racism

Greenpeace stages protest to block oil tanker from docking

Greenpeace says its activists have stopped a tanker carrying 33,000 tonnes of Russian diesel from docking in the Thames by...

Migrant crossings double as more than 8,000 have made it to UK this year

More than 8,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel this year, new figures show.

Dementia symptoms dismissed as ‘just getting old’ – as charity produces new checklist

Dementia symptoms can often be wrongly blamed on just getting old - delaying the time for people to receive a...

Scientists power computer with algae for six months

Scientists have powered a miniature computer for six months using only the electrical current generated by algae.

Kay Burley’s road back to Wigan Pier

It's been a long time since I returned to Wigan.

Couriers lose hundreds of new passports as delays threaten holidays abroad

Couriers lost hundreds of passports over the pandemic despite millions fewer being issued as lockdown closed down international travel, new...

Big Plastic Count ‘will measure national scale’ of Britain’s waste problem

Around 140,000 people across the UK are set to record how much plastic they throw away as part of an...

Three-year-old boy dies after suspected dog attack in Rochdale

A three-year-old boy has died in a suspected dog attack in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Thunderstorm warning issued for southern England before 27C heat moves in this week

Parts of the UK are forecast to bask in 27C (81F) heat on Tuesday - but there is a risk...

Fireworks ‘set off outside Brentford team hotel’ in Liverpool in early hours before Everton clash