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Norman Tebbit, key Thatcher ally, dies aged 94

Former cabinet minister Norman Tebbit dies aged 9431 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterGetty ImagesNorman Tebbit, who served as a cabinet minister in Margaret Thatcher's government, has died...

Your ultimate guide to the National Trust's Summer of Play

Can-do attitude at Benthall Hall, Shrops, for the National Trust's Summer of Play (Image: National Trust / James Dobson)Bringing a family festival atmosphere to 175 National Trust sites across...

Best pals Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks battle it out in subway sarnie showdown

The reality TV stars were challenged to create the tastiest sub in a high-stakes sarnie showdown - with Team Pete crowned the winner. Sam Thompson was joined by popular comedy creator Isaac (Italian...

King says France and UK face 'complex threats'

King says France and UK face 'complex threats'2 hours agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentEPAKing Charles will say the UK and France must stand united in the face of a "multitude of complex threats",...

Trump says Ukraine will receive more weapons after US pause on shipments

Trump says Ukraine will receive more weapons after US pause on shipments23 minutes agoGetty ImagesDonald Trump has said the US will send more weapons to Ukraine after an announcement last week that...

Anita Dobson drops Queen bombshell as Brian May and Roger Taylor meet

The classic Queen line-up dissolved in 1991 with the sad death of the band’s inimitable frontman Freddie Mercury. Bassist John Deacon worked with the two other remaining members, Brian May and...

Man shot by cops as bomb squad swarms village pub

A man has been shot by police as a bomb squad and counter-terror officers swarmed a village pub last night.A 100-metre cordon was put in place near the Park Gate Inn in Hollingbourne, Kent, after...

Families demand answers ahead of Southport inquiry opening

Families demand answers as Southport inquiry opens1 hour agoJonny HumphriesBBC News, LiverpoolFamily handoutsThe families of three murdered schoolgirls have demanded "real change" before the start of...

Gardeners' World host Monty Don called out for behaving differently around wife on TV

Monty Don has been previously called out for "behaving differently on camera" with his wife, Sarah. The 70-year-old Gardeners' World star discussed his television career on the podcast White Wine...

Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100

Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 1002 hours agoAngélica CasasBBC NewsReporting fromKerrville, TexasThe death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to...

King Charles to welcome Macron on historic state visit starting today

The King will reflect on 1,000 years of "shared history and culture" with the UK's closest continental neighbour as he welcomes the French President and the First Lady for a three-day state visit...

Why don't we trust technology in sport?

Getty ImagesZoe KleinmanTechnology editor1 hour agoFor a few minutes on Sunday afternoon, Wimbledon's Centre Court became the perfect encapsulation of the current tensions between humans and...

Manchester Airport brawl CCTV shown to jury

Manchester Airport brawl CCTV shown to jury3 hours agoCCTV footage of the alleged assault of three police officers at Manchester Airport has been played to jurors.Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and his...

Another seaside area issues fresh ban as Brits face vehicle being towed away

A seaside town has decided to crack down on holidaymakers, with a fresh ban put in place thaat could risk certain vehicles being towed away away. East Suffolk Council has commissioned Suffolk...

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government3 days agoFlora Drury and Tabby WilsonBBC NewsGetty ImagesRussia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban...