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The search for a British hiker, Eli Sweeting, who went missing in New Zealand more than a week ago has been temporarily halted by the authorities. Sweeting, a 25-year-old man from Bristol, was reported missing on May 4 after not returning from a hike up Mitre Peak, a steep mountain on the South Island of… Continue reading Eli Sweeting: New Zealand police 'pause' search for missing hiker

e Minister Boris Johnson has said he wants an extra 10,000 troops by 2030″> Boris Johnson has said he wants an extra 10,000 troops by 2030 Justin Crump has his own criticism of the review. He argues that the primary objective of the UK government should be to keep the confidence of its allies in… Continue reading The real problem facing Britain's depleted armed forces

The challenges faced by the parents of a teenage boy with a rare genetic condition were highlighted as they shared their struggles of getting adequate care for their son. Lucas, 13, from Stoke-on-Trent, is among a handful of children worldwide with the CNKSR2 genetic disorder, which manifests as regular seizures requiring constant attention. Despite having… Continue reading Stoke-on-Trent family 'at breaking point' over three-year care fight

Former members of UK Special Forces have come forward to reveal shocking allegations of war crimes committed by their colleagues in Iraq and Afghanistan. These veterans, speaking out publicly for the first time to BBC Panorama, recounted witnessing members of the SAS engage in disturbing acts, such as murdering unarmed individuals in their sleep and… Continue reading 'Children handcuffed and shot' – ex-UK Special Forces break silence on war crime claims

Labour is aiming to shift the 25-year trend of increasing legal migration in the UK, which has been a significant social and demographic transformation in the 21st Century, and a pronounced political shortcoming as well. Despite personal viewpoints on immigration, the patterns over the past few decades deserve scrutiny. Over the last 30 years, the… Continue reading Chris Mason: UK immigration has seen a trend over the last 30 years

A baby near Blackpool promenade was the target of an attempted abduction, leading to charges against a woman. Lancashire police reported that members of the public and the baby’s parent intervened when the woman tried to walk away with the pram containing the baby around midday on Saturday. The accused, Nicolette Goldrick from Marton Drive,… Continue reading Woman charged with attempted abduction of baby in Blackpool

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Emma Saunders, a culture reporter, experienced the glitz and glamour of the 2025 Bafta TV awards as she walked the red carpet and got behind-the-scenes scoop from the winners. From Gavin & Stacey to Baby Reindeer, the night was filled with exciting moments that kept everyone captivated. Stacey Solomon made a statement by wearing her… Continue reading Baftas 2025: A wedding dress, party plans… and Alan Cumming's four suits

The prestigious Bafta awards for British television were presented during a ceremony held at London’s Royal Festival Hall over the weekend. Among the winners was Lennie James, who took home the award for best leading actor for his role in the BBC One adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo’s novel, Mr Loverman. Additionally, Marisa Abela was recognized… Continue reading Watch: Best moments of 2025 TV Baftas in under two minutes

ayleigh”, and his wife Jo. “Without my missus, I would not be standing up here.” Getty Images Josie Walker was honoured for Looking For Alaska Josie Walker, known for her roles in the West End in productions like Matilda The Musical and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, won the best supporting female comedy performance for Looking… Continue reading Mr Bates and Mr Loverman win top Bafta TV Awards