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In a tragic incident on Valentine’s Day, a woman in her 40s lost her life in a shooting outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Kent. The shooting took place just after 19:00 GMT on Friday, sparking a murder inquiry by Kent Police. The victim, who sustained gunshot wounds, tragically died at the scene. Kent Police… Continue reading Knockholt: Woman killed in Valentine's Day pub shooting

In the quaint Lancashire village of Aughton, with a population of around 8,000 residents, there are three remarkable restaurants adorned with prestigious Michelin stars. Surprisingly, this rural village outshines the more prominent neighboring cities of Liverpool and Manchester in terms of Michelin-starred establishments. The recent Michelin awards ceremony saw Moor Hall, situated in a 16th-century… Continue reading Michelin star hotspot outside of London 'not many people know about'

In a stark call to action, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has condemned the alarming rise in A&E waiting times in Scotland, urging the government to address the situation urgently. The latest data from Public Health Scotland reveals a staggering 76,346 patients waited for over 12 hours in A&E in 2024, a significant… Continue reading Medics issue warning over 'unacceptable' A&E waiting times

Love was in the air as 80 couples came together to celebrate their commitment to each other at a special Valentine’s Day event held at Coventry Cathedral. Organized by BBC CWR, the We Still Do celebration brought families and friends together to witness these couples renewing their vows in a touching display of romance. Some… Continue reading In pictures: Couples say We Still Do at Coventry Cathedral

A lucky individual from the UK has managed to secure a £65m EuroMillions jackpot after winning the draw on Valentine’s Day. The winning combination consisted of the numbers 04, 14, 31, 36, and 38 with Lucky Stars 03 and 10. This successful player was able to match all seven numbers, resulting in a grand prize… Continue reading £65m EuroMillions jackpot won by UK ticket-holder on Valentine's Day

During the Munich Security Conference, American Vice-President JD Vance raised eyebrows with his claims about buffer zones at abortion clinics in Scotland. He asserted that individuals living within safe access zones had received letters from the Scottish government warning them against praying within their own homes. These assertions were swiftly debunked by a Scottish government… Continue reading JD Vance abortion buffer zone comments branded 'dangerous' by MSP

An ongoing outage has left thousands of BT customers unable to access their email services, according to reports. The issue began around 05:00 GMT on Saturday, with over 5,000 complaints received by outage-tracking site Downdetector. BT has issued an apology to affected customers and stated that they are currently investigating the cause of the problem,… Continue reading BT email down as outage leaves customers without access

Pat Limb has been a familiar face at St John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy in Kirk Hallam, Derbyshire, for the past 40 years. What started as a temporary position covering for one week turned into a lifelong commitment as she has served multiple generations of families at the school since 1985. Over the years, Ms… Continue reading Dinner lady marks 40th year working at same Kirk Hallam school

The former head of the UK army has expressed concerns about the military’s capability to lead a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Lord Dannatt stated that the UK military is “so run down” that it would require up to 40,000 troops for such a mission, a number that the UK currently does not have available. This… Continue reading UK army 'so run down' it could not lead Ukraine peace force, says former chief

In a groundbreaking move on February 19, 1985, an audience of 13 million eagerly tuned in to the BBC’s newest venture into the realm of soap opera. The debut of EastEnders captivated viewers with its portrayal of a fictional community inspired by the residents of London’s East End. One particular setting that felt the impact… Continue reading EastEnders: London pub reacts to first episode in 1985