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The Home Office has lost a legal challenge brought by a Palestinian refugee who argued that officials had unlawfully refused to prioritize his request for his family in Gaza to apply for UK visas without giving their fingerprints. The man took the legal action after the authorities rejected his request on the grounds of the… Continue reading Gaza family win visa legal battle with Home Office

Bluebird K7, the boat belonging to Donald Campbell, is set to run again on Coniston Water, according to the Ruskin Museum. The hydroplane, which broke a world speed record, crashed in 1967, killing its pilot. The wreckage was recovered in 2001, and after a legal battle, was given to the Ruskin Museum. The Ruskin Museum’s… Continue reading Donald Campbell's Bluebird 'will run again' on Coniston Water

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Donald Campbell’s Bluebird craft was welcomed by crowds as it returned to the Lake District after 57 years. The hydroplane’s wreckage was recovered in 2001 and rebuilt by Tyneside engineer Bill Smith. Although there was a legal battle over who would take possession of the craft, it was eventually given to Coniston’s Ruskin Museum. Bluebird… Continue reading Crowds gather to watch Campbell's Bluebird return home

Kensington Palace has released the first official photograph of the Duchess of Cambridge since she underwent abdominal surgery in January. The image, which was taken by Prince William at Windsor, shows the Duchess with her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The Duchess is expected to remain out of public duties until… Continue reading Princess of Wales: First official picture of Kate since surgery released

A man who was climbing in Derbyshire had to be airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries from a 33ft slip. The Edale Mountain Rescue Team arrived at Millstone Edge after receiving a call at 4:46 PM on Friday. The climber was treated at the scene for pelvic injuries before being removed on a stretcher… Continue reading Peak District: Injured climber rescued after fall from crag

As the operators of the Horning Foot Ferry in Norfolk announced its closure due to a shortage of volunteers and a drop in the number of people using it, those in the ferry industry have spoken out about the wider issues affecting the future of foot ferries in the UK. The fact that the Department for… Continue reading The people keeping our historic foot ferries afloat

Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, visited Venezuela in a private capacity to meet with President Nicolás Maduro. The talks were not paid for by the UK government and were unofficial, according to sources. Johnson’s spokesman stated that the purpose of the meeting was to emphasize the need for Venezuela to… Continue reading Boris Johnson flew to Venezuela for unofficial talks

On his 60th birthday, Prince Edward has been awarded the Order of the Thistle, Scotland’s highest royal honour, by King Charles. The Order of the Thistle is a prestigious honour that can only be bestowed by the King himself. It currently recognises 16 knights, as well as men and women who have held public office… Continue reading King Charles appoints Duke of Edinburgh to Scotland's Order of the Thistle

The UK government is reportedly planning to publish a new definition of extremism that is intended to ensure that they can cut ties with individuals and groups whose behaviour or outlook is seen as crossing the line. In documents circulated to the Home Office and Downing Street, officials working for Communities Secretary Michael Gove have… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Gove warns of extremism and Johnson in trip to Venezuela