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Claim received for £55m EuroMillions jackpot win

It is the second time a UK ticketholder has won the jackpot this month.
Jun 23, 2023
UK

Man suspected of masterminding Mediterranean migrant crossings arrested in UK

The 40-year-old Egyptian national is allegedly linked to crossings from north Africa to Italy in the last year.
Jun 22, 2023
Politics

Windrush campaigner urges Government to rule out closing compensation scheme

Patrick Vernon was speaking at a commemorative event held a day ahead of the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush to England.
Jun 21, 2023
Celebrity News

Princess of Wales re-opens National Portrait Gallery

The Princess met Sir Paul McCartney and Tracey Emin during her visit to the gallery following its multi-million pound refurbishment.
Jun 20, 2023
Politics

Government must ‘speed up and scale up’ AI in education – Lord Hague

The former Conservative Party leader spoke at the Times Education Summit on Thursday.
Jun 8, 2023
Politics

Labour pledges to revamp Ofsted grading system

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson was speaking at the Times Education Summit in London.
Jun 8, 2023
UK

One-year-old baby takes toys from Kate at child support hub

The Princess of Wales was visiting the Windsor Family Hub.
Jun 6, 2023
UK

Kate jokes about picking up tips on coping with stress

The Princess of Wales spoke with groups of parents at the Windsor Family Hub on Tuesday morning.
Jun 6, 2023
Environment

Rare orchid flowers for first time in UK at Kew Gardens

The Florida Ghost Orchid was previously on display at the Chelsea Flower Show last week

Jun 1, 2023
UK

Aborted coronation flypast ‘good operational practice’, says RAF officer

The Voyager aircraft waited over the North Sea before bad weather curtailed its plans.
May 6, 2023
UK

Man who attended 1953 Coronation remembers ‘immense’ occasion

As the nation prepares to celebrate crowning of King Charles, Jeremy Hoare recalls watching the procession for Queen Elizabeth II

May 4, 2023
UK

‘Mischievous’ Canadian recalls making King ‘giggle’ with moose-themed art

Charles Pachter has presented his pieces to the King and the late Queen Elizabeth II.
May 1, 2023
UK

‘World’s largest sing-along’ to show support for Ukraine ahead of Eurovision

The campaign is in collaboration with United 24, Ukraine’s official fundraising platform launched by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
May 1, 2023
Politics

British nationals face dangerous journeys to Sudan evacuation site

Tarig Babikir and Dr Ehab Al-Moubarak are trying to make their way to the Wadi Saeedna airstrip.
Apr 26, 2023
Politics

‘No clarity’ in Sudan evacuation plans, says British national in Khartoum

Nadir Omara had been in the city for Eid celebrations when the fighting broke out.
Apr 25, 2023
London

Pizza-dip-on-legs and milkman aim to deliver records at Marathon

Jack Glasscock and Gary Qualter are running for the Teenage Cancer Trust and Cancer Research UK respectively

Apr 22, 2023
UK

Everything you need to know about the 2023 London Marathon

The event returns to its traditional springtime slot for the first time since 2019.
Apr 21, 2023
Tech

What is the new Twitter verification and what does it actually mean?

The social media platform began removing legacy Verified checkmarks from accounts on Thursday.
Apr 21, 2023
UK

Fundraiser, 106, inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore gets Prime Minister’s honour

Joan Willett raised money for charity by completing a 17-mile walking challenge in Worthing in 2020.
Apr 13, 2023
UK

BMX rider performs tricks on ‘surreal’ floating skatepark 2,000 feet up

Kriss Kyle thought of the idea whilst out mountain biking with his dogs during lockdown.
Apr 13, 2023
UK

‘Uncooperative’ squirrel stuck in manhole cover freed by firefighters in Germany

It took several attempts for a crew of firefighters to free the squirrel, who appeared largely unharmed.
Apr 11, 2023