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Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel
Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officers have intercepted and boarded the Russian tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. T…
British armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel
Royal Marine commandos and National Crime Agency officers boarded the sanctioned vessel Smyrtos during a six-hour operation in the Channel.…
Scotland secure first World Cup win in 36 years with victory over Haiti
Scotland have claimed their first World Cup win in over three decades after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Haiti in Boston. The match ma…
Royal Marines and National Crime Agency board Russian oil tanker in the English Channel
Royal Marine commandos and National Crime Agency officers have intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the English Channel. The vess…
Government pledges £132.5m for school clubs as social media restrictions for under-16s loom
The government has announced a £132.5m funding package to expand extracurricular activities, ranging from music and sport to engineering. B…
Resident doctors in England call off planned strikes following new government offer
The British Medical Association has suspended upcoming industrial action after receiving a new proposal from the government regarding pay a…
Police-led drug diversion schemes reduce reoffending more effectively than prosecution
New research across 13 English police forces shows that individuals diverted into treatment and education are a third less likely to reoffe…
Sir Kevin Sinfield reflects on his knighthood and the legacy of Rob Burrow
Rugby league legend Sir Kevin Sinfield has been knighted for his work raising over £11 million for Motor Neurone Disease research following…
Painted lady butterflies arrive in high numbers across the UK
Large numbers of painted lady butterflies have been spotted across the country this summer, following a long-distance migration from North …
Healthcare campaigner Merope Mills awarded CBE for Martha’s Rule
Merope Mills has been made a CBE for her work in establishing Martha’s Rule, a patient safety initiative that allows families to request a …
Kevin Sinfield and Lisa Riley among those recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours
More than 1,000 people have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours for their contributions to fields including sport, drama…
Kevin Sinfield knighted in King's Birthday Honours alongside Helen Mirren and the Lionesses
Kevin Sinfield has been knighted for his fundraising for motor neurone disease charities and his contribution to rugby, joining other notab…