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Protesters gather in Portsmouth as police warn against fear and violence

No-one could be seen wearing masks.

Second cryptocurrency billionaire gives £36m to Reform

Christopher Harborne said the money was ‘a philanthropic gift to our country’.

Man caught masturbating in Bannatyne jacuzzi arrested by off-duty police officer

Paul Bateman, 58, was spotted carrying out the lewd act at Bannatyne Health Club and Spa in Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, by an off-duty officer who then arrested him. Bateman, who had admitted outraging public decency, wa…

Emotional moment as girl with heart transplant finishes Mini Great North Run

Beatrix had a heart transplant when she was just two-years-old - now aged five she took on the Mini Great North Run for the third time

Nine month scheme to reduce congestion on major Yorkshire road to begin on Monday

A nine month scheme to ease congestion on a major route into Bradford city centre will begin on Monday (Sep 14).

Uganda buries onetime ‘boy king’ whose death has sparked succession battle

Andy Burnham urged to help Liverpool teen with devastating diagnosis

'He's already sorted out quite a lot in a short space of time - maybe he can help us'

Three people taken to hospital after crash between van and police car in Co Antrim

Two PSNI officers and a male driver suffered injuries

Illegal e-bike seized in Truro is so fast it set off a speed camera

The rider didn't get home anywhere fast after police took it away

Snake Pass: What does the future look like for legendary Pennine pass?

When choosing to drive between Sheffield and Manchester, on paper, it should be a picturesque journey.

Children and woman injured on fairground ride

Police say the three people have been taken to hospital for treatment, with the fair shut for the evening.

Three arrested including 13-year-old after man punched and kicked by group in 'nasty' Nottingham attack

Police were called to Clumber Street at 1.15am on Saturday, September 12.

I got faster broadband for less using Martin Lewis method

We were paying close to £50 a month for basic broadband - then Mr Lewis and his colleagues came to the rescue

Boy, 13, among 3 arrested over early-hours attack in Midlands city centre

Three teenagers have been arrested after a man was punched and kicked in a violent city centre attack.

Trump Ireland visit latest: US president says he’d ‘love to see’ a united Ireland while in Dublin

‘Now ‌the UK will ​have something ‌to say ⁠about it ... but ⁠I think it would be ‌a ​great thing’

Road clear after report of two-car collision on A264 between Crawley and Horsham

The A264 between Crawley and Horsham is now clear after a report of a two-car collision today (Saturday, September 12).

Mayor Luke Campbell takes control of £19million adult skills fund, marking devolution shift

The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority will take control of a £19million adult skills fund for the 2026/27 academic year, marking one of the biggest devolutions of power to the region to date.

Bristol Airport holiday-makers feared 'terrorism act' as Birmingham thugs launched brutal attack

Witnesses thought it was an' act of terrorism' as they watched armed men attacking victims by the pick-up point

Chelsea XI vs Hull: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Blues suffering mini injury crisis ahead of Hull encounter

Unionists hit back at Donald Trump after US President says he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland

DUP leader Gavin Robinson says NI’s future ‘will be decided by the people of Northern Ireland’

Donald Trump confirms he will attend 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland despite protests

The Ryder Cup returns to Ireland next year for the first time since 2006 as Limerick’s Adare Manor plays host

Here’s when you can watch Littlehampton lifeboat station on BBC2’s Saving Lives at Sea

Littlehampton RNLI is set to feature in BBC2’s Saving Lives at Sea this month.

Beefeater and Brewers Fayre among major UK chains to close nearly 200 sites this week

Several major UK businesses have shut their doors this week, with Whitbread's pub-restaurant brands Beefeater and Brewers Fayre closing almost 200 venues

Elderly woman found dead named by police

A man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Jill Gant, 88, in Abingdon.