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Torquay dad's fears as son held by Israeli forces
Elliott Roberts was skippering a yacht in Gaza aid flotilla
Battle to save Exeter's 63-year-old bingo hall
'Moving bingo out of Exeter would hit loyal customers at risk of social isolation'
‘We are the king together’ – Unai Emery hopes Europa League win just the start
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he does not want to stop winning trophies after his side lifted the Europa League with a 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Istanbul final. Following a hard-fought first period, it took a moment of brilliance for Villa to make the breakthrough when Youri Tielemans voll...
‘We are the king together’ – Unai Emery hopes Europa League win just the start
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he does not want to stop winning trophies after his side lifted the Europa League with a 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Istanbul final. Following a hard-fought first period, it took a moment of brilliance for Villa to make the breakthrough when Youri Tielemans voll...
Four dogs stolen every day across UK last year, police figures suggest
An average of four dogs were stolen every day across the UK last year, latest police figures suggest. The figure brings the total number of reported dog thefts to around 25,000 over the past 11 years, with breeds such as French bulldogs, Staffordshire bull terriers and dachshunds most at risk, analy...
Irish premier to discuss Middle East and Ukraine with Macron in Paris meeting
Irish premier Micheal Martin is to discuss the Middle East, Ukraine and EU security with French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting in Paris. The Taoiseach’s visit to the Elysee Palace on Thursday is part of preparations as Ireland takes up the presidency of the EU Council for six months fr...
Net migration likely to fall again in latest official figures
A fresh drop in the level of UK net migration is likely to be revealed when new figures are published on Thursday. Net migration – the difference between the number of people moving long-term to the country and the number of people leaving – has been falling for much of the past three years. The...
Starmer seeks to regain initiative amid Makerfield by-election
Sir Keir Starmer will seek to regain control of the political agenda on Thursday with a series of announcements on the cost of living and giving power to local communities. Westminster remains focused on the Makerfield by-election, now confirmed for June 18, and the possibility of a leadership chall...
Clean power by 2030 target ‘extremely ambitious’, MPs warn
The UK Government’s target for the country to be fuelled by clean power by 2030 is “extremely ambitious”, a committee of MPs has warned. The Scottish Affairs Committee also said local communities should receive larger benefits if renewable power projects are sited in their area, suggesting the...
Derry Death Notices - Thursday, May 21, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Sylvia Bowstead (née Adams), 101 Marlborough Road, Derry • Margaret Feeney (née McElhinney), Loughermore Road, Ballykelly • Robert (Bobby) Hutchinson, 5 Loughill Park, Tobermore • Anna Kelly (née Moran), 11 ...
Roses bloom ‘weeks early’ as climate change upends flowering patterns
Roses are blooming earlier than ever this year at some of the National Trust’s southern gardens, as climate change drives flowering forward, the charity said. The famous display in the rose garden at Mottisfont, Hampshire, is expected to peak between the mid and end of May, instead of its traditio...
Six 19th century coins found placed under HMS Victory’s mast for ‘good fortune’
Six coins and tokens dating back to the 19th century have been discovered beneath the foremast of HMS Victory after the masts were removed in the latest stage of a 10-year, £42 million restoration project. A 750-tonne crane was used to remove the mizzen (rear), foremast (front) and bowsprit (the bo...
Irish premier to discuss Middle East and Ukraine with Macron in Paris meeting
Irish premier Micheal Martin is to discuss the Middle East, Ukraine and EU security with French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting in Paris. The Taoiseach’s visit to the Elysee Palace on Thursday is part of preparations as Ireland takes up the presidency of the EU Council for six months fr...
Women dying of breast cancer as life-extending drug remains blocked in England
Thousands of breast cancer patients in England have missed out on more time with their loved ones as the life-extending drug Enhertu remains unavailable on the NHS, campaigners have said. Some women are exhausting their savings to have the treatment privately, while others have considered uprooting ...
One week of radiotherapy ‘just as good as three’ for early-stage breast cancer
One week of radiotherapy is just as effective as a traditional three-week course for many people with early-stage breast cancer, researchers say. New 10-year results from a clinical trial show the same level of cancer control in people having radiotherapy for just five sessions, with the chances of ...
Consumer confidence rises slightly following signs of Iran ‘de-escalation’
Consumer confidence saw a slight improvement this month following signs of de-escalation in the Middle East, figures suggest. Confidence in the economy over the next three months remains firmly in negative territory at minus 48, but up from minus 53 last month, according to British Retail Consortium...
Drivers warned over bank holiday jams as many appear undeterred by fuel prices
Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on major routes this weekend as millions of people embark on bank holiday getaway trips despite the surge in fuel prices. The RAC estimated that 19 million leisure trips will take place by car between Friday and Monday, an increase of one million from la...