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BBC Radio Two presenter Vernon Kay congratulates wife Tess Daly on MBE

BBC Radio Two presenter Vernon Kay congratulates wife Tess Daly on MBE

BBC Radio Two presenter Vernon Kay congratulates wife Tess Daly on MBE

14 June 2025

Daly has been recognised along with her Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to broadcasting.


Russell Findlay distances himself from Kemi Badenoch defector comments

Russell Findlay distances himself from Kemi Badenoch defector comments

Russell Findlay distances himself from Kemi Badenoch defector comments

14 June 2025

The UK Tory leader told journalists on Friday that defections were a ‘good thing’ because those leaving ‘don’t believe in conservatism’.


Keir Starmer reiterates need to ‘de-escalate’ Israel-Iran conflict

Keir Starmer reiterates need to ‘de-escalate’ Israel-Iran conflict

Keir Starmer reiterates need to ‘de-escalate’ Israel-Iran conflict

14 June 2025

Iran launched missile and drone strikes on Israel overnight after a series of Israeli attacks on the heart of Tehran’s nuclear programme.


Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay aims to get party ‘back on the pitch’

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay aims to get party ‘back on the pitch’

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay aims to get party ‘back on the pitch’

14 June 2025

Mr Findlay used his conference speech to set his party the target of winning more constituencies in next May’s Holyrood election.


Former EastEnders star Anita Dobson ‘utterly thrilled’ after being made OBE

Former EastEnders star Anita Dobson ‘utterly thrilled’ after being made OBE

Former EastEnders star Anita Dobson ‘utterly thrilled’ after being made OBE

14 June 2025

The actress, best known for playing landlady Angie Watts on the BBC soap, was recognised for services to charitable fundraising and philanthropy.


Briton stranded in Jerusalem during Iran attacks says city ‘like a ghost town’

Briton stranded in Jerusalem during Iran attacks says city ‘like a ghost town’

Briton stranded in Jerusalem during Iran attacks says city ‘like a ghost town’

14 June 2025

James Eden, 72, feels ‘abandoned’ by the Foreign Office – but has still managed to source a pint of Guinness despite Iranian bombardment.


Man arrested over murder of two Scots outside Spanish bar

Man arrested over murder of two Scots outside Spanish bar

Man arrested over murder of two Scots outside Spanish bar

14 June 2025

Eddie Lyons Jr and Ross Monaghan died after a gunman opened fire outside Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola earlier this month.


Red Arrows make history with sustainable fuel flypast for King’s birthday

Red Arrows make history with sustainable fuel flypast for King’s birthday

Red Arrows make history with sustainable fuel flypast for King’s birthday

14 June 2025

Jets from the world-famous display team were powered by a blend of sustainable aviation fuel, and used vegetable oil to produce their vapour trails.


Lammy set for further talks with counterparts as Iran and Israel exchange fire

Lammy set for further talks with counterparts as Iran and Israel exchange fire

Lammy set for further talks with counterparts as Iran and Israel exchange fire

14 June 2025

The Foreign Secretary will speak to figures in the Middle East and elsewhere.


Irish citizens released from detention in Egypt

Irish citizens released from detention in Egypt

Irish citizens released from detention in Egypt

14 June 2025

Ireland’s deputy premier has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East.


Hundreds line streets to pay tribute to firefighter Jennie Logan

Hundreds line streets to pay tribute to firefighter Jennie Logan

Hundreds line streets to pay tribute to firefighter Jennie Logan

14 June 2025

The 30-year-old died alongside a colleague and a local businessman in a blaze in Oxfordshire last month.


‘We don’t want to go back to court’, says women’s group over gender ruling delay

‘We don’t want to go back to court’, says women’s group over gender ruling delay

‘We don’t want to go back to court’, says women’s group over gender ruling delay

14 June 2025

The comments came at a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference on Saturday.


King wears black armband in memory of India air disaster at Trooping the Colour

King wears black armband in memory of India air disaster at Trooping the Colour

King wears black armband in memory of India air disaster at Trooping the Colour

14 June 2025

Charles’ official birthday was marked with a carriage procession to Horse Guards Parade featuring his family.


UK investigators arrive in India as tributes pour in for plane crash victims

UK investigators arrive in India as tributes pour in for plane crash victims

UK investigators arrive in India as tributes pour in for plane crash victims

14 June 2025

Air India confirmed 241 of the 242 people on board the plane were killed when it crashed and struck a medical college in Ahmedabad.


More than 900 people arrived in small boats on Friday

More than 900 people arrived in small boats on Friday

More than 900 people arrived in small boats on Friday

14 June 2025

The provisional annual total is 42% higher than at the same point last year.


Government plan to keep Pip payouts for 13 weeks ‘not very much’, says MP

Government plan to keep Pip payouts for 13 weeks ‘not very much’, says MP

Government plan to keep Pip payouts for 13 weeks ‘not very much’, says MP

14 June 2025

The Government has faced a backlash from its own MPs over the package of benefits measures.


UK hit by 30,000 lightning strikes as storms cause flooding and disruption

UK hit by 30,000 lightning strikes as storms cause flooding and disruption

UK hit by 30,000 lightning strikes as storms cause flooding and disruption

14 June 2025

A major storm reached Kent at around 10pm on Friday, prompting an amber weather warning.


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