Modi’s party wins most seats in high-stakes state election in New Delhi region
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party won the most seats in the high-stakes state legislature ...
Criticism over letters asking bereaved relatives to return pension overpayments
Sir Steve Webb said the letters from the Department for Work and Pensions do not make clear that repaying the money is voluntary.
Adam Randell reflects on coming ‘full circle’ as Liverpool return to Plymouth
Plymouth academy graduate Randell made the long trip up to Merseyside with his Dad to watch them battle to a goalless draw at Anfield before he was present at Home Park for a narrow 1-0 loss in the ...
India series can yet turn into positive one for England, says Saqib Mahmood
England are having a disappointing time in India, but Saqib Mahmood insists a couple of wins would put a different spin on the tour as they look to build momentum for the Champions Trophy.
Who are the latest hostages released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?
Those released were Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami — three Israeli civilians taken by Hamas militants from southern Israel in their shock attack on October 7, 2023. In the first phase of the ...
Cannabis seized and stolen car located by Dorset Police
CANNABIS was seized from a driver and a stolen car was stopped by officers on their evening patrol. Officers from Dorset Police Rural Crime Team had a busy evening on February 7. The officers on the ...
Swedish royals announce birth of daughter
Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have announced the birth of their fourth child, a daughter. The young princess, whose name and photograph have not been released, was born on Friday in ...
Dull, grey and damp weather for much of England and Wales
Maximum temperatures will be slightly below average but areas stuck under the clouds will feel colder than they really are, the Met Office said.
Tractor destroyed by fire behind Swanage recycling centre
A TRACTOR has been destroyed by a fire after it was found 'well alight'. Crews from Swanage Fire Station were called to an 'unknown fire' at 2am on February 8. Upon arrival, the team found a tractor ...
Hamas releases three more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners
More than 100 hostages were released during a wee-klong ceasefire in November 2023. More than 70 are still in Gaza, and Israel has said 34 of those are believed to be dead. Israel says Hamas has ...
Families of Nottingham attack victims to meet PM in push for statutory inquiry
A report this week set out the contact Valdo Calocane had with mental health services before the killing spree and highlighted failings in his care.
Baltic states disconnect from Soviet-era grid to merge with European system
The flow of electricity between the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Russia has been officially severed after officials switched off the Soviet-era grid’s transmission lines and ...