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‘Too many pieces of cake’ – Rishi Sunak reveals his campaign diet

‘Too many pieces of cake’ – Rishi Sunak reveals his campaign diet

The Prime Minister said his fitness had ‘taken a knock’ due to the cake and chocolate keeping him going on the campaign trail.

Sinn Fein not fielding candidates in four Northern Ireland seats at election

Sinn Fein not fielding candidates in four Northern Ireland seats at election

The party will have no presence in East Belfast, North Down, South Belfast and Lagan Valley.

Two arrested following robbery as watch dealer found dead next day named

Two arrested following robbery as watch dealer found dead next day named

Oliver White, 27, was found dead in Surrey the day after he was the victim of a robbery at the jewellers where he worked.

Councils drop proposed legal action over asylum seeker plans for RAF bases

Councils drop proposed legal action over asylum seeker plans for RAF bases

The Home Office announced plans last year to accommodate asylum seekers at RAF Scampton and RAF Wethersfield.

Former Tory MP Mark Logan quits party to back Labour at election

Former Tory MP Mark Logan quits party to back Labour at election

Logan, who represented Bolton North East for the Conservatives, said a government led by Sir Keir Starmer was ‘going to be better for the UK’.

We’ll have to step up our game at Trooping the Colour for the King, Army leaders

We’ll have to step up our game at Trooping the Colour for the King, Army leaders

Charles, who has recently returned to public-facing duties while receiving treatment for cancer, will take part in the ceremony.

In Pictures: Davey swaps bike for rubber ring as parties seek to make a splash

In Pictures: Davey swaps bike for rubber ring as parties seek to make a splash

Sir Ed Davey took to a children’s waterslide on the campaign trail while Rishi Sunak faced questions on the pandemic from workers.

RAF pilot who died in Spitfire crash ‘cherished and deeply missed’ – family

RAF pilot who died in Spitfire crash ‘cherished and deeply missed’ – family

The 43-year-old died in a Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in a crash near RAF Coningsby on Saturday.

Election campaign day eight: Rayner backs Abbott to run for Labour

Election campaign day eight: Rayner backs Abbott to run for Labour

Dispute over the veteran left winger continues to overshadow Labour’s campaigning.

Sarwar says Labour candidate has shown contrition on smuggler gang ‘stupid joke’

Sarwar says Labour candidate has shown contrition on smuggler gang ‘stupid joke’

The Scottish Labour leader also described Diane Abbott as a ‘trailblazer’ for Labour.

‘Inspirational’ D-Day veteran dies aged 100

‘Inspirational’ D-Day veteran dies aged 100

David Teacher served as a mechanic with the RAF in the Second World War.

Man guilty of fatal shooting less than year after being cleared over knife death

Man guilty of fatal shooting less than year after being cleared over knife death

Denzel Kwateng was found guilty of the manslaughter of Tyrese Miller who was shot dead in Mitcham, south London, in April 2023.

Police chief misconduct case delayed as author who ‘quoted claims’ is contacted

Police chief misconduct case delayed as author who ‘quoted claims’ is contacted

Suspended Northamptonshire Police chief constable Nick Adderley is accused of telling lies about his naval history.

Kate to miss Trooping the Colour rehearsal as cancer recovery continues

Kate to miss Trooping the Colour rehearsal as cancer recovery continues

General James Bucknall will represent the Princess of Wales at The Colonel’s Review.

Nurse appears in court accused of culpable homicide of patient

Nurse appears in court accused of culpable homicide of patient

Blake Dolan appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court following the death of Martin Weldon, 35, in August 2022.

Injured woman discharged from hospital as police quiz Bournemouth murder suspect

Injured woman discharged from hospital as police quiz Bournemouth murder suspect

A man aged 20 was arrested in Croydon on suspicion of the murder of Amie Gray and the attempted murder of a 38-year-old woman.

Public bodies on ‘go slow’ on boosting beaver numbers, campaigners argue

Public bodies on ‘go slow’ on boosting beaver numbers, campaigners argue

Research found 73% of Scots want action to identify more sites for the animals to establish territories in Scotland.

Anti-greenwashing rule to tackle misleading investment claims comes into effect

Anti-greenwashing rule to tackle misleading investment claims comes into effect

The Financial Conduct Authority said claims on the green goals of investment products and services should be ‘fair, clean and not misleading’.

Border Force officer jailed for selling illegal drugs, NCA says

Border Force officer jailed for selling illegal drugs, NCA says

Gareth Glynn Davies was sentenced to nearly six years in prison at Maidstone Crown Court.

Man who lost leg after quad bike accident now volunteers to help other amputees

Man who lost leg after quad bike accident now volunteers to help other amputees

Simon Hall said the decision to amputate his left leg three years after it was badly damaged in a crash was ‘the best decision I’ve made’.

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