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King to mark official birthday with Trooping the Colour parade

King to mark official birthday with Trooping the Colour parade

King to mark official birthday with Trooping the Colour parade

14 June 2025

The event will see more than 1,000 servicemen taking part in the military display who when not performing ceremonial duties are active soldiers.


‘Lively night of weather’ featuring thunderstorms, hail and gusts

‘Lively night of weather’ featuring thunderstorms, hail and gusts

‘Lively night of weather’ featuring thunderstorms, hail and gusts

13 June 2025

It comes after the UK recorded its warmest day of the year so far.


Israel bombarded by Iranian missiles after strikes on Tehran’s nuclear bases

Israel bombarded by Iranian missiles after strikes on Tehran’s nuclear bases

Israel bombarded by Iranian missiles after strikes on Tehran’s nuclear bases

13 June 2025

Calls from Sir Keir Starmer and other world leaders for calm amid the mounting conflict appeared to fall on deaf ears.


Record-breaking motorcyclist says MBE a ‘privilege beyond words’

Record-breaking motorcyclist says MBE a ‘privilege beyond words’

Record-breaking motorcyclist says MBE a ‘privilege beyond words’

13 June 2025

Michael Dunlop was made an MBE for services to motorcycle racing.


Biggest lottery prize in UK rolls over yet again after no EuroMillions winner

Biggest lottery prize in UK rolls over yet again after no EuroMillions winner

Biggest lottery prize in UK rolls over yet again after no EuroMillions winner

13 June 2025

Tuesday’s jackpot will be an estimated £208 million and would be the largest prize awarded in the UK, National Lottery operator Allwyn said.


Idris Elba unveils Mobo paving stone at college where he ‘got to dream bigger’

Idris Elba unveils Mobo paving stone at college where he ‘got to dream bigger’

Idris Elba unveils Mobo paving stone at college where he ‘got to dream bigger’

13 June 2025

The Luther star returned to Barking and Dagenham College where he studied performing arts.


Petrol bombs thrown at police during fifth night of Northern Ireland disorder

Petrol bombs thrown at police during fifth night of Northern Ireland disorder

Petrol bombs thrown at police during fifth night of Northern Ireland disorder

13 June 2025

Police have come under attack for a fifth consecutive night in Northern Ireland, in what has been dubbed a ‘week of shame’ for the region.


Family of young couple killed in Air India crash speak of their loss

Family of young couple killed in Air India crash speak of their loss

Family of young couple killed in Air India crash speak of their loss

13 June 2025

Zaheera Nanabawa said Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa Vorajee and their four-year-old daughter Sara Nanabawa would be missed ‘tremendously’.


Hotelier made MBE says ‘hospitality is in my blood’

Hotelier made MBE says ‘hospitality is in my blood’

Hotelier made MBE says ‘hospitality is in my blood’

13 June 2025

James McGinn, managing director of Hastings Hotels, has been made an MBE for services to tourism and hospitality in the King’s Birthday Honours list.


PSNI prepares ‘scaled-up’ operation for weekend after disorder

PSNI prepares ‘scaled-up’ operation for weekend after disorder

PSNI prepares ‘scaled-up’ operation for weekend after disorder

13 June 2025

There will be ‘a large policing presence across Northern Ireland’ over the weekend, a senior officer has said.


Adjoa Andoh says MBE for drama an ‘especial delight’ as a British-Ghanaian

Adjoa Andoh says MBE for drama an ‘especial delight’ as a British-Ghanaian

Adjoa Andoh says MBE for drama an ‘especial delight’ as a British-Ghanaian

13 June 2025

The Bristol-born actress is known for her roles in Netflix drama Bridgerton and sci-fi series Doctor Who.


Minister asked to comment on detention of Irish politician in Egypt

Minister asked to comment on detention of Irish politician in Egypt

Minister asked to comment on detention of Irish politician in Egypt

13 June 2025

The partner of an Irish politician who was detained in Egypt has called on Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister to make a statement on the matter.


Starmer and Trump call for ‘diplomacy and dialogue’ in Israel and Iran conflict

Starmer and Trump call for ‘diplomacy and dialogue’ in Israel and Iran conflict

Starmer and Trump call for ‘diplomacy and dialogue’ in Israel and Iran conflict

13 June 2025

The two leaders spoke on Friday evening, as western nations began a diplomatic flurry to calm the burgeoning conflict.


Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman given knighthood in King’s Birthday Honours

Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman given knighthood in King’s Birthday Honours

Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman given knighthood in King’s Birthday Honours

13 June 2025

The London-born film star is known for his versatile acting style.


Kneecap’s legal team for court battle to include Julian Assange lawyer

Kneecap’s legal team for court battle to include Julian Assange lawyer

Kneecap’s legal team for court battle to include Julian Assange lawyer

13 June 2025

Rapper Liam O hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was charged over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a gig in May.


UK records warmest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 29.4C

UK records warmest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 29.4C

UK records warmest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 29.4C

13 June 2025

It came ahead of an amber thunderstorm warning coming into effect.


PSNI looking to identify four men after week of disorder

PSNI looking to identify four men after week of disorder

PSNI looking to identify four men after week of disorder

13 June 2025

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying four men as part of a probe into disorder in the region.


Air India crash victims to be remembered at Trooping the Colour

Air India crash victims to be remembered at Trooping the Colour

Air India crash victims to be remembered at Trooping the Colour

13 June 2025

Black arm bands will be worn by the King and senior royals on Saturday.


Tributes pour in for Britons killed in Air India plane crash

Tributes pour in for Britons killed in Air India plane crash

Tributes pour in for Britons killed in Air India plane crash

13 June 2025

Two sisters in their early 20s on their way home from surprising their grandmother for her birthday are among the victims.


Minister agrees small boats crossings mainly men after Question Time claim

Minister agrees small boats crossings mainly men after Question Time claim

Minister agrees small boats crossings mainly men after Question Time claim

13 June 2025

Darren Jones faced criticism after suggesting on the BBC’s Question Time that the majority of small boats crossings are ‘children, babies and women’.


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