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Man, 76, charged with child cruelty offences over summer camp
A 76-year-old man has been charged with child cruelty offences after a police investigation into a summer camp in Leicestershire where children became unwell. Leicestershire Police received a report ...
Tadhg Furlong wants to make third Lions Test against Australia night to remember
The Accor Stadium showdown is likely to be the final stop on a Lions odyssey that will be headlined by his nine consecutive Test starts.
Tributes to Mike Shepherd after fatal coast road crash
The family of a man who sadly died in a motorbike crash near Bridport has paid tribute to their loved one. Dorset Police received a report at 10.46am on Sunday, July 27 of a crash involving a grey ...
Dr Horace Harvey, US abortion care pioneer, dies in Dorset
Dr Horace Hale Harvey III, who lived in Dorchester in his later years, helped to transform abortion care in the United States. In 1970, he opened a major abortion clinic in New York City, just as the ...
Peter Phillips announces engagement to girlfriend Harriet Sperling
The King’s nephew Peter Phillips has announced his engagement to girlfriend Harriet Sperling. Peter and his partner were pictured in photographs released to mark the occasion with Ms Sperling showing ...
Last wheat delivered to largest bioethanol plant under threat after trade deal
Vivergo Fuels, near Hull, is in crisis talks with the Government after the UK-US agreement removed tariffs on American imports.
Won’t matter once we’re all dead – Lando Norris plays down F1 title battle
The McLaren rivals go into Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix separated by 16 points at the top of the drivers’ standings.
Astronauts who missed out last year finally get chance in space
Four astronauts have blasted off from Cape Canaveral ahead of a six-month stay at the International Space Station.
Goodwood Eyecatcher Shaman one to remember
Shaman Champion looks up to winning a similar event after coming up just short in the Hawes & Curtis Nursery Handicap at Goodwood. Ridden with patience by Oisin Murphy, Richard Hughes’ youngster came ...
Police impose conditions on asylum hotel protest
The Met Police said there would be an ‘increased police presence’ for a protest and counter protest outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel.
'Obstruction' on A31 causing delays of 45 minutes
A supposed obstruction on the A31 is causing 'severe' delays of up to 45 minutes. Good evening, we have received reports that westbound on the A31, Poulner Hill, is partially blocked after reports of ...
Lando Norris completes practice double at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Lando Norris completed an impressive practice double over championship rival Oscar Piastri at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Norris trails McLaren team-mate Piastri by 16 points heading into Sunday’s round ...