Three men arrested after deaths of five people who attempted to cross Channel
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Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field dies, aged 81
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Europe must spend more on defence to keep US committed to Nato, says Rishi Sunak
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Police appeal after two hurt in hit-and-run crash in North East town
Cleveland Police are appealing for information and any witnesses following a hit-and-run crash in Billingham.
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EU Parliament approves weakened green rules for farmers
European Union proposals to weaken the green conditions attached to the bloc's subsidies for farmers won backing from the European Parliament on Wednesday, as policymakers attempt to quell protests across Europe. The proposals reduce some of the environmental rules linked to the disbursement of tens of billions of euros in farming subsidies. To receive subsidies, farmers would no longer have to leave 4% of their land fallow to support biodiversity.
2-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
What’s behind Russia’s sudden advance in the East - Ukraine: The Latest podcast
Today, we bring you news from the battlefront, analyse developments in Donetsk as Russia pushes Ukraine back near Avdiivka and we discuss the latest diplomatic and political updates from around the world.
2-min read - NewsThe Independent
Neighbours reveal details about ‘family man’ father who shot his wife and 3 kids in mystery murder-suicide - but spared son, 10
The ‘family man’ reportedly attended a basketball game just hours before the murder-suicide
2-min read - NewsThe Guardian
Girl arrested after two teachers and pupil stabbed at school in south Wales
Police say three were taken to hospital after incident at Amman Valley school and teenager held on suspicion of attempted murder
1-min read - NewsSky News
Teenage girl arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing incident at school
A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at a school in West Wales. Police confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that three people were injured at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school and are being treated for stab wounds. Dyfed-Powys Police say the incident happened at about 11.20am on Wednesday morning.
2-min read - HealthBirmingham Live
950,000 people told they can apply for Blue Badge due to lesser-known rule
Experts have shared advice on how people with dementia and Alzheimer's in the UK can obtain a Blue Badge for parking as they battle the cognitive condition.
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