Giant bonfires were lit as darkness fell on the last day of April as part of an ancient Celtic celebration to mark the beginning of summer.
Beltane, or Beltain, is centred around the story of the May Queen and the Green Man, and the lighting of bonfires is symbolic of purification, healing and new life.
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Donna Ockenden was speaking a day after being appointed as the new head of investigations into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
West Mercia Police said the man was arrested on Friday after the body was discovered in Wast Hills Lane, in Hopwood.
People said the celebration, delayed by a year, was not overshadowed by the row over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Countries around the world on Saturday adopted an initial U.S.-led reform of the rules around disease outbreaks, known as the International Health Regulations (IHR), the United States said. The amendments, adopted at the World Health Organization (WHO) assembly, were agreed at a meeting seen as a once-in-a-generation chance for the U.N. health agency to strengthen its role after some 15 million deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes sought by Washington, and backed by others such as Japan and the European Union, mark a first step in a broader reform of the IHR, which set out countries' legal obligations around disease outbreaks, expected to take up to two years.
At only 19, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz is the world No 6 and his success – coming from an explosive, dynamic game and supreme athleticism – has seen his popularity explode
Giants manager won't stand for national anthem in protest of gun violence
IFS deputy director urges ministers to increase benefit cap and warns families could be ‘trapped’
The proposed settlement of more than $1 billion as compensation for the 98 people who died in a Florida condominium collapse is far from the largest in U.S. history
<strong>The Man Who Pays His Way: </strong>Time for a grown-up conversation about how best to get our creaking transport system through the summer.
The Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK had reached more than six and a half million pounds
There was a carnival atmosphere at Stormont where marchers and bands from across Northern Ireland massed on Saturday.
The actor landed his breakthrough role in Stranger Things after turning 40.
The highest percentage of those arriving, 43% equating to 14,271 people, were categorised as one parent with children.
A report that a man had become disorientated on the Pembrokeshire coast path led to a mercy mission by Tenby RNLI and St Govans coastguard rescue team.
A TEAM who worked on a complex investigation which involved investigating allegations of modern day slavery and human trafficking have been commended by the Chief Constable.
Two lanes of a motorway have reopened after a crash involving three vehicles.
What better way to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee than with a terribly British afternoon tea - here are the best places to get one according to Tripadvisor reviews.
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