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Starmer warns of 'generational challenge' of national security - and calls Ukraine 'frontline' of Europe

Sir Keir Starmer has warned of a "generational challenge" when it comes to national security as he called Ukraine the "frontline" of Europe.

Large sinkhole forces closure of Godstone High Street in Surrey

A large sinkhole has opened up in a Surrey village - forcing the high street to be closed.

Northumberland: Burglar who triggered 'Home Alone-style trap' is jailed

A burglar who was caught after triggering a Home Alone-style trap at a property in Northumberland has been jailed.

Down the pub political frustrations are palpable

"They were a little bit arrogant to start with... I think they are learning on the job."

Most areas set to increase council tax by at least 4.99% from April

Most councils are set to increase council tax by the maximum amount of at least 4.99% from April.

Father 'very concerned' as British journalist Charlotte Peet missing in Brazil

The father of a British journalist who is missing in Brazil has said her disappearance is "very worrying" and he is "very concerned".

Inflation rises to a high not seen in nearly a year - official figures

Inflation has risen a surprising amount - to the highest in nearly a year - official figures show.

Driver killed 'showboating' e-bike rider to 'teach him a lesson'

A driver who tailed and deliberately rammed his car into an e-bike rider to "teach him a lesson" for pulling a "wheelie" in front of his car has been…

Emma Raducanu visibly distressed during match at Dubai Tennis Championships

Emma Raducanu was visibly upset during a match at the Dubai Tennis Championships - after being approached by a man displaying "fixated behaviour".

Alice da Silva Aguiar: Mum of Southport victim praises local community in first interview since attack

The mum of Alice da Silva Aguiar, one of three young girls killed in an attack on a dance class in Southport, has praised her local community in her…

Easier for children to buy knives than paracetamol, police review finds amid government crackdown

It is easier for children to buy knives than it is to purchase paracetamol a police review has concluded.

The Jam drummer Rick Buckler dies aged 69

The Jam drummer Rick Buckler has died aged 69, his former bandmate Paul Weller has confirmed.

Welsh government sets out plans to ban greyhound racing

The Welsh government has set out plans to ban greyhound racing.

East Lothian first local authority in Scotland to confirm 10% council tax increase

East Lothian Council is the first local authority in Scotland to approve a double-digit council tax increase.

Woman, 66, charged over 1978 death of five-year-old girl in south London

A 66-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a five-year-old girl in 1978.