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Summer solstice celebrated at Stonehenge for first time in three years

Around 6,000 people gathered to watch the sunrise on Tuesday.

21/06/2022

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Sun rises behind Stonehenge on summer solstice

Crowds gather at Stonehenge in southwest England to watch the sunrise behind the ancient monument on the summer solstice.

21/06/2022

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Rail chaos as Britain's biggest strike in years begins

Up to 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff are due to walk out for three days this week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

21/06/2022

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Thousands of trains cancelled as UK's biggest strike in decades begins

People are being urged not to travel as more than 200,000 people prepare to head to Glastonbury Festival in Somerset this weekend.

20/06/2022

Culture news

"Why did you leave?": The intergenerational questions on immigration

Mamet Leigh draws on his experiences of leaving Iran for the UK in an upcoming play in London.

20/06/2022

United Kingdom

Chaos at Heathrow as a baggage system malfunction causes pile-up

A baggage system failure at Heathrow Airport Friday caused a huge backlog of luggage, with passengers complaining of long delays.

18/06/2022

Cult

3 European cultural events you need to know about this weekend

Climate change takes centre stage at art exhibitions in London and Madrid. Meanwhile, romance is at the heart of the Cabourg Film Festival in France.

17/06/2022

Destinations

Secret beaches just a short trip from the UK’s biggest cities

These are the best seaside destinations for a day trip to make the most of the warm weather.

17/06/2022

United Kingdom

British child gymnasts abused and denied food and water, report finds

A new report into allegations of abuse at British Gymnastics finds a catalogue of abusive behaviour towards young athletes during training.

17/06/2022

Travel News

Travel chaos: Gatwick airport cancels 4,000 summer flights

Passengers face more cancellations as Gatwick airport reduces the number of outbound flights.

17/06/2022

United Kingdom

Family of Julian Assange vow to fight UK extradition order

The brother and wife of the WikiLeaks founder said Friday they will explore all avenues to block the UK ruling.

17/06/2022

Travel News

British man dies at Gatwick airport after being left on plane

A man with disabilities has died in a tragic accident at Gatwick airport.

17/06/2022

United Kingdom

More bother for Boris as ethics advisor quits over 'odious' orders

Christopher Geidt stepped down saying the government had put him in an “impossible and odious position”.

16/06/2022

Culture news

Spears and earwax removers found in newly-excavated Anglo-Saxon graves

A previously unknown era of history comes into the limelight as the UK builds its high-speed rail link.

16/06/2022

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Boris Johnson suffers blow as second ethics adviser resigns

Christopher Geidt did not give a reason for his resignation but had previously called on the prime minister to explain his conduct in the "partygate" affair.

15/06/2022

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Yorkshire Cricket Club charged by ECB after probe into racism claims

Azeem Rafiq, a former England under-19 captain of Pakistani descent, last year alleged that he had been a victim of institutional racism.

15/06/2022

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Prince William shows off his football skills

Prince William showed off his football skills on Wednesday when he joined the England women's football team at a training session at St George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent.

15/06/2022

Travel News

More UK flight cancellations imminent as government steps in

More UK flight cancellations are likely after the government ordered airlines to scrap flights in advance, rather than at the last minute.

15/06/2022

Travel News

BA faces possible strike after 97% of staff vote to walk out

Just weeks after BA announced thousands of flight cancellations, airline staff have voted in favour of a summer strike.

15/06/2022

Art

Iconic Jeff Koons sculpture expected to sell for millions for Ukraine

An iconic sculpture by world famous artist Jeff Koons is being auctioned to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. But how much is the sculpture expected to go for?

15/06/2022

Tech News

UK's first wind-powered mobile phone mast aims to connect 'not-spots'

Vodafone is trialling a wind and solar-powered mobile phone mast it hopes can help connect the UK's most remote areas.

15/06/2022

United Kingdom

UK's Rwanda asylum flight cancelled after European Court order

Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel says preparations are already under way for the next flight to Rwanda.

15/06/2022

United Kingdom

Scotland looks to Europe as new independence campaign launched

The first minister compared Scotland to other European countries and said after independence, Scotland would be wealthier, fairer and happier.

14/06/2022

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People lay flowers for the victims of Grenfell Tower

The names of the 72 people who perished in Britain's worst residential fire since World War II were read out on Tuesday at a church service marking the fifth anniversary of the blaze.

14/06/2022

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UK insists flight to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda will go ahead

First deportation flight set to go ahead as scheduled on Tuesday after UK court refuses to halt government plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda

14/06/2022

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Five years on, justice and accountability sought over deadly blaze

The devastating fire on 14 June 2017 claimed the lives of 72 people.

14/06/2022