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Welcome to Shitterton: A guide to some of the UK’s rudest place names

We take a look at the UK’s villages, towns and cities with the most unusual namesakes.

United Kingdom

New Banksy artworks appear in English seaside towns

British street artist Banksy confirmed via a video on his Instagram account on Friday that he was indeed the author of several works that recently appeared in England.

United Kingdom

Killer of five in UK shooting was given back gun and licence in July

Britain’s police watchdog says it has launched an investigation into why a 22-year-old man who fatally shot five people in southwest England on Thursday was given back his confiscated gun and gun license last month.

United Kingdom

Unaccompanied kids seeking asylum in the UK try to adapt to new lives

These children are learning how to adapt after fleeing countries such as Syria, Eritrea and Afghanistan without parents or family.

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Tech News

Twitter: Social media ID checks not the answer to England racist abuse

Black England players were subjected to a barrage of racist hate after the team's Euro 2020 defeat, prompting calls for mandatory ID checks online.

United Kingdom

'Freedom Day' in England is off to a bad start as PM self-isolates

Starting Monday, July 19, most of the restrictions on social distancing are lifted in England.

United Kingdom

'Devastating': Crops left to rot in England as Brexit begins to bite

Brexit -- the effects of which kicked in at the start of the year -- means hiring migrant pickers from eastern Europe is now much harder.

Tech News

UK government warns social media companies over England racist abuse

England's loss in the Euro 2020 final led to acts of racism towards some black players. Now the British government wants tech companies to hand over details of the perpetrators.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson to press on with lifting measures despite COVID surge

The British prime minister Boris Johnson asked people to “proceed with caution” as he said lifting all remaining lockdown restrictions in England would go ahead in a week as planned, despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.

United Kingdom

Online racist abuse of England players sparks indignation

Online racist abuse of England players who missed penalties in England's loss to Italy sparked a wave of indignation in the UK and beyond. Is racism in football on the rise and how can we tackle it?

Italy

'This means so much': Italians see Euro 2020 triumph as a new start

It is Italy's first tournament win since 2006 and comes after the nation was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

United Kingdom

EURO 2020: Italy defeat England in penalty shootout

Leonardo Bonucci scored the equaliser for Italy bringing to score to 1-1. England had been ahead after a goal from Luke Shaw in the second minute of the game.

Europe News

Politics have entered the football pitch. Was it inevitable?

The Euro 2020 tournament has been characterised by unusually explicit conversations on politics, race and LGBTQ+ rights.

United Kingdom

England beat Denmark to set up historic Euro 2020 final with Italy

It will be England's first final in an international tournament since 1966.

Sport

England take on Denmark in crucial Euro 2020 semifinal match

The winning team will play Italy in Sunday's final at Wembley.

World News

Euro 2020 semi finals: England v Denmark and Italy v Spain

The semi-finals of #EURO2020 are coming to London's Wembley Stadium this week. Here are the teams.

World News

England to take on Denmark in semi-final at Wembley after Ukraine rout

The last team to beat England is the next team they’ll play: Denmark.

United Kingdom

Man charged with 'common assault' of Professor Chris Whitty

An investigation was launched after Prof. Chris Whitty was accosted by two men in a London park on Sunday evening.

United Kingdom

Euro 2020: England beat Germany to book place in quarter-finals

England have beaten Germany 2-0 at Wembley to progress to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.

World News

Euro 2020: England, Croatia, Czech Republic through — Scotland out

England finished top of Group D with a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic who also qualify, while Croatia secured their place in the last 16 with a 3-1 win over Scotland.