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Coal carrying challenge

People of all shapes and sizes gathered outside the Royal Oak pub in Gawthorpe, in Yorkshire, England on Monday (April 17) to carry 50 kilograms of coal 1.

19/04/2017

United Kingdom

Britons mull May's election gamble

The news that Britain's prime minister Theresa May called a snap election has sent shockwaves throughout the UK.

18/04/2017

United Kingdom

May goes for broke with election call

May ready for election fight

18/04/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: UK's May calls snap election

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from across Europe.

18/04/2017

Sport

Force India Formula One owner arrested in UK

The owner of the Sahara Force India Formula One team has been arrested in London after India made an extradition request.

18/04/2017

United Kingdom

British opposition parties spoiling for a fight welcome May's snap election call

The combined parties in opposition in Britain have welcomed Prime Minister Theresa May's calling of an early general election.

18/04/2017

United Kingdom

UK General Election: where do the key parties stand on Brexit?

A lack of unity at Westminster over Brexit is why Theresa May has called a snap election, but what are the stances of the main political parties?

18/04/2017

United Kingdom

UK: Theresa May calls snap general election to be held on June 8

May says she needs to strengthen her hand in divorce talks with the European Union and hopes the poll result will shore up support.

18/04/2017

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Egg rolling

400 people took part in the annual egg rolling competition at Devil’s Dyke in the UK on Monday (17 April).

18/04/2017

Sport

Chelsea endure Premiership defeat, Tottenham edge higher

Chelsea, beaten by two nil by Manchester United, is now only four points ahead of Tottenham.

17/04/2017

United Kingdom

Smart bandages will use 5G data to monitor wounds

Swansea University is trialling a new bandage that can pick up blood clotting or spot infections and send the information back to the patient’s doctor…

17/04/2017

United Kingdom

How Brexit shattered my illusion of the UK

When I left my native France at the age of 18, I was full of dreams and hope for the future.

17/04/2017

Israel

British woman fatally stabbed in Jerusalem

A British woman has been stabbed to death by a Palestinian man in Jerusalem.

14/04/2017

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Elephants "excited" by banana-toting Queen Elizabeth

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip fed an elephant bananas to the apparent delight of the herd.

13/04/2017

Economy

UK wages growth losing out to inflation

British workers' pay growth is barely keeping up with inflation as UK households feel the squeeze from rising prices.

12/04/2017

United Kingdom

Judge rules doctors can withdraw baby's life support - against parents' wishes

Doctors argued that the eight-month-old baby's brain damage is irreversible.

11/04/2017

Economy

UK inflation holds steady in March

Inflation in Britain was unchanged last month, but was still up 2.3 percent compared to a year ago. Retail sales dipped in March

11/04/2017

Earth News

Charlie Ingham London City Guide

Charlie Ingham is the designer behind SohoBespoke, an exclusive made-to-measure glass brand.

11/04/2017

United Kingdom

Drunk driver launches car, and her 19-month-old child, over roundabout

A 32-year-old woman has been jailed for dangerous driving after speeding and launching her car nearly 5 metres into the air after “crashing into a…

11/04/2017

United Kingdom

Murdered police officer Keith Palmer laid to rest in London

Murdered police officer Keith Palmer laid to rest in London

10/04/2017