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Absolute fury as DVLA bans pro-Brexit number plates

Pro-Brexit number plates have been banned by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) ahead of new "75" registrations. Any letter and number combinations deemed likely to cause offence,...

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable' and unfair as Culture Secretary demands review

The BBC licence fee is “unenforceable” and unfairly targets women, the Culture Secretary has said. Lisa Nandy, the minister who has overall responsibility for strategy and policy across the...

Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump

Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump7 hours agoAlys DaviesBBC NewsReutersUS President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine "are very close to a deal", hours after his envoy Steve...

Funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy

Pope Francis' funeral is chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy34 minutes agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleReutersWorld leaders may be gathering on Saturday to pay their respects to a...

Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump

Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump6 hours agoAlys DaviesBBC NewsReutersUS President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine "are very close to a deal", hours after his envoy Steve...

King Charles's shocking joke to Harry about 'not really being his dad' and his reaction

In his memoir, Spare, Prince Harry once recounted how King Charles made a savage joke about who his "real father" was. The Duke of Sussex spoke about his life as a senior member of the Royal Family...

Putin and Trump envoy had constructive meeting, Russian aide says

Putin and Trump envoy had constructive meeting, Russian aide says22 minutes agoAlys DaviesBBC NewsAFPUS envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin had "constructive" talks in Moscow on...

'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death

'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death49 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsReporting fromRomeAPThe seat at the Vatican had been vacant for two days when a group of...

'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death

'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death49 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsReporting fromRomeAPThe seat at the Vatican had been vacant for two days when a group of...

Helga Weber dead: Eurovision legend dies aged 39 as devastated partner pays tribute

Helga Wéber, who appeared for Hungary at Eurovision 2012 and 2013 as a backing singer, has died at the age of 39 after a long illness. She is best known for having performed as a backing singer for...

Booze and twos: the best fictional detectives for drinking with!

Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) enjoys his favourite tipple (Image: ITV/Shutterstock)We're all familiar with the stereotypes of crime fiction: the hard-bitten, increasingly world-weary detective...

THE BREWSUAL SUSPECTS!

We're all familiar with the stereotypes of crime fiction: the hard-bitten, increasingly world-weary detective searching for the bottle of something strong in the bottom drawer of their desk; or the...

Gwyneth Paltrow swears as she shares true feelings on Meghan Markle 'feud'

Gwyneth Paltrow has been accused of having a frosty relationship with Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle, despite insisting that she'd been raised to see other women as "friends, not foes" - and she...

Brits ditch Spain holidays for 10 destinations as they embrace new 'pubcation' trend

Brits looking for getaways that won't break the bank are turning in droves towards so-called "pubcations", UK stays centred around a cosy rural boozer, new research suggests. The cost-of-living...

Ex-Labour MP Rosie Duffield says Keir Starmer looked at her 'like an alien' over trans row

Former Labour MP Rosie Duffield has said Sir Keir Starmer “looked at me like I was an alien” when she tried to explain her concern that women’s rights were being eroded. She said she could...

Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts

Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts55 minutes agoDamian GrammaticasPolitical correspondentPhil KempPolitical reporterGetty ImagesReform UK is fielding local election candidates who...

Convicted murderer missing from prison near Dundee

Convicted murderer missing from prison near Dundee25 minutes agoOttilie MitchellBBC NewsPolice ScotlandA convicted murderer has been reported missing from an open prison near the Scottish city of...

Murderer on the run after escaping from prison as public warned 'do not approach'

A convicted murderer who shot a police officer has sparked a manhunt after fleeing from an open prison in Dundee.Raymond McCourt went missing from HMP Castle Huntly, Scotland's only open prison,...

US intensifying bid to end Ukraine war - but chances of success remain unclear

US intensifying bid to end Ukraine war - but chances of success remain unclear4 hours agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleReutersThe pace of diplomatic efforts to end the war in...

Ray Winstone issues defiant St George's Day post as he hits back at woke government

Ray Winstone has issued a defiant message on St George’s Day, proudly flying the English flag and calling on people to embrace their national identity. The Sexy Beast star posted a short video to...