Banana containers spill in Solent, causing cruise chaos
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
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Cal McCrystal's gloriously daffy HMS Pinafore at the London Coliseum is packed with physical comedy & double-entendres. Mel Giedroyc shines in this crowd-pleasing revival. Runs until 7 Feb.
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Senior Welsh Labour figures accuse the UK government of centralising power, threatening the devolution settlement. Read the full story on the growing rift.
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Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
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Remembering David Young, the linguistics scholar whose grammar books are used worldwide and whose passion for Wales defined his long retirement in Usk. Discover his remarkable life and legacy.
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The incredible story of how English manager Bob Houghton revolutionised Swedish football and led Malmö, with part-time players, to the 1979 European Cup final against Nottingham Forest.
Hereditary peers defend vote against Labour's employment legislation, arguing business experience trumps government claims. Discover why major business groups support their stance.
House of Lords faces scrutiny over assisted dying bill procedures. Read expert opinions on this critical life-and-death legislation debate shaping UK's future.
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Remembering Peter Griffiths, a passionate educator who transitioned to award-winning television schools programming, leaving a legacy in education and broadcasting.
Steve Borthwick's England contract won't be extended beyond 2027 despite 11 consecutive victories. RFU reports £1.9m loss amid Twickenham redevelopment plans.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives English mayors power to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays, sparking hospitality industry backlash over cost of living concerns.
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who led Britain's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died peacefully at home aged 93. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Arsenal face Bayern Munich in a Champions League clash that showcases the Premier League's remarkable rise to European dominance over the past decade. Discover the data behind football's power shift.
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to receive significant new powers over the capital's pubs, bars, and transport network in what ministers call the 'biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall' in decades.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis pledges a hard-edged cyber regime for UK firms after major attacks. New bill mandates 24-hour incident reporting. Learn how this affects businesses.
CBI chair Rupert Soames criticises the Labour government's Employment Rights Bill, warning it will increase hiring costs and regulatory burdens. Read the full business reaction.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle urges CBI leaders to engage with Labour's employment bill consultations, pledging no 'zero-sum' outcome for businesses amid £5bn cost concerns.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle defends Employment Rights Bill reforms while addressing CBI concerns over regulatory costs. Consultation process continues amid political opposition.
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