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Pensioners across the UK are set to see a rise in their payments from April 2026 and some will qualify for thousands of pounds more a year
The flights leaving the region are to help British migrants return to the UK
Bernardo Silva feels all the 50-50 decisions are going against his side despite red card escape
Many people, including celebrities and TV stars, have spoken about being stuck in Dubai after tensions grew in the Middle East
A new cafe has opened in a famous Gateshead location and has already left customers mightily impressed
Customers must complete several steps to get the Lloyds Bank bonus
The body of Christopher Davies was sadly found on the north bank of the River Wear in Washington
Approximately 138,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the Middle East as repatriation flights continue
Anthony Wilkinson, 36, launched the violent attack leaving his victim needing 20 stitches for a deep gash to his forehead
Four-year-old Storm was rescued by the RSPCA after police entered a property in Darlington
