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British couple on round-the-world motorcycle journey detained in Iran

British couple on round-the-world motorcycle journey detained in Iran

British couple on round-the-world motorcycle journey detained in Iran

15 February 2025

Their family said the situation was causing ‘significant concern’.


Family of taxi driver killed with cheesewire in 1983 issue plea for DNA swabs

Family of taxi driver killed with cheesewire in 1983 issue plea for DNA swabs

Family of taxi driver killed with cheesewire in 1983 issue plea for DNA swabs

15 February 2025

George Murdoch’s nephew urged the public to ‘give us answers we desperately want’ even if it meant putting forward the name of a deceased relative.


Woman shot dead at pub on Valentine’s night

Woman shot dead at pub on Valentine’s night

Woman shot dead at pub on Valentine’s night

15 February 2025

The victim was at the Three Horseshoes pub in the Kent village of Knockholt, near Sevenoaks.


‘Several lessons to be learned from unwarranted death’ of Stephen Holmes

‘Several lessons to be learned from unwarranted death’ of Stephen Holmes

‘Several lessons to be learned from unwarranted death’ of Stephen Holmes

15 February 2025

The father-of-two died in hospital on Saturday February 8 following an incident in the Beechmount Village area of Strabane on February 3.


Family of Britons detained in Iran determined to secure their safe return

Family of Britons detained in Iran determined to secure their safe return

Family of Britons detained in Iran determined to secure their safe return

15 February 2025

Craig and Lindsay Foreman are being held by the Iranian authorities.


Man denies religious aggravation charge after burning of Koran

Man denies religious aggravation charge after burning of Koran

Man denies religious aggravation charge after burning of Koran

15 February 2025

Footage posted on social media appeared to show a man burning a book near the Turkish consulate in Knightsbridge.


Government announces multibillion-pound plans to boost UK steel industry

Government announces multibillion-pound plans to boost UK steel industry

Government announces multibillion-pound plans to boost UK steel industry

15 February 2025

The announcement follows the Government’s go ahead for expansion at Heathrow Airport which will require 400,000 tonnes of steel.


Police seize £70,000 of cannabis from flat

Police seize £70,000 of cannabis from flat

Police seize £70,000 of cannabis from flat

15 February 2025

Two men have been charged and are due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.


Laura Whitmore shares last message from Caroline Flack on anniversary of death

Laura Whitmore shares last message from Caroline Flack on anniversary of death

Laura Whitmore shares last message from Caroline Flack on anniversary of death

15 February 2025

Flack presented ITV show Love Island before Whitmore took over in 2020.


Zelensky calls for European army as Trump’s US ‘might not defend continent’

Zelensky calls for European army as Trump’s US ‘might not defend continent’

Zelensky calls for European army as Trump’s US ‘might not defend continent’

15 February 2025

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said the ‘old days’ when allies could rely on US support were over.


Irish emergency humanitarian assistance for Gaza to be delivered next week

Irish emergency humanitarian assistance for Gaza to be delivered next week

Irish emergency humanitarian assistance for Gaza to be delivered next week

15 February 2025

Simon Harris is due to meet Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa on Saturday.


Two charged after man attacked having burnt Koran outside Turkish consulate

Two charged after man attacked having burnt Koran outside Turkish consulate

Two charged after man attacked having burnt Koran outside Turkish consulate

15 February 2025

Social media footage showed a man being kicked on the ground by his knife-wielding attacker.


Starmer warned to boost defence spending or be consigned to ‘bin of history’

Starmer warned to boost defence spending or be consigned to ‘bin of history’

Starmer warned to boost defence spending or be consigned to ‘bin of history’

15 February 2025

Former head of the army Lord Dannatt said the military could face embarrassment if asked to secure any Ukraine peace deal.


Three Britons remain in hospital in New Zealand after fatal quad-cycle collision

Three Britons remain in hospital in New Zealand after fatal quad-cycle collision

Three Britons remain in hospital in New Zealand after fatal quad-cycle collision

15 February 2025

The incident occurred in the town of Martinborough, located on New Zealand’s North Island.


Police manhunt under way after woman injured at Kent pub

Police manhunt under way after woman injured at Kent pub

Police manhunt under way after woman injured at Kent pub

15 February 2025

Officers were called to the Three Horseshoes in Knockholt on Friday night.


Sarwar vows to ‘fix’ NHS amid rise in patients opting for private health care

Sarwar vows to ‘fix’ NHS amid rise in patients opting for private health care

Sarwar vows to ‘fix’ NHS amid rise in patients opting for private health care

15 February 2025

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said action was needed as, under the SNP, the NHS is ‘no longer free and available at the point of need’.


What the papers say – February 15

What the papers say – February 15

What the papers say – February 15

15 February 2025

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.


Meghan and children prepare sweet treats in Valentine’s Day video

Meghan and children prepare sweet treats in Valentine’s Day video

Meghan and children prepare sweet treats in Valentine’s Day video

15 February 2025

The Duchess of Sussex posted a video of herself cutting heart-shaped strawberries and preparing Valentine’s themed food.


West did ‘too little’ when Putin first invaded Ukraine, say Healey and Lammy

West did ‘too little’ when Putin first invaded Ukraine, say Healey and Lammy

West did ‘too little’ when Putin first invaded Ukraine, say Healey and Lammy

14 February 2025

The Foreign and Defence Secretaries called on the UK and Europe to ‘do more’ to ‘share the burden’ of regional security


Woman without water for three days calls Thames Water bill hike proposal ‘greed’

Woman without water for three days calls Thames Water bill hike proposal ‘greed’

Woman without water for three days calls Thames Water bill hike proposal ‘greed’

14 February 2025

Several Thames Water customers have been without water for days after a water pipe burst.


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