The Latest National and International News
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Runner from London becomes first person in world to complete 1000 parkrunsA runner from London has become the first person in the world to complete 1,000 parkruns.
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Rescuers free four villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave for 10 daysRescue workers in Laos said they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, the day after another one was successfully extracted.
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Downpours and cloudy skies for some this weekend after record breaking heatwaveCloudy skies and downpours are expected for many this weekend as a record-breaking heatwave gives way to cooler weather ahead of a likely soggy start to June.
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Swinney steps up calls to end Westminster rip off over energyJohn Swinney has stepped up his calls for Holyrood to be given control over energy, insisting it is the only way to end the current “Westminster rip-off”.
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Katie Boulter calls for French Open to remove advertising boards on courtsKatie Boulter has called for the French Open to remove advertising boards at the back of courts after a doubles player tripped over one and was forced to retire.
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Royal Mail misses annual delivery targets but hails progress amid 500m planRoyal Mail has missed its delivery targets for another year, but said more first-class mail has been sent on time over recent weeks after pledging to invest £500 million in improving its service.
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Brothers will not face third Manchester Airport assault trialTwo brothers accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester Airport during a fracas which went viral on social media will not face a third trial after prosecutors offered no evidence.
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Man and woman charged over death of mother of one shot outside barA man and woman have been charged in connection with the death of a 30-year-old mother-of-one who was shot outside a bar in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday.