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Senior royals join thousands in London as VE Day commemorations begin

The King and Queen were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children in the royal box.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

Duchess Sophie gives florals a spring makeover with green and white Max Mara dress that’s the picture of elegance

Nothing says spring quite like florals but the Duchess of Edinburgh has revamped them for the season with her minimalist dress.

Woman & Home · Apr 29, 2025

UK set for temperatures of up to 28C during warmest spell of year

Monday is likely to be the hottest day of the year then the temperatures will peak on Wednesday or Thursday, the Met Office said.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Sir Ed Davey slides down ski slope in war against potholes

Sir Ed said his party had a “great chance” of winning control of Gloucestershire County Council on May 1

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Badenoch does not deny key Tory donor has pulled funding

Richard Harpin, the founder of repairs business HomeServe and review website Checkatrade, has been a long-time donor to the Conservatives.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

Police name woman believed to have died in South Wales shooting

South Wales Police said the victim is believed to be Joanne Penney but formal identification has not yet taken place.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Investigations continue after woman, 40, shot dead in South Wales town

The woman sustained serious injuries and died at the scene.

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

Princess Royal meets victims of Storm Bert flooding in Lydney

Anne spoke to residents, business owners and those who responded to the flooding.

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025

Labour must take the fight to Reform before Senedd polls, Carwyn Jones warns

Lord Jones said he wants to be a ‘voice for Wales’ and a proponent for devolution in Parliament’s upper chamber.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025

Matt Sherratt hails Andy Robinson influence ahead of first game as Wales boss

The interim head coach is ready to face the challenge of Ireland.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025