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IrelandScotlandWalesPM 'ready' to put troops on ground in Ukraine to protect peaceSir Keir Starmer said securing a lasting peace in Ukraine was "essential" to deter Vladimir Putin from future aggression. 8 hrs agoEuropeSpecial Forces blocked 2,000 credible asylum claims from Afghan commandos, MoD confirmsOfficers appear to have rejected every application from former Afghan commandos who fought alongside them.7 hrs agoAsiaMum's 20-year fight for epilepsy drug compensationCatherine Cox is certain taking valproate while pregnant caused her son's disabilities.7 hrs agoNottinghamshireManhunt continues after Valentine's Day shootingPolice say they are "not ruling out the possibility" that the suspect may have entered the Thames. 17 hrs agoKentConclave named best film at Baftas, as The Brutalist also wins bigThe papal drama won the big prize of the night, which also saw Adrien Brody, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldana recognised.Special Forces blocked 2,000 credible asylum claims from Afghan commandos, MoD confirmsOfficers appear to have rejected every application from former Afghan commandos who fought alongside them.7 hrs agoAsiaPledge of 2m extra NHS appointments met, PM saysSir Keir Starmer says the figure is a "shot in the arm", but "the job isn't done" to bring down waiting lists.8 hrs agoHealth'Fake bailiffs said they'd take my furniture'Criminals pretending to be bailiffs are tricking people into paying thousands of pounds to settle fictitious debts.7 hrs agoEnglandMum's 20-year fight for epilepsy drug compensationCatherine Cox is certain taking valproate while pregnant caused her son's disabilities.7 hrs agoNottinghamshireFBI to help police with Southport killer inquiryTeams in the US are providing support as British police try to recover the killer's deleted searches.15 hrs agoLiverpoolCouple held in Iran need 'prompt' UK action, says Nazanin's husbandNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband urges the government to work "more promptly" than it did on her case.13 hrs agoMiddle EastUnion and bishops criticise small boat refugee citizenship banSome 147 signatories of a letter say the recently-implemented rule will "breed division and distrust".12 hrs agoUKCouple believe law was broken in abortion sign-offNHS bosses have admitted failing Carly Wesson, Carl Everson and their daughter Ladybird.24 hrs agoNottinghamshireTens of thousands of birds being culled over suspected avian flu An estimated 64,000 birds are being culled after the disease was reported at a business.16 hrs agoNorthern IrelandWatch/ListenBaftas 2025: Watch the big moments in 100 secondsPapal drama Conclave and immigration epic The Brutalist came away as big winners on the British film industry's biggest night.9 hrs agoCulture'See it, say it, sorted' - the voice of London's trainsSince 2011, Matthew Streeton's voice has been heard by millions of train passengers in London.23 hrs agoLondonWatch: BBC reporter at the scene of fatal Valentine's Day pub shootingThe BBC's Ben Schofield says a manhunt is ongoing, but that police believe there is no ongoing risk to the public.18 hrs agoKentDancing in the street: Dozens perform Strip The WillowAbout 100 people gathered for a mass ceilidh dance on the newly revamped Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow.2 days agoGlasgow & West ScotlandMoment 80 couples renew vows on Valentine's DayCouples of all ages renew their vows in a special Valentine's Day ceremony at Coventry Cathedral. 3 days agoCoventry & WarwickshireFeatures & analysisEverything you need to know before the Bafta Film AwardsMikey Madison, Demi Moore and Ariana Grande are among the stars expected at the ceremony on Sunday.1 day agoCultureWhat happens in the world's deepest gypsum mine?The mine is 1,000ft (305m) below ground and its raw materials are used in the building industry.24 hrs agoCumbria'We quit our jobs and sold our house to travel the world with the kids'The Hutchinsons say they never had quality time together in the UK because the parents had to work so many hours to pay the bills1 day agoNorthamptonshireHow EastEnders was made, from 'doof doofs' to Angie and DenArchive documents show Manchester and Birmingham were considered as alternative settings for the soap.1 day agoCultureThe A-level student who became an enemy of the Chinese stateChloe Cheung was just a year out of school when Hong Kong police issued a million-dollar bounty for her arrest.1 day agoAsiaMore from the UKOwner challenges order to sell land to community groupThe Scottish government will defend its decision to force the sale of an overgrown site in St Andrews.13 mins agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastMan jailed for life for murdering Irish backpackerDanielle McLaughlin, from County Donegal, was raped and murdered while she was touring around India. 10 mins agoEuropeHouse prices plunge as council acts on second homesHouse prices in a Welsh county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures.48 mins agoWalesProperty boss hid fraud jail time behind new nameScott El Paraiso, from Urban Evolution, hid his original identity and criminal record from customers.34 mins agoLiverpoolLatest updates12 hrs agoUnion and bishops criticise small boat refugee citizenship banSome 147 signatories of a letter say the recently-implemented rule will "breed division and distrust".12 hrs agoUK14 hrs agoTeen charged over Cardiff-Bristol football disorderMounted police and public order-trained officers were called to an incident in Cardiff city centre. 14 hrs agoUK24 hrs agoIslanders reflect on history of diving boardsSwimmers and divers are sharing their memories of the historic Valette bathing pools in Guernsey.24 hrs agoUK2 days agoUK and EU countries must spend more on defence, says LammyThe foreign secretary said Vladimir Putin would not "go away" even in the event of a negotiated peace in Ukraine2 days agoUK2 days agoUK ticket-holder wins £65m Valentine's Day EuroMillions jackpotThe successful player matched all seven Valentine's Day numbers, the lottery operator said.2 days agoUK2 days agoFlights cuts 'no reflection on airport' - ministerThe infrastructure minister says she "understands the frustrations" of passengers over flight cuts.2 days agoUK2 days agoLoved-up royals share Valentine's Day photos Meghan says she is "beyond proud" of Harry in an Instagram post, while William and Kate shared a poignant image.2 days agoUK3 days ago'Trapped in our home' - Doorbell camera captures neighbour's abuse and threatsData shows 36% of people experienced anti-social behaviour last year, up from 34% the year before.3 days agoUK3 days agoSports teams charter travel amid ferry uncertaintyThe lack of certainty about ferry services has been a "logistical nightmare", says one team.3 days agoUK