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Stranded whale stuck in River Thames

Crowds at Richmond Lock have been gathering after a small whale was stranded in the river. A rescue operation using floats is underway to help move 3-4m long whale, thought to be a Minke,

9 May 2021

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Three rescuers wearing life jackets and hard hats work to free a humpback whale in a sea loch

Humpback whale tangled in creel lines set free

The stranding is thought to be the largest UK stranding since 1927

Experts arrive to examine Orkney stranded whales

NE, Orkney & Shetland

Whales on beach

Whales die in major stranding on Orkney beach

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Humpback whale lunging out of the sea

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Humpback whale's tail

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Beach-goers and volunteers pull whale ashore

Watch: Rescuers rush to get stranded whales into the sea

Orca attacking shark

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Orcas trapped in ice

Orcas trapped in drift ice off the coast of Japan

Extremely rare white whale

Extremely rare white whale sighted off Thailand

Fin whale washed ashore in San Diego

Huge whale washes ashore at popular California beach

Whale rolling around in seaweed

Watch: Whales 'kelping' off the US east coast

Science & Environment

Whale model being rescued

Inflatable whales used to simulate mass stranding

Three whales breaching in near unison

Watch ‘epic’ moment three whales jump in unison

Large pod of whales spotted off Australian coast

More than 50 whales dead in 'horrific' stranding

Stranded pilot whales

Pod of 55 pilot whales stranded on beach in Scotland

Breaching whale

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Whale swimming next to kayaker

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Crab camera

Crab-cams let us see nature with new eyes

A fossilised whale bone

Watch as researchers find fossilised whale jaws

A snowy tree in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd

Watch: Snowy scenes as cold snap hits UK

Several weather warnings have been issued as the first snow of the season hit parts of the UK.

A group of schoolchildren in purple jumpers singing Happy Birthday to King Charles

Children sing Happy Birthday to the King

The monarch smiled as the group of youngsters sang to him with their teachers during a visit for a food poverty project.

A composite image of June Spencer as a young and older woman

Watch: June Spencer recounts her lifetime on The Archers

The radio star, who played Peggy Woolley in The Archers, has died aged 105.

Antonio Banderas looking at a Blue Peter badge next to Olivia Colman who is excitedly putting her badge on. A sign in the background reads Paddington in Peru

Watch: Colman's Blue Peter badge delight baffles co-star

The Oscar-winning actress appeared overwhelmed with joy when presenter Shini Muthukrishnan awarded her the badge.

Prince William playing rugby with school children in Cape Town

Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town

The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.

a woman looking at an off-screen interviewer. Her gaze is direct and she is wearing a black top and plum-coloured lipstick

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King Charles standing at a podium

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King Charles says says "the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate" in a speech to Commonwealth leaders.

A still from the bodycam footage showing the moments before Chris Kaba was shot

Bodycam video shows moments before Chris Kaba shooting

Police release bodycam footage showing moments before Chris Kaba is shot.

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Princess of Wales

Kate in Southport for surprise first public visit since chemo

The Princess of Wales arrives in Southport for her first official engagement since finishing cancer treatment.

Learner motorbike rider uses phone while overtaking

Watch: Dangerous driving caught on camera

More people are being prosecuted for dangerous driving thanks to a huge increase in footage submitted to police by the public.

King Charles dancing

'He's got the moves' - King tries Samoan dance

The King and Queen met guests representing the Commonwealth at a St James's Palace reception.

Prince William and David Beckham pose in front of a helicopter

'East End boy' Beckham helps with Prince William fundraiser

Beckham says he was "excited and proud" to help raise money for the London Air Ambulance service.

Prince Harry smiles at WellChild Awards

Prince Harry arrives in London for charity awards

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Harrison in the water, the sun is shining on the water and there is a boat behind him

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Harrison, 15, swam "non-stop" for several hours, then played rugby the next morning.

Huw Edwards outside court

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The former BBC News presenter has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court filmed by TV cameras, photographers and watched by journalists.

Gary Lineker, Joe Hart and Danny Murphy sit in the Match of the Day studio, with a backdrop of the Royal Albert Hall

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King Charles grins as three rugby players wearing black New Zealand t-shirts give him hug

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King Charles laughed after accepting the surprise offer from a player on New Zealand's women's team.

Emily Maitlis

Emily Maitlis reflects on impact of Prince Andrew interview

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Dionne Barrett

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