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CalMac's west coast ferry network was badly disrupted by breakdowns earlier this year. During the Holyrood election campaign First Minister John Swinney announced a new SNP government would set up a £10m resilience fund.…

Nigel Farage says incident at his home 'directly linked' to Ann Widdecombe murder

It relates to what Farage described as a "lit incendiary device" being pushed through his letterbox in April 2025, the BBC understands. Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London has also referred itself to the police…

Why the UK will see more ‘dust devil’ mini-tornadoes as summers get hotter

Known as a “dust devil” – sometimes referred to as a “willy willy” – the phenomenon only usually happens in the extreme heat of desert climates. But climate change means the UK will see dust devils much more often during…

Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says

The army, which also suffered casualties, disputed it had ceded control - but said its soldiers had to "retreat temporarily". It comes as Mali's security situation appears to be deteriorating, more than a decade after a…

Police seize more than £8million worth of vehicles including Ferrari worth £3.7MILLION after London supercar meet-up

In just two days between August 7 and August 9, officers detained a staggering 90 luxury vehicles across Hyde Park , Kensington and Chelsea. The record-breaking seizure was part of an operation involving 120 officers…

Man, 18, dies after getting into difficulty in sea

An 18-year-old man was pulled from the water about 30 minutes later, but despite attempts by paramedics, he was pronounced dead a short time later. Police said his next of kin have been informed. Two other people - a…

Passenger flight is cancelled after young child refuses to sit down and buckle up, despite parent and crew pleading with them

The airline said on Sunday the parent and crew repeatedly tried to secure the child but had to return the plane to the terminal at Victoria International Airport to remove the two passengers, which caused the plane to…

Count Binface makes election broadcast from ‘edge of space’ ahead of Clacton vote

The self-styled ‘intergalactic space warrior’ has been given 25/1 odds of beating the Reform UK leader in Thursday’s election by bookmaker Ladbrokes. And in a bid to convince Essex voters to hand him a seat in the House…

Alleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups

The operation forms part of a crackdown on illegal armed groups ordered by Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, who was sworn in on Friday. He said the killing by the security forces of Hernando Forero…

How thousands of firms, from car washes to vape shops and kebab takeaways, have imported migrants on 'skilled worker' visas - and why our bloated welfare system is adding to the scandal

For just £7, it’s a thorough treatment, paused only momentarily when the team of six share a joke in their native language over bonnets and wheel arches. As fine a job as the boys at Kalar Car Wash do on this industrial…

Island businesses hit by ferry disruption to share £3m support package