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Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow entered the water for the first time on 2nd December at Glenmallan. She was towed slowly from Loch Long back to Glasgow during the night arriving back at sunrise. HMS Glasgow will now begin fitting out at Scotstoun. HMS Glasgow is the first of 8 City-class frigates...

Cornwall space launch: Virgin Orbit targets Monday for UK mission BBC News Saturday 7th January 2023 Cosmic Girl will carry the rocket out over the ocean, attached to the underside of the left wing By Jonathan Amos BBC Science Correspondent @BBCAmos The first ever orbital space launch from...

Now that he's the boss, King Charles III has decided to kick his brother Prince Andrew out of Buckingham Palace. The King and his siblings after their mother's death last year This comes after the King snubbed Andrew to make his younger siblings Princess Anne - who is very popular with the...

The King is believed to be planning on making his granddaughter Princess Charlotte the new Duchess of Edinburgh. After King Charles III acceded to the Throne on 8th September 2022 it was believed he would make his younger brother Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh. Instead, the King has...

The King and Queen with pups Beth and Bluebell, who once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II King Charles III and Queen Camilla have decided not to follow the Queen’s habit of remaining in Sandringham in Norfolk after Christmas until February. Instead, they have started 2023 with a romantic break...

'We've got a two-legged fox on the lawn' BBC News Wednesday 4th January 2023 A family were stunned to find a fox with just two legs in their garden. Phil and Jane Carter, from Ilkeston in Derbyshire, often get visited by foxes and this one stayed for about 45 minutes. Mr Carter said: "My wife...

Croatia today becomes the 20th EU Member State to join the euro and the 27th European nation to join the Schengen Area Eurozone: Schengen:

Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce BBC News Sunday 1st January 2023 Thirty years on since the breakup of Czechoslovakia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic enjoy a harmonious relationship By Rob Cameron BBC News, Hodonin 31 December marked the 30th anniversary...

Rare walrus sighting draws huge crowds to harbour BBC News Saturday 31st December 2022 The animal is believed to be Thor - the same walrus spotted on the Hampshire coastline earlier this month An Arctic walrus has been causing an enormous stir in Scarborough after it was discovered in the...

Pele: Brazil football legend dies aged 82 BBC News Thursday 29th December 2022 Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals...

Santa-filled armoured truck gets stuck in Cornwall lane BBC News Friday 23rd December 2022 An armoured personnel carrier filled with Santas had to be freed by police after getting stuck in a Cornish lane. The Santas, who were believed to be on a pub crawl, got wedged in a hedge at Marsh Lane...

Donations for late Queen given to fuel bill charity BBC News Friday 23rd December 2022 King Charles III, visiting a community kitchen last week, has given money to help those struggling with fuel bills By Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent Money donated in memory of Queen Elizabeth is being...

George Cohen: England World Cup winner and Fulham right-back dies, aged 83 BBC News Friday 23rd December 2022 George Cohen, along with the rest of the England team, was introduced to Queen Elizabeth II before the final England World Cup winner George Cohen has died, aged 83, his former club...

Trooping the Colour: New roles for Kate and Camilla BBC News Thursday 22nd December 2022 Last year crowds gathered for the ceremony which took place during the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee By Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News The Princess of Wales and Queen Consort have been given ceremonial...

Glaswegian who 'invented' chicken tikka masala dies BBC News Wednesday 21st December 2022 Mr Ali, in his Glasgow restaurant with the dish he is credited with inventing A Glaswegian chef credited with inventing the chicken tikka masala has died, aged 77. Ali Ahmed Aslam is said to have come...

Killamarsh murders: Damien Bendall given whole-life order BBC News Wednesday 21st December 2022 Terri Harris (bottom left) and her children John Bennett (top left) and Lacey Bennett (bottom right) were found dead along with Lacey's friend Connie Gent (top right) By Caroline Lowbridge BBC News...