Two much loved Norfolk attractions have been named among the best in the country at the UK Theme Park Awards 2025. Now in its sixth year, the awards invited the public to vote for their favourite parks and attractions across 22 categories, including Best New Attraction, Best Theme Park for Families, Best Theme Park for […]
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Bone marrow, chocolate cake and clams have been recognised among the top dishes in London, in a celebration of the capital’s evolving food scene that goes far beyond fleeting social media trends. Six of the city’s leading chefs came together to select London’s 25 best food offerings. Each chef nominated ten dishes before gathering in
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Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), better known as MI6, has launched a new dark web platform to recruit agents from hostile states such as Russia, Iran, North Korea and China. The portal, called Silent Courier, allows individuals with access to sensitive information to securely contact British intelligence without meeting a handler in person. It is
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Ministers are facing fresh calls not to abandon welfare reform, amid growing concern that some graduates in full-time work are taking home less than those on sickness benefits. Pat McFadden, the new work and pensions secretary, has said he intends to prioritise helping young people into jobs, making employment support his central focus. The issue
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has launched an urgent review of Britain’s modern slavery laws after a last-minute legal challenge prevented the deportation of a migrant to France under the government’s new “one in, one out” returns scheme. A 25-year-old Eritrean migrant, who arrived by small boat on 13 August, was due to be among the
Explaining the value of monarchy, Clement Attlee once remarked: “We do want a little light, colour and symbolism in our national life.” His words seemed fitting on Thursday as Windsor Castle staged an extraordinary spectacle for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to Britain. The visit opened with a dramatic arrival: three helicopters carrying the
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It has become one of the most familiar and at times irritating mantras of Britain’s railways. Now commuters are set to hear even more of the “See it. Say it. Sorted.” campaign, as the Department for Transport launches a refreshed version of the safety message. Updated announcements will be rolled out on trains and Tubes
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The Home Office has failed for a second consecutive day to deport migrants to France under the new one-in, one-out returns deal, after a flurry of last-minute human rights claims stalled removals. Seats reserved on an Air France flight from Heathrow to Paris on Tuesday were left empty, despite letters sent to migrants confirming their
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A Norfolk social club’s attempt to shake up its live music line-up ended in controversy at the weekend after members hurled abuse at a local band. The Naked Lights, an alternative indie group from Norwich, performed at Toftwood Social Club near Dereham on Saturday night in what had been billed as a chance to offer
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Travel across the South East of England was disrupted on Monday as high winds caused several trees to fall, blocking roads and delaying ferry services. A yellow Met Office wind warning remains in place for most of England and Wales until 18:00 BST. The weather service warned that strong gusts could cause travel disruption and
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