Police shoot man dead in Bedford after overnight standoff

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Sarawak peppercorns add their woody, citrus aroma to shellfish steamed in wine and served with crisp friesBlack Sarawak peppercorns have a soft, woody smell,...

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?Sweltering heatwaves do nothing to deter the Thursd...

More jaguars are killed in Bolivia each year by poachers than in any other country, driving the population to critical levels. But a recent successful releas...

Security checks due to new digital entry and exit system have caused delays and missed flights for holidaymakersTravellers to the EU have faced additional bo...

Plan to move part of Whitehall to Manchester wins praise but would involve major logistical challenges and costs‘It’s a stellar idea’: readers on Andy Burnha...

Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance saysThe number of mammals and poultry farmed wo...

Consortium led by Micha? So?owow planning enough SMRs to power equivalent of 8m homes for more than 60 yearsA consortium led by the billionaire industrialist...

This shadowy treaty on medicine imports will cost the NHS billions and take funding away from doctors, nurses, cancer scans and the restFor all the crowd noi...

She radiated love as the narrator of Gogglebox, created one of the most emotional sitcom moments of all time and asked Debbie McGee a question she’ll never f...

Free choice of repertoire and an increased upper age limit part of the changes in a competition that will emphasise individuality and imaginationThe Leeds In...

Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthierThe Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast...