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2026 Bank Holiday Dates and Changes Revealed

Plan your year ahead with the official 2026 bank holiday calendar for England and Wales. Discover which dates are moving, including Boxing Day, and mark your diary.

Judges urge raising criminal age from 10 to 14

Former Supreme Court President Lady Hale leads calls to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, citing neuroscience and international norms. The government opposes the change.

NZ's rural towns battle depopulation crisis

Rural New Zealand faces a deepening crisis as young people and families flee to cities, leaving towns struggling to survive. Discover the fight for the future of the heartland.

Jacob Bethell earns maiden England call-up

Warwickshire's rising star Jacob Bethell earns his first senior England selection as Rob Key announces squads for upcoming white-ball contests against New Zealand and Ireland.

Single-Person Households Set to Surge 20% in Britain

New research reveals Britain is becoming a nation of solo dwellers, with single-person households projected to increase by nearly one-fifth, raising concerns about loneliness and housing demands.

Russia's population crisis deepens with 2M loss

New statistics reveal Russia's population has dropped by over 2 million since 2021, with deaths significantly outnumbering births as Putin's war and economic pressures create a perfect demographic storm.

Welsh detectorist finds 15,000 Roman coins

A Welsh metal detectorist discovered the largest ever Roman coin hoard found in Wales, then spent a nervous night guarding his extraordinary find in his car over theft fears.

UK Storm Warning: 70mph Winds and Flood Risk

The Met Office has escalated weather alerts across southern England and Wales as a powerful storm system threatens 70mph winds and intense rainfall, sparking major travel disruption fears.

Utah's Conservative Identity Faces Political Transformation

Salt Lake City's political landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation as changing demographics and shifting attitudes challenge Utah's traditional conservative dominance, with experts predicting significant consequences for America's Republican h

Ben Davies: Wales's Indispensable Defensive Leader

Discover why Ben Davies has become Wales's most crucial player, bringing veteran leadership and unshakeable composure to Rob Page's squad as they navigate crucial international campaigns.

Bellamy's Wales denied by last-gasp Belgium equaliser

Wales manager Craig Bellamy saw his team produce a heroic performance against Belgium, only to be denied victory by a 94th-minute equaliser in a dramatic World Cup qualifier at Cardiff City Stadium.

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