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Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in curbing small boat crossings

The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

Finucane creates Games history with fourth gold

Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games.

Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew

Three of the four are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one man seriously hurt.

Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew

Three of the four are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one man seriously hurt.

Man admits killing Scottish woman found in suitcase, Greek police say

The man was arrested on suspicion of killing 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross, as well as robbery and weapons offences.

Prolonged drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers’ union head says

NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather affecting the UK's food supply.

Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London

Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".

Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London

Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".

Selfies, signatures & social media – how Kerr embraced Glasgow Games

Gold medallist Josh Kerr has revelled in the Commonwealth Games and in competing for Scotland in Glasgow this week.

Rockets survive late fightback to beat Sunrisers

Trent Rockets hold off a late assault from Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill to beat defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs and extend their winning streak to three matches

2,000km, eight countries, 29 days – the fastest runner to cross the Alps

Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.