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Top Ukraine war stories

Peter Rhodes on pride, prejudice and the best way to welcome Russian warplanes

Speaking at a literary festival, Queen Camilla praises the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, declaring: “Who can forget the infamous scene of Mr Darcy emerging from the lake?” Well, ma'am, with all due respect, you seem to have forgotten it.

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News|Sep 23, 2025
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Supporting image for story: 'We are just so tired': Bridgnorth's Ukrainian refugees reflect on poignant third anniversary of Russian invasion
'We are just so tired': Bridgnorth's Ukrainian refugees reflect on poignant third anniversary of Russian invasion
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News|Feb 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Britain urged to consider conscription to deter Russian threat
Britain urged to consider conscription to deter Russian threat
UK News|Mar 17, 2024
Supporting image for story: West Midlands has welcomed more than 2k Ukrainian refugees since conflict began
West Midlands has welcomed more than 2k Ukrainian refugees since conflict began
Ukraine war|Feb 24, 2024
Supporting image for story: 'Don't stop for anything': Drinking club mates reveal details of Ukraine mission
'Don't stop for anything': Drinking club mates reveal details of Ukraine mission
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Albrighton and Cosford|Nov 25, 2023
Supporting image for story: Dudley ballast firm whose business was hit by Ukraine war is now seeking buyer
Dudley ballast firm whose business was hit by Ukraine war is now seeking buyer
Business|Aug 2, 2023
Supporting image for story: UK set to make Wagner mercenary group proscribed terrorist organisation
UK set to make Wagner mercenary group proscribed terrorist organisation
UK News|May 9, 2023

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Supporting image for story: Ukrainian ambassador rides in a tank during visit to region
Ukrainian ambassador rides in a tank during visit to region
Ukraine war|Apr 29, 2023
Supporting image for story: Sports education boss wants donations of gadgets to give to Ukrainian youngsters
Sports education boss wants donations of gadgets to give to Ukrainian youngsters
Ukraine war|Mar 31, 2023
Supporting image for story: More funding announced as Kyiv asks for more Britons to take in Ukrainians
More funding announced as Kyiv asks for more Britons to take in Ukrainians
Ukraine war|Mar 25, 2023
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ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over ‘abductions of Ukrainian children’
World News|Mar 17, 2023
Supporting image for story: Mayor of Kyiv writes to thank West Midlands for supporting Ukraine and welcoming refugees
Mayor of Kyiv writes to thank West Midlands for supporting Ukraine and welcoming refugees
Birmingham|Mar 14, 2023
Supporting image for story: And he's off! Stuart sets off on his 3,000-mile moped mission from Bridgnorth to Ukraine
And he's off! Stuart sets off on his 3,000-mile moped mission from Bridgnorth to Ukraine
Bridgnorth|Feb 26, 2023
Supporting image for story: Support there for Ukrainians in heart of the community
Support there for Ukrainians in heart of the community
Wolverhampton|Feb 23, 2023
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council plans minute's silence for anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Dudley Council plans minute's silence for anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine war|Feb 20, 2023
Supporting image for story: The foundry making pans and forging bonds with Ukrainian metalworkers
The foundry making pans and forging bonds with Ukrainian metalworkers
Ukraine war|Feb 15, 2023
Supporting image for story: Zelensky meets the King in ‘truly special’ audience to thank Charles for support
Zelensky meets the King in ‘truly special’ audience to thank Charles for support
Ukraine war|Feb 8, 2023

UK News

Supporting image for story: Man dies following road crash which also claimed life of pregnant woman
Man dies following road crash which also claimed life of pregnant woman
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Robison cannot say if five more national treatment centres will be delivered
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Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Moray Firth for provisions after seizure by US
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Supporting image for story: BBC journalist Martha Kearney was ‘surprisingly nervous’ to be made CBE
BBC journalist Martha Kearney was ‘surprisingly nervous’ to be made CBE
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Supporting image for story: US invasion would be an attack on all Nato allies, says Greenland minister
US invasion would be an attack on all Nato allies, says Greenland minister
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Russian captain caused death of seaman in ‘avoidable’ collision, court told
Russian captain caused death of seaman in ‘avoidable’ collision, court told
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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
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Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
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Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

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Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists
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Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
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Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
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Supporting image for story: Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
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