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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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Ukraine war|Apr 29, 2023
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Sports education boss wants donations of gadgets to give to Ukrainian youngsters
Ukraine war|Mar 31, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Viral News

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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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Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
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Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
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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
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World News

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More than 100 dead in torrential rain and floods across southern Africa
World News|22 hours ago
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Ukraine’s battered power grid faces unprecedented challenge – energy minister
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Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in break with US
World News|Jan 16
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