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Church of England to apologise for role in historical forced adoptionWed 8th Apr 2026 14:02 BST
Church of England to apologise for role in historical forced adoption

Tens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.

Temperature exceeds 26C on the warmest day of the year so farWed 8th Apr 2026 16:45 BST
Temperature exceeds 26C on the warmest day of the year so far

Temperatures peaked above 26C (79F) in some places on Wednesday but it will feel much fresher on Thursday and for the rest of the week.

Government approves UK's largest solar farmWed 8th Apr 2026 17:15 BST
Government approves UK's largest solar farm

The Springwell solar farm in North Kesteven would cover an area the size of 1,700 football pitches.

Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court toldWed 8th Apr 2026 19:39 BST
Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court told

The court hears he was caught by MI5 operatives in a supermarket car park trying to buy the gun.

UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demandWed 8th Apr 2026 12:09 BST
UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand

Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

Man jailed after blowing up his homeWed 8th Apr 2026 17:03 BST
Man jailed after blowing up his home

Police said Paul Solway caused the blast by tampering with a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair.

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