Germany Passes Controversial Military Service Law
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton by counter-terrorism police. Discover the latest on this planned operation.
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton under the Terrorism Act 2000 as part of an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism. Follow for live updates.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
A Kent water treatment works that failed, cutting off tens of thousands, was warned over contamination risks. The boil notice lasts 10 days. Read the latest.
NHS data reveals a sharp 56% increase in flu patients occupying hospital beds in England compared to last year. Get the latest winter health figures and analysis.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London has been saved after a public outcry. Passengers and staff react to the U-turn on plans to scrap the busy but often delayed intercity train.
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
A 19-year-old from Bexleyheath has been sentenced to over two years in prison for a dangerous police chase that ended with a stolen car ploughing into an ambulance. Read the full story.
More than 24,000 residents in a Kent town are without water for a third day, forcing school closures. Get the full list of affected schools and latest updates.
South East Water restores supply to Tunbridge Wells but issues urgent boil notice. Thousands face days without safe drinking water as chemical issue recurs. Full details and reaction.
The South Bank Employers' Group has appointed five new directors to its board, marking a major governance overhaul. Discover how this will shape the area's future.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator's U-turn. Read the full story on the victory for commuters and local politicians.
Olive Martin, 54, was mistakenly taken to a mortuary after a seizure. An inquest hears she showed 'signs of life' there before later dying. Read the full investigation.
A woman has been taken to a major trauma centre following a crash at the junction of Church Street and Siviter Way in Dagenham. Emergency services were called just after 10.45am on Tuesday, December 2.
Relatives of the 97 victims express profound anger after CPS decides not to charge two ex-officers. Read the full story on the latest development in the long fight for justice.
Discover how London businesses are rewarding kindness this Christmas. From toy-for-pizza swaps to coat donations, find out how you can help those in need.
An inquest hears the pilot of a Sea World helicopter was seen using cocaine the night before a crash that killed four. Read the shocking details of the investigation.
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle as MP calls for CEO to resign.
An 18-year-old died after being struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset. He had left an ambulance where paramedics were treating him. The incident is under independent investigation.
The Office of Rail and Road has reversed its decision to run an early Avanti West Coast service empty, allowing passengers back on the popular sub-two-hour route. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old man died after exiting a stationary ambulance on the M5 and being hit by a car. An off-duty police officer attempted a rescue. The IOPC has launched an investigation.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water, forcing multiple schools to close and causing major disruption. Get the full list of closures and latest updates.
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water after a chemical fault at Pembury Treatment Works. Schools are closed and bottled water stations are open. Find out when supplies will return.
London Ambulance Service urges public to call 999 only for life-threatening emergencies after receiving over 7,500 calls daily, matching typical New Year's Eve demand. Help ease the pressure.
Revisiting a 1975 country diary entry exploring the Seven Sisters cliffs and Cuckmere Haven. Discover the timeless beauty of this protected Sussex coastline and its wildlife. Read the full account.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face water shortages after treatment plant failure. Bottle stations overwhelmed as businesses close. Full restoration expected Sunday.
A major search is ongoing after a passenger fell from a catamaran off the Brighton coast. RNLI lifeboats, a Coastguard helicopter, and other vessels are involved in the rescue operation.
A controversial decision forces the 7am Avanti train from Manchester to London to run with only staff on board from December 15. Discover the impact on commuters.