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A REPORT looking into the Bibby Stockholm barge that houses asylum seekers has found widespread mental health problems and "airport security" aboard the vessel.

THE deaths of five people including a child while attempting to cross the English Channel underlines the need for the deterrent of the Rwanda scheme, Rishi Sunak has said.

A MAN who works for a German lawmaker in the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, prosecutors have said.

A CHALLENGE over the UK's role in allowing weapons to be sent to Israel for use in Gaza is set to be heard by the High Court in October.

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In the veg garden, if conditions are good in your area, it's outdoor sowing and planting time for loads of crops - leeks, peas, beetroot, radish, cauliflower, onions, carrots, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, artichoke, broad beans, swiss chard, and spinach. ¦ Start hardening off plants raised from seed and cuttings

QI have a fig tree that fruits small figs that are inedible - I want figs I can eat. How do I do this?

CHRISTIAN Horner has knocked back criticism that Max Verstappen's stranglehold on Formula One is "boring" by describing his star driver's unstoppable form as a "golden moment".

NEWSREADER Huw Edwards has resigned and left the BBC "on the basis of medical advice from his doctors", the corporation has said.

Dylan McGuigan insists he is "buzzing" for his first final after emerging as Arthurlie's Junior Cup hero.

More than 40 per cent of people suspected as having cancer are not diagnosed and treated within the required time frame, the most recent figures reveal.

THE number of deaths specifically caused by alcohol across the UK has reached a record high, according to new figures.

THE Israeli military has said its head of intelligence has resigned over failures surrounding Hamas' unprecedented October 7 attack.

Murdo MacKinnon has been confirmed as the new manager at Johnstone Burgh.

THREE people suspected of spying for China and facilitating the transfer of information on technology with potential military uses have been arrested in Germany.

'The worst environmental decision in the history of the Scottish Parliament'.

A contract for the removal and disposal of asbestos from Renfrewshire Council properties has been rubber-stamped by elected members, writes Jack Thomson, Local Democracy Reporter.

ALAN Carr fans are spoilt for choice tonight - you can catch him presenting the latest instalment of Interior Design Masters over on BBC1 at 8pm, while his autobiographical coming of age sitcom continues on ITV1.

Alison (right) is finding her feet at Battersea, but she's still floored by how some of the animals are treated before they arrive there.

A man has been jailed for 10 years after raping and abusing two young girls.

When Rochelle Humes launched Flyaway Hair Fix into her My Little Coco kids' skin and hair-care range last week, it sold out twice in less than 24 hours.

When it comes to affordable package holidays this summer, Greek islands top the list.

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A group of young Paisley footballers hit the back of the net and raised almost £1,500 for two charitable organisations by putting their best feet forward.

Buddies are being encouraged to secure their tickets for the annual spring Renfrew Burgh Band concert as the musicians prepare to take to the stage with an international soloist.

Renfrewshire Council will hire a handful of gritters to boost its winter maintenance programme after a deal was given the green light by elected members, writes JackThomson, local democracy reporter.

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PEOPLE want to be outside making gardens great again but some either don't know where to start or have questions that need answering - making my email and Instagram very busy.

It's so lovely to see this native wildflower light up the woodlands with its cheerful yellow flowers.