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French rescue 140 migrants trying to make journey across Channel to UK

Military sent in to help emergency services fight wildfires across WalesPolice investigating a "deliberate fire" near Porth also said they had arrested four 14-year-old boys.4 hrs agoWales

Thousands raised for Jason Arday’s family as public support pours in

Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea homeThe Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.Just nowWales

Council issues warning over fake GoFundMe pages for wildfire victims

Woman allegedly tasered, raped and beaten by ex-partner, court hearsThe man aged in his forties cannot be identified to protect the identity of the woman.2 hrs agoNorthern Ireland

Body found in search for 18-year-old British hiker missing in Romania

Heathrow passengers face disruption after flood restricts access

Met Office warns rainfall may not be enough to reverse drought effects

Tributes paid to Jason Arday after former Cambridge professor’s death

Met Police exposed email addresses of alleged Al Fayed victims

Weekend to bring significant drop in temperatures as heatwave endsTemperatures will tumble this weekend with the weather feeling noticeably cooler as the fifth widespread heatwave of the year comes to an end.7 hrs ago

Despondent Clacton reacts to Farage’s return in ‘joke by-election’

Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victimsScotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update44 mins agoUK

Orca known for ramming boats spotted with suspected gunshot wounds

Derailed Essex train leads to travel chaosMore than 60 patients were checked over by ambulance crews but all were discharged at the scene.14 hrs agoEssex