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Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russian forces for free
Oleksandr Taran's mobile artillery unit isn't officially part of Ukraine's military, but that hasn't stopped his men from destroying Russian targets on their own dime. Taran's all-volunteer unit, the Steppe Wolves, is comprised of dozens of Ukrainian men mostly over 60 years old who are considered too old to be drafted but still want to fight. Both are delivered to them by front-line troops.
2-min read - CelebrityThe Independent
Strictly judge Shirley Ballas details ‘emotional’ breast cancer scare
TV judge was encouraged to attend mammogram by her ‘Strictly’ colleague Amy Dowden
3-min read - NewsThe Independent
Tories losing West Midlands and Tees Valley at mayoral elections would ‘set vultures circling’, Sunak warned
The prime minister faces a further blow to his leadership if Ben Houchen and Andy Street are both unseated in next Thursday’s contests
4-min read - NewsThe Independent
Ukraine-Russia war live: Putin’s forces target hotel ‘housing English-speaking mercenaries’ in drone attack
There were no casualties in the attack which left the hotel heavily damaged and set ablaze, the region’s governor said
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West Midlands' most congested roads where it takes drivers over a minute to travel 1 mile
Travel time exceeded more than two minutes per mile on some A-roads as the region's top 10 most congested routes were revealed
3-min read - NewsWiltshire Times
Police help get lost dog back to its owner
A lost chihuahua has been returned to its owner thanks to the intervention of a Wiltshire Police PSCO. On Saturday, PCSO Revers was flagged down to help with a lost dog in Westbury. The missing pooch was found and looked after by a member of the public before being handed over to the community support officer.
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Cocaine dealer who fled from court jailed after being caught with £100,000 worth of drugs
Mark Draper, who previously fled after saying he was going to the toilet, was jailed for over four years.
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