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St George's Day

St George's Day – What it means to me

From the tales of a knight fighting dragons to the huge feasts, the story of St George is as iconic as the white and red flag. But like many early saints, ... Continue reading on Bedford Borough Council.

Scouts and Guides St George's Day parade in Romsey

Around 800 people gathered outside Romsey Abbey before Bramshaw Scouts led the procession out. With music from the Romsey Old Cadets band, the parade made ... Continue reading on Daily Echo.

London Marathon

OLIVER HOLT: So much of life is about division. The London ...

It took me until Narrow Street, in Limehouse, more than 15 miles into the run, to catch up with a man carrying a fridge on his back and when I got to the ... Continue reading on Daily Mail.

How not to train for (and run) a marathon

'After 26.2 long miles, I was barely able to walk – this was not the London Marathon I'd envisaged'. With hopes to smash his personal best, our writer instead ... Continue reading on Telegraph.co.uk.

Rwanda

Rishi Sunak hails 'landmark' Rwanda law after Lords back down ...

After a late-night parliamentary sitting, the plan to send some asylum seekers to the East African country will become law. Continue reading on BBC News.

U.K. Parliament approves a plan to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda

The British government has pushed the plan as a way to deter asylum-seekers from taking boats to Britain. But the U.N. human rights office has warned ... Continue reading on NPR.

St George's Day

Scouts and Guides St George's Day parade in Romsey

Around 800 people gathered outside Romsey Abbey before Bramshaw Scouts led the procession out. With music from the Romsey Old Cadets band, the parade made ... Continue reading on Daily Echo.

St George's Day: Hundreds of Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and ...

The streets of Brighouse were full of pride as hundreds young people took part in a parade to celebrate St George's Day. Continue reading on Halifax Courier.