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It's hailed as a wonder of Britain's vast network of waterways - the longest canal tunnel in the UK.

A body has been found in the search for TV presenter Michael Mosley on a Greek island, according to the BBC.

Michael Mosley's search teams using a sniffer dog have reportedly left the scene and returned to Athens, possibly due to concerns over the dog's health.TV doctor Michael Mosley was last seen strolling through the town of Pedi on the Aegean island of Symi on Wednesday 5 June at 1.52pm, roughly 20 minutes after he went on a hiking trail from St Nickolas beach. It's speculated that the 67 year old may have encountered difficulties during his hike, but on Saturday night, searchers shifted their attention to a cave system known as The Abyss, where they believe he might have ventured.

Search teams, including a sniffer dog, looking for Michael Mosley have reportedly left the scene and returned to Athens, possibly due to concerns over the dog's health.

A man who nearly died from sepsis after catching flu from a colleague now volunteers at the hospital which saved his life. Alan Curran, 54, who previously worked as a courier, stopped in to check on a sick colleague in November 2022.

Dr Michael Mosley's wife has vowed 'we will not lose hope' as the search for the missing TV presenter continues. The doctor was last seen on Wednesday after going for a hike on the Greek island of Symi.

The way Joanne Newall looked at it, if her multiple sclerosis (MS) meant she had to walk with the aid of a stick, it was going to be “the fanciest stick you have ever seen.”

Kneecap have discussed their reasons for not participating in the boycott of The Great Escape last month.Over 100 artists pulled out of the Brighton festival over its sponsorship by Barclays, which has been accused of financial ties to companies arming Israel. However, the bank claims it is “trading in shares of listed companies in response to client instruction or demand”.The Irish rap trio’s decision was caused some controversy online given that they have always taken a stand against what they call Israel’s “occupation and genocide” of Gaza.They helped to raise nearly £100,000 for a volunteer gym in the Aida Refugee Camp in Palestine and spoken publicly about it via social media and a message shared after a high-profile appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. They have also made headlines for ignoring Irish public broadcaster RTÉ’s requests to not wear pro-Palestine badges.Kneecap did participate in the boycott of SXSW (after the UK government withdrew arts funding to get them to get there; resulting in a legal battle) after discovering the US military was supporting the festival.

A long-serving volunteer for St Andrew’s Hospice was honoured by her colleagues and at the Scottish Parliament as she celebrated her 90th birthday.

When New Zealand resident Kevin Everett reached out to a Lanarkshire charity to explain how his elderly mum in his native Scotland would benefit from some company, it was a call that would ignite the kindling of a heart-warming friendship between two like-minded women.

Michael Mosley has been reportedly spotted alive in a residential area, just 15 minutes away from his last known location.The TV doctor and This Morning star, 67, disappeared while on a hike at Agios Nikolaos beach on the Greek island of Symi on Wednesday, 5 June. A massive search operation is underway for Dr Mosley, who was holidaying with his wife, Dr Clare Bailey, 62.

TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley has gone missing while on holiday in Greece, sparking a search and rescue operation.The One Show and This Morning regular was last seen in Symi, one of the Dodecanese Islands. Local police have confirmed they were alerted to the "disappearance of the 67-year-old British national on the island" on Wednesday, 5 June.

A Wishaw law firm has raised an incredible £3,080 by participating in an annual charity will-writing campaign – which will help to fund vital work in the UK and abroad.

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is searching for more volunteers in Lanarkshire to help continue its work supporting victims and witnesses of crime.

A massive search for the Loch Ness Monster over the weekend concluded with an unexplainable noise captured on hydrophone and a potential sighting.

An election candidate hoping to be re-elected as a North West MP says a 'bully' has posted excrement through her office door. Police were called out to the office for Katherine Fletcher in South Ribble, Lancashire, yesterday (May 30) after the shocking discovery by her campaign team.

A Hamilton woman is giving back to help fund vital blood cancer research that saved the life of her husband.

How would you feel about being made to join the armed forces for a year? That’s the question Rami Mwamba had for Greater Manchester’s young people when he took to the streets to ask them about national service yesterday.

The train now leaving from platform two will take you on a nostalgic journey through the region’s railway history.

The Prime Minister definitely ruffled feathers by announcing a “bold” plan to bring back national service.

Mountain rescue crews have joined the desperate search for a hillwalker who went missing on the Isle of Rum.