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Body of man aged in 20s recovered from lake in Doncaster
Body of man aged in 20s recovered from lake in Doncaster
13 August 2022
Emergency services attended the scene at Lakeside lake after receiving calls that a man, aged in his 20s, had got into difficulty in the water.
Remote Icelandic community fights to save pufflings with puffin patrols
Remote Icelandic community fights to save pufflings with puffin patrols
13 August 2022
Residents of Heimaey, an island off the coast of Iceland, form puffin patrols to rescue chicks
Salman Rushdie stabbing – man enters not guilty plea
Salman Rushdie stabbing – man enters not guilty plea
13 August 2022
The Indian-born British author sustained injuries to his eye, arm and liver in the attack on Friday.
Artwork of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang invention has sold for £3,500
Artwork of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang invention has sold for £3,500
13 August 2022
A collection of items from the beloved 1968 film went under the hammer on Saturday.
Boris Johnson only PM I’ve worked with who has disgraced the office – Sturgeon
Boris Johnson only PM I’ve worked with who has disgraced the office – Sturgeon
13 August 2022
Appearing at a panel event at the Edinburgh Fringe on Saturday, Ms Sturgeon tackled a number of issues.
‘I’ve gone and done it’ – Climber, 82, bags final Munro
‘I’ve gone and done it’ – Climber, 82, bags final Munro
13 August 2022
Nick Gardner has completed the impressive feat of scaling all of Scotland’s highest peaks.
Formal talks to be held next week between Aslef and train companies
Formal talks to be held next week between Aslef and train companies
13 August 2022
It comes amid a 24-hour strike across the UK, which saw train drivers walk out over jobs, pay and conditions.
MP will not re-join Plaid Cymru group after assault on wife
MP will not re-join Plaid Cymru group after assault on wife
13 August 2022
Johnathan Edwards said he will not now return to the party’s Westminster group just two days after having the whip restored.
JK Rowling working with police after receiving threat following Rushdie tweet
JK Rowling working with police after receiving threat following Rushdie tweet
13 August 2022
The Harry Potter author shared screenshots of the potential threat to Twitter.
Temperatures to rise to 35C amid drought, wildfires with thunderstorms to come
Temperatures to rise to 35C amid drought, wildfires with thunderstorms to come
13 August 2022
It comes as the southern half of the UK has been beset by drought conditions this weekend, while the northern half braces for thunderstorms on Sunday.
Meet the celebrities taking to the dancefloor in Strictly Come Dancing 2022
Meet the celebrities taking to the dancefloor in Strictly Come Dancing 2022
13 August 2022
The BBC One competition will return in the autumn.
Truss accuses SNP of ‘political games’ over independence poll
Truss accuses SNP of ‘political games’ over independence poll
13 August 2022
The Tory leadership contender said she would govern for the whole of the UK if she wins the race for No 10.
Sunak vows to make Britain ‘energy secure’ as he battles to become PM
Sunak vows to make Britain ‘energy secure’ as he battles to become PM
13 August 2022
The ex-chancellor said he will legislate to ensure UK is ‘energy independent’ by 2045 as he promises to step up North Sea production.
Remains found in Oldham mill after fire identified as missing Vietnamese man
Remains found in Oldham mill after fire identified as missing Vietnamese man
13 August 2022
Uoc Van Nguyen was one of four Vietnamese nationals reported missing to the force on July 21.
Nine-year-old boy missing from Bournemouth beach found
Nine-year-old boy missing from Bournemouth beach found
13 August 2022
Massien Belguesmia went missing from the beach front at 9.20am, but was found just after 11.30am following an extensive search, Dorset Police said.
Police hunt for nine-year-old boy missing from Bournemouth beach
Police hunt for nine-year-old boy missing from Bournemouth beach
13 August 2022
Massien Belguesmia has not been seen since 9.20am on Saturday morning.
Johnson announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor
Johnson announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor
13 August 2022
The Carry on and EastEnders star campaigned to raise awareness after being diagnosed with the disease.
Man charged over incident that left two dead and girl seriously injured
Man charged over incident that left two dead and girl seriously injured
13 August 2022
A black Alfa Romeo was involved in a collision with five pedestrians.
Weather halts flyover by Red Arrows at Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Weather halts flyover by Red Arrows at Edinburgh Military Tattoo
13 August 2022
There was disappointment as cloud cover led to the Red Arrows calling off the flyover.
What the papers say – August 13
What the papers say – August 13
13 August 2022
The stabbing of Sir Salman Rushdie leads most of the national papers as the weekend begins.
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