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Family of Ysanne Churchman pay tribute to ‘warm and friendly’ Archers star

Family of Ysanne Churchman pay tribute to ‘warm and friendly’ Archers star

Family of Ysanne Churchman pay tribute to ‘warm and friendly’ Archers star

26 July 2024

Churchman, who died aged 99, was best known for her role as Grace Archer in The Archers in the 1950s.


Doctor asked ME sufferer to remain in hospital, inquest hears

Doctor asked ME sufferer to remain in hospital, inquest hears

Doctor asked ME sufferer to remain in hospital, inquest hears

26 July 2024

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill, 27, was suffering with malnutrition but wanted to continue treatment at home rather than remain in hospital


Police officer under criminal investigation for assault after airport video

Police officer under criminal investigation for assault after airport video

Police officer under criminal investigation for assault after airport video

26 July 2024

The video also appeared to show the officer strike a second man.


Families pay tribute to Ryanair pilots killed in motorway crash

Families pay tribute to Ryanair pilots killed in motorway crash

Families pay tribute to Ryanair pilots killed in motorway crash

26 July 2024

Matt Greenhalgh, 28, and Jamie Fernandes, 24, were killed in a crash on the M62 motorway on July 11.


New justice minister volunteers to wear alcohol monitoring tag

New justice minister volunteers to wear alcohol monitoring tag

New justice minister volunteers to wear alcohol monitoring tag

26 July 2024

Electronic monitoring devices can keep tabs on the alcohol levels in the wearer’s sweat every 30 minutes.


Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

26 July 2024

It comes as the Chancellor is expected to unveil a £20bn blackhole in public finances.


Around 100 firefighters tackle double house blaze in east London

Around 100 firefighters tackle double house blaze in east London

Around 100 firefighters tackle double house blaze in east London

26 July 2024

The house fire is now under control.


Prison employee admits ‘inappropriate relationship’ with inmate

Prison employee admits ‘inappropriate relationship’ with inmate

Prison employee admits ‘inappropriate relationship’ with inmate

26 July 2024

Kelsey Calvert also admitted bringing codeine into HMP Holme House, a category C men’s prison in Stockton-on-Tees.


Temperatures set to soar this weekend as Met Office warns of heatwave

Temperatures set to soar this weekend as Met Office warns of heatwave

Temperatures set to soar this weekend as Met Office warns of heatwave

26 July 2024

The Met Office said some areas may meet ‘heatwave criteria’ following a sustained period of warm weather.


Sir Paul McCartney remembers John Mayall as ‘mentor’ and ‘great’ blues pioneer

Sir Paul McCartney remembers John Mayall as ‘mentor’ and ‘great’ blues pioneer

Sir Paul McCartney remembers John Mayall as ‘mentor’ and ‘great’ blues pioneer

26 July 2024

The Beatles star said Mayall would ‘educate’ him on the blues guitarists playing in the 1960s.


Fact check: The number of Scottish children in poverty rose by some measurements

Fact check: The number of Scottish children in poverty rose by some measurements

Fact check: The number of Scottish children in poverty rose by some measurements

26 July 2024

Two measures show child poverty falling in Scotland since the SNP took over, while two show it rising.


‘We have to do better’: Dublin wax museum pulls Sinead O’Connor figure

‘We have to do better’: Dublin wax museum pulls Sinead O’Connor figure

‘We have to do better’: Dublin wax museum pulls Sinead O’Connor figure

26 July 2024

Many reacted with shock when the waxwork model was unveiled this week, saying it did not resemble the Irish singer.


Green leader urges MPs to ‘move beyond’ comments made about pylon stance

Green leader urges MPs to ‘move beyond’ comments made about pylon stance

Green leader urges MPs to ‘move beyond’ comments made about pylon stance

26 July 2024

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Adrian Ramsay should ‘show some’ leadership after the comments.


Bank of England’s interest rate decision on a knife-edge, economists say

Bank of England’s interest rate decision on a knife-edge, economists say

Bank of England’s interest rate decision on a knife-edge, economists say

26 July 2024

Economists are split over whether the Bank’s policymakers will decide it is the right time to reduce rates on Thursday.


Greenpeace to study marine mammals in Arctic area targeted for deep sea mining

Greenpeace to study marine mammals in Arctic area targeted for deep sea mining

Greenpeace to study marine mammals in Arctic area targeted for deep sea mining

26 July 2024

Scientists and campaigners have set sail to a mining area in the Norwegian Sea as the country controversially opens Arctic waters to exploration.


Gang jailed for life for ammonia attack which killed ‘gentle, funny, caring’ man

Gang jailed for life for ammonia attack which killed ‘gentle, funny, caring’ man

Gang jailed for life for ammonia attack which killed ‘gentle, funny, caring’ man

26 July 2024

The murder of Andy Foster in his home in Gateshead was one of a series of ammonia attacks designed to enforce a gang’s drugs trade, a judge said.


Government will not ‘pass the buck’ on energy to future generations – minister

Government will not ‘pass the buck’ on energy to future generations – minister

Government will not ‘pass the buck’ on energy to future generations – minister

26 July 2024

Energy minister Michael Shanks also told MPs that some areas will have to host ‘nationally significant’ power infrastructure such as solar farms.


Jealous boyfriend who bugged his partner’s home facing jail

Jealous boyfriend who bugged his partner’s home facing jail

Jealous boyfriend who bugged his partner’s home facing jail

26 July 2024

Darren Querns will be sentenced at Edinburgh High Court on September 5.


Man arrested after fatal shooting in field

Man arrested after fatal shooting in field

Man arrested after fatal shooting in field

26 July 2024

A shotgun was found at the scene.


Powers to fine universities over ‘free speech’ breaches put on hold

Powers to fine universities over ‘free speech’ breaches put on hold

Powers to fine universities over ‘free speech’ breaches put on hold

26 July 2024

Bridget Phillipson said there were concerns the legislation would be ‘burdensome’ on providers and the Office for Students (OfS) watchdog.


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