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Grainger hopes discussion about mental health in sport will help wider society

Grainger hopes discussion about mental health in sport will help wider society

Grainger hopes discussion about mental health in sport will help wider society

08 August 2021

Dame Katherine Grainger said she hoped the honesty shown by sports stars about mental health struggles can help others.


Olympic history maker Jason Kenny deserves knighthood, old school says

Olympic history maker Jason Kenny deserves knighthood, old school says

Olympic history maker Jason Kenny deserves knighthood, old school says

08 August 2021

The cyclist now has nine Olympic medals, including seven gold.


British firefighters fly in to help as Greece burns

British firefighters fly in to help as Greece burns

British firefighters fly in to help as Greece burns

08 August 2021

The UK team are expected to land in Athens on Sunday as wildfires rage across the country.


Water pipes could carry broadband cables to avoid digging up roads

Water pipes could carry broadband cables to avoid digging up roads

Water pipes could carry broadband cables to avoid digging up roads

08 August 2021

The Fibre in Water project will examine ways to improve connectivity.


Rowdy passengers were no match for taxi driver turned boxing champ Lauren Price

Rowdy passengers were no match for taxi driver turned boxing champ Lauren Price

Rowdy passengers were no match for taxi driver turned boxing champ Lauren Price

08 August 2021

The gold-medal winning Welshwoman drove a cab at weekends after deciding to drop her football career to seek glory in the ring.


Boris Johnson: Team GB Olympic heroes have shown ‘the very best of this country’

Boris Johnson: Team GB Olympic heroes have shown ‘the very best of this country’

Boris Johnson: Team GB Olympic heroes have shown ‘the very best of this country’

08 August 2021

The Prime Minister said British athletes had demonstrated ‘sportsmanship, hard work and determination’.


Man charged with attempted murder over social worker attack

Man charged with attempted murder over social worker attack

Man charged with attempted murder over social worker attack

08 August 2021

Sulai Bukhari, 33, also faces two counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm to two police officers.


Starmer hits out at Government ‘chaos’ over exam replacements

Starmer hits out at Government ‘chaos’ over exam replacements

Starmer hits out at Government ‘chaos’ over exam replacements

08 August 2021

Pupils will receive A-level and GCSE results this month, with grades based on teacher assessments rather than exams.


New UN report to set out stark reality of the climate crisis

New UN report to set out stark reality of the climate crisis

New UN report to set out stark reality of the climate crisis

08 August 2021

Pressure will be on governments – who have approved the report – to take action at the Cop26 climate summit in November.


‘Just typical Jason’ Laura Kenny says after husband claims seventh Olympic gold

‘Just typical Jason’ Laura Kenny says after husband claims seventh Olympic gold

‘Just typical Jason’ Laura Kenny says after husband claims seventh Olympic gold

08 August 2021

Boxer Lauren Price was also victorious, collecting gold by defeating China’s Li Qian in the women’s middleweight final.


Music a mental health support for more than a quarter of people in lockdown

Music a mental health support for more than a quarter of people in lockdown

Music a mental health support for more than a quarter of people in lockdown

08 August 2021

More than one in 10 said knowing that others also tuned in to live streams made them feel less lonely.


How will exam results be decided and how can students appeal?

How will exam results be decided and how can students appeal?

How will exam results be decided and how can students appeal?

08 August 2021

Students will receive A-level and GCSE grades determined by teachers rather than exams.


Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go in display in Cambridge

Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go in display in Cambridge

Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go in display in Cambridge

08 August 2021

Experts described the loaned artefacts as ‘incredibly important’.


RAF dog handler reunited with Chinook crew that saved his life

RAF dog handler reunited with Chinook crew that saved his life

RAF dog handler reunited with Chinook crew that saved his life

08 August 2021

Mick McConnell was flown to safety and emergency medical treatment.


Number of people waiting for heart surgery could double, charity warns

Number of people waiting for heart surgery could double, charity warns

Number of people waiting for heart surgery could double, charity warns

08 August 2021

The British Heart Foundation made the claims in its worst-case scenario modelling.


Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs

Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs

Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs

08 August 2021

The MOT exemption introduced following the coronavirus outbreak has increased the number of vehicles which must pass the test in September.


Dominic Raab acted within rules over France visit – Government

Dominic Raab acted within rules over France visit – Government

Dominic Raab acted within rules over France visit – Government

08 August 2021

A newspaper report has said the Foreign Secretary avoided quarantine stipulations on his return to the country.


What the papers say – August 8

What the papers say – August 8

What the papers say – August 8

08 August 2021

Difficulties over travel restrictions – including between Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak – feature on the nation’s front pages.


Pet thieves to face tougher sentences under new abduction offence

Pet thieves to face tougher sentences under new abduction offence

Pet thieves to face tougher sentences under new abduction offence

07 August 2021

The new offence comes in response to a rise in pet theft.


Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms persist

Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms persist

Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms persist

07 August 2021

Sunday is looking pretty wet, with almost all parts of the UK due to some heavy showers.


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