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Four children rushed to hospital after funfair ride collapses

Four children rushed to hospital after funfair ride collapses

Four children rushed to hospital after funfair ride collapses

24 July 2021

None of the injuries suffered at Carrickfergus Harbour in Co Antrim were said to be life-threatening.


Man arrested after pedestrians struck on Blackpool promenade

Man arrested after pedestrians struck on Blackpool promenade

Man arrested after pedestrians struck on Blackpool promenade

24 July 2021

A 30-year-old man from Manchester was arrested a short time later.


Murder probe launched as woman, 31, dies from severe burns

Murder probe launched as woman, 31, dies from severe burns

Murder probe launched as woman, 31, dies from severe burns

24 July 2021

Three men aged 34, 24 and 26 have been arrested.


Travellers complain of queues and ‘chaos’ at airports

Travellers complain of queues and ‘chaos’ at airports

Travellers complain of queues and ‘chaos’ at airports

24 July 2021

Airports and airlines are expecting their busiest weekend of the year.


Parents’ ‘worst nightmare’ over as 11-year-old Fatuma found safe and well

Parents’ ‘worst nightmare’ over as 11-year-old Fatuma found safe and well

Parents’ ‘worst nightmare’ over as 11-year-old Fatuma found safe and well

24 July 2021

The youngster travelled from Bolton to London.


Residents return home after Second World War bomb safely detonated

Residents return home after Second World War bomb safely detonated

Residents return home after Second World War bomb safely detonated

24 July 2021

Humberside Police said the device was detonated on Saturday evening.


Sharma to hold climate talks with more than 50 nations ahead of Cop26

Sharma to hold climate talks with more than 50 nations ahead of Cop26

Sharma to hold climate talks with more than 50 nations ahead of Cop26

24 July 2021

During the event, major emitters will meet with countries that are most vulnerable to climate change.


Javid urges public to get vaccinated after ‘full recovery’ from Covid-19

Javid urges public to get vaccinated after ‘full recovery’ from Covid-19

Javid urges public to get vaccinated after ‘full recovery’ from Covid-19

24 July 2021

The Health Secretary said he experienced only mild symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus a week ago.


Joggers and walkers enjoy first Parkruns in England since lockdown ended

Joggers and walkers enjoy first Parkruns in England since lockdown ended

Joggers and walkers enjoy first Parkruns in England since lockdown ended

24 July 2021

PhD student Cameron Dockerill, 24, took 16 minutes to become the first person to complete the Southwark Parkrun.


Six million may face holiday trauma if Spain and Greece join French restrictions

Six million may face holiday trauma if Spain and Greece join French restrictions

Six million may face holiday trauma if Spain and Greece join French restrictions

24 July 2021

Labour criticised the ‘amber plus’ list requiring isolation on return from destinations.


US Government bid to keep Dunn suspect’s job secret for ‘national security’

US Government bid to keep Dunn suspect’s job secret for ‘national security’

US Government bid to keep Dunn suspect’s job secret for ‘national security’

24 July 2021

The Dunn family brought a civil claim for damages against Anne Sacoolas following a fatal road crash in 2019.


Airports and airlines expect busiest weekend of the year as summer takes off

Airports and airlines expect busiest weekend of the year as summer takes off

Airports and airlines expect busiest weekend of the year as summer takes off

24 July 2021

Gatwick said flights to Spain and Greece are proving particularly popular with holidaymakers.


Lightning sets fire to houses as storms bring end to heatwave

Lightning sets fire to houses as storms bring end to heatwave

Lightning sets fire to houses as storms bring end to heatwave

24 July 2021

Two semi-detached houses were severely damaged in Andover, Hampshire.


Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing 12-year-old girl

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing 12-year-old girl

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing 12-year-old girl

24 July 2021

Mannat Mann has been missing since Thursday and was last seen in east London.


Woman, 101, reunited with son for surprise birthday party

Woman, 101, reunited with son for surprise birthday party

Woman, 101, reunited with son for surprise birthday party

24 July 2021

Lily Thornett’s son Brian could not attend her 100th birthday because the pandemic stopped him travelling from his home in the United States.


Emergency staff to avoid self-isolation with 200 testing sites amid ‘pingdemic’

Emergency staff to avoid self-isolation with 200 testing sites amid ‘pingdemic’

Emergency staff to avoid self-isolation with 200 testing sites amid ‘pingdemic’

24 July 2021

The scheme was initially launched on Thursday to protect the country’s food supplies.


What the papers say – July 24

What the papers say – July 24

What the papers say – July 24

24 July 2021

The disruptive impacts of isolation and mixed holiday fortunes are among the stories in the Saturday papers.


Still a man’s world: Armed forces ‘failing to help women reach potential’

Still a man’s world: Armed forces ‘failing to help women reach potential’

Still a man’s world: Armed forces ‘failing to help women reach potential’

24 July 2021

A survey found that 64% of female veterans and 58% of serving women reported experiencing bullying, harassment, discrimination.


Taxpayers to face Covid bill for decades to come, MPs warn

Taxpayers to face Covid bill for decades to come, MPs warn

Taxpayers to face Covid bill for decades to come, MPs warn

24 July 2021

The Public Accounts Committee warned of spiralling costs and that lessons must be learned before any inquiry.


Repairs carried out to sinkhole caused by burst water main

Repairs carried out to sinkhole caused by burst water main

Repairs carried out to sinkhole caused by burst water main

24 July 2021

The hole opened up in Old Swan, Liverpool, on Friday evening.


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