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Staff shortages hold back bumper bank holiday trade, say pub bosses

Staff shortages hold back bumper bank holiday trade, say pub bosses

Staff shortages hold back bumper bank holiday trade, say pub bosses

29 August 2023

The British Beer and Pub Association said about 57 million pints were poured over the bank holiday weekend.


Alcohol deaths would have been higher without minimum unit pricing – minister

Alcohol deaths would have been higher without minimum unit pricing – minister

Alcohol deaths would have been higher without minimum unit pricing – minister

29 August 2023

The figures showed 1,276 people died from alcohol last year, the highest since 2008.


4.6 billion-year-old meteorite sheds light on early solar system – study

4.6 billion-year-old meteorite sheds light on early solar system – study

4.6 billion-year-old meteorite sheds light on early solar system – study

29 August 2023

Erg Chech 002 was discovered in 2020 in the Erg Chech region of the Sahara Desert.


Children on free school meals ‘more likely to experience harm online’

Children on free school meals ‘more likely to experience harm online’

Children on free school meals ‘more likely to experience harm online’

29 August 2023

Survey results suggested disadvantaged children were more likely to say being online makes them sad, jealous and worried about their appearance.


Family of girl who died at water park told cause of her death was drowning

Family of girl who died at water park told cause of her death was drowning

Family of girl who died at water park told cause of her death was drowning

29 August 2023

Kyra Hill was attending a birthday party at Liquid Leisure near Windsor on August 6 last year when she got into trouble in a designated swimming area.


Monarch of the Glen painting moved to new spot in gallery ahead of opening

Monarch of the Glen painting moved to new spot in gallery ahead of opening

Monarch of the Glen painting moved to new spot in gallery ahead of opening

29 August 2023

The new galleries at the National in Edinburgh open on September 30.


Historian to follow Scottish prisoners-of-war’ ‘death march’ route

Historian to follow Scottish prisoners-of-war’ ‘death march’ route

Historian to follow Scottish prisoners-of-war’ ‘death march’ route

29 August 2023

Hundreds of soldiers who were captured at the 1650 Battle of Dunbar died after being kept in squalor in Durham Cathedral by Cromwell’s forces.


Inquest into death involving soldiers in 1986 set to resume next year

Inquest into death involving soldiers in 1986 set to resume next year

Inquest into death involving soldiers in 1986 set to resume next year

29 August 2023

Francis Bradley, 20, was killed in disputed circumstances near Toomebridge, Co Londonderry, in 1986.


Shoppers trading brands for own-label milk and dairy, Arla Foods says

Shoppers trading brands for own-label milk and dairy, Arla Foods says

Shoppers trading brands for own-label milk and dairy, Arla Foods says

29 August 2023

The company said the first half of 2023 has been dominated by inflationary pressure, leading it to cut its sales forecast for the full year.


Child victims to get support through justice system at first Bairns Hoose

Child victims to get support through justice system at first Bairns Hoose

Child victims to get support through justice system at first Bairns Hoose

29 August 2023

The centre has been designed to be safe and welcoming so that children feel at ease as they give evidence and receive care.


Campaigners criticise plans to boost housebuilding by relaxing environment rules

Campaigners criticise plans to boost housebuilding by relaxing environment rules

Campaigners criticise plans to boost housebuilding by relaxing environment rules

29 August 2023

The Government said the proposed change would allow for an additional 100,000 homes to be built in England by 2030.


Flight delays – what are my consumer rights?

Flight delays – what are my consumer rights?

Flight delays – what are my consumer rights?

29 August 2023

Airlines are obliged to help their passengers, whatever the cause of the disruption.


Sara Sharif’s cause of death ‘not yet ascertained’, inquest hears

Sara Sharif’s cause of death ‘not yet ascertained’, inquest hears

Sara Sharif’s cause of death ‘not yet ascertained’, inquest hears

29 August 2023

The 10-year-old’s body was found at a property in Woking after police were called from Pakistan by her father, Urfan Sharif, on August 10.


Ulez expansion is a ‘money-raising exercise’, says Transport Secretary

Ulez expansion is a ‘money-raising exercise’, says Transport Secretary

Ulez expansion is a ‘money-raising exercise’, says Transport Secretary

29 August 2023

Mark Harper said he would stop the rollout if he had the power to do so.


Nadine Dorries formally quits as MP

Nadine Dorries formally quits as MP

Nadine Dorries formally quits as MP

29 August 2023

The former culture secretary finally handed in her resignation over the weekend, with a by-election now set to be scheduled in Mid Bedfordshire.


Scrapping EU-era protections on nutrient neutrality ‘will boost housebuilding’

Scrapping EU-era protections on nutrient neutrality ‘will boost housebuilding’

Scrapping EU-era protections on nutrient neutrality ‘will boost housebuilding’

29 August 2023

Environmental campaigners have criticised the move.


Cancer jab to speed up treatment for patients

Cancer jab to speed up treatment for patients

Cancer jab to speed up treatment for patients

29 August 2023

The immunotherapy is usually given intravenously.


Ore Oduba and wife Portia ‘stranded’ in Greece without nappies for children

Ore Oduba and wife Portia ‘stranded’ in Greece without nappies for children

Ore Oduba and wife Portia ‘stranded’ in Greece without nappies for children

29 August 2023

The couple have had their flights from Greece back to the UK cancelled.


Police investigation after Newcastle United club captain ‘attacked’

Police investigation after Newcastle United club captain ‘attacked’

Police investigation after Newcastle United club captain ‘attacked’

29 August 2023

Police say there was ‘disorder’ in Newcastle city centre amid reports Jamaal Lascelles’ group was attacked.


Tory donor told to demolish all or part of five-star hotel after planning breach

Tory donor told to demolish all or part of five-star hotel after planning breach

Tory donor told to demolish all or part of five-star hotel after planning breach

29 August 2023

The Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel played host to the signing of the Brexit deal in February.


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