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Heavy wind and rain expected as Europe heatwave pushes low-pressure system to UK

Heavy wind and rain expected as Europe heatwave pushes low-pressure system to UK

People should expect delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport as well as potential power cuts, large waves and damage to trees over the weekend.

‘I am sure if I wanted to I could have had sex all the time’, Spacey tells jury

‘I am sure if I wanted to I could have had sex all the time’, Spacey tells jury

The Hollywood star denies 12 sexual offences against four men between 2001 and 2013.

Model car collection worth £20,000 to be sold at auction

Model car collection worth £20,000 to be sold at auction

The cars were amassed over two decades by motoring fan Alan Barrett, who stored it at his home in Glasgow until his death in March last year.

Team rings osprey chicks at northern England stronghold

Team rings osprey chicks at northern England stronghold

Osprey numbers at Kielder Forest, Northumberland, have gone from strength-to-strength since they returned to the county in 2009.

Bravery awards for officers who tried to save boys who fell into freezing lake

Bravery awards for officers who tried to save boys who fell into freezing lake

The West Midlands Police officers went against medical advice in an attempt to save the boys in freezing water.

Aspartame: What is it and what does science say about the artificial sweetener?

Aspartame: What is it and what does science say about the artificial sweetener?

The World Health Organisation has classed it as a possible cause of cancer but said it can be safe to consume in moderation.

Older and disabled people urged to ’embrace all the benefits’ of free bus passes

Older and disabled people urged to ’embrace all the benefits’ of free bus passes

The Government has launched the Take The Bus campaign targeted at people aged at least 66 and disabled people eligible for a concessionary pass.

Sunak’s approval rating slides again as Starmer’s position improves

Sunak’s approval rating slides again as Starmer’s position improves

Ipsos found largely negative views of the Prime Minister, while impressions of the Labour leader were more mixed.

Doctors urged to back down as strikes continue despite 6% pay offer

Doctors urged to back down as strikes continue despite 6% pay offer

Junior doctors’ longest walkout yet entered its second of five days on Friday.

Gatwick Airport workers to strike amid dispute over pay

Gatwick Airport workers to strike amid dispute over pay

Members of Unite employed as baggage handlers and check-in staff will walk out for four days from July 28, and for another four days from August 4.

ITV abandons plans for takeover of Gogglebox maker All3Media

ITV abandons plans for takeover of Gogglebox maker All3Media

The broadcasting giant said it ‘continues to monitor but is no longer actively exploring’ an acquisition.

Heads have ‘duty’ to drive absent pupils to school if necessary – Keegan

Heads have ‘duty’ to drive absent pupils to school if necessary – Keegan

Pupil absences are at ‘crisis’ level, the Education Secretary has said.

Wizz Air calls for passengers to ‘trust’ it despite delays

Wizz Air calls for passengers to ‘trust’ it despite delays

The airline’s UK boss said ‘every single aspect of its operations’ has been reviewed to boost resilience.

Film and TV shut down as Hollywood actors join writers on the picket line

Film and TV shut down as Hollywood actors join writers on the picket line

The strike has been sparked by a row over pay and the use of artificial intelligence.

Scarecrow festival born in lockdown ‘has brought village community together’

Scarecrow festival born in lockdown ‘has brought village community together’

Louise Henson and Lizzy Heritage are now known as ‘the scarecrow ladies’ in the Welsh village of Llysfaen after they created the tradition in 2020.

No further concessions on Illegal Migration Bill, Jenrick signals

No further concessions on Illegal Migration Bill, Jenrick signals

The immigration minister said the Government will not be making further compromises, amid a tussle with the Lords.

Teenagers among five arrested over violent disorder outside hotel

Teenagers among five arrested over violent disorder outside hotel

They have been bailed and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Thursday July 27.

Rain forecast for Wimbledon before wind sweeps through for final weekend

Rain forecast for Wimbledon before wind sweeps through for final weekend

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office because of strong winds forecast for Saturday.

Funeral to be held of Nottingham victim Barnaby Webber

Funeral to be held of Nottingham victim Barnaby Webber

Family and friends will gather in Taunton, Somerset to pay their respects to Barnaby Webber, 19, who died after being attacked on June 1.

Aspartame sweetener ruled ‘possible’ cause of cancer by WHO

Aspartame sweetener ruled ‘possible’ cause of cancer by WHO

The World Health Organisation is advising a ‘bit of moderation’ in consuming the product common in diet fizzy drinks.

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