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Heatwave leads to boom in demand for ice cream makers
Heatwave leads to boom in demand for ice cream makers
10 August 2022
The Met Office has issued an extreme weather warning for Thursday onwards.
Jeremy Corbyn says he stands by comments on Ukraine weapons supply
Jeremy Corbyn says he stands by comments on Ukraine weapons supply
10 August 2022
The former Labour leader said his suspension from the parliamentary group was ‘completely wrong’.
Government has ‘moral responsibility’ to help people through crisis, says Sunak
Government has ‘moral responsibility’ to help people through crisis, says Sunak
10 August 2022
The Tory leadership contender signalled he would provide billions of pounds to support families struggling with the cost of living.
Wallace dismisses Russian ‘excuses’ for Crimean air base explosions
Wallace dismisses Russian ‘excuses’ for Crimean air base explosions
10 August 2022
There is speculation the fireballs – which killed one person and wounded several more – were the result of a Ukrainian attack.
Security workers at airport to go on strike over pay
Security workers at airport to go on strike over pay
10 August 2022
The GMB union is calling for an immediate substantial increase in the hourly rate of pay for security staff at Leeds Bradford airport.
Terror boss who plotted mass murder denied parole
Terror boss who plotted mass murder denied parole
10 August 2022
Rangzieb Ahmed, 47, was the first person to be convicted in the UK of directing terrorism.
One dead and three injured after incidents on Skye and mainland
One dead and three injured after incidents on Skye and mainland
10 August 2022
A 39-year-old man has been arrested over the series of incidents and taken to hospital.
Car thief caught hiding inside giant teddy bear in Rochdale
Car thief caught hiding inside giant teddy bear in Rochdale
10 August 2022
Joshua Dobson, 18, was caught after officers noticed that the teddy bear was breathing.
CCTV image of missing student nurse released by Met Police
CCTV image of missing student nurse released by Met Police
10 August 2022
Images show Ms Davies in a dark jacket, red Adidas T-shirt, light grey joggers and slider type shoes.
Commonwealth Games ‘start of great things’ for West Midlands – chief constable
Commonwealth Games ‘start of great things’ for West Midlands – chief constable
10 August 2022
West Midlands Police’s Sir David Thompson is retiring from the role he has held for 12 years in December.
Chancellor to challenge energy bosses to help customers cope with soaring bills
Chancellor to challenge energy bosses to help customers cope with soaring bills
10 August 2022
Ministers will meet with utilities bosses on Thursday to discuss measures to help customers with rising energy bills
Animal lovers get creative helping raise £10,000 for RSPCA
Animal lovers get creative helping raise £10,000 for RSPCA
10 August 2022
The charity launched the 50 Miles For Animals challenge last week.
Charity reveals Raymond Briggs made annual donations in honour of his wife
Charity reveals Raymond Briggs made annual donations in honour of his wife
10 August 2022
The author’s wife Jean died from leukaemia in 1973.
Truss tax cut proposal would do little for low earners, says teaching assistant
Truss tax cut proposal would do little for low earners, says teaching assistant
10 August 2022
‘We want living wages, we want proper living wages,’ says Helen Somers.
Four in hospital and man arrested after incidents on Skye and mainland
Four in hospital and man arrested after incidents on Skye and mainland
10 August 2022
Officers said the situation is contained and there is no threat to the wider public.
McFly praise Raymond Briggs for ‘bringing our childhood imaginations to life’
McFly praise Raymond Briggs for ‘bringing our childhood imaginations to life’
10 August 2022
Prominent literary figures and famous faces have paid tribute to Briggs and shared how his work impacted their lives.
Energy boss adds to calls for Sunak, Truss and Johnson to come together on bills
Energy boss adds to calls for Sunak, Truss and Johnson to come together on bills
10 August 2022
Energy bosses are expected to meet with ministers on Thursday.
Water companies urged to protect supplies as ‘likely very dry autumn’ looms
Water companies urged to protect supplies as ‘likely very dry autumn’ looms
10 August 2022
The call by the Environment Secretary comes as a new heatwave hits the UK in the hot, parched summer.
Tributes to couple in their 70s found dead at property
Tributes to couple in their 70s found dead at property
10 August 2022
The circumstances of the deaths are being investigated.
Students’ hot air balloon artwork to take to skies over Thamesmead
Students’ hot air balloon artwork to take to skies over Thamesmead
10 August 2022
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