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Woman raped in bushes by man she met at bus station

Woman raped in bushes by man she met at bus station

Woman raped in bushes by man she met at bus station

28 August 2022

Gloucestershire Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with Friday’s attack.


Kayaker set to explore Scotland’s coastline in year-long adventure

Kayaker set to explore Scotland’s coastline in year-long adventure

Kayaker set to explore Scotland’s coastline in year-long adventure

28 August 2022

Nick Ray will live from his kayak self-sufficiently for the next year, camping wherever he reaches, as he explores Scotland’s coastline.


Boy, 16, dies after suspected drug-related incident at Leeds Festival

Boy, 16, dies after suspected drug-related incident at Leeds Festival

Boy, 16, dies after suspected drug-related incident at Leeds Festival

28 August 2022

West Yorkshire Police said they are looking into whether he had taken a particular type of MDMA.


‘Electric’ atmosphere as Notting Hill Carnival draws the crowds

‘Electric’ atmosphere as Notting Hill Carnival draws the crowds

‘Electric’ atmosphere as Notting Hill Carnival draws the crowds

28 August 2022

Bright and dazzling costumes were on show as the carnival procession made its way through Ladbroke Grove.


Edinburgh’s rubbish mountains bring value of waste workers ‘into sharp focus’

Edinburgh’s rubbish mountains bring value of waste workers ‘into sharp focus’

Edinburgh’s rubbish mountains bring value of waste workers ‘into sharp focus’

28 August 2022

Waste workers at City of Edinburgh Council are to return to work on Tuesday after 11 days of strikes.


In Pictures: Colourful Notting Hill Carnival returns to streets of London

In Pictures: Colourful Notting Hill Carnival returns to streets of London

In Pictures: Colourful Notting Hill Carnival returns to streets of London

28 August 2022

The event has returned to the streets for the first time in two years after it was thwarted by the pandemic.


Gibraltar’s city status re-affirmed after 180-year absence from official lists

Gibraltar’s city status re-affirmed after 180-year absence from official lists

Gibraltar’s city status re-affirmed after 180-year absence from official lists

28 August 2022

Ministers have published a fresh record of the 81 places that have so far achieved the accolade.


Home energy efficiency improvements ‘plummet at worst possible time’

Home energy efficiency improvements ‘plummet at worst possible time’

Home energy efficiency improvements ‘plummet at worst possible time’

28 August 2022

Analysis by Labour found that installations fell by more than 50% in the first half of 2022 compared with the same period in 2021.


Fringe-goers and acts being ‘priced out’ of Edinburgh, venues warn

Fringe-goers and acts being ‘priced out’ of Edinburgh, venues warn

Fringe-goers and acts being ‘priced out’ of Edinburgh, venues warn

28 August 2022

Tickets sales at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe have been 25% lower this year than in 2019, EdFest.com revealed.


Sarwar accuses UK ‘zombie government’ of inaction over energy price cap rise

Sarwar accuses UK ‘zombie government’ of inaction over energy price cap rise

Sarwar accuses UK ‘zombie government’ of inaction over energy price cap rise

28 August 2022

The Scottish Labour leader complained that UK ministers were ‘nowhere to be seen’ after Ofgem’s recent announcement.


British charity’s blood donor record bid aims to save 150,000 lives

British charity’s blood donor record bid aims to save 150,000 lives

British charity’s blood donor record bid aims to save 150,000 lives

28 August 2022

Donors from 350 health centres in 23 countries joined forces to give blood on Saturday.


Government ‘glossing over’ prospect of blackouts this winter, expert claims

Government ‘glossing over’ prospect of blackouts this winter, expert claims

Government ‘glossing over’ prospect of blackouts this winter, expert claims

28 August 2022

Energy expert David Cox said a shortage of gas could result in power cuts.


Ed Sheeran joined by Ukrainian band for live debut of collaborative track

Ed Sheeran joined by Ukrainian band for live debut of collaborative track

Ed Sheeran joined by Ukrainian band for live debut of collaborative track

28 August 2022

Money from their version of 2step is going to the Music Saves UA non-profit organisation.


Former Tory minister Rory Stewart to head up international charity

Former Tory minister Rory Stewart to head up international charity

Former Tory minister Rory Stewart to head up international charity

28 August 2022

Mr Stewart has been appointed president of GiveDirectly, which seeks to help donors send money straight to the world’s poorest households.


Sarwar urges Scottish ministers to find more cash to end council pay dispute

Sarwar urges Scottish ministers to find more cash to end council pay dispute

Sarwar urges Scottish ministers to find more cash to end council pay dispute

28 August 2022

A pay row means cleansing staff in the majority of Scotland’s councils are out on strike.


Runners remember Grenfell victims as Notting Hill Carnival kicks off

Runners remember Grenfell victims as Notting Hill Carnival kicks off

Runners remember Grenfell victims as Notting Hill Carnival kicks off

28 August 2022

Members of the Emancipated Run Crew wore green T-shirts with ‘Remembering Grenfell’ emblazoned on the back.


Soldier died after being mistaken for target by short-sighted colleague

Soldier died after being mistaken for target by short-sighted colleague

Soldier died after being mistaken for target by short-sighted colleague

28 August 2022

The shooter had been prescribed corrective lenses but was not wearing them at the time of Sergeant Gavin Hillier’s death at Castlemartin range.


Ozzy Osbourne says he is returning to the UK from Los Angeles

Ozzy Osbourne says he is returning to the UK from Los Angeles

Ozzy Osbourne says he is returning to the UK from Los Angeles

28 August 2022

The rocker said he does not want to die in the US.


Labour needs to ‘get a spine’ and stand up for workers, Unite chief says

Labour needs to ‘get a spine’ and stand up for workers, Unite chief says

Labour needs to ‘get a spine’ and stand up for workers, Unite chief says

28 August 2022

Sharon Graham thinks the party needs to provide ‘a strong message’ as workers seek pay rises and employers make profits.


First glimpse as James Nesbitt reprises veteran detective on drama Bloodlands

First glimpse as James Nesbitt reprises veteran detective on drama Bloodlands

First glimpse as James Nesbitt reprises veteran detective on drama Bloodlands

28 August 2022

The TV series will return to BBC One in September with six hour-long episodes.


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