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Police appeal after charity’s lion statue stolen from Bristol outdoor exhibition

Police appeal after charity’s lion statue stolen from Bristol outdoor exhibition

Police appeal after charity’s lion statue stolen from Bristol outdoor exhibition

03 August 2022

The sculpture was taken from the Born Free Foundation’s event on the Downs in Clifton last week.


Call for VAT cut on ‘essential’ telecoms as millions struggle to pay bills

Call for VAT cut on ‘essential’ telecoms as millions struggle to pay bills

Call for VAT cut on ‘essential’ telecoms as millions struggle to pay bills

03 August 2022

Which? has urged the Government to reduce VAT on household telecoms bills to 5% in line with other essentials such as gas and electricity.


Service sector at worst point since Alpha variant lockdown, survey suggests

Service sector at worst point since Alpha variant lockdown, survey suggests

Service sector at worst point since Alpha variant lockdown, survey suggests

03 August 2022

Growth slowed to its lowest point in 17 months, a new report found.


Drug-related deaths in England and Wales rise to record high

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales rise to record high

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales rise to record high

03 August 2022

There were 4,859 deaths related to drug poisoning registered in 2021, the ONS said.


DUP cannot give timetable for return to powersharing, says Donaldson

DUP cannot give timetable for return to powersharing, says Donaldson

DUP cannot give timetable for return to powersharing, says Donaldson

03 August 2022

The party will again block the restoration of the Assembly at a recalled sitting on Wednesday.


England fans asked to help name beaver kits in honour of Lionesses

England fans asked to help name beaver kits in honour of Lionesses

England fans asked to help name beaver kits in honour of Lionesses

03 August 2022

The public can suggest names for the new arrivals to the Holnicote Estate in Somerset on Twitter.


Audit finds variation in children’s allergy services across the UK

Audit finds variation in children’s allergy services across the UK

Audit finds variation in children’s allergy services across the UK

03 August 2022

Researchers called for more to be done to make sure children get the same access to care across the country.


Nintendo profits down after supply chain issues hamper Switch console production

Nintendo profits down after supply chain issues hamper Switch console production

Nintendo profits down after supply chain issues hamper Switch console production

03 August 2022

The video games giant said a shortage of semiconductors has impacted production.


Archie Battersbee’s parents submit application to European Court of Human Rights

Archie Battersbee’s parents submit application to European Court of Human Rights

Archie Battersbee’s parents submit application to European Court of Human Rights

03 August 2022

The 12-year-old has been in a coma since he was found unconscious by his mother in April.


Planned strike ‘threatens Tube’s financial recovery’

Planned strike ‘threatens Tube’s financial recovery’

Planned strike ‘threatens Tube’s financial recovery’

03 August 2022

Transport for London chief operating officer Andy Lord said the move was ‘extremely frustrating’.


Older men suffer raised blood pressure after being scammed – study

Older men suffer raised blood pressure after being scammed – study

Older men suffer raised blood pressure after being scammed – study

03 August 2022

Those who fall victim to fraudulent schemes are more likely to have higher blood pressure afterwards.


Taylor Wimpey staff in line for £1,000 cost-of-living payout

Taylor Wimpey staff in line for £1,000 cost-of-living payout

Taylor Wimpey staff in line for £1,000 cost-of-living payout

03 August 2022

The housebuilder will make one-off monthly payments to all employees on salaries of up to £70,000 from September to next February.


‘Confession cakes’ created by Great British Bake Off finalist to be given away

‘Confession cakes’ created by Great British Bake Off finalist to be given away

‘Confession cakes’ created by Great British Bake Off finalist to be given away

03 August 2022

The cakes can be found and collected from 47 Old Brompton Road in South Kensington.


Tinder chief executive Renate Nyborg leaves the dating app

Tinder chief executive Renate Nyborg leaves the dating app

Tinder chief executive Renate Nyborg leaves the dating app

03 August 2022

Parent company Match Group has announced a shake-up among the dating platform’s management.


Second hosepipe ban of the year to be imposed

Second hosepipe ban of the year to be imposed

Second hosepipe ban of the year to be imposed

03 August 2022

The restrictions in Kent and Sussex will be in place from August 12.


Rebekah Vardy ‘probably suffering from PTSD’ after Wagatha Christie case

Rebekah Vardy ‘probably suffering from PTSD’ after Wagatha Christie case

Rebekah Vardy ‘probably suffering from PTSD’ after Wagatha Christie case

03 August 2022

Last week a High Court judge found that a viral social media post by Coleen Rooney about her fellow footballer’s wife was ‘substantially true’.


Avast’s £6bn cybersecurity merger given provisional approval

Avast’s £6bn cybersecurity merger given provisional approval

Avast’s £6bn cybersecurity merger given provisional approval

03 August 2022

The Competition and Markets Authority said it does not believe the tie-up with US rival NortonLifeLock raises competition concerns in the UK.


Father makes birthday appeal over missing son

Father makes birthday appeal over missing son

Father makes birthday appeal over missing son

03 August 2022

Kyle Vaughan was 24 when he disappeared in Newbridge, Gwent, on December 30 2012.


Conservative Party delays sending out leadership ballots on security advice

Conservative Party delays sending out leadership ballots on security advice

Conservative Party delays sending out leadership ballots on security advice

03 August 2022

It is understood there was no specific threat from a hostile state and concerns were instead raised over the vulnerability of the voting process.


Rebekah Vardy: I am probably suffering with PTSD after Wagatha Christie

Rebekah Vardy: I am probably suffering with PTSD after Wagatha Christie

Rebekah Vardy: I am probably suffering with PTSD after Wagatha Christie

03 August 2022

Last week a High Court judge found a viral social media post by Rooney about Vardy was ‘substantially true’.


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