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Channel crossings continue for eighth consecutive day

Channel crossings continue for eighth consecutive day

Channel crossings continue for eighth consecutive day

23 August 2023

Large numbers of people – including several children – were pictured being brought ashore in Dover, Kent, on Wednesday before boarding coaches.


‘Hotter than average’ September could be on its way, forecasters say

‘Hotter than average’ September could be on its way, forecasters say

‘Hotter than average’ September could be on its way, forecasters say

23 August 2023

Warmer weather might make up for one of the wettest July months on record.


London artist who brought workshop ‘back from dead’ wins Shed of the Year award

London artist who brought workshop ‘back from dead’ wins Shed of the Year award

London artist who brought workshop ‘back from dead’ wins Shed of the Year award

23 August 2023

Archie Proudfoot’s Frankenshed was up against 200 entrants.


King sends message of support to Canadians as wildfires rage

King sends message of support to Canadians as wildfires rage

King sends message of support to Canadians as wildfires rage

23 August 2023

The fires have pushed tens of thousands of people from their homes and threatened cities.


UK ‘could be world leader in alternative protein but ministers must act’

UK ‘could be world leader in alternative protein but ministers must act’

UK ‘could be world leader in alternative protein but ministers must act’

23 August 2023

Green Alliance said other countries are ahead in terms of investing in alternative protein producers, despite Britain’s competitive advantage.


Video game technology helps paralysed woman speak, researchers say

Video game technology helps paralysed woman speak, researchers say

Video game technology helps paralysed woman speak, researchers say

23 August 2023

The development opens up a way to restore natural communication for those who cannot talk.


UK and Iraq strengthen partnership to combat crime and terrorism

UK and Iraq strengthen partnership to combat crime and terrorism

UK and Iraq strengthen partnership to combat crime and terrorism

23 August 2023

Both countries are preparing to sign a statement of intent to tackle shared organised-crime threats.


Students receive GCSE results amid plan to return to pre-Covid grading

Students receive GCSE results amid plan to return to pre-Covid grading

Students receive GCSE results amid plan to return to pre-Covid grading

23 August 2023

Some sixth forms and colleges could decide to admit pupils with lower grades on to A-level courses this summer, education leaders have said.


ITV boss says they do not have ‘anything to hide’ as Schofield inquiry continues

ITV boss says they do not have ‘anything to hide’ as Schofield inquiry continues

ITV boss says they do not have ‘anything to hide’ as Schofield inquiry continues

23 August 2023

Jane Mulcahy KC is currently leading an external review of the facts after Schofield’s departure which is expected to be completed in September.


Pair admit racially abusing Humza Yousaf

Pair admit racially abusing Humza Yousaf

Pair admit racially abusing Humza Yousaf

23 August 2023

Tracie Currie, 35, and Carl O’Brien, 25, also made offensive remarks towards other SNP politicians in Dundee earlier this year.


Rishi Sunak urged to sack ‘dosser’ Nadine Dorries as Tory MP

Rishi Sunak urged to sack ‘dosser’ Nadine Dorries as Tory MP

Rishi Sunak urged to sack ‘dosser’ Nadine Dorries as Tory MP

23 August 2023

Residents in her Mid Bedfordshire constituency called for the former culture secretary to ‘show up or shove off’.


Basketball coach ‘brought to tears’ after Maya Jama buys new minibus for club

Basketball coach ‘brought to tears’ after Maya Jama buys new minibus for club

Basketball coach ‘brought to tears’ after Maya Jama buys new minibus for club

23 August 2023

David Senart, head coach at Bristol Storm, said he ‘teared up’ when Maya Jama bought a new minibus for the club.


Post Office boss to return bonus pay linked to Horizon inquiry after pressure

Post Office boss to return bonus pay linked to Horizon inquiry after pressure

Post Office boss to return bonus pay linked to Horizon inquiry after pressure

23 August 2023

Darren Jones MP, chair of the Commons business and trade committee, called for all bonuses linked to the inquiry to be repaid.


Police constable jailed for voyeurism offences committed over almost two years

Police constable jailed for voyeurism offences committed over almost two years

Police constable jailed for voyeurism offences committed over almost two years

23 August 2023

Coventry-based Alexander Hindmarsh resigned from West Midlands Police after making dozens of films of other men without their consent.


Women more severely affected by ME, study claims

Women more severely affected by ME, study claims

Women more severely affected by ME, study claims

23 August 2023

ME/CFS is estimated to affect more than 250,000 people in the UK, of all ages and from all social and economic backgrounds.


Man and woman convicted of acid attack murder of electrician

Man and woman convicted of acid attack murder of electrician

Man and woman convicted of acid attack murder of electrician

23 August 2023

Liam Smith, 38, was shot in the face and then had acid poured over him outside his home in Wigan, Greater Manchester, on November 24 last year.


Probation worker subjected to monkey chants wins payout

Probation worker subjected to monkey chants wins payout

Probation worker subjected to monkey chants wins payout

23 August 2023

Lloyd Odain said he felt ‘grossly let down by the prison and probation service’.


Briton died from head and chest injuries fighting in Ukraine, inquest hears

Briton died from head and chest injuries fighting in Ukraine, inquest hears

Briton died from head and chest injuries fighting in Ukraine, inquest hears

23 August 2023

Simon Lingard’s ex-partner said she was told the Ukrainian army unit he was with were trying to rescue Ukrainians when he was killed.


Councils struggling to cope with rising levels of homelessness, says charity

Councils struggling to cope with rising levels of homelessness, says charity

Councils struggling to cope with rising levels of homelessness, says charity

23 August 2023

Core homelessness includes people sleeping rough, sofa-surfing, and in unsuitable temporary accommodation, Crisis said.


Jury finds teenager responsible for computer hacking spree

Jury finds teenager responsible for computer hacking spree

Jury finds teenager responsible for computer hacking spree

23 August 2023

Arion Kurtaj, 18, was described by prosecutors as a ‘key player’ in the LapsusS hacking group.


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