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Adventure farm park closes after E.coli outbreak

Adventure farm park closes after E.coli outbreak

Adventure farm park closes after E.coli outbreak

31 July 2023

So far, three children have fallen ill with the bacterial infection after visiting Hobbledown, near Epsom in Surrey.


New campaign urges struggling mortgage borrowers to ‘reach out’ for help early

New campaign urges struggling mortgage borrowers to ‘reach out’ for help early

New campaign urges struggling mortgage borrowers to ‘reach out’ for help early

31 July 2023

The Reach Out campaign has been launched by UK Finance.


Boy, 15, has charge upgraded after maths teacher ‘stabbed in school corridor’

Boy, 15, has charge upgraded after maths teacher ‘stabbed in school corridor’

Boy, 15, has charge upgraded after maths teacher ‘stabbed in school corridor’

31 July 2023

The teenager, who cannot legally be identified due to his age, is now charged with section 18 wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.


More negative impacts for children of furloughed parents than others – research

More negative impacts for children of furloughed parents than others – research

More negative impacts for children of furloughed parents than others – research

31 July 2023

The researchers said their survey was designed to screen for emotional or behavioural problems.


Police commander who wrote anti-drugs strategy ‘took LSD and magic mushrooms’

Police commander who wrote anti-drugs strategy ‘took LSD and magic mushrooms’

Police commander who wrote anti-drugs strategy ‘took LSD and magic mushrooms’

31 July 2023

Commander Julian Bennett has served in the Metropolitan Police since 1976.


Sunak: New North Sea licences ‘entirely consistent’ with UK net-zero pledge

Sunak: New North Sea licences ‘entirely consistent’ with UK net-zero pledge

Sunak: New North Sea licences ‘entirely consistent’ with UK net-zero pledge

31 July 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced Government support for future rounds of oil and gas licensing.


Food price inflation slows to lowest level this year

Food price inflation slows to lowest level this year

Food price inflation slows to lowest level this year

31 July 2023

Overall, shop prices were 7.6% higher in July than a year ago, slowing from 8.4% in June, and also the lowest level this year.


Union accepts pay rise for teachers in England and calls off strikes

Union accepts pay rise for teachers in England and calls off strikes

Union accepts pay rise for teachers in England and calls off strikes

31 July 2023

Overall, 86% of National Education Union teacher members in England voted to accept the progress made in the dispute and end industrial action.


Harry to stage fundraising polo match for his Sentebale charity

Harry to stage fundraising polo match for his Sentebale charity

Harry to stage fundraising polo match for his Sentebale charity

31 July 2023

Since 2010, the annual polo cup has raised more than £11 million to support Sentebale’s work with children and young people.


Just Stop Oil protesters deny trespassing on Lord’s during Ashes Test

Just Stop Oil protesters deny trespassing on Lord’s during Ashes Test

Just Stop Oil protesters deny trespassing on Lord’s during Ashes Test

31 July 2023

Judit Murray, 69, Daniel Knorr, 21, and Jacob Bourne, 27, are accused of running onto the pitch to disrupt the match between England and Australia.


Downpours to give way to dry and warmer weather at end of August

Downpours to give way to dry and warmer weather at end of August

Downpours to give way to dry and warmer weather at end of August

31 July 2023

Last year was the first time temperatures rose above the 40C mark in the UK.


£250bn in savings held in accounts which earn no interest

£250bn in savings held in accounts which earn no interest

£250bn in savings held in accounts which earn no interest

31 July 2023

Around three in 10 adults do not have a savings account of any type, the Financial Conduct Authority said.


House Of Cards and Midsomer Murders composer Jim Parker dies aged 88

House Of Cards and Midsomer Murders composer Jim Parker dies aged 88

House Of Cards and Midsomer Murders composer Jim Parker dies aged 88

31 July 2023

Parker collaborated with talent including comedian Victoria Wood and rock band Procol Harum.


Former British soldier ordered to give evidence into Co Tyrone shooting

Former British soldier ordered to give evidence into Co Tyrone shooting

Former British soldier ordered to give evidence into Co Tyrone shooting

31 July 2023

IRA men Peter Ryan, Tony Doris and Lawrence McNally were shot dead in Coagh, Co Tyrone, in 1991.


Consumers to see ‘biggest single alcohol duty increase in almost 50 years’

Consumers to see ‘biggest single alcohol duty increase in almost 50 years’

Consumers to see ‘biggest single alcohol duty increase in almost 50 years’

31 July 2023

Duty will rise by 44p on a bottle of wine, which when combined with VAT will mean consumers will pay an extra 53p, industry bodies have warned.


Sinead O’Connor sent texts ‘laden with despair’ to Bob Geldof weeks before death

Sinead O’Connor sent texts ‘laden with despair’ to Bob Geldof weeks before death

Sinead O’Connor sent texts ‘laden with despair’ to Bob Geldof weeks before death

31 July 2023

The Boomtown Rats frontman dedicated the band’s performance at Ireland’s Cavan Calling festival to the late singer.


What is carbon capture and will it help the environment?

What is carbon capture and will it help the environment?

What is carbon capture and will it help the environment?

31 July 2023

The PA news agency looks at the details of the controversial technology after the Government declared its continued support for the industry.


One drink a day could raise blood pressure – study

One drink a day could raise blood pressure – study

One drink a day could raise blood pressure – study

31 July 2023

Researchers said that people should avoid alcohol altogether.


New drama will tell story of Lockerbie bombing and subsequent investigation

New drama will tell story of Lockerbie bombing and subsequent investigation

New drama will tell story of Lockerbie bombing and subsequent investigation

31 July 2023

The six-part factual drama will tell the story of Pan Am flight 103, which was blown up in the sky over Lockerbie in December 1988.


Government accused of ‘eye-watering waste’ for burning unused PPE in China

Government accused of ‘eye-watering waste’ for burning unused PPE in China

Government accused of ‘eye-watering waste’ for burning unused PPE in China

31 July 2023

More than half a billion items of protective gear that was ordered from China but never made it to the UK is being destroyed.


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