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Record gap in A-level top grades between London and north-east England

The gap between the two regions for entries getting the highest grades is 9.2 percentage points, up from 7.4 points last year.

Evening Standard

A-level results: Top grades rise again as record number of students accepted into university

Hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland celebrate exam results, with many finding out if they will progress to university, an apprenticeship or work

The Independent UK

‘I always loved a camera’: Maud Muir on life through a lens in England women’s rugby team

Red Roses prop tells Sarah Rendell about her creative endeavours and England expectations before the Rugby World Cup on home soil

The Guardian - UK

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A-level top grades in England reach record high outside of Covid years – as it happened

Proportion of A*, A, B or C grades outstrip all but pandemic era in England, with similar picture in Northern Ireland and Wales

The Guardian - UK

What can students expect from this year’s exam results?

School and college leavers will be finding out whether they have secured a place at their first choice university.

Evening Standard

Warnings issued for thunderstorms and high temperatures as heatwave continues

Flood alerts have also been issued.

The Independent UK

Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as fourth heatwave of the summer continues

Heat health alerts, in place for much of the last week, have also been extended into next week

Evening Standard

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Hot weather to blame for rise in pothole-related vehicle breakdowns, AA say

The AA said the heat has caused the worsening of already weak road surfaces

The Independent UK

Students receiving eagerly anticipated A-level results

Education leaders have warned of the possible continuation of ‘stark’ divides in top grades between different regions.

Evening Standard

More than a quarter of A-level students expected to secure top grades

Students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their A-level results on Thursday

The Independent UK

Heat health alerts extended into next week

Significant impacts on health and social care services are possible.

The Independent UK

‘Contradiction’ in figures makes health experts question NHS data

It comes as the NHS reported reductions in the waiting list for hospital care in England.

Evening Standard

DNA testing of 1,400-year-old skeletons reveals ethnic diversity of early England

The graves of two children buried in separate medieval cemeteries revealed unexpected secrets

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad picks England bowling attack for first Ashes Test against Australia

Broad has selected his preferred bowling line-up for the Test in Perth this winter and has opted for a selection gamble

The Independent UK

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1,100-year-old Viking hoard reveals raiding wealthy only 'part of the picture' — they traded with the Middle East too

Researchers have found that the Bedale Viking hoard contains silver from Middle Eastern coins, highlighting that the Vikings profited from long-distance trade networks and brought this imported silver with them when they settled in England.

The Independent UK

Labour minister vows ‘every community’ in England and Wales to have contactable police officer

Labour minister Diana Johnston has vowed that “every community” in England and Wales will now have a named and contactable police officer.

The Independent UK

Students could still get into first choice university even if they don’t get necessary grades

Some universities are ‘really keen’ this year to recruit ‘as many students as they can’ due to financial pressures

Evening Standard

Students urged to ‘take stock’ before accepting degree places on lower grades

School and college leavers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their A-level results on Thursday.

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Forcing Tests could ‘bankrupt’ cricket countries: Australia chief

With 100 days until the first Ashes game of England’s tour, Australia CEO says Test cricket needs quality, not quantity.

Evening Standard

Weather warnings as summer’s fourth heatwave brings thunderstorms and showers

The heat is expected to give way to instability in Scotland, with a growing risk of thunderstorms and a chance of flooding and disruption.

The Independent UK

Hannah Hampton regrets revealing water bottle trick after hate comments on grandfather tribute

England goalkeeper Hampton threw opposite number Cata Coll’s water bottle, containing her cheat sheet of the Lionesses’ penalty preferences, into the crowd during the Euro 2025 final penalty shootout as England emerged triumphant

Evening Standard

A-levels results day: What to expect

As A-level results day is here, here’s your guide of what to expect:

The Guardian - UK

Rehan Ahmed’s technicolour technique deserves a show on Ashes stage

The Leicestershire all-rounder is back on form and would be an exciting addition to England’s squad this winter, said his coach at Leicestershire

The Independent UK

Mystery surrounds ancient remains discovered in English villages

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Ellen DeGeneres 'has never been happier'

Ellen DeGeneres is loving life in rural England, according to a source.

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