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Hot weather and picnic food help boost UK retail sales

Inflation means the price of products is significantly higher than the same period last year, the BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor…

Birmingham Post

UK health agency issues new heat alert warning for England

Alert comes as south-east England goes 144 days with little to no rain, the longest in half a century

The Guardian - UK

Ozzy Osbourne closes Commonwealth Games as Birmingham parties

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne brought the curtain down on the Commonwealth Games in…

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Martin Lewis warns Brits can now be charged £6 daily for using a phone in some places during the holidays

The Money Saving Expert has warned Brits could be stung with a £6 charge every day if they're not careful…

Manchester Evening News

All of the strikes in the UK in August that may cause disruption

It's been dubbed 'summer of discontent' as workers exercise their right to industrial action

Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73, husband confirms on social media

The Grease star is said to have passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning

English-born star Olivia Newton-John was immortalised in Grease

The Australian actress and singer was known for playing Sandy in the hit musical.

The Independent UK

Moment Ukrainian Marines Ambush And Take Out Group Of Russian Soldiers

The footage was obtained from the 503rd Separate Marine Corps Battalion of the Ukrainian Naval Forces on Friday.

Teacher Is Refused Permission To Cut 72-Foot Tree Growing Out Of Control In Her Own Garden

The whopping tree is now more than twice the size of their home and Senior says it is making her…

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Woman dies in her sleep in front of children and husband on flight to UK

Helen Rhodes was a ‘devoted wife and mother’ and ‘the glue that held her family together’, a friend said

The Guardian - UK

Green energy will be RIL crown jewel in 7 years: Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Ambani said Reliance Industries’ massive investments in green energy aim to replicate the swift success it achieved in the…

Polio booster to be given to under-10s to prevent first UK outbreak in 50 years

The UK Health Security Agency has repeatedly detected the poliovirus in London’s sewage works and is now calling on parents…

Thames Water urges customers to limit water use but stops short of hosepipe ban

Customers have been given advice on how to save water as hot weather continues in the UK

Evening Standard

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The Guardian view on ancient trees: natural monuments need protecting

Editorial: Trees that have been standing for hundreds or thousands of years are entitled to special treatment – just like…

The Guardian - UK

Driest village in UK sees no rain for a MONTH as locals live in constant fear of wildfire

Odiham, a village in Hampshire, did not have a single drop of rain last month as farmers, florists and the…

Karen's Diner best known for rude staff and terrible service opening in Dublin

The owners of the franchise have confirmed plans to expand further across the UK and into Ireland

UK braces for even higher bills as Norway threatens electricity export cut

Water levels in southern Norway so low domestic consumers may be prioritised over international customers

The Guardian - UK

Tynemouth Longsands named among UK's best spots for wild swimming

Award-winning North Tyneside beach wins further recognition for its clean water and visitor experience

UK Eurovision Song Contest 2023 shortlist of host cities to be announced

The list will be confirmed this week

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Former Man Utd star Giggs accused of 'litany of abuse' at assault trial

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs went on trial Monday accused of submitting his former…

Lack of maths funding will hinder UK’s scientific progress

Letter: Maths is the bedrock of all the sciences, but promised funding is yet to be delivered, writes Prof Ulrike…

The Guardian - UK

Mother dies on plane in front of her children as she flew home to UK after 15 years overseas

‘The grief we feel is paralysing,’ a friend of the mother of two said

The Independent UK

The Leader podcast: Are we prepared for more wildfires?

Wildfires might not have been something you would associate with London or the UK previously, but in 2022 times have…

Evening Standard

Ofgem issues warning to people who are threatening to not pay their energy bills

A campaign is attempting to get a million households to stop paying the bills as prices rise

Manchester Evening News

Voting opens for the UK's favourite parks - see if yours is on the list

Green spaces up and down the nation have been nominated for the award

Manchester Evening News