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Blind boy with brain tumour takes on skydive after raising £169,000 for charity

Blind boy with brain tumour takes on skydive after raising £169,000 for charity

Blind boy with brain tumour takes on skydive after raising £169,000 for charity

14 July 2024

Jack Thompson, 16, is to take on the skydive on July 20 alongside his aunt, her friend and a Morrisons manager.


Kemi Badenoch backed as clear favourite to become Conservative Party leader

Kemi Badenoch backed as clear favourite to become Conservative Party leader

Kemi Badenoch backed as clear favourite to become Conservative Party leader

14 July 2024

New data has shown the former minister for women and equalities has the support of 25.83% of grassroots Tory members to replace Rishi Sunak.


England supporter declares confidence in Euros win with tattoo… before final

England supporter declares confidence in Euros win with tattoo… before final

England supporter declares confidence in Euros win with tattoo… before final

14 July 2024

Dan Thomas from Swindon had a tattoo of a trophy and the words ‘England Euro 2024 Winners’ on his leg before the final on Sunday.


Prime Minister condemns ‘appalling’ shooting at Donald Trump rally

Prime Minister condemns ‘appalling’ shooting at Donald Trump rally

Prime Minister condemns ‘appalling’ shooting at Donald Trump rally

14 July 2024

The former US president was rushed off the stage at a Pennsylvania rally as gunshots rang out.


Shutdown of crucial gene helps world’s deadliest cancer grow rapidly – study

Shutdown of crucial gene helps world’s deadliest cancer grow rapidly – study

Shutdown of crucial gene helps world’s deadliest cancer grow rapidly – study

14 July 2024

The findings raise hope for more effective treatments for pancreatic cancer, which has a poor survival rate.


Personality has more impact on satisfaction than circumstances, study suggests

Personality has more impact on satisfaction than circumstances, study suggests

Personality has more impact on satisfaction than circumstances, study suggests

14 July 2024

Researchers spoke to 20,000 people and those close to them to assess their level of general happiness with life.


Three in five secondary schools face challenge hiring language teachers – report

Three in five secondary schools face challenge hiring language teachers – report

Three in five secondary schools face challenge hiring language teachers – report

14 July 2024

Addressing the shortage of foreign language teachers is ‘crucial’ for equipping pupils with the skills they need to thrive, the British Council said.


Children risk becoming ‘forgotten generation’ due to NHS waits – report

Children risk becoming ‘forgotten generation’ due to NHS waits – report

Children risk becoming ‘forgotten generation’ due to NHS waits – report

14 July 2024

One trust reported that waiting times for children’s autism assessments had increased from around 14 months pre-pandemic to 38 months now.


Average price tag on a home fell by £1,617 month-on-month in July – Rightmove

Average price tag on a home fell by £1,617 month-on-month in July – Rightmove

Average price tag on a home fell by £1,617 month-on-month in July – Rightmove

14 July 2024

The price fall was bigger than usual for July, with the distractions of the General Election, sporting events and holidays, Rightmove said.


What the papers say – July 14

What the papers say – July 14

What the papers say – July 14

14 July 2024

Football fever takes over the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers ahead of the Euro 2024 final.


Kate to present Wimbledon men’s cup in second appearance since cancer diagnosis

Kate to present Wimbledon men’s cup in second appearance since cancer diagnosis

Kate to present Wimbledon men’s cup in second appearance since cancer diagnosis

13 July 2024

The princess made a brief return to the public spotlight at the Trooping the Colour ceremony last month announcing her diagnosis in March.


Public approves of ‘Starmerite’ approach to immigration, poll suggests

Public approves of ‘Starmerite’ approach to immigration, poll suggests

Public approves of ‘Starmerite’ approach to immigration, poll suggests

13 July 2024

The number of Channel crossings so far this year is estimated to have topped the 14,000 mark on Tuesday last week, according to Home Office figures.


England football team hope to give fans ‘special’ night with Euro 2024 win

England football team hope to give fans ‘special’ night with Euro 2024 win

England football team hope to give fans ‘special’ night with Euro 2024 win

13 July 2024

Manager Gareth Southgate and captain Harry Kane both spoke of the importance of a win to the country.


Sunak decision to ‘trash my reputation’ added to Tory election defeat – Truss

Sunak decision to ‘trash my reputation’ added to Tory election defeat – Truss

Sunak decision to ‘trash my reputation’ added to Tory election defeat – Truss

13 July 2024

The former prime minister, who lost her seat in the General Election, said she felt it was time to speak out.


Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £5.3m after no player scoops top prize

Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £5.3m after no player scoops top prize

Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £5.3m after no player scoops top prize

13 July 2024

The winning Lotto numbers were 22, 27, 37, 38, 49, 51 and the bonus number was 59.


Man charged after 72 gun parts found hidden in car shipped from Pakistan to UK

Man charged after 72 gun parts found hidden in car shipped from Pakistan to UK

Man charged after 72 gun parts found hidden in car shipped from Pakistan to UK

13 July 2024

The parts, found hidden inside the fuel tank and under the bonnet of a car, were recovered on July 7 at London Port.


Alec Baldwin thanks supporters after case dismissed: I appreciate your kindness

Alec Baldwin thanks supporters after case dismissed: I appreciate your kindness

Alec Baldwin thanks supporters after case dismissed: I appreciate your kindness

13 July 2024

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled on Friday that the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin should be dropped.


Gareth Southgate says England can bring ‘happiness to our nation’ with Euros win

Gareth Southgate says England can bring ‘happiness to our nation’ with Euros win

Gareth Southgate says England can bring ‘happiness to our nation’ with Euros win

13 July 2024

The King, the Prince of Wales and the Prime Minister have thrown their support behind the team.


England fans spend thousands to reach Berlin in hope of witnessing ‘history’

England fans spend thousands to reach Berlin in hope of witnessing ‘history’

England fans spend thousands to reach Berlin in hope of witnessing ‘history’

13 July 2024

Martin Rafferty, 44, from Birmingham, said he and friends had driven for 15 hours to reach the city despite not having tickets for the final.


Keir Starmer ‘committed’ to BBC licence fee

Keir Starmer ‘committed’ to BBC licence fee

Keir Starmer ‘committed’ to BBC licence fee

13 July 2024

The former government announced a review into the licence fee model, which will look at alternative funding for the household payment.


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