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Public urged to call ambulance only in emergency during heatwave

Public urged to call ambulance only in emergency during heatwave

Public urged to call ambulance only in emergency during heatwave

16 July 2022

Temperatures could rise as high as 30C on Monday.


Woman dies and man suffers ‘potentially life-altering injury’ after dog attack

Woman dies and man suffers ‘potentially life-altering injury’ after dog attack

Woman dies and man suffers ‘potentially life-altering injury’ after dog attack

16 July 2022

A woman died and a man suffered serious injuries after a dog attacked them in Rotherham on Friday night, South Yorkshire Police said.


Warning over moorland fires ahead of heatwave

Warning over moorland fires ahead of heatwave

Warning over moorland fires ahead of heatwave

16 July 2022

Greater Manchester Police called for information after a blaze last weekend that swept across part of Saddleworth Moor.


‘Polar Preet’ aims to become first woman to trek solo across Antarctica

‘Polar Preet’ aims to become first woman to trek solo across Antarctica

‘Polar Preet’ aims to become first woman to trek solo across Antarctica

16 July 2022

British Army medical officer Preet Chandi became the first woman of colour to complete a solo, unaided trip to the South Pole in January.


Queen said ‘thank goodness Meghan not coming’ to Philip’s funeral, book claims

Queen said ‘thank goodness Meghan not coming’ to Philip’s funeral, book claims

Queen said ‘thank goodness Meghan not coming’ to Philip’s funeral, book claims

16 July 2022

A new book by Tom Bower cites unnamed sources claiming the Queen made the comment to aides before the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.


Camilla’s 75th birthday marked by release of official photograph

Camilla’s 75th birthday marked by release of official photograph

Camilla’s 75th birthday marked by release of official photograph

16 July 2022

The duchess will have a family dinner to celebrate her milestone anniversary.


Sunak tells Tory rivals inflation must be beaten before taxes can be cut

Sunak tells Tory rivals inflation must be beaten before taxes can be cut

Sunak tells Tory rivals inflation must be beaten before taxes can be cut

16 July 2022

The former chancellor said curbing spiralling prices is the ‘number one economic priority’ following clashes in the first TV debate.


Video games companies ‘must do more to prevent children buying loot boxes’

Video games companies ‘must do more to prevent children buying loot boxes’

Video games companies ‘must do more to prevent children buying loot boxes’

16 July 2022

Nadine Dorries is calling for the change after the Government heard evidence on in-game purchases.


All schools in England to have defibrillators by end of next academic year

All schools in England to have defibrillators by end of next academic year

All schools in England to have defibrillators by end of next academic year

16 July 2022

Campaigner Mark King, whose son died after a cardiac arrest, said he is ‘delighted’ by the Government move.


Contingency plan to protect homeless from high temperatures

Contingency plan to protect homeless from high temperatures

Contingency plan to protect homeless from high temperatures

16 July 2022

A high temperature warning has been issued for Ireland beginning on Sunday.


Blair calls on the West to stand up to China

Blair calls on the West to stand up to China

Blair calls on the West to stand up to China

16 July 2022

The former prime minister has predicted a need for increased defence spending as the era of Western dominance draws to a close.


Unions’ anger at potential 5% pay offer to public sector workers

Unions’ anger at potential 5% pay offer to public sector workers

Unions’ anger at potential 5% pay offer to public sector workers

16 July 2022

They have been pressing for a decent wage rise amid soaring inflation and staff shortages they blame on poor pay.


Government to hold emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heatwave

Government to hold emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heatwave

Government to hold emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heatwave

16 July 2022

Temperatures are predicted to climb over the weekend and into next week, the Met Office has said.


Heatwave and Covid surge ‘a nightmare’ for health workers

Heatwave and Covid surge ‘a nightmare’ for health workers

Heatwave and Covid surge ‘a nightmare’ for health workers

16 July 2022

Dr Claire Bronze said she is worried about the effect the hot weather will have on patients and staff.


Hull Trains drivers in 24-hour strike over pay and conditions

Hull Trains drivers in 24-hour strike over pay and conditions

Hull Trains drivers in 24-hour strike over pay and conditions

16 July 2022

Members of the Aslef union walked out on Saturday.


Londoners urged not to travel on Monday and Tuesday due to extreme heat

Londoners urged not to travel on Monday and Tuesday due to extreme heat

Londoners urged not to travel on Monday and Tuesday due to extreme heat

16 July 2022

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heat covering much of England and Wales from Sunday until Tuesday.


Nurses say reported 5% pay rise from Boris Johnson ‘not remotely acceptable’

Nurses say reported 5% pay rise from Boris Johnson ‘not remotely acceptable’

Nurses say reported 5% pay rise from Boris Johnson ‘not remotely acceptable’

16 July 2022

It comes with research suggesting public support for industrial action over the issue has risen sharply.


‘1.3 million families facing cost-of-living crisis with no savings buffer’

‘1.3 million families facing cost-of-living crisis with no savings buffer’

‘1.3 million families facing cost-of-living crisis with no savings buffer’

16 July 2022

The Resolution Foundation said some hope friends or family will bail them out if necessary, while others will simply be unable to cope.


What the papers say – July 16

What the papers say – July 16

What the papers say – July 16

16 July 2022

The front pages carry an emergency weather warning ahead of record heat as well as the latest Tory leadership jostling.


Restraining order against Ricky Martin reportedly filed by family member

Restraining order against Ricky Martin reportedly filed by family member

Restraining order against Ricky Martin reportedly filed by family member

16 July 2022

The singer has strenuously denied the ‘completely false’ accusations.


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