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Good sleepers ‘less likely to have a stroke’

Good sleepers ‘less likely to have a stroke’

Good sleepers ‘less likely to have a stroke’

26 August 2022

People who sleep well are also less likely to have heart disease, a new study suggests.


MPs vow to keep housing refugees under Homes For Ukraine scheme

MPs vow to keep housing refugees under Homes For Ukraine scheme

MPs vow to keep housing refugees under Homes For Ukraine scheme

26 August 2022

Victoria Prentis and Duncan Baker say they will continue to host refugees from Ukraine beyond the half-year minimum required.


Diana, Princess of Wales, a glamorous icon with enduring appeal

Diana, Princess of Wales, a glamorous icon with enduring appeal

Diana, Princess of Wales, a glamorous icon with enduring appeal

26 August 2022

The princess’s fairytale wedding on July 29 1981 at St Paul’s Cathedral was watched by hundreds of millions on TV.


Royal tragedy: Troubled life of the ‘people’s princess’

Royal tragedy: Troubled life of the ‘people’s princess’

Royal tragedy: Troubled life of the ‘people’s princess’

26 August 2022

Lady Diana Spencer was just 20 when she wed the Prince of Wales on July 29 1981 at St Paul’s Cathedral.


Diana’s life and legacy to be remembered on 25th anniversary of her death

Diana’s life and legacy to be remembered on 25th anniversary of her death

Diana’s life and legacy to be remembered on 25th anniversary of her death

26 August 2022

The Princess of Wales was killed on August 31 1997 in a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris.


Diana anniversary: Photographs from the princess’s life and times

Diana anniversary: Photographs from the princess’s life and times

Diana anniversary: Photographs from the princess’s life and times

26 August 2022

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales – the mother of the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex.


Truss pledges ‘immediate support’ to soothe sting of soaring energy bills

Truss pledges ‘immediate support’ to soothe sting of soaring energy bills

Truss pledges ‘immediate support’ to soothe sting of soaring energy bills

26 August 2022

Foreign Secretary acknowledges the strain is ‘clear’ at the checkout and the petrol pump.


Duke of Sussex’s friend congratulates Meghan on new Archetypes podcast

Duke of Sussex’s friend congratulates Meghan on new Archetypes podcast

Duke of Sussex’s friend congratulates Meghan on new Archetypes podcast

25 August 2022

Argentine polo player Nacho Figueras said Meghan ‘means well’ with the podcast and is attacking important subjects.


Cost of asylum tops £2 billion a year for the first time

Cost of asylum tops £2 billion a year for the first time

Cost of asylum tops £2 billion a year for the first time

25 August 2022

There are record backlogs in the system which has seen the highest number of applications for 20 years.


‘Superstar’ Duke of Sussex rides to victory in annual US charity polo tournament

‘Superstar’ Duke of Sussex rides to victory in annual US charity polo tournament

‘Superstar’ Duke of Sussex rides to victory in annual US charity polo tournament

25 August 2022

The event in Colorado aims to raise funds and awareness for Harry’s charity Sentebale, which works with children and young people in southern Africa.


Families to find out extent of mammoth winter energy bills

Families to find out extent of mammoth winter energy bills

Families to find out extent of mammoth winter energy bills

25 August 2022

The price cap is expected to reach between £3,550 and £3,600 in October.


Liz Truss says ‘jury’s out’ on whether Macron is ‘friend or foe’

Liz Truss says ‘jury’s out’ on whether Macron is ‘friend or foe’

Liz Truss says ‘jury’s out’ on whether Macron is ‘friend or foe’

25 August 2022

The Foreign Secretary and her rival candidate Rishi Sunak were asked a series of quickfire questions at the Norwich hustings.


Truss says she questioned lockdowns after Sunak claims he was often sole critic

Truss says she questioned lockdowns after Sunak claims he was often sole critic

Truss says she questioned lockdowns after Sunak claims he was often sole critic

25 August 2022

The Foreign Secretary told an audience of Tory party members in Norwich that she believed ministers ‘did too much’ during the health crisis.


Sunak backs rival over Johnson while Truss stays loyal to outgoing boss

Sunak backs rival over Johnson while Truss stays loyal to outgoing boss

Sunak backs rival over Johnson while Truss stays loyal to outgoing boss

25 August 2022

The pair made familiar sideswipes on economic policy as they faced questions on a range of topics in Norwich.


Five people injured after car crash in Harrow

Five people injured after car crash in Harrow

Five people injured after car crash in Harrow

25 August 2022

The incident took place shortly after 6pm on Thursday.


Footage shows fireworks being thrown at police van

Footage shows fireworks being thrown at police van

Footage shows fireworks being thrown at police van

25 August 2022

The firework incident in Coventry occurred four days after the death of motorcyclist Luke Cleary.


All parties in council pay dispute committed to fair settlement, Swinney says

All parties in council pay dispute committed to fair settlement, Swinney says

All parties in council pay dispute committed to fair settlement, Swinney says

25 August 2022

The dispute has seen cleansing workers at 14 local authorities walk out over a previous 5% pay offer.


Refugee couple running London Marathon to raise funds for Ukraine

Refugee couple running London Marathon to raise funds for Ukraine

Refugee couple running London Marathon to raise funds for Ukraine

25 August 2022

A Ukrainian refugee couple who fled Kyiv amid Russian bombardment are set to run the London Marathon to raise funds for good causes back home.


Frontline workers honoured with Freedom of Belfast for role during pandemic

Frontline workers honoured with Freedom of Belfast for role during pandemic

Frontline workers honoured with Freedom of Belfast for role during pandemic

25 August 2022

Some 1,800 key workers attended a special event for the bestowing of the honour at the Waterfront Hall on Thursday evening.


‘Fiercely original’ novel The Rabbit Hutch wins Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize

‘Fiercely original’ novel The Rabbit Hutch wins Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize

‘Fiercely original’ novel The Rabbit Hutch wins Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize

25 August 2022

The inaugural winner was chosen by a panel of booksellers from the company’s stores.


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