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Police officer hit by train while helping distressed man on railway tracks

Police officer hit by train while helping distressed man on railway tracks

Police officer hit by train while helping distressed man on railway tracks

25 August 2023

The officer was left in a serious condition after the incident at Balderton, Nottinghamshire, on Thursday evening.


UK hosting qualifying event for ‘World Cup’ of competitive hot dog eating

UK hosting qualifying event for ‘World Cup’ of competitive hot dog eating

UK hosting qualifying event for ‘World Cup’ of competitive hot dog eating

25 August 2023

A dozen competitors are competing in the qualifying event in West Sussex.


Public expects Starmer will become prime minister, poll finds

Public expects Starmer will become prime minister, poll finds

Public expects Starmer will become prime minister, poll finds

25 August 2023

As well as public expectation that he will become Prime Minister, Sir Keir continued to lead Rishi Sunak on favourability by 30 points to 27.


Lib Dems call for ‘public toilet fund’ as numbers ‘drop by 14% in five years’

Lib Dems call for ‘public toilet fund’ as numbers ‘drop by 14% in five years’

Lib Dems call for ‘public toilet fund’ as numbers ‘drop by 14% in five years’

25 August 2023

Freedom of information requests by the party show the number of public toilets has fallen from 531 to 459 in 45 councils since 2018/2019.


Competition watchdog probes land banks in housing investigation

Competition watchdog probes land banks in housing investigation

Competition watchdog probes land banks in housing investigation

25 August 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority formally started a probe into the housebuilding sector and the private rental market in February.


Sunak doubles down on ‘stop the boats’ vow as Channel crossings continue

Sunak doubles down on ‘stop the boats’ vow as Channel crossings continue

Sunak doubles down on ‘stop the boats’ vow as Channel crossings continue

25 August 2023

Crossings continued on Friday for the tenth day in a row amid sunny, warm and calm conditions at sea.


‘Vulnerable’ penguins named after Wrexham AFC owners take first swim at zoo

‘Vulnerable’ penguins named after Wrexham AFC owners take first swim at zoo

‘Vulnerable’ penguins named after Wrexham AFC owners take first swim at zoo

25 August 2023

Rob and Ryan were named to raise awareness for the ‘vulnerable’ species.


Murder probe launched as man found dead after dog theft

Murder probe launched as man found dead after dog theft

Murder probe launched as man found dead after dog theft

25 August 2023

A 39-year-old man remains in police custody after three arrests were made.


Hearsay statements can be used against Soldier F in Bloody Sunday deaths case

Hearsay statements can be used against Soldier F in Bloody Sunday deaths case

Hearsay statements can be used against Soldier F in Bloody Sunday deaths case

25 August 2023

District Judge Ted Magill said he was satisfied the statements can be dealt with in a ‘fair, just and reliable fashion’ by a trial judge.


Energy bills to rise for many despite reduction in price cap, experts warn

Energy bills to rise for many despite reduction in price cap, experts warn

Energy bills to rise for many despite reduction in price cap, experts warn

25 August 2023

The price cap will help push average annual household bills down by around £151 from the start of October.


Drink-driver who killed charity cyclist and hid body jailed for 12 years

Drink-driver who killed charity cyclist and hid body jailed for 12 years

Drink-driver who killed charity cyclist and hid body jailed for 12 years

25 August 2023

Alexander McKellar was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow over the death of Tony Parsons.


You’re never too old, says grandmother who passed GCSE English exam aged 74

You’re never too old, says grandmother who passed GCSE English exam aged 74

You’re never too old, says grandmother who passed GCSE English exam aged 74

25 August 2023

Anne Blowers, of Nacton near Ipswich, Suffolk worked in the family business before it was sold in 2016 and she retired in 2018.


Lib Dems to table Bill for Nadine Dorries’ suspension as an MP

Lib Dems to table Bill for Nadine Dorries’ suspension as an MP

Lib Dems to table Bill for Nadine Dorries’ suspension as an MP

25 August 2023

The party hopes the move will pave the way for a by-election in the Tory former minister’s Mid Bedfordshire seat.


AI used to train workforce in ‘UK first for social care’

AI used to train workforce in ‘UK first for social care’

AI used to train workforce in ‘UK first for social care’

25 August 2023

An avatar – digital representation – of a real-life trainer is being piloted with the aim of training 20,000 new carers a year.


Heineken sells Russian business at loss of £256m

Heineken sells Russian business at loss of £256m

Heineken sells Russian business at loss of £256m

25 August 2023

The Dutch brewing giant sold the business, which includes seven breweries, to Russian company Arnest Group for 1 euro.


Bereaved families take legal action over care home pandemic deaths

Bereaved families take legal action over care home pandemic deaths

Bereaved families take legal action over care home pandemic deaths

25 August 2023

Relatives are arguing the State failed to protect them under the Human Rights Act and have issued legal claims for damages for distress caused.


‘Highly likely’ Wagner chief Prigozhin is dead, says MoD

‘Highly likely’ Wagner chief Prigozhin is dead, says MoD

‘Highly likely’ Wagner chief Prigozhin is dead, says MoD

25 August 2023

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of a Russian mercenary group who staged a failed rebellion against the Kremlin, was reported to have died in a plane crash.


Ofgem’s energy price cap – what does it mean for household bills?

Ofgem’s energy price cap – what does it mean for household bills?

Ofgem’s energy price cap – what does it mean for household bills?

25 August 2023

Consultancy firm Cornwall Insight currently believes the typical bill will rise again in January by around £150 a year.


Ulez expansion labelled ‘death of the modern classic car’ by owners

Ulez expansion labelled ‘death of the modern classic car’ by owners

Ulez expansion labelled ‘death of the modern classic car’ by owners

25 August 2023

One owner said he will refuse to pay the charge when the boundary is extended to cover the whole of Greater London on August 29.


Energy bills set to drop after slight fall in wholesale prices

Energy bills set to drop after slight fall in wholesale prices

Energy bills set to drop after slight fall in wholesale prices

25 August 2023

The price cap will reduce from October 1.


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