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Fringe show is ‘dream come true’ for man diagnosed with cancer

Fringe show is ‘dream come true’ for man diagnosed with cancer

Fringe show is ‘dream come true’ for man diagnosed with cancer

06 August 2023

Duncan Campbell, 30, will launch his book The Suicide Notes at the Edinburgh Fringe later this month.


Almost 100,000 fewer top A-level grades could be awarded this year, expert says

Almost 100,000 fewer top A-level grades could be awarded this year, expert says

Almost 100,000 fewer top A-level grades could be awarded this year, expert says

06 August 2023

The Government has said the number of A and A* grades awarded in England should fall back to pre-pandemic levels as exams return to normal.


More than 60,000 homes in Scotland at risk of repossession – Labour

More than 60,000 homes in Scotland at risk of repossession – Labour

More than 60,000 homes in Scotland at risk of repossession – Labour

06 August 2023

The Bank of England has warned that the number of people likely to struggle with debt repayments is rising as a result of increasing interest rates.


Family pay tribute to ‘funny, kind and wonderful’ 18-year-old who died in fight

Family pay tribute to ‘funny, kind and wonderful’ 18-year-old who died in fight

Family pay tribute to ‘funny, kind and wonderful’ 18-year-old who died in fight

06 August 2023

Two teenagers remain in custody on suspicion of the murder of Cameron Hamilton in Bournemouth.


One in six cut back on summer holidays over cost-of-living spike, poll says

One in six cut back on summer holidays over cost-of-living spike, poll says

One in six cut back on summer holidays over cost-of-living spike, poll says

06 August 2023

Nearly two fifths were eating out less and fewer people were travelling to visit friends and family, a study indicated.


Heightened security in place at SNP MP’s Fringe show over ‘safety fears’

Heightened security in place at SNP MP’s Fringe show over ‘safety fears’

Heightened security in place at SNP MP’s Fringe show over ‘safety fears’

06 August 2023

Joanna Cherry will appear at The Stand on Thursday where extra security measures have been put in place.


Tories can secure election majority as voters unsure of Labour, says Mordaunt

Tories can secure election majority as voters unsure of Labour, says Mordaunt

Tories can secure election majority as voters unsure of Labour, says Mordaunt

06 August 2023

The Leader of the House of Commons was speaking at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of Iain Dale’s All Talk show.


Baby boy seriously injured after fall from second-storey window

Baby boy seriously injured after fall from second-storey window

Baby boy seriously injured after fall from second-storey window

06 August 2023

The one-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after the fall at about 10.30am on Sunday.


Netball coach says tournaments such as the World Cup spark ‘fever’ in the sport

Netball coach says tournaments such as the World Cup spark ‘fever’ in the sport

Netball coach says tournaments such as the World Cup spark ‘fever’ in the sport

06 August 2023

Netball clubs across the country are gearing up for Sunday’s match against Australia as England reach the Netball World Cup final for the first time.


Mordaunt: SNP independence approach based on ‘real bile and hatred’

Mordaunt: SNP independence approach based on ‘real bile and hatred’

Mordaunt: SNP independence approach based on ‘real bile and hatred’

06 August 2023

The leader of the House of Commons told Iain Dale’s All Talk fringe show that the SNP reduces Scotland to a narrative of ‘victimhood’.


Boy, 12, killed in hit-and-run crash on M62 in West Yorkshire

Boy, 12, killed in hit-and-run crash on M62 in West Yorkshire

Boy, 12, killed in hit-and-run crash on M62 in West Yorkshire

06 August 2023

The boy was trying to make his way from the central reservation to the hard shoulder when he was hit by the vehicle, police said.


EasyJet summer school bids to challenge gender stereotypes in aviation

EasyJet summer school bids to challenge gender stereotypes in aviation

EasyJet summer school bids to challenge gender stereotypes in aviation

06 August 2023

The airline said its research suggested two out of five youngsters believe a pilot is a job exclusively for men.


Triathletes fall ill after swimming competition off Wearside coast

Triathletes fall ill after swimming competition off Wearside coast

Triathletes fall ill after swimming competition off Wearside coast

06 August 2023

At least 57 triathletes fell ill with sickness and diarrhoea following the World Triathlon Championship series in Sunderland, health officials said.


Landlords and bosses to face heightened fines for accepting undocumented workers

Landlords and bosses to face heightened fines for accepting undocumented workers

Landlords and bosses to face heightened fines for accepting undocumented workers

06 August 2023

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick announced the change under plans to deter Channel crossings.


Sir Paul McCartney in tribute to ‘skilful’ composer Carl Davis

Sir Paul McCartney in tribute to ‘skilful’ composer Carl Davis

Sir Paul McCartney in tribute to ‘skilful’ composer Carl Davis

06 August 2023

The Beatles star worked with the Bafta award winner on Liverpool Oratorio.


People encouraged to line Bray seafront ahead of Sinead O’Connor’s funeral

People encouraged to line Bray seafront ahead of Sinead O’Connor’s funeral

People encouraged to line Bray seafront ahead of Sinead O’Connor’s funeral

06 August 2023

The cortege is to travel past her former home on the Strand Road in Bray, Co Wicklow, before a private burial on Tuesday.


Dropping green goals could lose us election, Environment Secretary warns Tories

Dropping green goals could lose us election, Environment Secretary warns Tories

Dropping green goals could lose us election, Environment Secretary warns Tories

06 August 2023

Therese Coffey denied the Government is abandoning its aims, saying ‘trust us on our record, not on the clickbait’.


Fire rips through historic Crooked House pub days after sale to private buyer

Fire rips through historic Crooked House pub days after sale to private buyer

Fire rips through historic Crooked House pub days after sale to private buyer

06 August 2023

Police are investigating the blaze at the pub in Himley, West Midlands, late on Saturday.


Asylum seekers to be housed on Bibby barge ‘in coming days’, minister says

Asylum seekers to be housed on Bibby barge ‘in coming days’, minister says

Asylum seekers to be housed on Bibby barge ‘in coming days’, minister says

06 August 2023

Robert Jenrick insisted the vessel is ‘safe’ after the firefighters’ union claimed it is a ‘potential deathtrap’.


Labour would use asylum seeker barges temporarily while tackling cases backlog

Labour would use asylum seeker barges temporarily while tackling cases backlog

Labour would use asylum seeker barges temporarily while tackling cases backlog

06 August 2023

Shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock confirmed the policy.


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