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Justin Bieber among celebrities shocked by Russia’s jailing of Brittney Griner

Justin Bieber among celebrities shocked by Russia’s jailing of Brittney Griner

Justin Bieber among celebrities shocked by Russia’s jailing of Brittney Griner

05 August 2022

The US basketball star was sentenced to nine years in jail on Thursday.


Edinburgh Tattoo back with a bang as it returns after Covid cancellations

Edinburgh Tattoo back with a bang as it returns after Covid cancellations

Edinburgh Tattoo back with a bang as it returns after Covid cancellations

05 August 2022

The Tattoo makes its highly anticipated return on Friday with this year’s show Voices.


Mother appeals for help in finding killers of son, seven

Mother appeals for help in finding killers of son, seven

Mother appeals for help in finding killers of son, seven

05 August 2022

Joel Uhrie died in August 2018 after a fire tore through the house where he lived.


Electricity theft at record levels amid cost-of-living crisis

Electricity theft at record levels amid cost-of-living crisis

Electricity theft at record levels amid cost-of-living crisis

05 August 2022

Electricity theft is punishable by up to five years in prison.


What the papers say – August 5

What the papers say – August 5

What the papers say – August 5

04 August 2022

The papers on Friday focus solely on the expected recession as readers are told to ‘batten down the hatches’.


Hosepipe ban comes into force amid hot and dry conditions

Hosepipe ban comes into force amid hot and dry conditions

Hosepipe ban comes into force amid hot and dry conditions

04 August 2022

Months of little rainfall, combined with record-breaking temperature in July, have left rivers at exceptionally low levels.


Ruling expected on whether Archie Battersbee can be moved to hospice to die

Ruling expected on whether Archie Battersbee can be moved to hospice to die

Ruling expected on whether Archie Battersbee can be moved to hospice to die

04 August 2022

The child has been in a coma since he was found unconscious at his home in Southend, Essex, in April.


Key moments as Truss and Sunak face grilling from Tory members during TV debate

Key moments as Truss and Sunak face grilling from Tory members during TV debate

Key moments as Truss and Sunak face grilling from Tory members during TV debate

04 August 2022

The two Tory leadership hopefuls took part in Sky News’ The Battle For Number 10.


Truss insists recession not inevitable as Sunak warns she will make things worse

Truss insists recession not inevitable as Sunak warns she will make things worse

Truss insists recession not inevitable as Sunak warns she will make things worse

04 August 2022

Rishi Sunak warned pouring ‘fuel on the fire’ could create ‘misery for millions’ as he hit out at his Tory leadership rival’s plans.


Liz Truss insists Bank-predicted recession is ‘not inevitable’

Liz Truss insists Bank-predicted recession is ‘not inevitable’

Liz Truss insists Bank-predicted recession is ‘not inevitable’

04 August 2022

The Tory leadership contender said ‘bold’ action cutting taxes now is needed to prevent ‘very, very difficult times’.


Sir Keir Starmer found to have breached MPs’ code of conduct

Sir Keir Starmer found to have breached MPs’ code of conduct

Sir Keir Starmer found to have breached MPs’ code of conduct

04 August 2022

The commissioner found the breaches were ‘minor and/or inadvertent’, and that there was ‘no deliberate attempt to mislead’.


Archbishop offers to meet Sandi Toksvig after same-sex marriage stance criticism

Archbishop offers to meet Sandi Toksvig after same-sex marriage stance criticism

Archbishop offers to meet Sandi Toksvig after same-sex marriage stance criticism

04 August 2022

Justin Welby said threats she and other LGBTQ+ people “have experienced in the name of Jesus Christ are a sin”.


Boris Johnson and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi on holiday despite financial gloom

Boris Johnson and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi on holiday despite financial gloom

Boris Johnson and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi on holiday despite financial gloom

04 August 2022

Both men were away from Westminster as the Bank of England raised interest rates again and warned of the longest recession since the financial crisis.


Scot documenting protests in Sri Lanka has passport seized by authorities

Scot documenting protests in Sri Lanka has passport seized by authorities

Scot documenting protests in Sri Lanka has passport seized by authorities

04 August 2022

Kayleigh Fraser, from St Andrews, has been posting on social media about the ongoing demonstrations in the country.


Alliance leader says O’Neill comments on violence during Troubles were ‘wrong’

Alliance leader says O’Neill comments on violence during Troubles were ‘wrong’

Alliance leader says O’Neill comments on violence during Troubles were ‘wrong’

04 August 2022

The Sinn Fein vice president is facing criticism from unionists, Alliance, the SDLP and some victims groups.


Probe after death of disabled dementia patient Tasered by police

Probe after death of disabled dementia patient Tasered by police

Probe after death of disabled dementia patient Tasered by police

04 August 2022

The police watchdog is investigating whether two Sussex Police officers used excessive force against 93-year-old Donald Burgess.


Why has the Bank raised interest rates, and what does it mean?

Why has the Bank raised interest rates, and what does it mean?

Why has the Bank raised interest rates, and what does it mean?

04 August 2022

The Bank of England has hiked rates to the highest level since the start of 2009.


Fall in hospital admissions is latest sign Covid wave is receding

Fall in hospital admissions is latest sign Covid wave is receding

Fall in hospital admissions is latest sign Covid wave is receding

04 August 2022

Patient numbers are also continuing to drop.


UK to be hit by drawn-out recession and 13% inflation, Bank warns

UK to be hit by drawn-out recession and 13% inflation, Bank warns

UK to be hit by drawn-out recession and 13% inflation, Bank warns

04 August 2022

The recession will wipe 2.1% off gross domestic product and household incomes will fall for two years in a row.


BBC should have further explored issues raised about Tim Westwood – report

BBC should have further explored issues raised about Tim Westwood – report

BBC should have further explored issues raised about Tim Westwood – report

04 August 2022

Police are believed to be investigating sexual assault allegations against the DJ.


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