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Queen’s birthday marked with gun salutes for first time

Queen’s birthday marked with gun salutes for first time

Camilla celebrated her 76th birthday on Monday.

Carlos Alcaraz delighted by Spanish media’s matching bucket hats

Carlos Alcaraz delighted by Spanish media’s matching bucket hats

The 20-year-old won Wimbledon for the first time on Sunday, beating tennis great Novak Djokovic.

‘Callous’ attack sees hedgehog tortured and painted before being put down

‘Callous’ attack sees hedgehog tortured and painted before being put down

The attack was described as one of the ‘most callous incidents’ one member of the RSPCA has ever dealt with.

Ex-cricket star Ian Botham auctions off mementoes from 1981 Ashes win

Ex-cricket star Ian Botham auctions off mementoes from 1981 Ashes win

More than 200 items were sold at The Oval cricket ground in south London.

Pod of more than 50 pilot whales dies after mass stranding

Pod of more than 50 pilot whales dies after mass stranding

Only one whale managed to refloat.

Kate presents Carlos Alcaraz with his first Wimbledon championship trophy

Kate presents Carlos Alcaraz with his first Wimbledon championship trophy

The Spaniard beat Novak Djokovic 1-6 7-6 (6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 after a match lasting four hours and 42 minutes.

Sunshine and showers to stay as heavy winds forecast to fade away

Sunshine and showers to stay as heavy winds forecast to fade away

Tuesday will see a heavy band of rain cross central and northern parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Government announces student numbers cap for ‘rip-off’ university degrees

Government announces student numbers cap for ‘rip-off’ university degrees

Limits will be imposed on courses that have high dropout rates or a low proportion of graduates getting a professional job, the Government said.

Who is Wimbledon boys’ champion Henry Searle?

Who is Wimbledon boys’ champion Henry Searle?

The 17-year-old from Wolverhampton ended a 61-year wait for British success in the Wimbledon boys’ singles.

Henry Searle’s Barmy Army among those celebrating teenager’s Wimbledon victory

Henry Searle’s Barmy Army among those celebrating teenager’s Wimbledon victory

The 17-year-old from Wolverhampton, a lifelong supporter of the city’s football club, beat fifth seed Yaroslav Demin 6-4 6-4.

Jeremy Vine agrees deal with Twitter user who wrongly named him in presenter row

Jeremy Vine agrees deal with Twitter user who wrongly named him in presenter row

The broadcaster requested the social media user pay charity MND Association instead of paying him damages.

More than 40 pilot whales dead after mass stranding on Scottish beach

More than 40 pilot whales dead after mass stranding on Scottish beach

Marine rescuers are at the scene on the Isle of Lewis.

Labour would make training AI to spread terrorism a criminal offence – Cooper

Labour would make training AI to spread terrorism a criminal offence – Cooper

In a major speech on Monday, the shadow home secretary will set out the party’s approach to national security, including action to stop online radical

Ronan Keating’s brother killed in Co Mayo road crash

Ronan Keating’s brother killed in Co Mayo road crash

Cork City FC paid tribute to Ciaran Keating.

Strike at missile depot could threaten munitions supplies, says union

Strike at missile depot could threaten munitions supplies, says union

GMB Scotland members are taking industrial action.

Reburial ceremony held as 400-year-old human skulls returned to Irish island

Reburial ceremony held as 400-year-old human skulls returned to Irish island

Trinity College made the decision to return the thirteen skulls to Inishbofin after a working group examined the legacy issue.

Hospital consultants announce fresh strikes in pay dispute

Hospital consultants announce fresh strikes in pay dispute

Consultants in England, who will strike this Thursday and Friday, will also walk out on August 24 and 25, the British Medical Association said.

President Macron describes Jane Birkin as ‘French icon’ following death at 76

President Macron describes Jane Birkin as ‘French icon’ following death at 76

French media have reported that she was found dead at her home in Paris.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte meet boy who tossed coin for Wimbledon final

Prince George and Princess Charlotte meet boy who tossed coin for Wimbledon final

Mu’awwiz was introduced to George and Charlotte and handed the coin used to start the final to Charlotte.

‘Confidentiality breaches’ condemned as ex-MP says misconduct claims withdrawn

‘Confidentiality breaches’ condemned as ex-MP says misconduct claims withdrawn

David Warburton was suspended by the Conservative Party in April 2022 and resigned last month after an inquiry into the complaints.

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