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Average UK house price fell by nearly £1,000 month-on-month in July – Halifax

Average UK house price fell by nearly £1,000 month-on-month in July – Halifax

The typical UK home cost £285,044 in July, down from £286,011 in June.

Doncaster Belles: England’s Millie Bright had quality ‘right from the beginning’

Doncaster Belles: England’s Millie Bright had quality ‘right from the beginning’

Former club president Sheila Edmunds and former manager John Buckley at Doncaster Rovers Belles reflected on the progression of captain Millie Bright.

Ascension Island: What to know about potential migrant processing centre

Ascension Island: What to know about potential migrant processing centre

The small, volcanic island could host an asylum processing centre in an attempt to reduce the number of small boats crossing the Channel.

Areas with lower bird diversity ‘have more mental health hospital admissions’

Areas with lower bird diversity ‘have more mental health hospital admissions’

Research findings show a complex relationship between anxiety and mood disorders and biodiversity crises, researchers say.

Switching to vapes ‘could save NHS more than half a billion a year’, study says

Switching to vapes ‘could save NHS more than half a billion a year’, study says

Researchers suggest the swap would also reduce smoking-related hospital admissions by 13%.

What the papers say – August 7

What the papers say – August 7

A wide variety of stories feature in the newspapers across Britain on Monday.

Bibby Stockholm barge could accept asylum seekers as soon as Monday

Bibby Stockholm barge could accept asylum seekers as soon as Monday

Ministers are pushing on with plans to use the vessel in Portland Port, Dorset, despite safety fears and local opposition.

Just Stop Oil demands ‘contemptible’, says Starmer

Just Stop Oil demands ‘contemptible’, says Starmer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he would not revoke the 100 new drilling licences Rishi Sunak plans to grant for North Sea exploration.

England netball success will be a ‘catalyst’ for grassroots game, fans say

England netball success will be a ‘catalyst’ for grassroots game, fans say

The Vitality Roses’ hopes of glory were crushed in a 61-45 defeat to Australia in Cape Town on Sunday.

England netball team ‘gutted’ after losing to Australia in World Cup final

England netball team ‘gutted’ after losing to Australia in World Cup final

Head coach Jess Thirlby said that despite the final result, she is ‘incredibly proud’ the team got as far as they did.

Employment levels still lower than before pandemic, analysis suggests

Employment levels still lower than before pandemic, analysis suggests

The research on official figures up to May showed the employment rate is lower now than it was in nine out of the 12 regions and nations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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 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.

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