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Elon Musk shares plans to replace Twitter bird logo with an X

Elon Musk shares plans to replace Twitter bird logo with an X

Larry the Bird has been Twitter’s logo since its creation in 2006.

BBC broadcaster Evan Davis was told at his wedding his father had killed himself

BBC broadcaster Evan Davis was told at his wedding his father had killed himself

The broadcaster, 61, heard about the news from his brother after the ceremony in July 2022.

Climate activists scale Kelpies landmark near oil refinery

Climate activists scale Kelpies landmark near oil refinery

Two climate campaigners climbed to the top of the metal sculpture in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Railway services returning to normal after industrial action

Railway services returning to normal after industrial action

There is growing anger over the controversial plan to close most railway ticket offices.

LGBT+ armed forces charity backs suggestion of Turing statue in Trafalgar Square

LGBT+ armed forces charity backs suggestion of Turing statue in Trafalgar Square

The Defence Secretary suggested erecting a statue of Alan Turing on the Fourth Plinth in London

Government introduces new British medal to honour humanitarian efforts

Government introduces new British medal to honour humanitarian efforts

International Development Minister Andrew Mitchell said the medal will shine a spotlight on ‘unsung humanitarian heroes’.

What the papers say – July 23

What the papers say – July 23

The environment is among the issues covered by Sunday’s front pages.

Data reveals reasons for delays in discharging hundreds of hospital patients

Data reveals reasons for delays in discharging hundreds of hospital patients

Factors include a shortage of care home beds and disagreements between a patient, family and staff.

Pothole breakdowns hit five-year high

Pothole breakdowns hit five-year high

The RAC said it received 8,170 callsout to breakdowns due to poor road surfaces in the UK between April and June.

Two-thirds of people delivering cosmetic surgery injections not doctors – survey

Two-thirds of people delivering cosmetic surgery injections not doctors – survey

Experts suggested that without knowing the professional backgrounds of practitioners, the industry could not be properly regulated.

Planet-friendly diet could reduce risk of disease death by a quarter – research

Planet-friendly diet could reduce risk of disease death by a quarter – research

Scientists found those who followed a more sustainable diet were 25% less likely to die of cancer or other chronic diseases.

Charities lament unfulfilled promise four years on from vow to ‘fix social care’

Charities lament unfulfilled promise four years on from vow to ‘fix social care’

On July 24 2019, in his first speech as PM, Boris Johnson said the Conservatives would ‘fix the crisis in social care once and for all’.

Four men arrested in connection with abandoned football match

Four men arrested in connection with abandoned football match

The men remain in police custody.

Labour heads into final day of policy forum looking to avoid unfunded pledges

Labour heads into final day of policy forum looking to avoid unfunded pledges

Sir Keir Starmer has said the economic situation a future Labour government would inherit means tough decisions on spending.

Sunak and Starmer urged to uphold green pledges as Gove calls for slowdown

Sunak and Starmer urged to uphold green pledges as Gove calls for slowdown

Housing Secretary Michael Gove said he wants to relax deadlines around environmental upgrades being asked of private sector landlords.

Travellers hope for an easier summer getaway on Sunday

Travellers hope for an easier summer getaway on Sunday

It comes after a rail strike ended and queues at border control at the Port of Dover eased on Saturday

Yellow rain warning issued across northern England and Wales for Sunday

Yellow rain warning issued across northern England and Wales for Sunday

Major sporting events including The Open and the Ashes could be affected by heavy downpours.

Fire causes travel chaos for British holidaymakers on Greek island

Fire causes travel chaos for British holidaymakers on Greek island

British tourists described ‘terrifying’ scenes as the five-day fire continued to rage on the Greek island of Rhodes

Paul McCartney says working with ‘good friend’ Tony Bennett was a ‘privilege’

Paul McCartney says working with ‘good friend’ Tony Bennett was a ‘privilege’

Tributes have continued to pour in for Bennett from musicians such as Bonnie Raitt and Mariah Carey.

‘Very special’ orangutan born which could spark new generation of the species

‘Very special’ orangutan born which could spark new generation of the species

The five-week-old is Blackpool Zoo’s first Bornean orangutan baby for more than 20 years.

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