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Bernard Cribbins: All-round entertainer beloved by generations of children

Bernard Cribbins: All-round entertainer beloved by generations of children

The actor, voice-over artist, musician and comedian has died at the age of 93.

Bernard Cribbins, star of The Railway Children and Doctor Who, dies aged 93

Bernard Cribbins, star of The Railway Children and Doctor Who, dies aged 93

He also starred in the Carry On films and BBC children’s TV series Jackanory.

Psychedelic ‘amazement park’ prepares to open in Bristol

Psychedelic ‘amazement park’ prepares to open in Bristol

Visitors to Wake The Tiger enter the parallel world of Meridia – a maze of rooms and tunnels exploring humanity’s relationship with the environment.

Transport for London funding proposal is Government’s final offer – Shapps

Transport for London funding proposal is Government’s final offer – Shapps

The capital’s transport body has been reliant on money from the Government to keep services running during the coronavirus pandemic.

Commonwealth Games ‘not a vanity project’, insists Dorries

Commonwealth Games ‘not a vanity project’, insists Dorries

The games will open in Birmingham on Thursday night.

Centrica profits soar and dividend returns amid energy crisis

Centrica profits soar and dividend returns amid energy crisis

British Gas reported an adjusted operating profit of £98 million, down 43% compared with the same period a year ago.

Warning to rail passengers as signal boxes reopen after strike

Warning to rail passengers as signal boxes reopen after strike

Train services across Scotland will continue to be disrupted on Thursday as staff return to work following Wednesday’s industrial action.

Scientists set to cure genetic heart conditions that cause sudden death

Scientists set to cure genetic heart conditions that cause sudden death

The hope is that within just a few years a ‘cure’ injection can be delivered to patients as a jab in the arm.

Barclays sees profits drop 24% after hefty charges

Barclays sees profits drop 24% after hefty charges

The banking giant revealed a £1.5 billion estimated cost impact from the debacle in its structured products division.

Vanessa Feltz to leave her Radio 2 and BBC Radio London shows

Vanessa Feltz to leave her Radio 2 and BBC Radio London shows

The broadcaster said she has ‘loved every moment’ of her early programmes but is stepping down to catch up on a ‘decade’s deficit of beauty sleep’.

Sir Keir Starmer visits Birmingham amid row over sacking of Labour frontbencher

Sir Keir Starmer visits Birmingham amid row over sacking of Labour frontbencher

The party sacked shadow frontbencher Sam Tarry after he defied Sir Keir’s ban on joining the pickets in support of striking rail workers.

Reporter recalls ‘sick feeling’ at Holly and Jessica poster in Ian Huntley home

Reporter recalls ‘sick feeling’ at Holly and Jessica poster in Ian Huntley home

Debbie Davies said the moment Maxine Carr put up the poster of the girls in the house in Soham where they were murdered is ‘an indelible image’.

Disruptions to train services continue after 24-hour rail strike

Disruptions to train services continue after 24-hour rail strike

Talks are expected to resume on Thursday but there is little sign of the deadlock being broken.

New insight into Galloway Hoard to be revealed in Aberdeen exhibition

New insight into Galloway Hoard to be revealed in Aberdeen exhibition

Aberdeen Art Gallery will feature images of newly revealed gold filigree objects from the Galloway Hoard.

Judge expected to make decision in Sir Frederick Barclay contempt case

Judge expected to make decision in Sir Frederick Barclay contempt case

Sir Jonathan Cohen is expected to decide whether or not Sir Frederick, 87, is in contempt on Thursday afternoon, at the end of a High Court trial.

Journalist recalls Soham killer’s suspicious answers 20 years on

Journalist recalls Soham killer’s suspicious answers 20 years on

PA news agency reporter Brian Farmer interviewed Ian Huntley at his home while Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were missing.

First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

The footage will be broadcast on news channels and made available online through Sky News, BBC, ITN and the PA news agency.

Sadiq Khan pledges £3.1m to tree planting after record heatwaves and wildfires

Sadiq Khan pledges £3.1m to tree planting after record heatwaves and wildfires

Mr Khan said last week’s events ‘laid bare how vulnerable London is to the effects of climate change’.

What the papers say – July 28

What the papers say – July 28

The front pages are preoccupied with the ongoing union disputes and rising cost of living.

Sunak and Truss to battle for votes as Tory leadership campaign heats up

Sunak and Truss to battle for votes as Tory leadership campaign heats up

The two hopefuls are embarking on summer hustings in the race for No 10.

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