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Cycling and walking transport alternatives fall to pre-pandemic levels

Cycling and walking transport alternatives fall to pre-pandemic levels

A cycling charity and motoring organisation accused the Government and councils of failing to encourage people to keep using cleaner travel methods.

Teenager at centre of treatment dispute thanks kidney donor’s family

Teenager at centre of treatment dispute thanks kidney donor’s family

A judge had ruled that a transplant was in William Verden’s best interests after he was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease.

Hospital patient faced nine-month social care wait before discharge, study finds

Hospital patient faced nine-month social care wait before discharge, study finds

Labour said it was ‘horrifying’ that patients fit to be sent home were stuck so long in hospital beds.

Kinder Scout national nature reserve extended to cover more than 1,000 hectares

Kinder Scout national nature reserve extended to cover more than 1,000 hectares

The reserve in the Peak District now includes an ‘outdoor laboratory’ important for studying the restoration of peatland.

Man admits robbery of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife Peta

Man admits robbery of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife Peta

Cavendish said in a statement that his family were ‘extremely distressed’ and ‘feared for their lives’.

Ryan Giggs facing possible retrial as jury fails to reach verdicts

Ryan Giggs facing possible retrial as jury fails to reach verdicts

The ex-Manchester United winger was accused of controlling behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend.

Prehistoric mammals grew up twice as fast, research suggests

Prehistoric mammals grew up twice as fast, research suggests

Scientists studied Pantolambda bathmodon, a member of the earliest known group of herbivores.

Proposed legacy Bill may not be human rights compliant, warns commissioner

Proposed legacy Bill may not be human rights compliant, warns commissioner

The legislation has already cleared the House of Commons and heads to the House of Lords in the autumn.

Transport options for Boris Johnson and the next PM to reach Balmoral

Transport options for Boris Johnson and the next PM to reach Balmoral

Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will be meeting the Queen in Balmoral, rather than in London as is tradition.

Restaurant owner ‘heartbroken’ as high costs force family business to close

Restaurant owner ‘heartbroken’ as high costs force family business to close

David Haetzman said: ‘It’s a sad day for all of us. What we will miss the most is serving our customers.’

Great British Bake Off returns to TV screens

Great British Bake Off returns to TV screens

A group of amateur bakers will take to the tent on September 13.

Food bank users ‘asking for non-cook food because of energy cost fears’

Food bank users ‘asking for non-cook food because of energy cost fears’

The cost-of-living crisis has seen a rise in food bank users, figures show.

The Queen and Boris Johnson: Constitutional problems, parties and apologies

The Queen and Boris Johnson: Constitutional problems, parties and apologies

Mr Johnson, who will tender his resignation to the head of state next week, had a controversial time as PM.

What are the dangers of cold homes?

What are the dangers of cold homes?

An estimated 55% of UK households will be in fuel poverty this winter.

Experts warn of ‘humanitarian crisis’ for children stuck in cold homes

Experts warn of ‘humanitarian crisis’ for children stuck in cold homes

The Government must act to prevent an estimated 55% of UK households plunging into fuel poverty by January, an expert review said.

Bowel cancer linked to ultra-processed foods, research suggests

Bowel cancer linked to ultra-processed foods, research suggests

Men who ate the highest amount of ultra-processed food had a 29% increased risk of bowel cancer.

Warning of ‘shattering impact’ of cost-of-living crisis on poorest families

Warning of ‘shattering impact’ of cost-of-living crisis on poorest families

Save the Children Scotland said stress caused by rising prices is having an ‘enormous toll’ on parents’ mental health.

Visiting canals and rivers ‘can help boost mood’

Visiting canals and rivers ‘can help boost mood’

New research found the combination of blue and green space with wildlife has a greater impact on wellbeing than just green space.

Queen to appoint new prime minister at Balmoral for first time in her reign

Queen to appoint new prime minister at Balmoral for first time in her reign

Boris Johnson and the new Tory leader – either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak – will travel to see the Queen in Scotland.

US Air Force asserts jurisdiction in case of woman accused over biker’s death

US Air Force asserts jurisdiction in case of woman accused over biker’s death

Airman first class Mikayla Hayes is charged with causing Matthew Day’s death by careless driving.

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