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Asda ‘in £450m bid for Co-op’s petrol stations’

Asda ‘in £450m bid for Co-op’s petrol stations’

Co-op Group – which owns supermarket chains and funeral care operations – has offloaded a number of its divisions over the past decade.

Some steroids ‘may change brain structure’ – study

Some steroids ‘may change brain structure’ – study

Experts examined MRI scans of the brain on both those taking the drugs and those who were not.

Clean-up operation begins in Edinburgh after bin strike ends

Clean-up operation begins in Edinburgh after bin strike ends

Waster workers took to the streets to clear up the rubbish left during nearly two weeks of strike action.

Self-professed ‘movie buff’ makes her mark with mini cross-stitch film posters

Self-professed ‘movie buff’ makes her mark with mini cross-stitch film posters

Victoria McNally from Brooklyn, New York, has made posters for Jordan Peele’s movie trilogy, which includes new release Nope.

What the papers say – August 30

What the papers say – August 30

The front pages splash on the potential of North Sea oil amid rising energy bills.

Man, 21, dies after being stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival

Man, 21, dies after being stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival

Police said the event had been largely positive and good natured but there were a number of violent incidents on Monday evening.

Truss cost-of-living plan stalled until she gets ‘full support and advice’ as PM

Truss cost-of-living plan stalled until she gets ‘full support and advice’ as PM

The Tory leadership frontrunner has been accused by Labour of causing families ‘unnecessary worry’ with her ‘flip-flopping’.

More than 30 arrested in Liverpool in crackdown on organised crime

More than 30 arrested in Liverpool in crackdown on organised crime

Dozens of people have been arrested as part an organised crime crackdown following a string of shootings and the death of a nine-year-old girl.

Met Police settle civil claims with families of three Stephen Port victims

Met Police settle civil claims with families of three Stephen Port victims

The force said it has settled claims with relatives of Anthony Walgate and Gabriel Kovari and the partner of Daniel Whitworth.

East Midlands could receive new powers in first of its kind devolution deal

East Midlands could receive new powers in first of its kind devolution deal

The region could see new wide-reaching powers as part of a devolution deal if the Government’s Levelling Up Bill passes.

Royal Navy aircraft carrier may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction

Royal Navy aircraft carrier may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction

The £3 billion warship left Portsmouth Naval Base on Saturday before an ’emerging mechanical issue’ occurred off the Isle of Wight.

Prince of Wales praises Sir Ranulph Fiennes in new documentary

Prince of Wales praises Sir Ranulph Fiennes in new documentary

In a clip Charles shares his admiration for the British explorer and author.

Travellers ‘abandoned’ after flight to London diverts to Bermuda

Travellers ‘abandoned’ after flight to London diverts to Bermuda

According to passengers, it took almost 10 hours for them to be provided with food at the airport.

Local government alone cannot solve pay dispute, says Scottish Labour

Local government alone cannot solve pay dispute, says Scottish Labour

The party spoke out as it emerged that industrial action in cleansing and education will go ahead next week.

Johnson hails gigabit broadband expansion as he enters final week in office

Johnson hails gigabit broadband expansion as he enters final week in office

The outgoing Prime Minister will visit Dorset on Tuesday as he seeks to defend his record in No 10.

Nasa scientists hopeful for next Artemis 1 Moon launch attempt on Friday

Nasa scientists hopeful for next Artemis 1 Moon launch attempt on Friday

The Artemis 1 mission launch was called off on Monday after problems with one of the engines, and the next attempt is expected to be Friday.

Nicola Sturgeon says all options for more funding amid strikes ‘exhausted’

Nicola Sturgeon says all options for more funding amid strikes ‘exhausted’

Action is set to go ahead as unions reject an ‘unacceptable’ council pay offer.

BT and Openreach staff staging fresh strikes over pay

BT and Openreach staff staging fresh strikes over pay

The Communication Workers Union said 40,000 of its members will walk out on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Plymouth’s kelp forest to be dedicated to the Queen

Plymouth’s kelp forest to be dedicated to the Queen

Kelp forests are some of the most diverse and productive ecosystems and in the UK cover an area similar in size to the country’s woodlands.

‘Increasingly polarised’ race debate must turn to concrete action – report

‘Increasingly polarised’ race debate must turn to concrete action – report

A series of policy ideas have been put forward to address racial disparities in British institutions.

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