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Get jabs and do not mistake meningitis for bad hangover, student freshers warned

Get jabs and do not mistake meningitis for bad hangover, student freshers warned

Young people are being asked to arrange to get any vaccines they might have missed over the years.

‘No time to lose’ to help households and businesses through gas crisis, says CBI

‘No time to lose’ to help households and businesses through gas crisis, says CBI

One in three companies said green investments were at risk because of soaring gas prices.

Sir Cliff Richard reflects on physical toll of Operation Yewtree false claims

Sir Cliff Richard reflects on physical toll of Operation Yewtree false claims

The singer speaks about the impact of the false claims in a new Channel 4 documentary.

Meghan tells how fire broke out in Archie’s nursery on South Africa tour

Meghan tells how fire broke out in Archie’s nursery on South Africa tour

The royal baby, then just four months, had luckily been taken downstairs by his nanny just before the blaze started.

Man shared IS video glorifying fighters, court told

Man shared IS video glorifying fighters, court told

Sabbir Miah, 29, allegedly posted the propaganda in a private group in June last year.

Energy costs for courts jumped 50% in five years, says Labour

Energy costs for courts jumped 50% in five years, says Labour

The party said that Justice Secretary Dominic Raab was holding “victims and taxpayers to ransom”.

Further public protest planned against controversial legacy Bill

Further public protest planned against controversial legacy Bill

The Bill proposes a form of amnesty for perpetrators of Troubles crimes in exchange for co-operation with a new truth body.

Labour should not ‘hold back’ in support for striking workers – Burnham

Labour should not ‘hold back’ in support for striking workers – Burnham

The Greater Manchester Mayor said he may ‘one day’ consider a bid for Labour leadership in an interview at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Deaf children still being failed by education system, says charity

Deaf children still being failed by education system, says charity

This group achieved a lower grade each year dating back to 2017 compared with all children, the National Deaf Children’s Society said.

New record night temperature of 26.8C revealed in July heatwave

New record night temperature of 26.8C revealed in July heatwave

The highest ever daily minimum temperature was recorded at Shirburn Model Farm in Oxfordshire in the early hours of July 19.

Only one in 100 people ‘aware of leukaemia symptoms’, poll shows

Only one in 100 people ‘aware of leukaemia symptoms’, poll shows

Leukaemia UK is urging people to learn to spot the signs.

Nine-year-old girl shot dead as mother tried to stop gunman entering home

Nine-year-old girl shot dead as mother tried to stop gunman entering home

Olivia Pratt-Korbel died in Kingsheath Avenue in the Dovecot area of Liverpool.

Cameron House fire: Night porter did not tell police he put ashes in cupboard

Cameron House fire: Night porter did not tell police he put ashes in cupboard

Christopher O’Malley was speaking at the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the blaze at the luxury hotel in 2017 which claimed the lives of two men.

Royal Navy warship shadows Russian tanker through the Channel

Royal Navy warship shadows Russian tanker through the Channel

The Akademi Pashin was tracked through the Dover Strait by HMS Mersey.

Andy Burnham: Scotland should have as close as you can get to home rule

Andy Burnham: Scotland should have as close as you can get to home rule

Andy Burnham said the constitution of the UK needed to be ‘completely rewired’.

Drought spreads as recent rainfall ‘not enough’ to alleviate dry conditions

Drought spreads as recent rainfall ‘not enough’ to alleviate dry conditions

The West Midlands has become the latest region of England to be declared in drought.

Sunak steps up attacks on Truss policies amid growing inflation fears

Sunak steps up attacks on Truss policies amid growing inflation fears

The cost-of-living crisis appears set to dominate the latest hustings clash between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.

Benjamin Mendy grabbed woman’s groin at mansion party, court told

Benjamin Mendy grabbed woman’s groin at mansion party, court told

The Premier League footballer denies eight counts of rape, one of attempted rape and one of sexual assault relating to seven young women.

Twitter whistleblower alleges major security lapses at social media firm

Twitter whistleblower alleges major security lapses at social media firm

The former head of security has accused the company of risking US national security.

Government should chip in to help Ukraine Family Scheme members, charity says

Government should chip in to help Ukraine Family Scheme members, charity says

The British Red Cross has been supporting Ukrainian refugees since their arrival earlier this year.

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