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Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Blackpool return and themed week for BBC centenary

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Blackpool return and themed week for BBC centenary

The popular series returns to screens on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on September 17.

Eight days of strike action commences at UK’s biggest port

Eight days of strike action commences at UK’s biggest port

Around 1,900 members of Unite at Felixstowe will walk out in a dispute over pay.

Eminem and Ice Cube among the Duchess of Kent’s favourite rappers

Eminem and Ice Cube among the Duchess of Kent’s favourite rappers

The 89-year-old has said she has an open mind when it comes to music.

What the papers say – August 21

What the papers say – August 21

A range of stories feature across Sunday’s front pages.

Stamp duty rebate could pay for greener homes, says think tank

Stamp duty rebate could pay for greener homes, says think tank

A third of carbon reductions planned by 2050 rely on individual action, but people have been slow to change their behaviour.

Scrap vanity projects and reinvest spare cash in staff, universities told

Scrap vanity projects and reinvest spare cash in staff, universities told

The body representing employers in the pay dispute has described the union’s focus on capital investment as “disingenuous”.

Masai Graham wins Edinburgh Fringe funniest joke award

Masai Graham wins Edinburgh Fringe funniest joke award

The Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe returned for the first time since 2019.

French detectives grapple with fact and fiction of Diana’s death in documentary

French detectives grapple with fact and fiction of Diana’s death in documentary

The series recounts the dual inquiries into the incident, the first by the French Brigade Criminelle and the second by the Metropolitan Police.

Almost a quarter of a million fewer top GCSE grades predicted as exams return

Almost a quarter of a million fewer top GCSE grades predicted as exams return

Last year, the proportion of GCSE entries awarded top grades surged to an all-time high after exams were cancelled in the pandemic.

GPs to prescribe walking and cycling in new trial to improve mental wellbeing

GPs to prescribe walking and cycling in new trial to improve mental wellbeing

The DfT announced that 11 local authorities have received £12.7 million to fund pilot social prescriptions and projects like adult cycle training.

Barristers balloted on escalating action to an all-out strike

Barristers balloted on escalating action to an all-out strike

Members of the Criminal Bar Association are being balloted on an indefinite strike that would start on September 5.

Police watchdog considers probe after Met officers spoke to missing Owami Davies

Police watchdog considers probe after Met officers spoke to missing Owami Davies

They had contact with the student nurse on the day she was reported missing by her family.

Liz Truss criticises ‘too much talk of a recession’ as she talks up ambition

Liz Truss criticises ‘too much talk of a recession’ as she talks up ambition

The Tory leadership frontrunner insisted the outcome forecast by the Bank of England can be avoided.

Kite-flying festival marks year since Taliban’s Afghanistan takeover

Kite-flying festival marks year since Taliban’s Afghanistan takeover

Music, poetry and dance were showcased to show solidarity with the country’s people.

Exam board apologises to students still wating for BTec results

Exam board apologises to students still wating for BTec results

The exact number still waiting for news is unknown.

Pilot, 17, lands in UK on round the world record attempt

Pilot, 17, lands in UK on round the world record attempt

Mack Rutherford has wanted to be a pilot since the age of three.

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote amid strike chaos

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote amid strike chaos

The Transport Secretary called on RMT general secretary Mick Lynch to give members to opportunity to resolve the dispute.

Superhero sports event aims to help those with disabilities find ‘inner powers’

Superhero sports event aims to help those with disabilities find ‘inner powers’

Celebrities including Alex Brooker and Clare Balding attended the Superhero Tri challenge at Dorney Lake, Windsor.

Irish toddler killed by car while on holiday

Irish toddler killed by car while on holiday

A local said the family were visiting the area in Ballinagare, where they have connections.

Rail strikes disrupt weekend travel

Rail strikes disrupt weekend travel

Passengers have been urged to plan ahead.

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