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Double-digit inflation leaves families ‘worried sick’ over cost of living

Double-digit inflation leaves families ‘worried sick’ over cost of living

Inflation spiked to 10.1% in July, the fastest cost-of-living hike in more than four decades.

Pikachus hit London hot spots for Europe’s first Pokemon World Championships

Pikachus hit London hot spots for Europe’s first Pokemon World Championships

The competition is being held in Europe for the first time.

Royal Mail workers back strike action in row over terms and conditions

Royal Mail workers back strike action in row over terms and conditions

Members of the CWU are already planning to walk out on August 26 and 31 and September 8 and 9 in a separate row over pay.

Dog gets monkeypox from its owner – WHO

Dog gets monkeypox from its owner – WHO

The World Health Organisation confirmed that a case has been confirmed in a canine.

Tory hopeful Liz Truss ‘would not’ abolish abortion in Northern Ireland

Tory hopeful Liz Truss ‘would not’ abolish abortion in Northern Ireland

Ms Truss was asked if she would abolish abortion in Northern Ireland during a hustings events on the outskirts of Belfast.

Residents ‘nervous’ about returning to homes after fatal gas explosion

Residents ‘nervous’ about returning to homes after fatal gas explosion

Some people are being allowed to return to properties in south London a week after Sahara Salman, four, died in the blast.

‘Covid patients at greater risk of psychiatric conditions up to two years later’

‘Covid patients at greater risk of psychiatric conditions up to two years later’

The researchers are calling for more support and resources for healthcare providers in diagnosing and managing these conditions.

Priti Patel signs deal to send ‘foreign criminals’ back to Pakistan

Priti Patel signs deal to send ‘foreign criminals’ back to Pakistan

The Home Secretary said the public have ‘had enough of people abusing our laws’.

‘Beatles’ terror cell members were identified after EDL counter-demo in London

‘Beatles’ terror cell members were identified after EDL counter-demo in London

Alexanda Kotey was jailed in April for his part in the torture and murder of American hostages, while El Shafee Elsheikh will be sentenced on Friday.

Labour lost 91,000 members last year, new accounts show

Labour lost 91,000 members last year, new accounts show

The party also ended 2021 with a deficit of more than £5 million, driven by staff redundancies and a drop in income from membership fees.

Cristiano Ronaldo given police caution after incident at Everton match

Cristiano Ronaldo given police caution after incident at Everton match

Police launched an investigation after a clip was circulated online of Ronaldo appearing to knock the supporter’s mobile phone on to the ground.

Man charged over death in Edinburgh

Man charged over death in Edinburgh

Wayne Elliott, 53, died after being found seriously injured on Princes Street on Saturday evening.

Mixed views on Tory leadership contenders from party members in Northern Ireland

Mixed views on Tory leadership contenders from party members in Northern Ireland

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak were quizzed by Conservative Party members at the Culloden Hotel on the outskirts of Belfast.

Music producer Steve Lillywhite remembers Darius as ‘talented’ with ‘big heart’

Music producer Steve Lillywhite remembers Darius as ‘talented’ with ‘big heart’

Darius Campbell Danesh first found fame on ITV show Popstars in 2001.

Bernie Ecclestone faces fraud charge over trust for daughters, documents show

Bernie Ecclestone faces fraud charge over trust for daughters, documents show

The former Formula One boss is due in court next week.

Fresh transport strikes to cause more travel chaos

Fresh transport strikes to cause more travel chaos

Members of three unions will take industrial action in deadlocked disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.

Sunak attacks Truss’s tax plans as 10.1% inflation adds to cost-of-living crisis

Sunak attacks Truss’s tax plans as 10.1% inflation adds to cost-of-living crisis

The two Tory leadership contenders set out differing visions at a hustings in Belfast.

Lamb found stuck in mud rescued and returned to flock

Lamb found stuck in mud rescued and returned to flock

The animal had been trapped for several days before being rescued by the RSPCA and firefighters.

Woman fleeing Cameron House Hotel fire feared for her life, inquiry hears

Woman fleeing Cameron House Hotel fire feared for her life, inquiry hears

Pauline Booth told the inquiry at Paisley Sheriff Court of how she and her husband escaped the blaze which claimed two lives.

Ryan Giggs ‘called team meeting’ to tell family how to load dishwasher

Ryan Giggs ‘called team meeting’ to tell family how to load dishwasher

The former Manchester United star acknowledged he was ‘particularly keen on dishwasher loading technique’.

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