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Driest July on record for south-east England and East Anglia

Driest July on record for south-east England and East Anglia

It was provisionally the seventh driest July across England as a whole.

Refusing UN request in Archie case would breach international law, court told

Refusing UN request in Archie case would breach international law, court told

Lawyers acting for 12-year-old Archie Battersbee’s parents argue a UN committee’s request to postpone withdrawal of his treatment should be honoured.

Sunak non-committal when asked if Chris Pincher should resign as an MP

Sunak non-committal when asked if Chris Pincher should resign as an MP

Tory leadership contender did not say whether the disgraced former Tory whip should go.

NHS urged to routinely publish non-hospital waiting lists

NHS urged to routinely publish non-hospital waiting lists

It comes after a leak suggests more than one million people are waiting for NHS care outside of hospital.

Man in crown court charged with murder of nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte

Man in crown court charged with murder of nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte

Deividas Skebas was remanded into custody following an appearance at Lincoln Crown Court on Monday.

Cricket legends join family at service for ‘Mr Yorkshire’ Harry Gration

Cricket legends join family at service for ‘Mr Yorkshire’ Harry Gration

Former archbishop of York Lord Sentamu gave the sermon for his ‘dear friend and fellow traveller’ in York Minster.

No Downing Street reception for victorious Lionesses

No Downing Street reception for victorious Lionesses

The Prime Minister attended the men’s Euro 2020 final at Wembley last year but chose to tune into the Lionesses’ match against Germany from Chequers.

Politicians urged to step up efforts to break impasse in tribute to Lord Trimble

Politicians urged to step up efforts to break impasse in tribute to Lord Trimble

The 77-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner died last week following an illness.

Man appears in court charged with murdering woman in Wembley

Man appears in court charged with murdering woman in Wembley

Leonidas Georgalla appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court, charged with the murder of Kathleen John, and will next appear at the Old Bailey.

Legislate on filtered images and some cosmetic procedures, say MPs

Legislate on filtered images and some cosmetic procedures, say MPs

The House of Common’s Health and Social Care Committee said the impact of body image on mental and physical health is ‘wide-reaching’.

Transport for London junk food ad restrictions ‘have led to fewer obesity cases’

Transport for London junk food ad restrictions ‘have led to fewer obesity cases’

Researchers claim the advertising policy, which has been in place since 2019, could save the NHS more than £200 million.

Labour frontbencher Lisa Nandy pictured visiting picket line

Labour frontbencher Lisa Nandy pictured visiting picket line

Ms Nandy was photographed meeting striking workers on a picket line in Wigan, her constituency, despite comments made by Sir Keir Starmer.

Boris Johnson to take summer break as his time in No 10 nears its end

Boris Johnson to take summer break as his time in No 10 nears its end

The Prime Minister will be on holiday from Wednesday until the end of the week.

England win hailed as ‘massive moment’ as fans descend on central London

England win hailed as ‘massive moment’ as fans descend on central London

The event in Trafalgar Square comes after the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 after extra time.

HSBC rebuffs break-up calls and pledges to boost dividends

HSBC rebuffs break-up calls and pledges to boost dividends

The banking giant warned that a spin-off or demerger of its Asian business could jeopardise profits and growth.

Tommy Robinson fined £900 for contempt of court

Tommy Robinson fined £900 for contempt of court

The English Defence League founder appeared at the High Court in London on Monday.

Man remanded in custody charged with murder of young mother

Man remanded in custody charged with murder of young mother

Gary Bennett, 36, has been charged over missing Madison Wright, 30, who has not been seen since the morning of July 22.

Lord Hague urges Tories to back ‘highly disciplined, rational’ Sunak for PM

Lord Hague urges Tories to back ‘highly disciplined, rational’ Sunak for PM

The ex-Tory leader told the grassroots Rishi Sunak has his ‘full support’.

Test flight ahead of Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Test flight ahead of Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Thirty balloons took off from Vassells Park in the north east of the city.

JD Sports to sell Footaslyum in cut-price £37.5m deal after CMA ruling

JD Sports to sell Footaslyum in cut-price £37.5m deal after CMA ruling

It will sell Footasylum to private equity firm Aurelius Group, which recently acquired the parent company of Lloyds Pharmacy, McKesson UK.

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