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Hail ‘the size of chickpeas’ hits London and the South East amid thunderstorms

Hail ‘the size of chickpeas’ hits London and the South East amid thunderstorms

Londoners were left running for cover as the city experienced loud thunder and heavy rain.

Rewilding garden evoking beaver wetland wins top prize at Chelsea Flower Show

Rewilding garden evoking beaver wetland wins top prize at Chelsea Flower Show

The creation by first-time Chelsea designers scooped the coveted Best in Show award at the Royal Horticultural Society event.

Charles rubs shoulders with stars at the Prince’s Trust Awards

Charles rubs shoulders with stars at the Prince’s Trust Awards

The Trust helps young people from disadvantaged communities as they develop skills and confidence.

Teenager faces life sentence for murdering 12-year-old Ava White

Teenager faces life sentence for murdering 12-year-old Ava White

Ava was killed after being stabbed in Liverpool city centre last November.

Former NI secretary urges Government to look again at Troubles investigations

Former NI secretary urges Government to look again at Troubles investigations

Julian Smith warned of an ‘unfair cut-off point’.

Boris Johnson using NI Protocol to distract from domestic problems – McDonald

Boris Johnson using NI Protocol to distract from domestic problems – McDonald

The Sinn Fein leader was in London on Tuesday to tell politicians that Stormont must be reconvened.

Royal Mint unveils its largest coin for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Royal Mint unveils its largest coin for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The coin is a private commission for a UK collector and features a bespoke commemorative design.

Women of colour ‘changing names, language, hair and clothes to fit in at work’

Women of colour ‘changing names, language, hair and clothes to fit in at work’

Institutional racism is common across all sectors and organisations, according to a report by the Fawcett Society and the Runnymede Trust.

Raab promises to put victims ‘firmly at heart of justice system’

Raab promises to put victims ‘firmly at heart of justice system’

The Justice Secretary is publishing draft legislation which could pave the way for the first victims’ law in a bid to provide better support.

14 more monkeypox cases confirmed by health officials

14 more monkeypox cases confirmed by health officials

The total number of cases in the UK is now 71.

US delegate says ‘it’s up to London’ to help find a solution on protocol

US delegate says ‘it’s up to London’ to help find a solution on protocol

Richard Neal told Irish senators that “unilateral actions, intransigence and ultimatums are not solutions”.

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry: I feared he would finish me off, says ex-police officer

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry: I feared he would finish me off, says ex-police officer

Former police officer Nicole Short said she thought Sheku Bayoh would ‘finish me off’ after she was told he stamped on her head.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan demands answers from Met over partygate fines

London Mayor Sadiq Khan demands answers from Met over partygate fines

Mr Khan’s intervention came after photos emerged showing Boris Johnson apparently drinking at a lockdown-busting event for which he was not fined.

Energy price cap hike to £2,800 will plunge households into a ‘deep crisis’

Energy price cap hike to £2,800 will plunge households into a ‘deep crisis’

Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley told MPs the regulator is expecting an energy price cap in October “in the region of £2,800”.

Government’s NI legacy legislation ‘an affront to modern standards of decency’

Government’s NI legacy legislation ‘an affront to modern standards of decency’

The Relatives for Justice group delivered a letter to 10 Downing Street.

William suggests free pint to encourage men to get a check-up

William suggests free pint to encourage men to get a check-up

The duke toured the Man Van, a mobile clinic providing free health checks for men.

BBC host first live performance at new music studios in East London

BBC host first live performance at new music studios in East London

The performance formed part of the topping out ceremony, ahead of the opening in 2025.

Protests held in Northern Ireland as Troubles legacy Bill debated at Westminster

Protests held in Northern Ireland as Troubles legacy Bill debated at Westminster

At one demonstration more than 100 people gathered outside the Northern Ireland Office in Belfast city centre.

Monkeypox cases are rare in children and parents should not worry, experts say

Monkeypox cases are rare in children and parents should not worry, experts say

Researchers suggest any rash might be chickenpox or hand, foot and mouth disease.

SNP calls on Tory leader Douglas Ross to resubmit letter of no confidence in PM

SNP calls on Tory leader Douglas Ross to resubmit letter of no confidence in PM

Mr Ross was one of the Tory MPs who rebelled against Boris Johnson in the wake of partygate at the start of the year.

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