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Camilla appears on Gardeners’ World and tells of vegetable patch invaders

Camilla appears on Gardeners’ World and tells of vegetable patch invaders

The duchess joined presenter Monty Don to make a guest appearance on the BBC Two programme.

Raab rejects calls to quit amid fury over support offered to Afghan translators

Raab rejects calls to quit amid fury over support offered to Afghan translators

Labour, the SNP, Liberal Democrats and Plaid Cymru called for Mr Raab to either quit or be sacked by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Two injured in level crossing crash between train and tractor

Two injured in level crossing crash between train and tractor

Three of the freight train’s wagons derailed in the incident near March, Cambridgeshire, on Thursday morning.

Mother of disabled 13-year-old says: ‘Vaccine will let him experience life’

Mother of disabled 13-year-old says: ‘Vaccine will let him experience life’

Logan, who has serious respiratory problems and a rare neurological condition, is to be offered a Covid-19 vaccine under new guidance.

Royal Navy to support Haiti recovery effort

Royal Navy to support Haiti recovery effort

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said communities in the Caribbean could rely on the Royal Navy to come to their aid when disaster strikes.

Covid-19 antibody levels falling among older age groups, figures suggest

Covid-19 antibody levels falling among older age groups, figures suggest

The presence of antibodies indicates someone has had the infection in the past or has been vaccinated.

Plymouth gunman shot five people after arguing with mother, inquest told

Plymouth gunman shot five people after arguing with mother, inquest told

Jake Davison, 22, turned his gun on himself after his 12-minute rampage.

Train driver injured in level crossing crash with tractor

Train driver injured in level crossing crash with tractor

The incident involved a freight train at near Ely, Cambridgeshire at 9.10am on Thursday.

Competition watchdog confirms national security investigation into Ultra takeover

Competition watchdog confirms national security investigation into Ultra takeover

Cobham Group, which is owned by US private equity house Advent, said on Monday that it has agreed a £2.57bn deal for London-listed Ultra Electronics.

‘Mask-wearing should not be a political topic’

‘Mask-wearing should not be a political topic’

Professor Peter Openshaw said maskless Tories sitting across from opposition MPs mostly wearing face coverings shows the issue has become politicised.

Eurostar ramping up services to meet growing demand

Eurostar ramping up services to meet growing demand

The cross-Channel rail operator will run eight daily return services from September 6 until November 1.

Families share memories of airship disaster to mark 100th anniversary

Families share memories of airship disaster to mark 100th anniversary

The R.38/ZR-2 was on a test flight when it crashed in the Humber in Hull, killing 44 of the 49 crew on board.

Booster jabs needed for some but wider rollout less clear, says expert

Booster jabs needed for some but wider rollout less clear, says expert

A Government expert has warned high case numbers are very ‘worrying’ and said what will happen in winter remains unknown.

Former interpreter hits out at Dominic Raab over support for Afghan translators

Former interpreter hits out at Dominic Raab over support for Afghan translators

The Foreign Secretary has been accused of “failing” to provide protection for the families of translators who helped British troops.

Man arrested in Scotland on suspicion of murdering wife

Man arrested in Scotland on suspicion of murdering wife

Mark Barrott, from Leeds, will be brought back to West Yorkshire after he was arrested in Elgin on Thursday.

Raab urged to quit over lack of support for Afghan translators while on holiday

Raab urged to quit over lack of support for Afghan translators while on holiday

The Foreign Secretary was reportedly ‘unavailable’ when his officials suggested he step in.

Bingo hall boom as Mecca owner Rank sees venues beat post-lockdown expectations

Bingo hall boom as Mecca owner Rank sees venues beat post-lockdown expectations

The company expects further growth as ‘travel restrictions eventually ease and tourism returns, particularly to London’.

Lloyds Bank aims to be UK’s biggest private landlord by 2025

Lloyds Bank aims to be UK’s biggest private landlord by 2025

The bank is the UK’s biggest mortgage lender but wants to have 10,000 rental properties as bosses look at ways to increase revenues.

Sir James Dyson: Home-working affecting competitiveness of UK firms

Sir James Dyson: Home-working affecting competitiveness of UK firms

The inventor urged the Government to take the ‘less popular decision’ and get workers back to offices to restore the ‘competitiveness’ of UK firms.

What the papers say – August 19

What the papers say – August 19

The local fallout from the situation in Afghanistan dominates Thursday’s front pages.

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