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Taser use must change amid mental health and racism fears – police watchdog

Taser use must change amid mental health and racism fears – police watchdog

The Independent Office for Police Conduct’s five-year review of cases finds examples of ‘missed opportunities’ to avoid using the weapon.

Generation of children ‘could be failed’ without mental health support

Generation of children ‘could be failed’ without mental health support

A new report warns that services are at a ‘tipping point’ after additional pressures from the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid vaccines still give good protection against serious illness, says expert

Covid vaccines still give good protection against serious illness, says expert

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is set to decide whether to roll out an autumn vaccine booster campaign.

Raab vows UK will use ‘every hour’ left for Afghanistan evacuations

Raab vows UK will use ‘every hour’ left for Afghanistan evacuations

US President Joe Biden rejected calls from Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other allies to delay his August 31 exit date.

Unite union to get first woman leader

Unite union to get first woman leader

Sharon Graham is set to succeed Len McCluskey after narrowly beating Steve Turner in a ballot of members.

Firefighters spend more than 24 hours tackling Edinburgh blaze

Firefighters spend more than 24 hours tackling Edinburgh blaze

The fire at George IV Bridge in the city centre started on Tuesday morning.

Artist Dame Elizabeth Blackadder dies aged 89

Artist Dame Elizabeth Blackadder dies aged 89

She was the first woman to be elected to both the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy.

Wallace offers hope on Kabul airlift for shelter staff and animals

Wallace offers hope on Kabul airlift for shelter staff and animals

Paul Farthing has been seeking the evacuation of his staff and 200 dogs and cats out of Afghanistan.

Tourism industry hit by Brexit, Covid-19 and surge in holidaymakers

Tourism industry hit by Brexit, Covid-19 and surge in holidaymakers

Hotels and restaurants were struggling to fill vacancies due to a ‘perfect storm’ of fewer workers, housing problems and rising Covid-19 infections

Debut writers of Lote and A Ghost in the Throat win 2021 James Tait Black Prizes

Debut writers of Lote and A Ghost in the Throat win 2021 James Tait Black Prizes

Shola von Reinhold and Doireann Ni Ghriofa are the latest authors to win the UK’s longest-running literary awards from the University of Edinburgh.

What the papers say – August 25

What the papers say – August 25

The crisis in Kabul and tributes to Charlie Watts lead the Wednesday papers.

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood pay tribute to Charlie Watts

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood pay tribute to Charlie Watts

The Rolling Stones drummer was 80.

Joe Biden defies calls to extend Afghanistan deadline amid fears for troops

Joe Biden defies calls to extend Afghanistan deadline amid fears for troops

The US President insisted that there were ‘increasing risks’ for his troops and their allies staying in Afghanistan beyond August 31.

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards share poignant tributes to Charlie Watts

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards share poignant tributes to Charlie Watts

The drummer died aged 80.

Unite union looks set to have its first female general secretary

Unite union looks set to have its first female general secretary

It is believed she has achieved a few thousand more votes than Steve Turner, who had been tipped as the favourite candidate.

More than 1,000 Latitude festivalgoers test positive for Covid-19

More than 1,000 Latitude festivalgoers test positive for Covid-19

The event, which ran from 22 to 25 July, was part of the Government’s Events Research Programme attended by around 40,000 people.

Murder inquiry after woman’s body found in undergrowth near main road

Murder inquiry after woman’s body found in undergrowth near main road

The woman is thought to be in her 40s, Surrey Police said.

Afghan army officer witnessed ‘humanitarian disaster’ before evacuation to UK

Afghan army officer witnessed ‘humanitarian disaster’ before evacuation to UK

The Afghan captain has said she wants to continue her studies now she has been evacuated to the UK.

How Charlie Watts enjoyed varied musical career beyond The Rolling Stones

How Charlie Watts enjoyed varied musical career beyond The Rolling Stones

The drummer was heavily influenced by jazz and performed with a number of other groups over the years.

More arrests made at Extinction Rebellion protests

More arrests made at Extinction Rebellion protests

A total of 102 arrests have now been made over three days of activity

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