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A-level grades surge to record high after exams cancelled for second year

A-level grades surge to record high after exams cancelled for second year

Hundreds of thousands of students are receiving results to help them progress on to university, work or training.

London’s Tower Bridge reopens to traffic after mechanical fault fixed

London’s Tower Bridge reopens to traffic after mechanical fault fixed

The bridge is one of several over the River Thames that connects central and southern parts of the capital.

Virginia Giuffre brings legal action against Duke of York over alleged abuse

Virginia Giuffre brings legal action against Duke of York over alleged abuse

‘In this country no person, whether president or prince, is above the law’, the lawsuit for the American woman stated.

Adventurer takes on biggest challenge with fatherhood

Adventurer takes on biggest challenge with fatherhood

Jamie McDonald’s partner Anna McNuff gave birth to daughter Storm in December and they have been getting to grips with sleepless nights.

How will exam results be decided and how can students appeal?

How will exam results be decided and how can students appeal?

Here we look at some of the questions that students and parents might be asking about this year’s A-level results.

What the papers say – August 10

What the papers say – August 10

An alarming climate report features on the front of many Tuesday papers.

Pair charged over death of two-year-old girl

Pair charged over death of two-year-old girl

The child, named locally as Ali Jayden Maguire, died in hospital on Friday after sustaining head injuries.

Broad public support for tough action on climate change – poll

Broad public support for tough action on climate change – poll

Measures including rapid decarbonisation and a ban on products linked to deforestation all received strong support in an Ipsos Mori survey.

London’s Tower Bridge remains stuck open overnight

London’s Tower Bridge remains stuck open overnight

The bridge’s bascules were unable to close from around 3pm on Monday and caused hours of traffic problems in the capital.

Thunderstorms bring flooding and travel disruption to parts of UK

Thunderstorms bring flooding and travel disruption to parts of UK

The dismal weather comes after a weekend of downpours.

Family of murder victim pay tribute to ‘generous, loving and caring’ daughter

Family of murder victim pay tribute to ‘generous, loving and caring’ daughter

Megan Newborough’s body was discovered in a country road in the early hours of Sunday.

Minister refuses to say if Cambo oilfield licence would set a bad example

Minister refuses to say if Cambo oilfield licence would set a bad example

Cop26 President Alok Sharma also defended the UK’s ‘huge progress’ in reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Charles visits unique railway station in Scotland

Charles visits unique railway station in Scotland

The Highland railway line created by the Duke of Sutherland was opened on 16 May 1871.

Covid-19 travel restrictions relaxed for delegates attending Cop26 climate talks

Covid-19 travel restrictions relaxed for delegates attending Cop26 climate talks

Cop26 officials have set out measures for the event which is expected to see 20,000-25,000 people from around the world come to Glasgow.

Students receive A-level results after exams cancelled for second year in row

Students receive A-level results after exams cancelled for second year in row

Nearly two in five of UK entries were awarded top A-level grades last summer – a record high.

Thunderstorms bring disruption as dismal summer weather continues

Thunderstorms bring disruption as dismal summer weather continues

Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings, cautioning that heavy showers and thunderstorms could trigger flooding and travel disruption.

Queen sends ‘warmest congratulations’ to Team GB’s Olympic competitors

Queen sends ‘warmest congratulations’ to Team GB’s Olympic competitors

Team GB won 22 gold medals, 21 silver medals and 22 bronze medals in Tokyo.

David Cameron ‘made more than £7m’ from Greensill Capital

David Cameron ‘made more than £7m’ from Greensill Capital

Mr Cameron’s spokesman said the former PM’s finances were a private matter.

Tower Bridge in London stuck open after technical failure

Tower Bridge in London stuck open after technical failure

Traffic has built up on both sides of the Thames.

Detectives granted further time to quiz man suspected of child murder

Detectives granted further time to quiz man suspected of child murder

Two year old Ali Jayden Maguire died in hospital on Friday after sustaining head injuries at a house in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.

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