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What the papers say – August 2

What the papers say – August 2

More Olympic gold for Team GB features among the stories on the nation’s front pages as the working week begins.

Streatham terrorist Sudesh Amman’s inquest set to begin

Streatham terrorist Sudesh Amman’s inquest set to begin

The 20-year-old injured two people before being shot dead by police in the street in February 2021.

Ministers urged not to create ‘complicated’ amber travel watchlist

Ministers urged not to create ‘complicated’ amber travel watchlist

The move could mean that popular holiday destinations are moved on to the red hotel quarantine list at short notice.

New ‘measures’ at Samaritans amid reports of volunteers meeting callers for sex

New ‘measures’ at Samaritans amid reports of volunteers meeting callers for sex

The charity, which offers a helpline service to people, is reportedly monitoring phone calls to ensure any inappropriate relationships do not occur.

77-year-old arrested after 74-year-old man dies following suspected crash

77-year-old arrested after 74-year-old man dies following suspected crash

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

Teenager in critical condition after stabbing in north London

Teenager in critical condition after stabbing in north London

Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Adams Road in Tottenham just after 2pm on Sunday.

Three held on suspicion of murder after five-year-old boy found dead in river

Three held on suspicion of murder after five-year-old boy found dead in river

South Wales Police were called at 5.45am on Saturday to a report of concern for a missing child in the Sarn area of Bridgend.

Protesters stage climate camp calling for chemical plant to be shut down

Protesters stage climate camp calling for chemical plant to be shut down

Campaigners pitched up outside the gates of the Mossmorran site in Fife.

Tories must ‘come clean’ over secretive club that gives access to PM – Labour

Tories must ‘come clean’ over secretive club that gives access to PM – Labour

The Financial Times reported the club was developed in a bid to connect Tory supporters with top figures.

Almost 2m more premises to benefit from £5bn gigabit broadband upgrade

Almost 2m more premises to benefit from £5bn gigabit broadband upgrade

The investment is part of Boris Johnson’s target of achieving at least 85% gigabit-capable UK coverage by 2025.

Max Whitlock’s mother says gold-medal winning gymnast is ‘my champion’

Max Whitlock’s mother says gold-medal winning gymnast is ‘my champion’

Madeleine Whitlock said it was ‘really emotional’ to watch the 28-year-old.

Hundreds mark Emancipation Day and demand better support for Windrush generation

Hundreds mark Emancipation Day and demand better support for Windrush generation

The event was organised by a coalition of campaigning groups.

UK blames Iran for drone attack that killed Briton on ship off Oman

UK blames Iran for drone attack that killed Briton on ship off Oman

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the attack was ‘deliberate, targeted, and a clear violation of international law by Iran’.

Ireland’s medal heroes return home from Tokyo

Ireland’s medal heroes return home from Tokyo

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy won gold while Fiona Murtagh, Eimear Lambe, Emily Hegarty and Aifric Keogh won bronze at the Olympics.

Kim Leadbeater welcomes cross-party support in ‘rollercoaster few weeks’ as MP

Kim Leadbeater welcomes cross-party support in ‘rollercoaster few weeks’ as MP

She won Batley and Spen for Labour in a by-election in May.

Cyclists’ gruelling 280-mile bike ride raises funds for Jo Cox Foundation

Cyclists’ gruelling 280-mile bike ride raises funds for Jo Cox Foundation

Cyclists rode from West Yorkshire to London across five days to raise cash for the foundation.

Through The Looking Glass coin released by Royal Mint

Through The Looking Glass coin released by Royal Mint

It depicts the moment protagonist Alice runs into mischievous characters Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

Pressure to recall MPs over vaccine passports grows as Tories threaten revolt

Pressure to recall MPs over vaccine passports grows as Tories threaten revolt

The Prime Minister intends to change the rules in September so that only the fully vaccinated can attend nightclubs.

Former diplomat hands himself in to police ahead of jail sentence

Former diplomat hands himself in to police ahead of jail sentence

A court ruled Craig Murray’s blog posts could have identified the accusers of Alex Salmond.

Teenage girl dies after ‘domestic disturbance’ at holiday park

Teenage girl dies after ‘domestic disturbance’ at holiday park

Police were called to an incident at Ty Mawr Holiday Park in Towyn, near Abergele in North Wales on Saturday.

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