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Two arrested as police seek help finding 71-year-old woman

Two arrested as police seek help finding 71-year-old woman

The disappearance of Louise Kam, who has links to north-west London, was said to be ‘entirely out of character’.

Man arrested after police officer suffers broken leg in e-scooter collision

Man arrested after police officer suffers broken leg in e-scooter collision

Officers were undertaking a pre-planned operation to target illegal use of e-scooters when the incident happened.

Elderly could fall into poverty after TV licence grace period ends – campaigners

Elderly could fall into poverty after TV licence grace period ends – campaigners

The TV licence grace period for over-75s came to an end on July 31.

Mary Beard backs new schools scheme aiming to make Latin less ‘elitist’

Mary Beard backs new schools scheme aiming to make Latin less ‘elitist’

Dame Mary expressed support for the scheme that will also provide students with the opportunity to visit Roman heritage sites

Dina Asher-Smith was Britain’s best athletics medal hope – Linford Christie

Dina Asher-Smith was Britain’s best athletics medal hope – Linford Christie

The former Olympian described how it was ‘really sad’ that Asher-Smith had to pull out due to injury.

Talking about pregnancy after losing a baby is important – charity

Talking about pregnancy after losing a baby is important – charity

A charity boss said miscarriage can be ‘very traumatic’ for some partners too.

Covid jabs delivered inside circus marquee and at vaccine festival

Covid jabs delivered inside circus marquee and at vaccine festival

Doses were given to people attending the four-day festival in Langdon Park, east London.

Woman dies in ‘severe fire’ at two-storey house in West Midlands

Woman dies in ‘severe fire’ at two-storey house in West Midlands

The fire service responded to reports of a blaze in Harvest Road, Smethwick, at 4.35am on Saturday.

Baby joy for Prime Minister and wife after tumultuous times

Baby joy for Prime Minister and wife after tumultuous times

Carrie Johnson has said she feels ‘incredibly blessed’ to be pregnant again.

Police issue drugs warning after man dies and two others taken to hospital

Police issue drugs warning after man dies and two others taken to hospital

Officers were called to The Cause nightclub in Ashley Road, Tottenham, shortly after 3am on Saturday.

PM and wife expecting second child after ‘heartbreaking’ miscarriage

PM and wife expecting second child after ‘heartbreaking’ miscarriage

Ms Johnson revealed the personal news in a post on Instagram.

Sports champions back sprinter Dina Asher-Smith after emotional Tokyo interview

Sports champions back sprinter Dina Asher-Smith after emotional Tokyo interview

Marcus Rashford, Tony Bellew and Sam Quek were among those to send messages of support to the GB sprinter.

Missing five-year-old boy dies after being found in river

Missing five-year-old boy dies after being found in river

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

Second arrest in fatal stabbing investigation

Second arrest in fatal stabbing investigation

A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and perverting the course of justice.

Murder probe launched after woman’s body found

Murder probe launched after woman’s body found

Police said searches are under way to trace a man seen leaving the building shortly before the emergency services were called.

Labour accuses Tories of failing to build on legacy of London 2012 Olympics

Labour accuses Tories of failing to build on legacy of London 2012 Olympics

The party said funding for sports facilities had been slashed by almost half since 2010.

BMXer Charlotte Worthington a ‘good role model’ for girls, says mother

BMXer Charlotte Worthington a ‘good role model’ for girls, says mother

Worthington’s mother Sarah said her daughter still has some tricks up her sleeve.

Murder probe after man found ‘surrounded by group of males’ dies

Murder probe after man found ‘surrounded by group of males’ dies

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Olympics presenter ‘proud of my accent’ after criticism from former minister

Olympics presenter ‘proud of my accent’ after criticism from former minister

Alex Scott has received support from colleagues, athletes and politicians.

Food delivery and taxi-hailing firms to offer Covid jab-linked incentives

Food delivery and taxi-hailing firms to offer Covid jab-linked incentives

Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo are among the brands encouraging younger people to get vaccinated.

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