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Rashford urges health professionals to help families sign up for food vouchers

Rashford urges health professionals to help families sign up for food vouchers

The footballer said he is concerned that the number of people benefiting from the Healthy Start scheme is now plateauing.

Military chief: Iran made ‘big mistake’ in shipping attack which killed Briton

Military chief: Iran made ‘big mistake’ in shipping attack which killed Briton

General Sir Nick Carter said Iran must be deterred from carrying out further attacks on shipping in the waters around the Middle East.

Hannah Mills strikes gold to become Team GB’s most successful female sailor

Hannah Mills strikes gold to become Team GB’s most successful female sailor

It came after 13-year-old Sky Brown became the country’s youngest medallist, taking bronze in skateboarding.

Jabs for 16 and 17-year-olds expected to provide ‘really good knock-on effect’

Jabs for 16 and 17-year-olds expected to provide ‘really good knock-on effect’

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is expected to make a recommendation ‘imminently’.

Mike Ashley ‘set to step down’ as boss of Sports Direct’s parent company

Mike Ashley ‘set to step down’ as boss of Sports Direct’s parent company

The tycoon is reported to be preparing to hand the day-to-day running of Frasers Group to prospective son-in-law Michael Murray.

More than 220,000 children have already had Covid jab

More than 220,000 children have already had Covid jab

It is expected that the offer of a jab will be extended to those age 16 and 17.

Teenage skateboarder Sky Brown makes history with Olympic bronze

Teenage skateboarder Sky Brown makes history with Olympic bronze

Brown posted a score of 56.47 in the women’s skateboard park final to become Team GB’s youngest Olympic medallist.

Former director of public prosecutions’ controversial damehood to be awarded

Former director of public prosecutions’ controversial damehood to be awarded

The Princess Royal will present the honours during a St James’s Palace investiture ceremony.

Couple determined to complete challenge of taking part in every Olympic sport

Couple determined to complete challenge of taking part in every Olympic sport

Charlotte Nichols and Stuart Bates have fallen off horses, been rescued from lakes and run, cycled and swum hundreds of miles so far.

Meghan turns 40 after an eventful year

Meghan turns 40 after an eventful year

The Duchess of Sussex was born Rachel Meghan Markle on 4 August 1981.

Higher air pollution exposure linked to increased dementia risk, study suggests

Higher air pollution exposure linked to increased dementia risk, study suggests

Just a small increase in PM2.5 levels over a decade was associated with a 16% higher risk, researchers said.

Latest round of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney libel case to be heard

Latest round of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney libel case to be heard

The case, which led to Mrs Rooney being dubbed ‘Wagatha Christie’, returns to the High Court for a short hearing on Wednesday.

What the papers say – August 4

What the papers say – August 4

The Wednesday front pages focus on Covid-19 vaccines for 16 and 17-year-olds and Olympic success.

Covid jabs expected to be approved for 16 and 17-year-olds

Covid jabs expected to be approved for 16 and 17-year-olds

Reports suggested the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation had issued new advice.

‘Potential hijack’ under way in Gulf of Oman days after Mercer Street attack

‘Potential hijack’ under way in Gulf of Oman days after Mercer Street attack

It was not immediately clear what was happening off the coast of Fujairah.

Murdered sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman remembered at London vigil

Murdered sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman remembered at London vigil

Crowds gathered at Fryent Country Park in Wembley, north-west London, on Tuesday evening.

BMX Olympics ‘prince of Peckham’ cheered home by young riders

BMX Olympics ‘prince of Peckham’ cheered home by young riders

Kye Whyte celebrated with family and friends at the Prince of Peckham pub in the south London.

Covid jabs for 16 and 17-year-olds could be approved within days – Sturgeon

Covid jabs for 16 and 17-year-olds could be approved within days – Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish Parliament she was ‘possibly veering towards expecting’ an announcement.

Tom McEwen’s sister on Olympic medals: ‘It’s what dreams are made of’

Tom McEwen’s sister on Olympic medals: ‘It’s what dreams are made of’

Ella McEwen said she felt an ‘enormous’ sense of pride in her brother’s achievements.

Max Whitlock reunited with wife and daughter after success in Tokyo

Max Whitlock reunited with wife and daughter after success in Tokyo

The 28-year-old won gold in the men’s pommel horse competition.

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