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Two die in Newcastle as suspected stolen car allegedly evades police

Two die in Newcastle as suspected stolen car allegedly evades police

The police watchdog is conducting an investigation.

Scottish climber ‘dies attempting new route up K2’

Scottish climber ‘dies attempting new route up K2’

Rick Allen, an Aberdeen-born mountaineer, has been caught in an avalanche on the world’s second-tallest mountain, according to reports.

Nearly 600 migrants intercepted as attempted English Channel crossings continue

Nearly 600 migrants intercepted as attempted English Channel crossings continue

Home Secretary Priti Patel vowed to tackle ‘evil criminal gangs’.

Dogs and their owners take to the sea in annual surfing competition

Dogs and their owners take to the sea in annual surfing competition

Dogmasters takes place at Branksome Dene Beach in Poole.

London homes, roads and Tube stations flooded as thunderstorms strike

London homes, roads and Tube stations flooded as thunderstorms strike

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for storms covering London and some of the Home Counties.

Police warning after six people die in Scotland’s waters in just over 24 hours

Police warning after six people die in Scotland’s waters in just over 24 hours

Six people, including four children, died in four separate incidents over Friday and Saturday.

Fans warn Covid passports for football matches could cause ‘chaos’

Fans warn Covid passports for football matches could cause ‘chaos’

Whether recent negative tests could allow entry to games is said to be still under discussion.

Man, woman and boy die after getting into difficulty in Loch Lomond

Man, woman and boy die after getting into difficulty in Loch Lomond

A seven-year-old boy is also in intensive care following the incident south of Ardlui.

Thousands run through London in first mass 10k since lockdown was lifted

Thousands run through London in first mass 10k since lockdown was lifted

Organisers said they have been working closely with Westminster City Council and Public Health England to ensure the event was Covid-secure.

Sajid Javid apologises for suggesting people should not ‘cower’ from Covid

Sajid Javid apologises for suggesting people should not ‘cower’ from Covid

The Health Secretary conceded it was a ‘poor choice of word’.

Fresh concerns over levels of police forced into isolation by Covid contacts

Fresh concerns over levels of police forced into isolation by Covid contacts

The Metropolitan Police Federation said there was confusion over exemptions for critical workers.

Minister apologises for border delays amid ‘chaos’ at airports

Minister apologises for border delays amid ‘chaos’ at airports

Kit Malthouse suggested airline staff could receive isolation exemptions to relieve the ‘pingdemic’.

What are vaccine passports and do I need one?

What are vaccine passports and do I need one?

Proof of vaccination will be required to enter a nightclub from September, and this could be extending to Premier League football games.

Joey Barton charged with assault after woman injured

Joey Barton charged with assault after woman injured

The Bristol Rovers manager is accused over an alleged incident in south-west London in June.

Boy, 11, found dead after water searched in park

Boy, 11, found dead after water searched in park

The youngster had got into difficulty at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, on Saturday afternoon.

What the papers say – July 25

What the papers say – July 25

Among the stories on the front pages are holiday horrors, questionable behaviour by schools and the military’s poor treatment of women.

Microchip-maker sale to China bigger UK threat than Huawei – ex-cyber boss

Microchip-maker sale to China bigger UK threat than Huawei – ex-cyber boss

Ciaran Martin was chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre until August.

Proportion of EU workers in UK hospitality drops heavily – report

Proportion of EU workers in UK hospitality drops heavily – report

Nearly two in three new starters in the sector were British last month, data shows.

Woman plans head shave during husband’s wake in aid of cancer charity

Woman plans head shave during husband’s wake in aid of cancer charity

Sci-fi fan plans to wear in his coffin a red Star Trek top, as worn in the first series by characters who did not last.

Pupils with poor mental health ‘three times more likely not to pass five GCSEs’

Pupils with poor mental health ‘three times more likely not to pass five GCSEs’

Researchers have warned that pupils are facing a ‘double hit’ to their educational prospects.

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