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Sport psychologist reveals challenges for young athletes as Raducanu faces final

Sport psychologist reveals challenges for young athletes as Raducanu faces final

Dr Josephine Perry has described how teenagers who get to the final stages of competitions can feel daunted when performing at a high level so young.

Fire tackled at industrial estate after ‘massive explosion’

Fire tackled at industrial estate after ‘massive explosion’

Dozens of firefighters are tackling the blaze.

Man charged in connection with petrol forecourt stabbing

Man charged in connection with petrol forecourt stabbing

Paul Miller, 52, will appear before Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Saturday accused of attempted murder

Fines of up to £10,000 for Covid travel test ‘cowboys’ – Javid

Fines of up to £10,000 for Covid travel test ‘cowboys’ – Javid

The Health Secretary said further measures would be announced.

Sir Rod Stewart reaches agreement in Florida assault case

Sir Rod Stewart reaches agreement in Florida assault case

The rocker and his son denied attacking a security guard at a luxury hotel.

Camilla gives seal of approval to charity named after boy who died of cancer

Camilla gives seal of approval to charity named after boy who died of cancer

The Duchess of Cornwall visited Nairn and Inverness in Scotland.

Starmer: Resolve to fight terror has never been stronger

Starmer: Resolve to fight terror has never been stronger

Sir Keir Starmer spoke of the shock of the 9/11 attacks 20 years on.

Government changes HGV test rules in bid to tackle shortages

Government changes HGV test rules in bid to tackle shortages

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the shortage of drivers ‘is a global problem’.

Community cruises aim to help visually impaired bounce back from pandemic

Community cruises aim to help visually impaired bounce back from pandemic

The RNIB found that two thirds of visually impaired people feel less independent as a result of the pandemic.

Wallace and Gromit bronze sculpture unveiled in Preston

Wallace and Gromit bronze sculpture unveiled in Preston

Nick Park, creator of Wallace and Gromit, unveiled the bench and sculpture in the city.

Sefcovic hopes ‘win-win’ deal is possible over Northern Ireland Protocol

Sefcovic hopes ‘win-win’ deal is possible over Northern Ireland Protocol

The European Commission vice-president was concluding a two-day visit to Northern Ireland.

Headteacher takes on 15,000ft skydive to help fund school improvements

Headteacher takes on 15,000ft skydive to help fund school improvements

The teacher said she is ‘so nervous’ ahead of the jump.

People of NI should have access to all the medicines they need: Sefcovic

People of NI should have access to all the medicines they need: Sefcovic

The European Commission vice president told media in Belfast he will do ‘whatever it take to resolve the situation’.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

More than nine in 10 local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

SNP’s Russell: We should make common cause with everyone who wants independence

SNP’s Russell: We should make common cause with everyone who wants independence

The SNP president Mike Russell said that the SNP should be willing to work with everyone who supports Scottish independence.

Starmer moves to set out Labour’s alternative for social care

Starmer moves to set out Labour’s alternative for social care

The Labour leader will be speaking at LGA Labour Leaders’ Summit on Saturday.

University apologises for examiner’s comments about student’s ‘short skirt’

University apologises for examiner’s comments about student’s ‘short skirt’

The issue first emerged in June.

Minister refuses to apologise for foul-mouthed exchange with protester

Minister refuses to apologise for foul-mouthed exchange with protester

Nigel Adams admitted to using ‘colourful language’ during a filmed incident outside Parliament.

Dame Cressida Dick – first female commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

Dame Cressida Dick – first female commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

Dame Cressida was made the commissioner of the UK’s largest police force in early 2017.

9/11 attackers failed to undermine freedom and democracy, says Johnson

9/11 attackers failed to undermine freedom and democracy, says Johnson

On the 20th anniversary of the attacks, the PM said people refused to live in a state of ‘permanent fear’.

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