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Duchess of York hopes her Mills & Boon novel will be turned into TV drama

Duchess of York hopes her Mills & Boon novel will be turned into TV drama

The fictional account draws on Sarah’s own life and incorporates research into her ancestry.

Emily Campbell’s father ‘over the moon’ at daughter’s weightlifting silver medal

Emily Campbell’s father ‘over the moon’ at daughter’s weightlifting silver medal

Trevor Campbell said he hopes to see both of his athlete daughters competing at the next Commonwealth Games.

First black GB swimmer happy to break barrier ahead of ‘bittersweet’ Olympic bow

First black GB swimmer happy to break barrier ahead of ‘bittersweet’ Olympic bow

Alice Dearing is aiming for a minimum of a top 10 finish in Tokyo.

Boris Johnson says Iran should accept blame for ‘outrageous’ tanker attack

Boris Johnson says Iran should accept blame for ‘outrageous’ tanker attack

The UK believes Tehran was behind a drone attack on the Mercer Street which killed a Briton and a Romanian.

How many people in the UK have not had a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine?

How many people in the UK have not had a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine?

Northern Ireland has the highest proportion of young adults unjabbed.

Covid-19 app updated to cut number of people isolating as ‘pingdemic’ continues

Covid-19 app updated to cut number of people isolating as ‘pingdemic’ continues

Changes do not mean the sensitivity or the risk threshold have been altered, the Department for Health and Social Care said.

UK records fifth warmest July ever after country roasted in heatwave

UK records fifth warmest July ever after country roasted in heatwave

Scotland and Northern Ireland, in particular, enjoyed warm temperatures while parts of southern England were hit by torrential rain.

Shielding four-year-old to help front charity appeal after lockdown ‘struggle’

Shielding four-year-old to help front charity appeal after lockdown ‘struggle’

Anya Behl has a one-in-a-million condition called alternating hemiplegia of childhood, but will front the Children’s Hospices Across Scotland drive.

Johnson defends Government’s approach to travel amid ‘amber watchlist’ concerns

Johnson defends Government’s approach to travel amid ‘amber watchlist’ concerns

The Prime Minister said he wanted international travel rules to be as ‘user-friendly’ as possible.

Teenage football fan admits racially abusing Jewish man after Euro 2020 match

Teenage football fan admits racially abusing Jewish man after Euro 2020 match

A clip of the 17-year-old yelling at the victim at Oxford Circus Tube Station on July 4 sparked outrage when it was shared online.

Five-year-old boy found dead in river in Bridgend named by police

Five-year-old boy found dead in river in Bridgend named by police

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

Emotional scenes and romance at Gatwick as quarantine is relaxed

Emotional scenes and romance at Gatwick as quarantine is relaxed

Ben Gilkes proposed to Cristina Paiva after they had been apart for two months.

Police officer found guilty of assaulting two people during lockdown patrols

Police officer found guilty of assaulting two people during lockdown patrols

Declan Jones kicked and punched a 15-year-old who he had wrongly accused of possessing drugs in April 2020.

Student’s ‘elegant’ design chosen as Queen’s Platinum Jubilee emblem

Student’s ‘elegant’ design chosen as Queen’s Platinum Jubilee emblem

Winner Edward Roberts, 19, will be invited to attend next year’s Jubilee celebrations, including the live star-studded concert.

Project uncovers stories of diverse British Olympians to inspire current team

Project uncovers stories of diverse British Olympians to inspire current team

The contributions of largely unknown competitors, including many women, black and Asian athletes, have been central to the University of Hull project.

Police name boy, 5, found dead in river as three held on suspicion of murder

Police name boy, 5, found dead in river as three held on suspicion of murder

The body of the youngster was discovered in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park in Bridgend on Saturday.

Thunderstorms and torrential downpours prompt flooding fears

Thunderstorms and torrential downpours prompt flooding fears

The weather will remain unsettled across the UK this week, with the potential for drier weather by mid-August.

Short-sightedness in children linked to pandemic in new study

Short-sightedness in children linked to pandemic in new study

Researchers also found a sharp rise in the amount of screen time and less time spent playing outdoors.

EA-backed campaign launched to help parents get to grips with gaming safety

EA-backed campaign launched to help parents get to grips with gaming safety

The maker of the Fifa games teams up with Internet Matters to improve awareness of parental settings and screen time boundaries.

Sturgeon invites Johnson to meet her in Edinburgh to discuss Covid recovery

Sturgeon invites Johnson to meet her in Edinburgh to discuss Covid recovery

The Scottish First Minister issued an invitation to the Prime Minister.

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