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Ireland’s medal heroes return home from Tokyo

Ireland’s medal heroes return home from Tokyo

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy won gold while Fiona Murtagh, Eimear Lambe, Emily Hegarty and Aifric Keogh won bronze at the Olympics.

Kim Leadbeater welcomes cross-party support in ‘rollercoaster few weeks’ as MP

Kim Leadbeater welcomes cross-party support in ‘rollercoaster few weeks’ as MP

She won Batley and Spen for Labour in a by-election in May.

Cyclists’ gruelling 280-mile bike ride raises funds for Jo Cox Foundation

Cyclists’ gruelling 280-mile bike ride raises funds for Jo Cox Foundation

Cyclists rode from West Yorkshire to London across five days to raise cash for the foundation.

Through The Looking Glass coin released by Royal Mint

Through The Looking Glass coin released by Royal Mint

It depicts the moment protagonist Alice runs into mischievous characters Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

Pressure to recall MPs over vaccine passports grows as Tories threaten revolt

Pressure to recall MPs over vaccine passports grows as Tories threaten revolt

The Prime Minister intends to change the rules in September so that only the fully vaccinated can attend nightclubs.

Former diplomat hands himself in to police ahead of jail sentence

Former diplomat hands himself in to police ahead of jail sentence

A court ruled Craig Murray’s blog posts could have identified the accusers of Alex Salmond.

Teenage girl dies after ‘domestic disturbance’ at holiday park

Teenage girl dies after ‘domestic disturbance’ at holiday park

Police were called to an incident at Ty Mawr Holiday Park in Towyn, near Abergele in North Wales on Saturday.

Whitlock pommel victory brings double golden Sunday for Team GB

Whitlock pommel victory brings double golden Sunday for Team GB

The gymnast topped the podium after former cook Charlotte Worthington secured gold for Team GB in the BMX freestyle earlier in the day.

University places will become much more competitive by 2025 – Ucas

University places will become much more competitive by 2025 – Ucas

It is estimated one million students will apply for university by 2025, up from 700,000 now.

Tom Daley knits in the stands during women’s Olympic diving final

Tom Daley knits in the stands during women’s Olympic diving final

Daley won gold in the synchronised 10 metres platform earlier in the week.

Swimmer Scott has always been special, says coach after Olympic triumph

Swimmer Scott has always been special, says coach after Olympic triumph

Duncan Scott has won more medals at a single Olympics than any other athlete in Team GB history.

Lewis Hamilton ‘devastated’ by death of volunteer marshal at Brands Hatch

Lewis Hamilton ‘devastated’ by death of volunteer marshal at Brands Hatch

He posted a short message about the incident on Instagram on Sunday.

Gove: UK Government would not stand in way of indyref2 if it is ‘settled will’

Gove: UK Government would not stand in way of indyref2 if it is ‘settled will’

The UK Government has repeatedly rejected requests from the Scottish Government for the powers to hold another vote.

Plastic creates ‘evolutionary trap’ for young sea turtles, study suggests

Plastic creates ‘evolutionary trap’ for young sea turtles, study suggests

After hatching on beaches, the animals travel on currents feeding near the surface where plastic has accumulated.

BMX rider’s mother says gold medal win ‘like a dream’

BMX rider’s mother says gold medal win ‘like a dream’

Charlotte Worthington landed the first-ever 360 backflip to claim success in the BMX freestyle.

Bank set to hold interest rates, but policymakers split on inflation threat

Bank set to hold interest rates, but policymakers split on inflation threat

Speculation is mounting that the Bank may halt its £895 billion bond-buying programme as the economic recovery spurs on inflation.

Plans for £700m Hertfordshire film and TV studios with 4,500 jobs

Plans for £700m Hertfordshire film and TV studios with 4,500 jobs

Global investor Blackstone and real estate giant Hudson Pacific Properties have revealed plans for their first Sunset Studios in the UK.

Experts warn electric vehicle rollout could slow due to lithium shortage risks

Experts warn electric vehicle rollout could slow due to lithium shortage risks

Demand for the material used in EV batteries could top two million tonnes by 2030 but mines take up to seven years to develop.

People gather to watch as huge cooling towers demolished at Yorkshire landmark

People gather to watch as huge cooling towers demolished at Yorkshire landmark

The coal-fired power station was decommissioned in 2018.

Charlotte Worthington produces new move to win Olympic gold in BMX freestyle

Charlotte Worthington produces new move to win Olympic gold in BMX freestyle

Worthington fell in her first run but landed a front flip and a huge backflip on her way to a first-place finish.

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