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Mother of Olympic champion Tom Dean says her ‘heart is bursting’ after victory

Mother of Olympic champion Tom Dean says her ‘heart is bursting’ after victory

Dean finished the 200m freestyle in a time of one minute and 44.22 seconds, ahead of his compatriot Duncan Scott who collected silver in Tokyo.

More than a third of adults have multiple health problems in midlife – study

More than a third of adults have multiple health problems in midlife – study

The data showed that more than a quarter (26%) of people engaged in high-risk drinking.

People told to shield eight times more likely to get Covid-19, study suggests

People told to shield eight times more likely to get Covid-19, study suggests

The study was led by the University of Glasgow and published in the journal Scientific Reports.

London’s flash flooding shows ‘danger of climate change’, says mayor

London’s flash flooding shows ‘danger of climate change’, says mayor

It comes as the Met Office has a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering vast swathes of the UK.

Extra £82m a year needed to end rough sleeping by 2024 – report

Extra £82m a year needed to end rough sleeping by 2024 – report

The Kerslake Commission is calling for the Government to make permanent its flagship ‘Everyone In’ scheme if it is to meet its manifesto pledge.

Rise in teen death toll ‘fuelled by social media feuds, gangs and drugs’

Rise in teen death toll ‘fuelled by social media feuds, gangs and drugs’

Deaths of teenagers have risen while overall homicide figures have dropped in London.

WHO calls for better regulation of ‘harmful’ e-cigarettes to protect children

WHO calls for better regulation of ‘harmful’ e-cigarettes to protect children

The global health body warned the use of such devices could act as a ‘gateway’ to tobacco consumption.

What the papers say – July 27

What the papers say – July 27

Medals aplenty for Team GB feature on the Tuesday front pages.

Covid-19 cases drop for sixth day in a row as hospital admissions rise

Covid-19 cases drop for sixth day in a row as hospital admissions rise

The UK recorded a further 24,950 lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases as of 9am on Monday.

Labour pledge to give gig economy workers right to sick pay

Labour pledge to give gig economy workers right to sick pay

The Opposition party’s plans follow a series of court cases on the gig economy.

Met should investigate death of man days after he was handcuffed, watchdog says

Met should investigate death of man days after he was handcuffed, watchdog says

The man was taken to a north London hospital by ambulance where he died on Saturday evening.

Tom Daley’s tears ‘meaningful’ said husband who has rarely seen him cry

Tom Daley’s tears ‘meaningful’ said husband who has rarely seen him cry

The diver shed tears on the podium after winning Olympic gold in Tokyo with diving partner Matty Lee.

Home Office failing Windrush generation a second time, warn MPs

Home Office failing Windrush generation a second time, warn MPs

The Public Accounts Committee said the compensation scheme is too complex, too slow to hand out money and understaffed.

Police stop and search powers to be boosted under Johnson crackdown

Police stop and search powers to be boosted under Johnson crackdown

The Prime Minister will use his first day after leaving self-isolation to detail his new Beating Crime Plan.

More key workers eligible for daily testing instead of isolation

More key workers eligible for daily testing instead of isolation

The scheme uses lateral flow tests to allow eligible workers to continue working.

Covid-19 cases continue to drop but hospital admissions rise

Covid-19 cases continue to drop but hospital admissions rise

The NHS said 5,055 patients were in hospital with Covid in England on Monday – the highest level since March 18 but well below levels seen in January.

Author Michael Morpurgo voices fears over ‘price of Covid’ for children

Author Michael Morpurgo voices fears over ‘price of Covid’ for children

The former children’s laureate said there was a ‘lack of understanding by the Government’.

UK floods ‘a sober reminder’ of need for urgent climate change fix – Cop26 head

UK floods ‘a sober reminder’ of need for urgent climate change fix – Cop26 head

Alok Sharma expressed disappointment at a lack of progress during a two-day meeting with ministers from more than 50 nations.

Tom Daley praised for ‘inspiring words of pride as gay man’

Tom Daley praised for ‘inspiring words of pride as gay man’

The Olympic gold medal-winning diver told young LGBT people they ‘can achieve anything’.

Thrill-seeking pensioners to attempt wing-walk for cats charity

Thrill-seeking pensioners to attempt wing-walk for cats charity

Cherry Lorberg, 74, said she is looking forward to the adrenaline rush the challenge will bring.

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