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Burger chain Wendy’s plans to open its first UK ‘dark kitchens’

Burger chain Wendy’s plans to open its first UK ‘dark kitchens’

The US fast food giant wants to tap into the appetite for orders on Deliveroo and Uber Eats, having left the UK in 1999.

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s family open hospice garden funded by his charity

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s family open hospice garden funded by his charity

The new space has been created at children’s hospice Helen and Douglas House in Oxford.

‘Some NHS trusts busier than ever despite lower than predicted Covid admissions’

‘Some NHS trusts busier than ever despite lower than predicted Covid admissions’

The chief executive of NHS Providers said there are six different pressures facing the health service.

Overhauling A-level grading amid concerns over inflated marks ‘unfair’ – unions

Overhauling A-level grading amid concerns over inflated marks ‘unfair’ – unions

Government ministers are thought to be considering replacing the traditional A to E grades with a numerical system.

Apes communicate to start and end social interactions, study suggests

Apes communicate to start and end social interactions, study suggests

This behaviour had not been observed outside the human species until now, researchers suggest.

Slice of Charles and Diana’s wedding cake fetches £1,850 at auction

Slice of Charles and Diana’s wedding cake fetches £1,850 at auction

The cake, which is 40 years old, was bought by an internet bidder from the Leeds.

British embassy worker in Berlin arrested on suspicion of spying

British embassy worker in Berlin arrested on suspicion of spying

German prosecutors said the 57-year-old man is suspected of selling documents to Russian intelligence.

‘Assange not ill enough to be unable to resist killing himself if extradited’

‘Assange not ill enough to be unable to resist killing himself if extradited’

The US authorities are appealing at the High Court against the decision not to extradite the WikiLeaks founder made earlier this year.

Budget ‘doesn’t add up’ to secure a green future – WWF analysis

Budget ‘doesn’t add up’ to secure a green future – WWF analysis

Environmental charity warns the Government is not delivering on climate promises such as cutting emissions by 78% by 2035 and to zero by mid-century.

Seeing double: 15 sets of twins to start school in one council area

Seeing double: 15 sets of twins to start school in one council area

The area of Scotland is dubbed ‘Twinverclyde’ given the regular high number of twins starting primary one.

Gang members found guilty of brutal killing of young NHS worker

Gang members found guilty of brutal killing of young NHS worker

Jurors heard the victim had nothing to do with gangs.

House hunter inquiries fall as stamp duty holiday tapered

House hunter inquiries fall as stamp duty holiday tapered

A net balance of 9% of property professionals reported new buyer inquiries falling rather than rising in July.

Cousin of ‘terror twins’ refused parole after concerns over prison behaviour

Cousin of ‘terror twins’ refused parole after concerns over prison behaviour

Abdullahi Jama Farah was convicted after creating a ‘hub of communication’ for a group of extremists.

Armed police officer who shot Streatham terrorist ‘feared for his life’

Armed police officer who shot Streatham terrorist ‘feared for his life’

Sudesh Amman, 20, was killed by police on Streatham High Road.

Virgin Atlantic flights linking Edinburgh with Barbados set for take-off

Virgin Atlantic flights linking Edinburgh with Barbados set for take-off

The airline is expanding its Caribbean offering following the relaxation of coronavirus travel rules.

Assange ‘an innocent man accused of practising journalism’

Assange ‘an innocent man accused of practising journalism’

The WikiLeaks founder’s partner Stella Moris told supporters outside court the US government is exploiting unfair extradition agreements with the UK.

NHS blood tests hit by disruption in tube supply chain

NHS blood tests hit by disruption in tube supply chain

Doctors have been told to only call for some tests under certain circumstances.

Charity camping boy says he’s ‘not coming in soon’ after 500th night in tent

Charity camping boy says he’s ‘not coming in soon’ after 500th night in tent

Max Woosey has raised more than £500,000.

Breast cancer drug recommended by health officials after discount agreed

Breast cancer drug recommended by health officials after discount agreed

Nice’s about-turn on abemaciclib has been welcomed as ‘fantastic news’ for patients with an incurable advanced type of the disease.

John Lewis signs deal with Tesco for warehouse space in online sales push

John Lewis signs deal with Tesco for warehouse space in online sales push

The deal for a million square feet in Milton Keynes is expected to create 500 jobs, the John Lewis Partnership said.

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