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Cyclists embark on riding challenge for African wildlife conservation

Cyclists embark on riding challenge for African wildlife conservation

The cyclists plan on circumnavigating Africa in a cumulative bike ride of 30,000 kilometres starting with Land’s End to John O’Groats

Charles pays tribute to ‘indefatigable’ heroes of ‘the Forgotten Army’

Charles pays tribute to ‘indefatigable’ heroes of ‘the Forgotten Army’

The Prince of Wales said the service and sacrifice of those who served in the Far East would ‘echo through the ages’.

Liquidation ‘contingency plans’ being considered for Debenhams

Liquidation ‘contingency plans’ being considered for Debenhams

It is understood restructuring firm Hilco Capital has been appointed in case a buyer cannot be secured.

Second World War veterans share memories on VJ Day 75 years on

Second World War veterans share memories on VJ Day 75 years on

Veterans spoke of nearly being stuck in quicksand and laughed with Charles and Camilla over an important commodity during the war in the Far East.

Forecast forces endurance swimmer to start record-breaking Channel bid sooner

Forecast forces endurance swimmer to start record-breaking Channel bid sooner

Chloe McCardel is due to begin her 35th English Channel swim on Saturday evening.

VJ Day events held across Northern Ireland

VJ Day events held across Northern Ireland

A two-minute silence was held at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall.

Duke of Cambridge addresses nation in televised tribute to veterans on VJ Day

Duke of Cambridge addresses nation in televised tribute to veterans on VJ Day

William spoke of how his great grandfather, King George VI, marked the end of the Second World War 75 years ago.

Jet2 to press ahead with pilot job cuts, union says

Jet2 to press ahead with pilot job cuts, union says

Balpa has called for support for the aviation industry.

In Pictures: Veterans gather to remember fallen on VJ Day

In Pictures: Veterans gather to remember fallen on VJ Day

A remembrance service was held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Holidaymakers arrive back in UK with minutes to spare before quarantine deadline

Holidaymakers arrive back in UK with minutes to spare before quarantine deadline

One Manchester man spent hundreds of pounds for a train scheduled to arrive at 3.55am.

Appeals over A-level and GCSE grades will be free for schools in England

Appeals over A-level and GCSE grades will be free for schools in England

Student protesters gathered outside Downing Street on Friday night.

UK commemorates 75th VJ Day anniversary as royals lead tributes to veterans

UK commemorates 75th VJ Day anniversary as royals lead tributes to veterans

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall led a two-minute silence on VJ Day during a televised event.

D’oh, a deer – RSPCA rescues young animal trapped in football goal

D’oh, a deer – RSPCA rescues young animal trapped in football goal

A staff member recorded the rescue which saw her slowly cut away the netting from the distressed deer.

Queen gives thanks on VJ Day anniversary to those who fought for freedom

Queen gives thanks on VJ Day anniversary to those who fought for freedom

The Queen also remembered the ‘terrible devastation’ and ‘the cost borne by so many’ during the Far East campaign.

I switched emotions off to face Martyn’s killer, arena bomb victim’s mother says

I switched emotions off to face Martyn’s killer, arena bomb victim’s mother says

Figen Murray, whose 29-year-old son Martyn Hett died in the 2017 atrocity, said she went into ‘self-preservation’ mode during Hashem Abedi’s trial.

What the papers say – August 15

What the papers say – August 15

The new quarantine measures for people returning from France lead many papers.

Businesses ‘delighted’ to reopen in latest easing of England’s lockdown

Businesses ‘delighted’ to reopen in latest easing of England’s lockdown

Theatres, casinos and bowling alleys are now allowed to reopen.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain to batter UK over weekend

Thunderstorms and heavy rain to batter UK over weekend

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for large swathes of England on both Saturday and Sunday.

Appeals over grades will be free for schools in England, says Williamson

Appeals over grades will be free for schools in England, says Williamson

Protesters gathered outside Downing Street on Friday chanting for Mr Williamson to be sacked.

Meghan ‘devastated’ to return and see state of US

Meghan ‘devastated’ to return and see state of US

The Duchess of Sussex said she was inspired by the response to the death of George Floyd.

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