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Two months’ rain could fall in three or four hours, forecasters warn

Two months’ rain could fall in three or four hours, forecasters warn

A ‘worst-case scenario’ would see up to 150mm from this afternoon in central and north-west England – twice the average of 70mm for the whole month.

Questions answered on the science behind Covid-19 and schools

Questions answered on the science behind Covid-19 and schools

What does the science say as schools prepare to open their doors?

Johnson: Migrant crossings ‘bad, stupid, dangerous and criminal’

Johnson: Migrant crossings ‘bad, stupid, dangerous and criminal’

The Prime Minister hit out at the crisis on Monday during a visit to a school.

James McAvoy donates cash to help youth theatre become more accessible

James McAvoy donates cash to help youth theatre become more accessible

The Hollywood star has handed over £10,000 to Edinburgh Youth Theatre.

Cod and monkfish under threat from climate change, study warns

Cod and monkfish under threat from climate change, study warns

Consumers may have to change their eating habits due to declining fish stocks, according to scientists.

Met Office warns of flooding as thunderstorms set to hit UK

Met Office warns of flooding as thunderstorms set to hit UK

Heavy rain is forecast across the country after several days of very warm weather.

Children ‘very minor players’ in Covid-19 transmission, expert says

Children ‘very minor players’ in Covid-19 transmission, expert says

Professor Russell Viner said reopening schools is one of the ‘least risky things we can do’.

20 Syrian migrants intercepted by Border Force off coast of Dover

20 Syrian migrants intercepted by Border Force off coast of Dover

More than 4,000 migrants have reached the UK in 2020 by crossing the Dover Strait.

Simon Cowell tweets update after breaking part of his back in bike fall

Simon Cowell tweets update after breaking part of his back in bike fall

The talent show boss tweeted to thank everyone ‘for their kind messages’.

Redundancies set to increase in UK firms

Redundancies set to increase in UK firms

One in three companies say they are preparing to lay off staff before the end of September.

Household plastic waste footprint has increased during lockdown, survey shows

Household plastic waste footprint has increased during lockdown, survey shows

Almost 500 people across the UK recorded their plastic waste as part of the Everyday Plastic Survey.

Missing child’s body found in Balloch

Missing child’s body found in Balloch

Emergency services were alerted about 6.45pm.

What the papers say – August 10

What the papers say – August 10

School issues amid the coronavirus crisis head up a range of front page subjects on Monday.

Widespread calls for PM to boost testing as he prepares for schools reopening

Widespread calls for PM to boost testing as he prepares for schools reopening

Teachers, scientists, opposition politicians and the children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield have all called for improvements to testing.

Hot temperatures still around as severe thunderstorms loom

Hot temperatures still around as severe thunderstorms loom

The Met Office has issued a broad storm warning for Monday through to Thursday, covering most of the country.

Simon Cowell had six-hour surgery after breaking back in bike fall

Simon Cowell had six-hour surgery after breaking back in bike fall

The talent show boss is said to be ‘under observation and is doing fine’.

Search under way for child missing in Balloch

Search under way for child missing in Balloch

Emergency services were alerted at 6.46pm.

Police appeal to find killer of man stabbed to death outside party

Police appeal to find killer of man stabbed to death outside party

The victim was formally identified on Sunday as Marcus Ramsay, 35.

Labour MP accuses police of racial profiling after being stopped in a car

Labour MP accuses police of racial profiling after being stopped in a car

The incident comes as police are under heightened scrutiny for the alleged racial profiling of black people.

West End murder victim named

West End murder victim named

Three 18-year-old men have been arrested.

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