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Government ‘has head in the sand’ over sewage pumped on to UK’s beaches – Labour

Government ‘has head in the sand’ over sewage pumped on to UK’s beaches – Labour

Government ‘has head in the sand’ over sewage pumped on to UK’s beaches – Labour

22 August 2022

Amid growing calls for ministers to clamp down on those contributing to pollution, Number 10 said it was the duty of water firms to protect customers.


Truss ‘promising the earth’ in bid to become PM, says Sunak

Truss ‘promising the earth’ in bid to become PM, says Sunak

Truss ‘promising the earth’ in bid to become PM, says Sunak

22 August 2022

The Foreign Secretary has been urged to be more transparent with her plans for an emergency budget to address the cost-of-living crisis.


Newquay Zoo welcomes birth of endangered Philippine deer

Newquay Zoo welcomes birth of endangered Philippine deer

Newquay Zoo welcomes birth of endangered Philippine deer

22 August 2022

The baby Philippine spotted deer was up on its feet within minutes of being born.


Medical students cutting spending on food and heating, says BMA

Medical students cutting spending on food and heating, says BMA

Medical students cutting spending on food and heating, says BMA

22 August 2022

Students who get an NHS bursary said it would cover just 30% of their predicted expenditure, according to a survey.


British pilot, 17, seconds from Pacific Ocean disaster during world-record bid

British pilot, 17, seconds from Pacific Ocean disaster during world-record bid

British pilot, 17, seconds from Pacific Ocean disaster during world-record bid

22 August 2022

Mack Rutherford. on a stop in England, revealed his brush with disaster on an uninhabited ocean island.


Ukraine and cost-of-living crisis dominate as Johnson prepares for No 10 exit

Ukraine and cost-of-living crisis dominate as Johnson prepares for No 10 exit

Ukraine and cost-of-living crisis dominate as Johnson prepares for No 10 exit

22 August 2022

Boris Johnson will divide his time between Downing Street and Chequers before being forced to hand both to his successor.


Woman in Benjamin Mendy rape case ‘looked like she had seen a ghost’

Woman in Benjamin Mendy rape case ‘looked like she had seen a ghost’

Woman in Benjamin Mendy rape case ‘looked like she had seen a ghost’

22 August 2022

The Manchester City footballer denies multiple sex assaults.


99-year-old veteran has wartime debt repaid by RAF

99-year-old veteran has wartime debt repaid by RAF

99-year-old veteran has wartime debt repaid by RAF

22 August 2022

Peggy Terry served with the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and when she was discharged in 1945 was still owed the money.


Harry meets Rwandan president on wildlife conservation trip

Harry meets Rwandan president on wildlife conservation trip

Harry meets Rwandan president on wildlife conservation trip

22 August 2022

Harry visited as part of his work as president of African Parks.


Government under fire for doing ‘nothing’ to resolve industrial disputes

Government under fire for doing ‘nothing’ to resolve industrial disputes

Government under fire for doing ‘nothing’ to resolve industrial disputes

22 August 2022

Criminal barristers in England and Wales voted in favour of an all-out strike.


Sturgeon urged to intervene to end ‘international embarrassment’ in Edinburgh

Sturgeon urged to intervene to end ‘international embarrassment’ in Edinburgh

Sturgeon urged to intervene to end ‘international embarrassment’ in Edinburgh

22 August 2022

A strike by council workers in the capital means rubbish bins have not been emptied.


Halting green levy on bills will have ‘marginal’ impact only, says Sturgeon

Halting green levy on bills will have ‘marginal’ impact only, says Sturgeon

Halting green levy on bills will have ‘marginal’ impact only, says Sturgeon

22 August 2022

The First Minister said prime minister candidate Liz Truss’s proposal would not significantly reduce bills.


The lowdown on the Cambridges’ properties as they relocate to Windsor

The lowdown on the Cambridges’ properties as they relocate to Windsor

The lowdown on the Cambridges’ properties as they relocate to Windsor

22 August 2022

The duke and duchess are leasing Adelaide Cottage from the Crown Estate.


UK inflation to breach 18% due to energy price surge, Citi warns

UK inflation to breach 18% due to energy price surge, Citi warns

UK inflation to breach 18% due to energy price surge, Citi warns

22 August 2022

Citi forecasts that Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation will reach 18.6% in January.


Nicola Sturgeon: I hope latest council pay offer will end Edinburgh ‘disruption’

Nicola Sturgeon: I hope latest council pay offer will end Edinburgh ‘disruption’

Nicola Sturgeon: I hope latest council pay offer will end Edinburgh ‘disruption’

22 August 2022

Strike action by cleansing staff as part of a dispute over pay has left litter bins in the capital overflowing.


Consumers enjoyed summer spending before autumn price rises – Nationwide

Consumers enjoyed summer spending before autumn price rises – Nationwide

Consumers enjoyed summer spending before autumn price rises – Nationwide

22 August 2022

People spent more money and made more transactions in July as they made the most of the warm weather and the start of the summer holidays.


National Trust celebrates good breeding year for hen harriers in Peak District

National Trust celebrates good breeding year for hen harriers in Peak District

National Trust celebrates good breeding year for hen harriers in Peak District

22 August 2022

Conservation charity says seven youngsters have fledged from multiple nests in High Peak.


How the royals have fared during their school days

How the royals have fared during their school days

How the royals have fared during their school days

22 August 2022

Charles hated his time at Gordonstoun, while William thrived at Eton.


Fresh air and freedom await George, Charlotte and Louis at ‘magical’ school

Fresh air and freedom await George, Charlotte and Louis at ‘magical’ school

Fresh air and freedom await George, Charlotte and Louis at ‘magical’ school

22 August 2022

The royal siblings are to join Lambrook School near Ascot in September.


William and Kate’s new home has link to royal scandal and gilded dolphin ceiling

William and Kate’s new home has link to royal scandal and gilded dolphin ceiling

William and Kate’s new home has link to royal scandal and gilded dolphin ceiling

22 August 2022

Adelaide Cottage is around 1km from the Queen’s Windsor Castle residence.


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