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Rainfall in Yorkshire and north-east England: What is the latest data?

Rainfall in Yorkshire and north-east England: What is the latest data?

Rainfall in Yorkshire and north-east England: What is the latest data?

11 July 2025

There have been 47 days so far in 2025 when no rainfall was measured at all in this part of the UK.


Government ‘shortcomings’ in water body spending saga, minister admits

Government ‘shortcomings’ in water body spending saga, minister admits

Government ‘shortcomings’ in water body spending saga, minister admits

11 July 2025

A report by Audit Scotland found lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (Wics).


Downing Street ‘confident’ UK-France migrant return deal complies with law

Downing Street ‘confident’ UK-France migrant return deal complies with law

Downing Street ‘confident’ UK-France migrant return deal complies with law

11 July 2025

Brussels said it wanted to know more about the ‘substance and the form’ of the agreement.


Benedict Cumberbatch and Dame Anna Wintour attend Wimbledon

Benedict Cumberbatch and Dame Anna Wintour attend Wimbledon

Benedict Cumberbatch and Dame Anna Wintour attend Wimbledon

11 July 2025

Former deputy prime minister Sir Nick Clegg was also in the Royal Box.


Boss of South West Water owner Pennon to retire

Boss of South West Water owner Pennon to retire

Boss of South West Water owner Pennon to retire

11 July 2025

Susan Davy said she will step down as chief executive and director on the South West Water parent firm’s board after 18 years with the firm.


Care home staff unaware of killer’s history before teenager’s murder – inquest

Care home staff unaware of killer’s history before teenager’s murder – inquest

Care home staff unaware of killer’s history before teenager’s murder – inquest

11 July 2025

Melissa Mathieson, 18, was strangled by Jason Conroy at Alexandra House in Bristol in 2014


Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on ongoing basis

Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on ongoing basis

Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on ongoing basis

11 July 2025

Dame Meg Hillier, chairwoman of the Treasury Committee, described the development as a ‘positive first step’.


Ladybirds being seen in ‘very high numbers’ because of warm weather, expert says

Ladybirds being seen in ‘very high numbers’ because of warm weather, expert says

Ladybirds being seen in ‘very high numbers’ because of warm weather, expert says

11 July 2025

A swarm of the insects disrupted England’s cricket match against India on Thursday.


More than 80 jobs axed as bus firm collapses amid Alexander Dennis uncertainty

More than 80 jobs axed as bus firm collapses amid Alexander Dennis uncertainty

More than 80 jobs axed as bus firm collapses amid Alexander Dennis uncertainty

11 July 2025

Alexander Dennis announced it could leave Scotland, with the loss of 800 jobs.


Fines and match bans for stadium tailgating to become law by Euro 2028 – MP

Fines and match bans for stadium tailgating to become law by Euro 2028 – MP

Fines and match bans for stadium tailgating to become law by Euro 2028 – MP

11 July 2025

Linsey Farnsworth’s Unauthorised Entry To Football Matches Bill cleared the Commons on Friday.


Two elderly residents dead after stolen car crashed into Sunderland care home

Two elderly residents dead after stolen car crashed into Sunderland care home

Two elderly residents dead after stolen car crashed into Sunderland care home

11 July 2025

Two men held after Wednesday’s crash in are now being questioned on suspicion of manslaughter.


Former MP in court accused of cheating at gambling

Former MP in court accused of cheating at gambling

Former MP in court accused of cheating at gambling

11 July 2025

Craig Williams and his 14 co-defendants face a wait of more than two years for trial.


Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner’s membership over Birmingham bins dispute

Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner’s membership over Birmingham bins dispute

Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner’s membership over Birmingham bins dispute

11 July 2025

Unite has also voted to ‘re-examine its relationship with Labour’, in a sign of a growing divide between the union and the party.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning in place for much of Scotland as heatwave hits

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning in place for much of Scotland as heatwave hits

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning in place for much of Scotland as heatwave hits

11 July 2025

Health authorities and emergency services have urged Scots to stay safe in the sun.


Wimbledon semi-final stopped twice in five minutes for crowd emergencies

Wimbledon semi-final stopped twice in five minutes for crowd emergencies

Wimbledon semi-final stopped twice in five minutes for crowd emergencies

11 July 2025

The match between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz was paused twice while fans were attended to amid sweltering conditions.


National Trust to cut 550 staff in bid to slash wage bill following tax hikes

National Trust to cut 550 staff in bid to slash wage bill following tax hikes

National Trust to cut 550 staff in bid to slash wage bill following tax hikes

11 July 2025

The conservation charity said increasing costs were outstripping growth in visitors and donations.


Hosepipe ban announced for Kent and Sussex amid ‘record water demand’

Hosepipe ban announced for Kent and Sussex amid ‘record water demand’

Hosepipe ban announced for Kent and Sussex amid ‘record water demand’

11 July 2025

South East Water has asked households in Kent and Sussex not to use their hosepipes from July 18.


King sends message to mark 30th anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide

King sends message to mark 30th anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide

King sends message to mark 30th anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide

11 July 2025

The Duchess of Edinburgh is currently on a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina.


‘Miracle’ eagle spotted flying over Mull after almost a year

‘Miracle’ eagle spotted flying over Mull after almost a year

‘Miracle’ eagle spotted flying over Mull after almost a year

11 July 2025

The bird of prey had fallen from its parents’ nest in July 2023, suffering a broken wing.


Muir says controversial Belfast bonfire should not be set alight

Muir says controversial Belfast bonfire should not be set alight

Muir says controversial Belfast bonfire should not be set alight

11 July 2025

Hundreds of loyalist bonfires are set to be lit on Friday night.


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