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Amber heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across parts of England amid heatwave

Amber heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across parts of England amid heatwave

Amber heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across parts of England amid heatwave

11 July 2025

The warnings and restrictions come as hot and dry weather scorches England, with temperatures set to rise further over the weekend.


Chris Brown denies further ‘bottle attack’ charges

Chris Brown denies further ‘bottle attack’ charges

Chris Brown denies further ‘bottle attack’ charges

11 July 2025

Fans of the singer sitting in court gasped as he entered the room.


Nearly 2m waiting over four hours since A&E target last hit

Nearly 2m waiting over four hours since A&E target last hit

Nearly 2m waiting over four hours since A&E target last hit

11 July 2025

The Scottish Government aims for people at A&E to be seen within four hours 95% of the time.


Bob Vylan announce another last-minute gig amid post-Glastonbury investigations

Bob Vylan announce another last-minute gig amid post-Glastonbury investigations

Bob Vylan announce another last-minute gig amid post-Glastonbury investigations

11 July 2025

The punk duo are being investigated by Avon and Somerset Police over their Glastonbury Festival set.


High temperature warnings issued across island of Ireland

High temperature warnings issued across island of Ireland

High temperature warnings issued across island of Ireland

11 July 2025

Met Eireann said that Friday will be sunny, dry and warm, with temperatures rising above average.


Government launches crackdown on ‘misleading’ private parking firms

Government launches crackdown on ‘misleading’ private parking firms

Government launches crackdown on ‘misleading’ private parking firms

11 July 2025

Analysis by the PA news agency found Britain’s drivers were handed 14.4 million parking tickets by private companies in the year to the end of March.


Rebus returning to TV screens as BBC renews show for a second series

Rebus returning to TV screens as BBC renews show for a second series

Rebus returning to TV screens as BBC renews show for a second series

11 July 2025

Richard Rankin’s portrayal of the hard-bitten Edinburgh detective first aired in spring last year.


Further safety concerns over asbestos at site of Belfast bonfire

Further safety concerns over asbestos at site of Belfast bonfire

Further safety concerns over asbestos at site of Belfast bonfire

11 July 2025

Hundreds of loyalist bonfires will be lit on Friday night ahead of traditional July 12 celebrations across Northern Ireland.


Cash Isa limits set to be left untouched at next week’s Mansion House speech

Cash Isa limits set to be left untouched at next week’s Mansion House speech

Cash Isa limits set to be left untouched at next week’s Mansion House speech

11 July 2025

It is understood that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will focus on new plans to provide consumers with the information and support they need to invest.


Police conclude search for gun linked to 2016 murder with no weapon found

Police conclude search for gun linked to 2016 murder with no weapon found

Police conclude search for gun linked to 2016 murder with no weapon found

11 July 2025

Euan Johnston died after being shot while sitting in his car at traffic lights in Glasgow.


Union sets date for Glasgow Airport strike action this month

Union sets date for Glasgow Airport strike action this month

Union sets date for Glasgow Airport strike action this month

11 July 2025

The 48-hour walkout could cause disruption to holidaymakers.


France migrant return scheme numbers ‘not fixed’, says Home Secretary

France migrant return scheme numbers ‘not fixed’, says Home Secretary

France migrant return scheme numbers ‘not fixed’, says Home Secretary

11 July 2025

Yvette Cooper insisted the plan would ‘fundamentally undermine’ the people smugglers organising the crossings.


UK exports to US returned to growth in May as trade deal cut some key tariffs

UK exports to US returned to growth in May as trade deal cut some key tariffs

UK exports to US returned to growth in May as trade deal cut some key tariffs

11 July 2025

Goods exports rose by £300 million during the month, the Office for National Statistics revealed.


BP says oil and gas production to rise after renewing focus on fossil fuels

BP says oil and gas production to rise after renewing focus on fossil fuels

BP says oil and gas production to rise after renewing focus on fossil fuels

11 July 2025

The energy giant told investors that upstream production is now expected to be higher between April and June.


Blow to Chancellor as UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May

Blow to Chancellor as UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May

Blow to Chancellor as UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May

11 July 2025

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1% in May, following a 0.3% drop in April.


Heathrow unveils plans to add up to 10 million passengers by 2031

Heathrow unveils plans to add up to 10 million passengers by 2031

Heathrow unveils plans to add up to 10 million passengers by 2031

11 July 2025

The plan forms the core of the airport’s 2027–2031 business proposal, which was submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority on Friday.


Doctors told to refer people to job coaches or the gym, not write sick notes

Doctors told to refer people to job coaches or the gym, not write sick notes

Doctors told to refer people to job coaches or the gym, not write sick notes

11 July 2025

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the UK could no longer afford to ‘keep writing people off’.


Oasis to play first gig in Manchester for nearly 16 years

Oasis to play first gig in Manchester for nearly 16 years

Oasis to play first gig in Manchester for nearly 16 years

11 July 2025

The group will return to their roots for five sold-out shows at Heaton Park in their home city.


Chris Brown due to appear in court over alleged ‘bottle attack’ charge

Chris Brown due to appear in court over alleged ‘bottle attack’ charge

Chris Brown due to appear in court over alleged ‘bottle attack’ charge

11 July 2025

The US musician has previously denied attempting to cause Abraham Diaw grievous bodily harm in February 2023.


Hosepipe ban begins in Yorkshire as summer’s third heatwave grips country

Hosepipe ban begins in Yorkshire as summer’s third heatwave grips country

Hosepipe ban begins in Yorkshire as summer’s third heatwave grips country

10 July 2025

Temperatures could reach 32C in parts of central and southern England as a hosepipe ban comes into force for households in Yorkshire on Friday.


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