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Wife carrying and lake leaping among top alternative sports, survey finds

Wife carrying and lake leaping among top alternative sports, survey finds

Wife carrying and lake leaping among top alternative sports, survey finds

29 July 2024

As people are following traditional events in the Paris Olympics, airline easyJet drew up a list of less familiar contests.


Tom Pidcock’s ‘sensational ride’ secures Team GB’s second gold at Paris Olympics

Tom Pidcock’s ‘sensational ride’ secures Team GB’s second gold at Paris Olympics

Tom Pidcock’s ‘sensational ride’ secures Team GB’s second gold at Paris Olympics

29 July 2024

It comes after Ros Canter, Laura Collett and Tom McEwen landed Great Britain’s first gold medal in the eventing team final.


Detectives appeal to rail passengers over murder of dog walker near train line

Detectives appeal to rail passengers over murder of dog walker near train line

Detectives appeal to rail passengers over murder of dog walker near train line

29 July 2024

A man, aged 45, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Saturday, then re-arrested on suspicion of murder after Ms Rose died.


Six Tory rivals in battle to replace Sunak and revive party’s fortunes

Six Tory rivals in battle to replace Sunak and revive party’s fortunes

Six Tory rivals in battle to replace Sunak and revive party’s fortunes

29 July 2024

Kemi Badenoch is the leadership favourite but Robert Jenrick, Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Dame Priti Patel and Mel Stride hope to upset the odds.


City council failed in its legal obligations on ETZ plans, court told

City council failed in its legal obligations on ETZ plans, court told

City council failed in its legal obligations on ETZ plans, court told

29 July 2024

A legal challenge by the Friends of St Fittick’s Park against plans to develop an ETZ was being heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.


‘Young children’ among eight stabbed in ‘horror movie’ scene

‘Young children’ among eight stabbed in ‘horror movie’ scene

‘Young children’ among eight stabbed in ‘horror movie’ scene

29 July 2024

Armed police have arrested a man and seized a knife after being called to the ‘major incident’ at a property on Hart Street, Southport.


Prison officer pleads guilty to misconduct after sex with inmate in cell

Prison officer pleads guilty to misconduct after sex with inmate in cell

Prison officer pleads guilty to misconduct after sex with inmate in cell

29 July 2024

A police investigation was launched after officers were made aware of a video filmed inside HMP Wandsworth in south London.


Breast cancer drug not recommended for NHS use after price talks break down

Breast cancer drug not recommended for NHS use after price talks break down

Breast cancer drug not recommended for NHS use after price talks break down

29 July 2024

Nice said it is ‘deeply disappointed’ it was unable to offer the drug.


Parasite could provide new treatment for neurological conditions

Parasite could provide new treatment for neurological conditions

Parasite could provide new treatment for neurological conditions

29 July 2024

An engineered form of a common parasite could be used to treat brain conditions.


Man and 17-year-old boy plead not guilty to murder

Man and 17-year-old boy plead not guilty to murder

Man and 17-year-old boy plead not guilty to murder

29 July 2024

Kyle Marshall, 37, died in a park in Lincolnshire after an incident with a knife.


Five arrested after woman’s death

Five arrested after woman’s death

Five arrested after woman’s death

29 July 2024

The 44-year-old woman who died has been named as Gillian Connelly.


Losing a loved one may speed up ageing – study

Losing a loved one may speed up ageing – study

Losing a loved one may speed up ageing – study

29 July 2024

Suffering a loss at any age could have an impact on health, researchers suggest.


Family’s elation as eventing team win first GB gold at Paris Olympics

Family’s elation as eventing team win first GB gold at Paris Olympics

Family’s elation as eventing team win first GB gold at Paris Olympics

29 July 2024

Ros Canter, Laura Collett and Tom McEwen sealed Great Britain’s fifth Olympic eventing team title at the Chateau de Versailles on Monday.


Man detained and knife seized after ‘multiple stabbings’

Man detained and knife seized after ‘multiple stabbings’

Man detained and knife seized after ‘multiple stabbings’

29 July 2024

Emergency services were called to the ‘major incident’ at a property on Hart Street, Southport, at about 11.50am on Monday.


Two men killed in North Yorkshire plane crash identified as families pay tribute

Two men killed in North Yorkshire plane crash identified as families pay tribute

Two men killed in North Yorkshire plane crash identified as families pay tribute

29 July 2024

Matthew Bird, 21, was the pilot of the two-seater light aeroplane and the passenger was Oliver Dawes, 24, North Yorkshire Police said.


Junior doctors ‘offered 20% pay rise’ to end strikes

Junior doctors ‘offered 20% pay rise’ to end strikes

Junior doctors ‘offered 20% pay rise’ to end strikes

29 July 2024

Health Secretary Wes Streeting opened formal talks with the British Medical Association last week.


Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin nets almost £10m in share sale

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin nets almost £10m in share sale

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin nets almost £10m in share sale

29 July 2024

The share sale has reduced his stake in the firm from 25.68% to 24.58%, or 30.38 million shares.


Man jailed for plotting to kill his wife in 1981 to start new life with lover

Man jailed for plotting to kill his wife in 1981 to start new life with lover

Man jailed for plotting to kill his wife in 1981 to start new life with lover

29 July 2024

Allen Morgan, 74, was convicted of conspiracy to murder his then-wife Carol Morgan, who was found hacked to death at the shop they ran in August 1981.


Woman treated for skin cancer after 11-year-old daughter spots mole on back

Woman treated for skin cancer after 11-year-old daughter spots mole on back

Woman treated for skin cancer after 11-year-old daughter spots mole on back

29 July 2024

Natasha Gowan, from Essex, was diagnosed with aggressive melanoma


Liz Truss warns against Government plans to give OBR more powers

Liz Truss warns against Government plans to give OBR more powers

Liz Truss warns against Government plans to give OBR more powers

29 July 2024

The former Conservative prime minister railed against the Government’s Budget Responsibility Bill, due to be debated in the Commons on Tuesday.


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