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Warning over surge in asthma attacks as schools return

Warning over surge in asthma attacks as schools return

Warning over surge in asthma attacks as schools return

30 August 2022

One parent described taking her son to hospital almost every September.


Athlete, 22, will try to swim from Europe to Asia in memory of his grandfather

Athlete, 22, will try to swim from Europe to Asia in memory of his grandfather

Athlete, 22, will try to swim from Europe to Asia in memory of his grandfather

30 August 2022

Louis Alexander from London has dedicated his life to raising money for dementia research after his grandfather died.


Liz Truss snubs BBC as Tory leadership race enters final stages

Liz Truss snubs BBC as Tory leadership race enters final stages

Liz Truss snubs BBC as Tory leadership race enters final stages

30 August 2022

The final hustings of the campaign will take place on Wednesday, with either Ms Truss or Rishi Sunak announced as the new Tory leader on Monday.


Man charged with murdering his elderly mother

Man charged with murdering his elderly mother

Man charged with murdering his elderly mother

30 August 2022

Margaret Joyce Griffiths, 87, has been described as a ‘much-loved’ and ‘active member of the community’.


Meghan says she has ‘really made an effort to forgive’

Meghan says she has ‘really made an effort to forgive’

Meghan says she has ‘really made an effort to forgive’

30 August 2022

The former actress told an interviewer in the US she thinks forgiveness is ‘really important’.


NHS ‘has never seen this level of demand’ – expert

NHS ‘has never seen this level of demand’ – expert

NHS ‘has never seen this level of demand’ – expert

30 August 2022

Matthew Taylor called for action to alleviate ‘terrible situation’.


Asda ‘in £450m bid for Co-op’s petrol stations’

Asda ‘in £450m bid for Co-op’s petrol stations’

Asda ‘in £450m bid for Co-op’s petrol stations’

30 August 2022

Co-op Group – which owns supermarket chains and funeral care operations – has offloaded a number of its divisions over the past decade.


Some steroids ‘may change brain structure’ – study

Some steroids ‘may change brain structure’ – study

Some steroids ‘may change brain structure’ – study

30 August 2022

Experts examined MRI scans of the brain on both those taking the drugs and those who were not.


Clean-up operation begins in Edinburgh after bin strike ends

Clean-up operation begins in Edinburgh after bin strike ends

Clean-up operation begins in Edinburgh after bin strike ends

30 August 2022

Waster workers took to the streets to clear up the rubbish left during nearly two weeks of strike action.


Self-professed ‘movie buff’ makes her mark with mini cross-stitch film posters

Self-professed ‘movie buff’ makes her mark with mini cross-stitch film posters

Self-professed ‘movie buff’ makes her mark with mini cross-stitch film posters

30 August 2022

Victoria McNally from Brooklyn, New York, has made posters for Jordan Peele’s movie trilogy, which includes new release Nope.


What the papers say – August 30

What the papers say – August 30

What the papers say – August 30

30 August 2022

The front pages splash on the potential of North Sea oil amid rising energy bills.


Man, 21, dies after being stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival

Man, 21, dies after being stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival

Man, 21, dies after being stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival

30 August 2022

Police said the event had been largely positive and good natured but there were a number of violent incidents on Monday evening.


Truss cost-of-living plan stalled until she gets ‘full support and advice’ as PM

Truss cost-of-living plan stalled until she gets ‘full support and advice’ as PM

Truss cost-of-living plan stalled until she gets ‘full support and advice’ as PM

29 August 2022

The Tory leadership frontrunner has been accused by Labour of causing families ‘unnecessary worry’ with her ‘flip-flopping’.


More than 30 arrested in Liverpool in crackdown on organised crime

More than 30 arrested in Liverpool in crackdown on organised crime

More than 30 arrested in Liverpool in crackdown on organised crime

29 August 2022

Dozens of people have been arrested as part an organised crime crackdown following a string of shootings and the death of a nine-year-old girl.


Met Police settle civil claims with families of three Stephen Port victims

Met Police settle civil claims with families of three Stephen Port victims

Met Police settle civil claims with families of three Stephen Port victims

29 August 2022

The force said it has settled claims with relatives of Anthony Walgate and Gabriel Kovari and the partner of Daniel Whitworth.


East Midlands could receive new powers in first of its kind devolution deal

East Midlands could receive new powers in first of its kind devolution deal

East Midlands could receive new powers in first of its kind devolution deal

29 August 2022

The region could see new wide-reaching powers as part of a devolution deal if the Government’s Levelling Up Bill passes.


Royal Navy aircraft carrier may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction

Royal Navy aircraft carrier may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction

Royal Navy aircraft carrier may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction

29 August 2022

The £3 billion warship left Portsmouth Naval Base on Saturday before an ’emerging mechanical issue’ occurred off the Isle of Wight.


Prince of Wales praises Sir Ranulph Fiennes in new documentary

Prince of Wales praises Sir Ranulph Fiennes in new documentary

Prince of Wales praises Sir Ranulph Fiennes in new documentary

29 August 2022

In a clip Charles shares his admiration for the British explorer and author.


Travellers ‘abandoned’ after flight to London diverts to Bermuda

Travellers ‘abandoned’ after flight to London diverts to Bermuda

Travellers ‘abandoned’ after flight to London diverts to Bermuda

29 August 2022

According to passengers, it took almost 10 hours for them to be provided with food at the airport.


Local government alone cannot solve pay dispute, says Scottish Labour

Local government alone cannot solve pay dispute, says Scottish Labour

Local government alone cannot solve pay dispute, says Scottish Labour

29 August 2022

The party spoke out as it emerged that industrial action in cleansing and education will go ahead next week.


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