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MPs grant pubs extra time to open if England or Wales reach Women’s Euros semis

MPs grant pubs extra time to open if England or Wales reach Women’s Euros semis

MPs grant pubs extra time to open if England or Wales reach Women’s Euros semis

19 June 2025

Bars will be allowed to sell alcohol until 1am, if either England or Wales – or both – take part in the Women’s Euros semi-finals or final.


Government will not be lenient with Thames Water creditors, suggests Reed

Government will not be lenient with Thames Water creditors, suggests Reed

Government will not be lenient with Thames Water creditors, suggests Reed

19 June 2025

The company’s creditors have asked regulators to go easy over performance targets and fines for environmental failings.


Chinese student who raped 10 women is ‘one of the most prolific predators’

Chinese student who raped 10 women is ‘one of the most prolific predators’

Chinese student who raped 10 women is ‘one of the most prolific predators’

19 June 2025

Zhenhao Zou, 28, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years.


Jourdan Dunn donates blood and calls for more black heritage donors

Jourdan Dunn donates blood and calls for more black heritage donors

Jourdan Dunn donates blood and calls for more black heritage donors

19 June 2025

The 34-year-old model, whose son has sickle cell anaemia, gave blood herself at Brixton Donor Centre in south London.


In Pictures: People try to stay cool and enjoy the sun as temperatures soar

In Pictures: People try to stay cool and enjoy the sun as temperatures soar

In Pictures: People try to stay cool and enjoy the sun as temperatures soar

19 June 2025

Some people hit the beach while other sought shade on a sunny day across the United Kingdom.


Starmer wishes Lionesses luck ahead of Women’s Euro 2025 tournament

Starmer wishes Lionesses luck ahead of Women’s Euro 2025 tournament

Starmer wishes Lionesses luck ahead of Women’s Euro 2025 tournament

19 June 2025

The Prime Minister announced plans for new school sport partnerships as he met the England women’s team at St George’s Park.


UK records warmest day of year so far as temperature hits 32.2C

UK records warmest day of year so far as temperature hits 32.2C

UK records warmest day of year so far as temperature hits 32.2C

19 June 2025

The new high was measured in Kew, west London.


Parents of autistic teenager who died hail ‘milestone’ NHS training guidance

Parents of autistic teenager who died hail ‘milestone’ NHS training guidance

Parents of autistic teenager who died hail ‘milestone’ NHS training guidance

19 June 2025

The code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training is named after 18-year-old Oliver McGowan.


New environmental guidance published for halted North Sea oil and gas projects

New environmental guidance published for halted North Sea oil and gas projects

New environmental guidance published for halted North Sea oil and gas projects

19 June 2025

Emissions created when fossil fuels are burned will now be taken into account in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling.


Winner of 250 million euro EuroMillions jackpot has made contact

Winner of 250 million euro EuroMillions jackpot has made contact

Winner of 250 million euro EuroMillions jackpot has made contact

19 June 2025

The winning ticket was bought in Cork, the National Lottery said.


Boyfriend of woman who died asked driver to stop speeding car, inquest hears

Boyfriend of woman who died asked driver to stop speeding car, inquest hears

Boyfriend of woman who died asked driver to stop speeding car, inquest hears

19 June 2025

Kitchen designer Lillie Clack, 21, was injured and died days after the crash in the early hours of December 25 2021.


Army’s delay in finding soldier’s body in barracks ‘unforgivable’ – widow

Army’s delay in finding soldier’s body in barracks ‘unforgivable’ – widow

Army’s delay in finding soldier’s body in barracks ‘unforgivable’ – widow

19 June 2025

Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan’s decomposing body was discovered on January 23 2020 in his bedroom at Catterick Garrison.


Couple accused of grandson’s murder punched their children, court hears

Couple accused of grandson’s murder punched their children, court hears

Couple accused of grandson’s murder punched their children, court hears

19 June 2025

Toddler Ethan Ives-Griffiths died in hospital two days after emergency services were called to his home in Wales.


Stylish racegoers out in force for Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day

Stylish racegoers out in force for Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day

Stylish racegoers out in force for Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day

19 June 2025

Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans.


Prince of Wales and Cate Blanchett don lab coats to see eco brand at work

Prince of Wales and Cate Blanchett don lab coats to see eco brand at work

Prince of Wales and Cate Blanchett don lab coats to see eco brand at work

19 June 2025

William and the actress visited labs in Norwich where Colorifix, a biotechnology firm, creates its textile dyes.


Cutting edge virtual production at Belfast studio ‘most advanced in the world’

Cutting edge virtual production at Belfast studio ‘most advanced in the world’

Cutting edge virtual production at Belfast studio ‘most advanced in the world’

19 June 2025

Ogres can be brought to life and close ups of Titanic made possible at Studio Ulster on the shores of Belfast Lough.


Police officer who followed BMW before fatal crash denies he was pursuing car

Police officer who followed BMW before fatal crash denies he was pursuing car

Police officer who followed BMW before fatal crash denies he was pursuing car

19 June 2025

Muhammad Qasim, 29, died after failing to negotiate a bend and crashing into a tree in the early hours of October 2 2023, an inquest heard.


Violence ‘excessively high’ in prisons driven by overcrowding and drugs – report

Violence ‘excessively high’ in prisons driven by overcrowding and drugs – report

Violence ‘excessively high’ in prisons driven by overcrowding and drugs – report

19 June 2025

An annual report by the Independent Monitoring Board said concerns about drugs also rose in 2024.


Tory leader accused of demonising young people with push for school exclusions

Tory leader accused of demonising young people with push for school exclusions

Tory leader accused of demonising young people with push for school exclusions

19 June 2025

Russell Findlay has criticised new Scottish Government guidance for schools on tackling disruptive pupils.


Man who filmed himself raping woman has ‘unduly lenient’ sentence increased

Man who filmed himself raping woman has ‘unduly lenient’ sentence increased

Man who filmed himself raping woman has ‘unduly lenient’ sentence increased

19 June 2025

Gagandeep Gulati had his sentence for rape increased from six years to nine years at the Court of Appeal on Thursday.


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