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UK inflation at highest for almost a year and a half

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 10:54
Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.

Southern Water issues hosepipe ban for 1m people

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 10:41
Southern Water announces water restrictions for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from Monday.

Girl playing in park was killed by falling branch

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 10:21
A senior coroner says it "can only be described as a truly tragic incident".

Girl playing in park was killed by falling branch

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 10:21
A senior coroner says it "can only be described as a truly tragic incident".

Man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio dies

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 10:20
Bradley Murdoch, who was serving a life sentence in prison, never disclosed the location of Peter Falconio's remains.

UK inflation hits highest for almost a year and a half

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:59
Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.

Trans changing room row nurse cleared of misconduct as tribunal resumes

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53
The hearings for Sandie Peggie's case against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton began in February.

Southern Water issues hosepipe ban for 1m people

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:48
Southern Water announces water restrictions for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from Monday.

How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy?

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:04
Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks.

Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? What you need to know as restrictions widen

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 08:26
As dry weather continues, several UK water companies have issued hosepipe bans. What do they mean and who do they affect?

Physician associates should not diagnose patients, says review

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 08:14
It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.

Inside Kew Gardens' Palm House ahead of massive makeover

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 08:10
An £50m plan to renovate the world-famous Palm House at Kew Gardens is set to take place.

'People were out for blood over Sycamore Gap tree felling'

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 06:13
Haltwhistle is a popular spot for visitors to the part of Hadrian's Wall where the tree once stood.

About 25,000 children sexually abused, report shows

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 06:04
"The voices of people" affected will be at the centre of a new Welsh government plan, it says.

Tributes paid to custard-loving WW2 veteran, 106

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 06:03
Leslie Lemon's granddaughter describes him as "a war hero, our hero, and the family patriarch".

The Papers: '£7bn Afghan migrant cover-up' and 'Kitchen nightmare'

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 00:05
News the UK government secretly relocated thousands of Afghans after a data leak dominates Wednesday's papers.

More than 150 farms in England caught using local water illegally

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 00:01
Despite 141 incidents threatening environmental damage, just one farmer has been prosecuted.

More than 150 farms in England caught using local water illegally

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 00:01
Despite 141 incidents threatening environmental damage, just one farmer has been prosecuted.

Trip drink ad banned over claim it makes you calm

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 00:01
The ad for the cucumber and mint drink made unauthorised health claims, the advertising watchdog found.

Tribunal over nurse's changing room row with trans doctor to resume

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 23:01
The hearings for Sandie Peggie's case against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton began in February.