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News 08/08/26

Heat will build across the UK this weekend before a fifth widespread heatwave of the year is likely declared next week. Temperatures could exceed thirty degrees in south-east England from Sunday. Yellow heat health alerts are in place for most of England until Tuesday, warning of impacts for health services and an increased risk to life for vulnerable people. The M4 motorway will close next month to allow repairs to a damaged electricity tower. The road will shut between junctions […]

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Things in Your House You’ve Owned for More Than 20 Years

Take a look around your home. Among the modern gadgets, new furniture and recently decorated rooms, there's probably something that's been with you for decades. It might not be valuable. It might not even get used very often. But somehow, it's survived house moves, clear-outs and changing fashions. Every home seems to have those items that have stood the test of time. The reliable kettle It might not be the first one you ever owned, but many households have that […]

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Counter-terror police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary reported more than a year before her death. Joshua Kerry, twenty-eight, has been charged with murdering the former Tory minister, who was found dead at her Devon home on July ninth. The Metropolitan Police received a report in April 2025. A staff member has been referred to the police watchdog. A man has been charged over the deaths of four people killed when a […]

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Cars We Miss Seeing on the Roads

Take a drive around Britain today and you'll notice something. The roads are full of SUVs, crossovers and cars that, while perfectly capable, often look remarkably similar. There was a time when every journey was a little more colourful. British roads were filled with quirky designs, family favourites and cars with real personality. Some were brilliant. Some were terrible. But many are remembered with enormous affection. Here are some of the cars we miss seeing on UK roads. Ford Sierra […]

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News 06/08/26

Rail disruptions across Greater Manchester and the North West will continue until the end of tomorrow, National Rail has confirmed. The affected operators include Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, and Transport for Wales. The timeframe for the major travel disruption was extended shortly before ten o'clock, having previously been expected to end today. EasyJet has agreed a takeover deal worth around £5.7bn with a US investment firm, Apollo Global. The sale follows months of uncertainty for the low-cost airline as […]

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Things That Used to Be Cheap

Ask almost anyone what they paid for something 20 or 30 years ago and you'll probably get the same response. "You wouldn't believe what it costs now!" While wages have changed over the years, it's hard not to notice that many everyday things seem far more expensive than they once were. Some prices have risen steadily, while others have left us wondering whether we've accidentally added an extra zero. Here are some of the things many of us remember being […]

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News 05/08/26

People in England needing immediate care for mental health problems will be able to access specialist walk-in hubs close to home, the government promises. Ministers plan to create nearly two hundred community mental health centres and mental health A&Es by 2029. Dozens will open in high street locations like banks and libraries. Currently, one in five people struggles with mental health, leaving thousands turning up at A&E. A letter released by world football's governing body FIFA acknowledges mistakes were made […]

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Why We Talk About the Weather So Much

If you've ever stood in a queue, waited for a train or met someone you haven't seen for a while, there's a good chance the conversation began with exactly the same topic. "The weather's changed, hasn't it?" Talking about the weather has become one of Britain's favourite pastimes. We know it's predictable, we know everyone does it... and yet we keep coming back to it. But why? Because our weather changes all the time Unlike some countries where the weather […]

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News 04/08/26

A major search operation is under way off the East Yorkshire coast for a thirteen year old boy who got into difficulty while swimming.  Emergency services were called to Hornsea at six in the evening. HM Coastguard, Humberside Police, and crews from Hornsea Inshore Rescue and the RNLI are searching the area alongside specialist search advisors, drone pilots, and marine officers. Police Scotland have received reports of several athletes unaccounted for following the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Four members of […]

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