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August 1, 2026
Games has shown Scotland at its best, says Swinney ahead of closing ceremony
The closing ceremony will celebrate the Indian city of Amdavad which will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
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August 1, 2026
Amanda Knox claims Meredith Kercher would have found her new stand-up show funny
Amanda Knox shares her memories of what happened after Meredith Kercher’s murder in her Edinburgh Fringe show, titled ‘Cartwheel’
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August 1, 2026
William ‘truly saddened’ as ex-British Army soldier Nirmal Purja confirmed dead
William posted on social media on Saturday evening calling Mr Purja ‘one of the world’s greatest mountaineers’.
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August 1, 2026
Children Of The Wicker Man director Justin Hardy dies aged 61
The filmmaker’s family said he died on Friday night after suffering a heart attack.
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August 1, 2026
European resorts 'hitting max capacity earlier' amid tourism boom
One holiday firm claimed a ‘meaningful share’ of the uplift is due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East
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August 1, 2026
King enjoys a dram as he attends Mey Highland Games
Charles has held the title of Chieftain at the Mey Highland Games since 2002.
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August 1, 2026
New heat health alert for London as temperatures to soar again
Temperatures will soar once again after the driest July on record
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August 1, 2026
When will there be another heatwave in London? Forecast predicts more scorching weather on way
A new blast of scorching hot weather could mean that another heatwave is declared in London within days
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August 1, 2026
Serial rapist who attacked four women in East London 'to teach them a lesson' could walk free
Sunny Islam, now 37, is lobbying for his freedom 16 years after terrorising four women in east London
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August 1, 2026
Prince Louis makes surprise appearance as Kate and William take their children to enjoy Commonwealth Games
Louis joins siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte as they accompany their parents to watch netball
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August 1, 2026
William and Kate joined by children as they watch Commonwealth Games netball
Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince George accompanied their parents to the Hydro arena.
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August 1, 2026
Nirmal Purja: Former British Army soldier and Netflix star confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche
The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak
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August 1, 2026
Burnham hails mayoral successor as ‘queen of the north’ after Labour win
Bev Craig said people have been ‘crying out’ for a commitment from ‘people in power that get it’.
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August 1, 2026
Youths throw bottles at police after fight breaks out on Primrose Hill
Footage online showed police responding as large groups of young people gathered at the popular beauty spot
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August 1, 2026
Former British Army soldier Nirmal Purja confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche
The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak.
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August 1, 2026
Burnham says Fifa made ‘right decision’ to scrap World Cup investment plan
Gianni Infantino backtracked overnight on his investment plan.
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August 1, 2026
Sadiq Khan vows action to protect London bus drivers after heatwave misery
Sir Sadiq said it was important to recognise the conditions that frontline workers across the city have to work in, especially in scorching...
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August 1, 2026
Pressure on Infantino as Uefa loses confidence over World Cup investment plan
Prime Minister Andy Burnham had called the plans to sell stakes to private investors as ‘outrageous’.
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August 1, 2026
Shocking moment driver ‘cheats death’ as car flips and rolls twice on busy M25
Footage shared online shows the black hatchback suddenly overturning before barrelling across the motorway
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August 1, 2026
EastEnders star Shane Richie charged with drink-driving
The 62-year-old soap star is best known for playing Alfie Moon in EastEnders.
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August 1, 2026
Spencer Matthews praying for miracle during search for climbers led by Briton
He shared a photo with the mountaineer on Instagram.
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August 1, 2026
Ceuta latest: UK ministers under pressure to strengthen borders after 60,000 migrants flood into Spanish enclave
Andy Burnham says situation ‘cause for concern’ as Spain sends troops to deal with crisis
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August 1, 2026
Trust in Infantino ‘badly shaken’ after Fifa scraps World Cup investment plan
Mr Infantino said early on Saturday that ‘this proposal will not proceed’ after it became clear the project had created divisions.
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August 1, 2026
JK Rowling centre says Amnesty apology does not solve ‘reputational damage’
Beira’s Place was among organisations labelled ‘anti-rights’ in a briefing document.
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August 1, 2026
London bike thief jailed after teenage victim spots him flogging his stolen £1500 e-bike online
Jay Archibald, 23, was caught after being seen by eagle-eyed victim who spotted him selling his stolen e-bike online
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August 1, 2026
Crews reduce appliances at Suffolk wildfire as National Trust launch fundraiser
Fourteen appliances had been in attendance at Dunwich Heath, near Leiston.
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August 1, 2026
Yorkshire Day 2026: Why is it the only county to have its own annual celebration?
The day is marked every year on August 1 by proud Yorkshire folk to promote God’s Own County
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August 1, 2026
Greater Manchester mayoral by-election results 2026 in full as Labour candidate Bev Craig sweeps to victory
Labour candidate Bev Craig wins the largest by-election in British history - here’s the breakdown of results in full
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August 1, 2026
London council ordered to pay compensation for 'injustice' caused to homeless woman
Haringey Council told to apologise for multiple faults in the local authority’s response to a woman living in temporary accommodation
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August 1, 2026
London council under fire 'for breaking rules' over social media post ahead of crucial by-election
Wandsworth Labour accused the local Conservative Party of breaching pre-election period (PEP) rules
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August 1, 2026
Whole Foods vs Queensway Market: Who will win the London business battle?
Queensway Market is a beloved Narnia of local businesses — but the death knell for their livelihoods has been sounded to make way for the US...
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July 31, 2026
UK temperatures to cool with ‘chilly start’ to the weekend for many
The Met Office said on Friday that England and Wales are on course for the driest July since records began.
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July 31, 2026
William and Kate to visit Commonwealth Games
The royal couple, also known by their Scottish titles the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, will meet athletes in Glasgow.
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July 31, 2026
Labour wins Greater Manchester mayoral by-election after marathon vote count
Bev Craig was declared the winner more than 24 hours after polling stations closed.
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July 31, 2026
Healey tells ministers to prepare to make cuts to fund Burnham’s new pledges
The start of Mr Burnham’s premiership has seen a succession of announcements likely to require additional spending.
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July 31, 2026
Woman jailed after fatal acid attack on ex-husband
Paris Wilson, 35, wiped tears from her eyes as she was jailed along with three men from London over killing of her ex-husband
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July 31, 2026
What does Andy Burnham's devolution plan mean for London transport, jobs and housing?
Andy Burnham said Sir Sadiq Khan and other regional leaders in England will get to keep a portion of income tax and business rates to spend...
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July 31, 2026
Teacher, 28, died day after being discharged by London hospital that failed to spot fatal blood clot
Dena Collins would have survived had a blood clot been diagnosed and treated, coroner finds in damning inquest verdict.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75&trim=50,0,50,0)
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July 31, 2026
'I'm disabled and trapped in a rodent-infested London flat plagued with flies'
Woman, 45, has repeatedly asked to move from horror flat, but says her requests have gone unanswered
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July 31, 2026
Teacher, 28, would have survived had blood clot been treated
Dena Collins died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Greenwich, London, on January 12 2023 from a heart attack caused by a blood clot.
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July 31, 2026
National Trust launches fundraising drive over ‘devastation’ at Suffolk reserve
The charity has launched a public appeal after a wildfire ripped through heathland along the Suffolk coast, causing ‘total devastation’.
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July 31, 2026
Rain needed to reverse UK’s record drought 'not expected until October'
Experts are warning the drought could get worse before it improves
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July 31, 2026
Sinn Fein sounds warning over future of powersharing amid ‘DUP behaviour’
DUP leader Gavin Robinson hit back saying his party is committed to Northern Ireland.
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July 31, 2026
Gilruth to meet Edinburgh council leader to discuss Princes Street fire support
The July 9 blaze in the old Debenhams department store has caused disruption in the city.
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July 31, 2026
England and Wales on course for driest July since records began
Only 5.6mm of rainfall has been recorded in England in July so far.
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July 31, 2026
Victims call Robert Bush jail term ‘atrocious’ as Government vows regulation
Funeral director Robert Bush, 48, breached his customers’ trust ‘on an industrial scale’ for 12 years.
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July 31, 2026
Perseid meteor shower: What is it, when's it happening and how to watch in London?
Stargazers can expect to see as many as 100 shooting stars lighting up the night sky on August 12
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July 31, 2026
Suffolk wildfire evacuees given ‘small window’ to collect belongings
People will be given a 15-minute window under police escort.
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July 31, 2026
‘Everybody is going to have to give a bit on legacy’
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said work is ongoing on the Troubles Bill to deal with the legacy of the past.
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July 31, 2026