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According to the Met Office , certain areas will see the “first meaningful rain for a long time” following weeks of heatwaves and dry weather , which has left many parts of the country facing water shortages and have…
Read morePeople take part in a vigil organised by campaign group Stand Up to Racism (Yui Mok/PA) PA Wire News Briefings Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like…
Read moreArsenal are still in pursuit of Julian Alvarez and have held talks over Victor Osimhen, while the Gunners are stepping up their move for Ezri Konsa amid shock links to Jarell Quansah and Jack Hinshelwood. Arsenal are…
Read moreRead our privacy notice . Hollywood star Connie Britton said she has “has no words” after the death of Hayden Panettiere , who she hailed as “bursting with brilliance”. Panettiere, who starred as Britton’s fierce rival…
Read moreHe died days after resigning from his role as a professor at Cambridge, one he took on in 2023 as its youngest-ever Black professor. The 41-year-old academic had faced criticism concerning his PhD thesis, other work…
Read moreThe 89-year-old, who is one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs, has been treated in recent weeks with cortisone for rare blood condition haemolytic anaemia. It causes the number of red blood cells in the body to be…
Read moreThe decision to lift time limits on concessionary passes is aimed at easing ongoing financial pressures. Currently, these passes are restricted to weekday travel between 9.30am and 11pm, except where local authorities…
Read moreCurrently, most disabled bus pass holders can only travel for free between 9.30am and 11pm during weekdays. All time limits will be removed on April 1, meaning the passes can be used for the morning commute and weekend…
Read moreThe government argues the measure will improve access to workplaces and help to ease the cost of living . Current rules limit free travel until after 9.30am in most parts of the country – meaning a free pass cannot be…
Read moreArday, who became Cambridge University's youngest black professor when appointed in 2023, had faced weeks of media coverage over plagiarism allegations and questions about his achievements. He denied the claims. In a…
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