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Regular heatwaves 'will kill thousands'

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:33
The current hot conditions could become the new normal for British summers within 30 years, MPs say.

Children could be banned from owning drones over 250g

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:22
Children shouldn't be able to buy heavier models that can do more damage, ministers say.

Government bodies 'worst for aggressive debt collection'

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:01
Councils often chase debts "over-zealously", the Treasury Select Committee says as it calls for change.

Huge rise in unconditional university offers for students

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:59
Figures show 67,915 unconditional offers were made to students in 2018 - up from 2,985 five years ago.

Boys more 'cliquey' than girls

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:58
Boys are more likely to keep the same group of friends, research suggests.

Manchester Arena attack: Tributes preserved online

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:39
The archive is part of keeping the promise to "never forget" the victims, Sir Richard Leese said.

RNLI tips for staying safe on the beach

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:34
The RNLI offers safety advice to people heading to the beach during the heatwave.

Pamper day held for homeless people in Berkshire

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:25
A pop-up salon provided haircuts and massages for homeless people in Berkshire.

ADHD diagnosis for adults 'can take seven years'

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:17
Charity ADHD Action is calling on the government to formally record adult ADHD figures.

London gangland: How young girls are groomed into gangs

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:15
Between the ages of 10 and 15 there are more girls than boys in gangs.

Fire-risk domestic appliances 'are becoming harder to spot'

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:08
Investigators are finding it increasingly hard to identify which white goods are a fire risk, says Which?

Teacher bans: Sexually motivated conduct is most common cause

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:05
Cases included teachers kissing pupils, showing them pornography or sexual relationships.

Drone Bill may ban children from owning larger aircraft

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:03
A government proposal would ban children from owning flying gadgets weighing over 250g.

UK heatwave 2018: Why is it so hot?

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:01
Want to know why you've had weeks of sleepless nights? The BBC's Science editor looks at the cause of our numerous heatwaves.

Newspaper headlines: 'Deadly heatwaves' and 'plague of rats'

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 23:14
MPs report on the threat of a warming climate as the UK braces for its hottest day, say Thursday's papers.

Arron Banks: Questions raised about Brexit donor’s links to Russia

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 22:57
A close associate of the Brexit donor Arron Banks has raised questions about whether he had business contacts with Russia.

Jewish newspapers unite against Labour 'threat'

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 22:57
They say a government led by Jeremy Corbyn would pose an "existential threat to Jewish life".

Man dies in suspected stabbing attack in Cambridge

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 21:21
A man dies in hospital after police were called to reports of a stabbing in Cambridge.

Prince Charles' friendship with Peter Ball 'well known'

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 20:33
Peter Ball's friendship with Prince Charles "did not" affect how he was treated, an inquiry hears.

Original EastEnders star Dr Legg to return

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 19:59
Doctor Legg was at the heart of the soap for the first 12 years of its life.

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