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Englands Jess Carter targeted by racist abuse during Euro 2025

England defender Jess Carter has revealed she has been the target of “a lot of racial abuse” during Euro 2025.

Water bills to see small steady rise despite reform plans says Reed

Households will continue to face rising water bills despite an overhaul of how the sector is regulated, the Environment Secretary has said, but increases will be “small” and “steady”.

Oleksandr Usyk proves too strong again for Daniel Dubois at Wembley

Daniel Dubois’ undisputed world heavyweight dreams went up in smoke under the Wembley arch after he tasted defeat to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time.

9m Highland estate likely to appeal to buyers from across globe

A Highland estate in the Great Glen has been put up for sale for £9 million, with a property agency saying it is likely to appeal to buyers “from across the globe”.

Starmer urged to engage with Scotland over Gaza evacuations

The Prime Minister has been urged to engage with Scotland on evacuating injured children from Gaza who would otherwise be “left to die”.

Environment Secretary pledges to halve sewage pollution by 2030

The Environment Secretary has pledged to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030 compared to 2024 levels.

More than 15000 raised for families of Somerset bus crash victims

More than £15,000 has been raised for the families of victims involved in a fatal bus crash in Somerset.

UK braced for thunderstorms with risk of flood damage

Yellow weather warnings have been extended to much of the UK as thunderstorms threaten to cause flooding and disruption this weekend.

Pro Palestine protests across the UK as police warn over banned group support

Protests will take place across the country calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be reversed, amid police warnings those showing support for the proscribed group face arrest.

Keir Starmer backs UK bid to host World Athletics Championships in 2029

The Government has thrown its support behind the United Kingdom’s bid to host the World Athletics Championships and World Para Athletics Championships in 2029.

Single jab will offer protective bubble to premature babies this winter

A single, long-lasting jab that offers a “protective bubble” to premature babies from a common virus is set to be rolled out on the NHS in England this autumn.

Police dog behind 250000 criminal cash haul dies after collision

A police dog who once sniffed out £250,000 in criminal cash and took part in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral has died after a crash.

Saturdays football briefing Madueke makes Arsenal switch and Man Utd agree Mbeumo deal

Noni Madueke said Arsenal are ready to win all major honours after completing his £48million move from Chelsea.

New test could revolutionise aftercare for thousands of breast cancer patients

Scientists have developed a new test for certain breast cancer patients which can predict whether or not their cancer is likely to return just two weeks after they start treatment.

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Turkey’s Marmaris tops ranking of cheapest family holiday destinations

Amber weather warning as thunderstorms bring threat of flooding

An amber weather warning has come into place with dangerous thunderstorms threatening to bring a weekend of flooding to parts of the UK.

Labour accuses Reform of threatening almost one million jobs with net zero plans

Reform UK’s “war” on net zero would cost almost one million jobs, the energy minister has claimed, as Labour steps up its attacks on Nigel Farage’s party over green power.

Kneecap to face no further action from police after Glastonbury performance

A criminal investigation into the performance of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival has been dropped by police.

Serious pollution incidents from water firms up 60 last year

The number of serious pollution incidents caused by water firms across England rose by 60% in 2024 compared with the previous year, the Environment Agency said.

Child who died in school coach crash was 10 year old boy police say

The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset was a 10-year-old boy, police have said.