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Voices: I’m a pest controller – after the summer heatwaves, Britain is on the brink of a vermin explosion
The Independent
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August 26, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Millie Partridge: Meet the newest star of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby’s Women’s Pathway
Ruck
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August 26, 2025
It’s a new era for wheelchair rugby and Great Britain are leading the charge. The sport formerly known as ‘murder-ball’ is embarking upon a fresh start for women and girls, as GBWR have launched one of the world’s first development pathways for...
How to develop the UK’s crumbling service sector?
Digital Journal
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August 26, 2025
Worker answering calls. — Image by © Tim Sandle. The UK’s services sector sees its fastest growth in nearly a year, fuelled by strong demand and falling costs, according to a new report. Yet can this be sustained? Will Rachel Reeves generate...
New Britain's YWCA to reopen after infant's tragic choking death in July
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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August 26, 2025
The YWCA in New Britain plans to reopen its children's programs about a month after the death of two-year-old Saunti Reynolds on July 29. NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — The YWCA in New Britain will reopen its infant, toddler and preschool programs on...
The UK’s First All-Electric Powered Football Stadium
ThisWeekinFM
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Content News The UK’s First All-Electric Powered Football Stadium 26 August 2025 Oxford United Football Club’s new 16,000 capacity home ground will be the UK’s first all-electric powered football stadium. As the first all-electric stadium in the...
University of Michigan Medical Center becomes latest to drop transgender services for minors amid Trump pressure
Washington Examiner
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August 26, 2025
The university released a statement revealing that its medical center, Michigan Medicine, is suspending such treatments for patients under the age of 19 due to a Department of Justice subpoena issued to the school in July. The subpoenas were...
MB&F Teams With Yinka Ilori for Latest M.A.D. Editions Artist Collaboration
WWD - New York
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August 26, 2025
LONDON — M.A.D. Editions, the more accessible offering from the Chanel-backed high-end Swiss timepiece maker MB&F, has partnered with British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori for its latest collaboration. Initially envisioned as a friends and family...
Racehorse trainer thought daughter had ear infection - then got devastating news
The Mirror
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August 26, 2025
A five-year-old daughter of a top racehorse trainer was taken to the doctor with a "nasty" ear infection and her health continued to worsen before the family was told she had leukaemia. Christian Williams won the Scottish Grand National and the...
Lancaster businessman takes on Great North Run to support Children with Cancer UK
Lancaster Guardian
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August 26, 2025
Lancaster chippy boss Nigel Hodgson of Hodgson’s Chippy is once again lacing up his running shoes — this time for the Great North Run on September 7 — to raise vital funds for Children with Cancer UK. Nigel is no stranger to a challenge. Over the...
Donald Trump threatens to slap tariffs on UK over taxes that target US tech giants
The Sun
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August 26, 2025
DONALD Trump yesterday threatened to slap tariffs on countries that refuse to scrap taxes targeting US tech giants. The US President lashed out at levies, including the UK’s 2 per cent Digital Services Tax (DST), accusing them of unfairly...
Eva Hudson Transfers to UK Volleyball: Aiming for Championship Success
BVM Sports
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August 26, 2025
Eva Hudson, a top hitter from Purdue, has transferred to Kentucky Volleyball, bringing a wealth of experience and skill. After a standout season where she led the Big Ten with 567 kills, Hudson is eager to face new challenges at UK. Known for its...
Will Smith accused of using 'AI crowd' in UK concert video with bizarre details
Daily Star
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August 26, 2025
Will Smith has come under fire from people who believe he's using AI shots of fans in a concert video. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star has kicked off the UK leg of his Based on a True Story tour, which includes dates in surprising places such as...
Manyu Cultural Jamboree UK: Cameroon Concord unveils Birmingham team
Cameroon Intelligence Report
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August 26, 2025
Cameroon Concord News Group has unveiled a reporting team for the Manyu Cultural Jamboree this weekend in Birmingham City. Chi Prudence Asong will continue to cover all events in the Midlands including Wales and Northern Ireland, while also...
Children’s Service “could avoid negligence claims” after UK court decision
Jersey Evening Post
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August 26, 2025
A DECISION by the UK Supreme Court will mean that Children’s Services will potentially be able to avoid negligence claims by failing to act in cases where there is an obvious risk of harm to children, according to a lawyer who specialises in this...
Farage wants UK businesses to fail, minister says as Labour reopens Brexit wounds
The Independent
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August 26, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
PAUL ROUTLEDGE: 'Britain is better than this - forget Farage, we need more decency and humanity'
The Mirror
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August 26, 2025
Political columnist Paul Routledge is a Fleet Street legend who joined the Mirror in 1998 We've been here before. Even in modern times, there’s a long history of Right-wing politicians playing the migrant card. And now we’re seeing it again, with...
What the Epping asylum seeker hotel ruling means for Britain
The Big Issue
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August 26, 2025
“So the optics of this are, Reform has been leading in protesting, and now the government is in trouble… That’s the optics of it. So, it appears to legitimise Reform’s critique.” Home secretary Yvette Cooper has said that asylum hotels should be...
Weather maps pinpoint exact dates two monster storms will drench entire UK
Daily Star
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August 26, 2025
Weather charts reveal two colossal rainstorms are poised to soon sweep across the entire nation. The storms appear destined to dampen spirits following millions of Britons basking in a spectacular Bank Holiday weekend. GFS meteorological model...
Sports News | Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships: Bindyarani Bags Silver; 17-year-old Koyel Sets New Youth Record
Latestly
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August 27, 2025
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 27 (ANI): India's Bindyarani Devi, Muthupandi Raja and Sneha Soren dazzled at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad by clinching silver medals on Tuesday. However, the headlines belonged...
VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?
Auto Express
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August 26, 2025
Will a 400bhp Golf ever come to fruition? Volkswagen has been teasing an ultra-high performance variant of the Golf R for almost a decade now. But with the clock ticking to get a petrol-powered flagship onto the market before the firm goes...