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Temperatures to drop after record breaking heatwave

Temperatures will drop with thunderstorm warnings issued following a heatwave that saw the record June temperature broken three days in a row.

England boss Thomas Tuchel confirms Reece James will miss Panama clash

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Reece James will miss England’s final group match and faces a race against time to be fit for their first World Cup knockout match.

Tories pledge to make serving in the reserve service tax free

The Conservatives have pledged to make serving in the reserves tax free as part of plans to boost the size of Britain’s armed forces.

Madonna tight lipped on Kylie duet

Queen of Pop refuses to confirm if Kylie is on her new album

Newly released video shows Henry Nowak killer lying to police officers

Further police body-worn video footage has been released showing Vickrum Digwa lying to officers that he had been “racially attacked” by student Henry Nowak.

Current UK weather conditions perfect for a surge in mosquitoes

Current UK weather conditions are perfect for a surge in mosquitoes, leading to bites, an expert has warned.

Clarence House to remain Kings London home when Buckingham Palace work complete

The King and Queen will not live at Buckingham Palace once almost £370 million of refurbishment work to make the landmark fit for purpose has been completed.

More military barracks to house asylum seekers as Home Office shuts hotels

The Home Office is planning to use more former military barracks to house thousands of asylum seekers in its quest to shut more hotels.

Divers revitalise site of wrecked Georgian warship

Volunteer divers have revitalised a dive trail to the site of a Georgian warship.

Swinney hits back at baseless claims of SNP cover up of Murrells crimes

John Swinney has hit back at claims he was involved in an SNP cover-up of Peter Murrell’s crimes, with the First Minister insisting such suggestions are “utterly and totally baseless”.