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Music a mental health support for more than a quarter of people in lockdown

Music a mental health support for more than a quarter of people in lockdown

Music a mental health support for more than a quarter of people in lockdown

08 August 2021

More than one in 10 said knowing that others also tuned in to live streams made them feel less lonely.


How will exam results be decided and how can students appeal?

How will exam results be decided and how can students appeal?

How will exam results be decided and how can students appeal?

08 August 2021

Students will receive A-level and GCSE grades determined by teachers rather than exams.


Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go in display in Cambridge

Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go in display in Cambridge

Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go in display in Cambridge

08 August 2021

Experts described the loaned artefacts as ‘incredibly important’.


RAF dog handler reunited with Chinook crew that saved his life

RAF dog handler reunited with Chinook crew that saved his life

RAF dog handler reunited with Chinook crew that saved his life

08 August 2021

Mick McConnell was flown to safety and emergency medical treatment.


Number of people waiting for heart surgery could double, charity warns

Number of people waiting for heart surgery could double, charity warns

Number of people waiting for heart surgery could double, charity warns

08 August 2021

The British Heart Foundation made the claims in its worst-case scenario modelling.


Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs

Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs

Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs

08 August 2021

The MOT exemption introduced following the coronavirus outbreak has increased the number of vehicles which must pass the test in September.


Dominic Raab acted within rules over France visit – Government

Dominic Raab acted within rules over France visit – Government

Dominic Raab acted within rules over France visit – Government

08 August 2021

A newspaper report has said the Foreign Secretary avoided quarantine stipulations on his return to the country.


What the papers say – August 8

What the papers say – August 8

What the papers say – August 8

08 August 2021

Difficulties over travel restrictions – including between Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak – feature on the nation’s front pages.


Pet thieves to face tougher sentences under new abduction offence

Pet thieves to face tougher sentences under new abduction offence

Pet thieves to face tougher sentences under new abduction offence

07 August 2021

The new offence comes in response to a rise in pet theft.


Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms persist

Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms persist

Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms persist

07 August 2021

Sunday is looking pretty wet, with almost all parts of the UK due to some heavy showers.


Eustice defends tests used to condemn Geronimo the death row alpaca

Eustice defends tests used to condemn Geronimo the death row alpaca

Eustice defends tests used to condemn Geronimo the death row alpaca

07 August 2021

Environment Secretary George Eustice said farmers understood the risk posed by an infected animal.


Sharma in stark warning over consequences of failing to tackle climate change

Sharma in stark warning over consequences of failing to tackle climate change

Sharma in stark warning over consequences of failing to tackle climate change

07 August 2021

The UK’s climate chief said humans were ‘dangerously close’ to running out of time to avert catastrophic levels of warming.


Heavy rain closes rail lines and forces driver to abandon car

Heavy rain closes rail lines and forces driver to abandon car

Heavy rain closes rail lines and forces driver to abandon car

07 August 2021

Network Rail said 5ft of floodwater was found in twin tunnels.


Olympians return home from Tokyo to emotional reunions

Olympians return home from Tokyo to emotional reunions

Olympians return home from Tokyo to emotional reunions

07 August 2021

Athletes from the canoeing and sailing teams landed at Heathrow Airport on Saturday evening.


Sunak ‘focused on economic recovery’ amid rumours of Johnson anger

Sunak ‘focused on economic recovery’ amid rumours of Johnson anger

Sunak ‘focused on economic recovery’ amid rumours of Johnson anger

07 August 2021

Boris Johnson reportedly threatened to demote Chancellor RIshi Sunak.


Logan Mwangi: Balloons released for five-year-old found dead in river

Logan Mwangi: Balloons released for five-year-old found dead in river

Logan Mwangi: Balloons released for five-year-old found dead in river

07 August 2021

Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, gathered to pay tribute a week after the young boy’s body was discovered.


Sturgeon confronted over failure to oppose Cambo oilfield

Sturgeon confronted over failure to oppose Cambo oilfield

Sturgeon confronted over failure to oppose Cambo oilfield

07 August 2021

A young protestor from Green New Deal Rising and the Stop Cambo campaign criticised the First Minister after the meeting.


‘Like getting in a hot bath’: Peter Kay gets warm reception on stage return

‘Like getting in a hot bath’: Peter Kay gets warm reception on stage return

‘Like getting in a hot bath’: Peter Kay gets warm reception on stage return

07 August 2021

The Bolton-born comic performed at a special charity gig.


British teams sent to Greece to help tackle wildfires

British teams sent to Greece to help tackle wildfires

British teams sent to Greece to help tackle wildfires

07 August 2021

Home Secretary Priti Patel called for the deployment of British firefighters after a visit to Greece.


Tom Daley says he hopes ‘out’ athletes make LGBT people feel less alone

Tom Daley says he hopes ‘out’ athletes make LGBT people feel less alone

Tom Daley says he hopes ‘out’ athletes make LGBT people feel less alone

07 August 2021

The diver came third in the solo 10 metres event on Saturday.


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