65 m. ago UK services growth for August hits fastest pace in over a year

Stronger demand and lower borrowing costs helped drive improvement

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1 hour ago Greggs unveils new autumn menu but fans plead for two menu items to return

Fans are excited as Greggs are rolling out brand new and improved menu items from tomorrow for autumn – including sweet treats, a new pizza, toasties, a pumpkin-themed coffee and more

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2 h. ago Met Office issues urgent thunderstorm warnings across entire UK – see full list

The UK is about to be hit by a deluge of rain and thunderstorms, with the Met Office issuing urgent yellow weather warnings spanning the vast majority of the UK

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2 h. ago World Health Organisation warning as several left dead from eye

An outbreak of a virus, sometimes dubbed the 'bleeding eye disease', has been reported with thoughts it could spread to neighbouring countries. Now an urgent warning has been released

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2 h. ago Cancer postcode lottery 'puts 100,000 lives at risk' as UK charity calls for urgent action

Tens of thousands of cancer patients could at risk because they live too far from hospitals, Macmillan has warned

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3 h. ago Tesco recall popular chicken product due to contamination with TWO deadly allergens

It is feared the dish may contain hidden traces of egg and mustard, which is not featured on the label and poses a risk to those with an allergy or intolerance.

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6 h. ago Nursing and midwifery vacancies in NHS Scotland rise by 60 per cent in six months

‘Hugely troubling’ data as separate survey prompts calls for urgent action over ‘corridor care crisis’

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6 h. ago William Gleave’s recipes for Catalan fish salad and fried salted hake

Salt-cured fish shines in these distinctly Iberian late-summer dishesSalted fish, and salted hake in particular, reminds me of holidays. It’s very popular in southern Europe, where there are hundreds of recipes to choose from. The salting draws out some of the water and improves the fish’s flavour and texture, and it’s a method that pre-dates refrigeration, when salt was used to preserve food. Esqueixada is a Catalan salad of sorts that’s fresh, cooling and utterly delicious. The fried hake, meanwhile, is a little heavier, but addictive and perfect for sharing with a cold aperitif. Both are regulars on our summer menu, and we often flip between the two. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Thailand tycoon who championed cannabis laws takes lead in race for PM

Anutin Charnvirakul gets main opposition party’s conditional backing to form interim governmentThe tycoon turned politician Anutin Charnvirakul appears to have taken the lead in a chaotic race to become Thailand’s next prime minister, after days of tense negotiations.Anutin, who is leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai party and perhaps best known for championing medical cannabis legalisation, has the backing of MPs from the main opposition People’s party to form an interim government, provided he signs an agreement laid out by its leaders. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago ‘It kept me going’: halt to refugee reunion scheme in UK shatters hopes

Afghan man seeking asylum and permission to bring wife to Britain describes shock at home secretary’s announcementThe hopes of asylum seekers aiming to be reunited with their loved ones in the UK have been shattered after the home secretary announced on Monday that new applications to the family reunion scheme were to be suspended. The prospect of reuniting with spouses and children after reaching safety is often what sustains those trying to reach Britain during their difficult journeys.Immigration lawyers are urgently working to lodge applications while the scheme remains open in cases of people who have been granted refugee status. The suspension will last until the spring and it is likely that any new scheme will be more restrictive than the current one, the Home Office said. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Urgent warning for children to stay home for a week if they have these symptoms

A doctor warned this illness could be "dangerous".

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7 h. ago Djokovic gets into it with the US Open crowd and improves to 11

Novak Djokovic has reached his record-tying 14th U.S. Open semifinal and record-extending 53rd semi at all Grand Slam tournaments with a 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Taylor Fritz

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11 h. ago Travellers shocked as drunk man hijacks airport announcement system after allegedly being refused boarding

The bizarre incident happened on Saturday, August 30, at Dublin Airport as travellers waited for late-night flights. Nadine Richardson, 20, told how the chaotic ordeal unfolded.

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12 h. ago National League match abandoned after horror collision involving player on loan from Premier League club

A National League clash between Eastleigh and Scunthorpe was abandoned in stoppage time after a sickening clash of heads left two players needing urgent medical attention.

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14 h. ago Tesco recalls popular ready meal over 'possible health risk'

People who have purchased the product are being warned not to eat it

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17 h. ago Drone images expose disgusting scenes at travellers site as residents complain of 'dire situation'

Local residents have taken to social media to express their anger and call for urgent action

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17 h. ago The Guardian view on the dental divide: ministers must brush up their policy as well as children’s teeth | Editorial

Gaps in access to dentists mirror other health inequalities. And ‘golden hellos’ won’t solve the problem on their ownDisadvantaged primary school pupils at the government’s first wave of new breakfast clubs can expect to be trained in toothbrushing, as well as fed. Data showing that a fifth of all five-year-olds in England have experienced tooth decay persuaded ministers to make improved oral health part of the early years and reception class curriculum. But the prevalence of decay is not evenly spread across the country. And research showing how much worse the situation is for children in deprived areas is in line with other findings about widening health inequalities.New analysis from the Local Government Association highlights the differing availability of dental care across council areas – a situation sometimes described as a dental divide. It found no specific correlation between the numbers of NHS dentists and young children with tooth decay. But it adds to a body of...

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18 h. ago On This Day: Frank Bruno finally crowned world heavyweight champion at Wembley

Frank Bruno finally won the world heavyweight title at the fourth time of asking in 1995... Sam Brookes recalls that magical Wembley night

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19 h. ago Bridge of Allan church receives funding to carry out 'urgent repairs' to its roof and floor

The roof of Bridge of Allan Parish Church Hall is in urgent need of replacement due to it letting in water.

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19 h. ago Urgent warning over experimental 'Godzilla' weight loss jab after surge in demand on black market

UK law forbids the possession of any unlicensed medication like Retatrutide. Doing so could result in a fine and up to two years in prison.

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