68 m. ago Storm Chandra: Exact times up to 8 inches of snow to batter parts of UK TODAY

The Met Office says a deep area of low pressure, named Storm Chandra, will lead to strong winds, heavy rain and snow falling on saturated ground across the UK, notably the Southwest of England

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72 m. ago Roads closed and warning of rail disruption as Storm Chandra hits UK

The M48 Severn Bridge and the Humber Bridge were disrupted by high winds

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4 h. ago UK weather map reveals where Storm Chandra will hit TODAY: Britain braces for 80mph winds, torrential rain and snow just days after Ingrid wreaked havoc

The 35-hour storm began hitting South-West England from yesterday afternoon, before spreading to the rest of the UK.

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6 h. ago Storm Chandra set to hit UK as more weather warnings come into force

Forecasters say flooding and travel disruption are likely in some places.

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6 h. ago NHS England to trial AI and robotic tools to detect and diagnose lung cancer

Pilot comes at same time as pledge to offer all smokers and ex-smokers lung cancer screening by 2030NHS England is to trial a combination of AI and robot-assisted care to speed up the detection and diagnosis of lung cancer, the UK’s most lethal form of the disease.The trial comes at the same time as the health service pledges to offer all smokers and ex-smokers the chance to be screened for lung cancer by 2030. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Bernardine Evaristo renews call to diversify school curriculum in England

Author says pace of change in GCSE English literature texts is too slow and tide is turning against inclusionThe Booker prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo has called for renewed efforts to diversify the school curriculum in England, warning that young people are growing up in a society where “doors are closing” and the tide is turning against inclusion.There has been progress in the diversity of texts on offer in the GCSE English literature curriculum, but uptake in schools is still low with just 1.9% of GCSE pupils in England studying books by authors of colour, up from 0.7% five years ago, according to a report. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Temporary accommodation in England is ‘torture’ for neurodivergent children, report finds

Exclusive: Parents said their children had become withdrawn or hypervigilant because of uncertainty, unsafe environments and removal of supportNeurodivergent children living in temporary accommodation (TA) in England are subjected to conditions that amount to “torture”, and the harm it causes them is “psychologically excruciating” and a form of “child cruelty”, a report has found.The report by King’s College London through the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for households in temporary accommodation, found that while living in TA was damaging for any child, it had a particularly severe impact on neurodivergent children and those with special education needs and disabilities (Send). Continue reading...

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7 h. ago US winter storm: at least 29 people dead and nearly 200m under cold alerts

Thousands of flights also canceled as states from Texas to Maine grapple with heavy snow, ice and cold temperaturesTell us: have you been affected by the US storm?The powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the US over the weekend has been linked to at least 29 deaths.The deaths have been reported from Texas to New England as many parts of the country grappled with heavy snow, ice and dangerous cold. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago SHABANA MAHMOOD: My dad resorted to getting cricket bat to deter thugs

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has unveiled the biggest shake-up in policing in 200 years - and says it will go a long way to cutting crime in neighbourhoods in England and Wales

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7 h. ago Raging David Gray hammers 'inexcusable' Hibs as he demands stars look in the mirror after Falkirk defeat

Gray was furious with his squad after their 4-1 hammering away to Falkirk at the weekend

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7 h. ago Half a million heat network customers to receive Ofgem protection from this week

New rules will bring heat network customers in England, Scotland and Wales more closely in line with those on traditional gas and electricity.

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8 h. ago US winter storm: at least 18 people dead and nearly 200m under cold alerts

Thousands of flights also canceled as states from Texas to Maine grapple with heavy snow, ice and cold temperaturesTell us: have you been affected by the US storm?The powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the US over the weekend has been linked to at least 18 deaths.The deaths have been reported from Texas to New England as many parts of the country grappled with heavy snow, ice and dangerous cold. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago England captain Maro Itoje misses Six Nations launch after suffering personal tragedy days before campaign starts

JAMIE GEORGE wrapped an arm round pal Maro Itoje — before backing him to ignite England’s Six Nations bid following personal tragedy. Skipper Itoje will arrive late to camp in Girona as he has been in Nigeria for the funeral of his mother Florence. Florence - a regular at his games - passed away last month...

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9 h. ago Three ways Man Utd could line up with Cole Palmer with Chelsea star open to sensational Old Trafford transfer

MANCHESTER UNITED already have one of the world's best No10s but they could yet add another. SunSport has learned that Chelsea and England ace Cole Palmer would be open to a return to his boyhood city after two-and-a-half years away. Palmer, 23, moved from Manchester City to Chelsea in 2023, where he has become a...

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10 h. ago Massive changes for police forces in Wales and England announced

It represents the most significant changes to policing in the UK for nearly 200 years

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10 h. ago What is Shabana Mahmood proposing in ‘biggest ever’ policing reforms?

Among major changes planned by home secretary are abolishing most forces in England and Wales and creating a national crime agencyAfter a stream of policy announcements over several months, Shabana Mahmood has unveiled a white paper outlining changes that will affect every police force across England and Wales – and could well abolish most of them.The home secretary’s department has described it as the biggest overhaul of policing since the service was founded two centuries ago.A reduction in the number of police forces from the current 43 by 2034 – a review will determine the details.An FBI-style National Police Service to lead on terrorism, fraud and organised crime.The launch of local policing areas in every borough city and town, with officers focusing on neighbourhood policing.Giving home secretaries the power to sack chief constables.Every police officer in England and Wales to be made to hold a “licence to serve” – and asked to face regular tests.A fast track for professional...

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10 h. ago Being a grandparent is good for your brain and may stave off a decline in thinking skills and memory, study suggests

A new study on adults in England found grandparents who provided care for their grandchildren tended to show better cognitive functioning than those who did not.

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11 h. ago England claim they've worked out Wales' new gameplan ahead of Six Nations opener

England coach Steve Borthwick thinks his team will have to deal with 50 contestable kicks a week on Saturday

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11 h. ago Harry Kane opens contract talks with Bayern Munich months before bargain secret transfer release clause kicks in

HARRY KANE is in talks to extend his Bayern Munich contract - dashing the hopes of clubs eyeing up his bargain release clause. The England captain, 32, would be free to leave for just £56.7million this summer if he tells Bayern he wants out by the end of January. But all signs are now pointing...

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11 h. ago England captain Maro Itoje absent from training camp to attend mother’s funeral in Nigeria

Borthwick: ‘We are deeply saddened for him’Itoje misses launch of 2026 Six NationsEngland will kick off their Six Nations training camp in Spain this week without their captain, Maro Itoje, who has travelled to Nigeria for his mother’s funeral. Itoje was conspicuously absent from the official Six Nations championship launch in Edinburgh on Monday and is not expected to join up with his squad until Wednesday evening.With the tournament commencing on Thursday week every team is scrambling to be ready for their opening games but Steve Borthwick, England’s head coach, has given the Saracens lock permission to miss the start of this week’s training block in Girona. “He is in Nigeria for the funeral of his mother and we are all deeply saddened for him,” said Borthwick, whose side open their campaign at home to Wales on Saturday week. Continue reading...

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