71 m. ago Drivers warned to remove three common items from their car today

It comes as a heatwave is expected in parts of Wales towards the end of the week

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2 h. ago Last orders: Pubs in Britain will close at rate of one a day in 2025, trade body warns

The British Beer and Pub Association calls for help to cut pub costs with 378 pubs in England, Scotland and Wales likely to call time this yearBritish pubs will close down at the rate of one a day this year, the industry’s trade body has warned, blaming high business taxes. At the same time, the hospitality sector has called on ministers to tackle “eye-watering” costs.The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), which represents more than 20,000 pubs in the UK, said it expects 378 to close this year in England, Scotland and Wales, at a cost of 5,600 jobs. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Tour de France stage six preview: Can Mathieu van der Poel double up on stage wins?

Puncheurs set to do battle on hilly day in Normandy featuring over 3,500m of climbing

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2 h. ago Dog owners urged to follow one walking rule during UK heatwave

The Met Office is now warning pet owners to avoid walking their dogs during certain times of the day, following the news of a third heatwave for later this week.

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2 h. ago UK weather maps turn red across the country as 15 cities set to bake in 30C this weekend

The UK is bracing for another heatwave this weekend, with temperatures set to rise across the country - and a health warning has been issued as it's expected to reach 30C

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3 h. ago Russian attack on Kyiv leaves two dead a day after largest assault of war

Another huge wave of Russian missiles and drones hit Ukraine’s capital as Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov due to meet with Marco RubioA huge wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital killed two people and left more wounded, Kyiv’s military administration said early on Thursday, with reports of loud blasts echoing over the city throughout the night.The administration warned of a threat from drones and ballistic weapons and told all residents to “immediately head to the nearest shelters”. Dozens of residents of the capital took shelter in a central metro station during the attack, an Agence France-Presse reporter said, sleeping on mats, calming pets or waiting out the attack on camping furniture. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Stop adding ice to drinks and wrap your glass in one common kitchen item

Experts have warned UK households to wrap their beverages with this one common kitchen item to keep them cooler for longer - and it's a lifesaver hack for the summer

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5 h. ago Move new plants for 10 days in July so they don't wilt, gardener says

Gardeners are being warned of a common mistake to avoid when moving plants from greenhouses, as the UK braces for a July heatwave - with temperatures in some areas set to reach 30ºC by the weekend

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5 h. ago Identity of Far From It superyacht engineer who 'slashed crew member's throat' exposed

Paige Bell was described as "a golden girl" by her devastated friends in the days after her death, which police in the Bahamas are now treating as murder

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5 h. ago Europe's 'sunniest beach' has golden sands, crystal waters and flights from £17.99

Brits looking for hot and sunny holiday destinations won't need to go far with Europe's sunniest beach less than 5 hours away - and with plenty of cheap flights available

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6 h. ago Pregnant mother, 39, who launched a brutal attack on a 'random' pensioner at a FUNERAL walks free from court

Danielle Oliver (right) threw herself at Belinda Stickland (left) without warning inside the Conservative Club in Splott, Cardiff, during a family funeral on June 9 last year.

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6 h. ago Belfast bonfire declared 'major incident' by PSNI amid paramilitary disorder warnings

Police said the force had received a formal request for assistance from Belfast City Council in relation to the removal of material from the bonfire site at Meridi Street

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6 h. ago Trump slaps 50% tariff on Brazil as punishment for 'witch hunt' trial against ex

Trump fired off a furious letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday laying out the details of his new tariff.

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6 h. ago Flight attendant reveals the food rule every passenger should follow on board

A flight attendant has issued a strict warning to passengers travelling on holiday this summer.

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6 h. ago Washington DC tornado warning sees families told 'take cover now' in urgent alert

The stark warning about the threat of a tornado concerns Washington DC, and the surrounding areas, such as the state of Pennsylvania and its large cities like Philadelphia

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7 h. ago A decade of missed opportunities: Texas couldn't find $1M for flood warning system near camps

Over the last decade, an array of local and state agencies have missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert the type of disaster that swept away dozens of youth campers and others in Kerr County, Texas

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7 h. ago Big Bang Theory to bring back iconic characters with major twist for new spin

The Big Bang Theory fans are set to be reintroduced to some characters in the upcoming spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, which will be released by HBO Max

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8 h. ago More than one pub a day set to close this year, industry body warns

The British Beer and Pub Association has estimated that 378 pubs will close this year across England, Wales and Scotland.

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8 h. ago Children's care crisis as youngster homelessness sparks 'moral failure' warning

The Department for Education has announced a £53million investment to create up to 200 places for vulnerable children in council-run high-quality children’s homes

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8 h. ago Pub a day set to close this year as average price of pint rises to eye

The British Beer and Pub Association has warned that 378 pubs will call last orders for a final time this year, causing 5,600 job losses. It follows warning that the average price of a pint would soar past £5 for the first time

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