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Aston Villa suffer Ezri Konsa blow with defender set to miss start of new season
Aston Villas Ezri Konsa could miss the start of next season with a knee injury..
New records set for rising seas and heating oceans in 2021 UN report shows
Alarming new records for sea levels, ocean heat and concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere were set in 2021, experts said..
Tory MP accused of rape released on bail
A Tory MP accused of rape and sexual assault offences spanning seven years has been released on bail pending further inquiries..
Roman Abramovich and UK Government reach resolution to push through Chelsea sale
Roman Abramovich and the UK Government have found a legal resolution that should now usher through the Chelsea sale to Todd Boehly.
Call to ban pavement parking as survey highlights discriminatory impact
Pavement parking should be banned because it puts people off walking in their neighbourhoods, according to a new report..
Report finds reception children have fallen behind due to Covid 19 disruption
Fewer early years pupils have reached expected development standards because of the pandemics disruption to their education, a new report has found..
More than 1000 buildings unsafe five years after Grenfell LFB chief
The boss of London Fire Brigade has said it is extremely concerning that more than 1,000 residential buildings in the capital still have serious fire safety failings almost five years after Grenfell..
Trevelyan plans to de Putinise world economy by ending reliance on Russian gas
The UK Government will set out plans to support green trade as part of the plan to wean the world off Vladimir Putins oil and gas..
Parents of Pret allergy death teenager set up clinical trial to find treatment
The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction to a Pret baguette have set up a ground-breaking trial with the aim of making food allergies history..
Half of new nurses trained overseas latest figures show
Concerns have been raised about the UKs overreliance on overseas nurses and midwives after new figures suggest that a significant number of new workers come from abroad..
The Royal Mint has revealed a new 50p coin to mark the 50th anniversary of the UK Pride movement
The Royal Mint has revealed a new 50p coin to mark the 50th anniversary of the UK Pride movement..
Football stars back youth organisations centenary message on climate emergency
Football stars have joined the largest youth organisation in Wales in urging business leaders and governments across the world not to ignore the climate emergency..
Pollution was responsible for nine million deaths worldwide in 2019 study finds
Air, chemical and water pollution accounted for one in six deaths worldwide, with little progress on tackling the public health crisis in four years, a new study found..
Online Safety Bill fails to stop violence against women and girls experts warn
The current provisions to address online violence against women and girls in the Online Safety Bill are inadequate and the Government must consider amending it to include a new industry-created code of practice, campaigners have said..
EU threatens to retaliate if UK overhauls Northern Ireland Protocol
The EU has threatened to retaliate with all measures at its disposal if the UK proceeds with controversial plans to rip up parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol..
Diana Ross to headline Queens Platinum Jubilee concert
Soul icon Diana Ross is set to headline the BBCs Platinum Party At The Palace concert celebrating the Queens 70-year Jubilee..
Man arrested after Billy Sharp allegedly assaulted on touchline
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp was apparently attacked when Nottingham Forest fans spilled on to the pitch at the end of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final..
Pugs have high health risks and can no longer be considered a typical dog
Pugs have high health risks and can no longer be considered a typical dog from a health perspective, a new study suggests..
Deborah James gutted she will not see new book published
Cancer campaigner and podcast host Dame Deborah James has said she is gutted she will not be alive to see her second book published..
Rapist who killed woman found tied up in lake convicted 35 years later
A predator who raped a teenager and murdered a woman whose bound and gagged body was found in a lake has been convicted decades after his horrendous crimes..





















