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Big retailers failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns

Big retailers failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns

Big retailers failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns

02 August 2022

The RAC said that, while several major retailers reduced their prices last week, the cuts are not enough to be in line with the wholesale cost.


Sabina Higgins ‘dismayed’ by criticism as she defends Ukraine letter

Sabina Higgins ‘dismayed’ by criticism as she defends Ukraine letter

Sabina Higgins ‘dismayed’ by criticism as she defends Ukraine letter

02 August 2022

The president’s wife also addressed concerns about why her letter about the war in Ukraine was published on the official presidential website.


Charlotte reveals favourite sport during memorable day at Commonwealth Games

Charlotte reveals favourite sport during memorable day at Commonwealth Games

Charlotte reveals favourite sport during memorable day at Commonwealth Games

02 August 2022

The young royal and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed swimming heats, a hockey match and artistic gymnastics at the event in Birmingham.


Police warning as woman dies after taking ‘particularly strong diazepam’ tablets

Police warning as woman dies after taking ‘particularly strong diazepam’ tablets

Police warning as woman dies after taking ‘particularly strong diazepam’ tablets

02 August 2022

Two others were unwell after taking the blue tablets in Sunderland.


Tributes paid to ‘caring and loving’ woman who died of unexplained injuries

Tributes paid to ‘caring and loving’ woman who died of unexplained injuries

Tributes paid to ‘caring and loving’ woman who died of unexplained injuries

02 August 2022

Charlotte Holland, also known as Charlotte Savage, died at an address in Hereford on July 17.


Snorkeler suffers suspected shark attack off coast of Cornwall

Snorkeler suffers suspected shark attack off coast of Cornwall

Snorkeler suffers suspected shark attack off coast of Cornwall

02 August 2022

Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, the company that organised the tour, said such incidents were ‘extremely rare’.


Woman condemns water firm after getting gastroenteritis following sewage release

Woman condemns water firm after getting gastroenteritis following sewage release

Woman condemns water firm after getting gastroenteritis following sewage release

02 August 2022

Georgia Hearn was visiting Kent with her partner and dog when they contracted the illness after swimming in the sea


Small dams could keep distilleries producing whisky through dry spells

Small dams could keep distilleries producing whisky through dry spells

Small dams could keep distilleries producing whisky through dry spells

02 August 2022

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have found small dams collecting water during wet periods could ensure distilleries do not have to close.


Archie Battersbee’s parents lose Supreme Court bid to delay treatment withdrawal

Archie Battersbee’s parents lose Supreme Court bid to delay treatment withdrawal

Archie Battersbee’s parents lose Supreme Court bid to delay treatment withdrawal

02 August 2022

A panel of three justices refused to grant permission to appeal against a Court of Appeal ruling, saying it was the ‘correct decision’.


Gwrych Castle bids farewell to I’m A Celeb as it returns to Australian jungle

Gwrych Castle bids farewell to I’m A Celeb as it returns to Australian jungle

Gwrych Castle bids farewell to I’m A Celeb as it returns to Australian jungle

02 August 2022

The castle has hosted the reality show for the past two years due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.


SNP formally seeks to intervene in Indyref2 court case

SNP formally seeks to intervene in Indyref2 court case

SNP formally seeks to intervene in Indyref2 court case

02 August 2022

The Supreme Court will decide whether a prospective Bill which would legislate for another referendum would be within the powers of Holyrood,


Study calls into question belief women live longer than men

Study calls into question belief women live longer than men

Study calls into question belief women live longer than men

02 August 2022

Researchers said that just looking at life expectancy could lead to ‘distorted perceptions’


William, Kate and Charlotte enjoy packed day of Commonwealth Games events

William, Kate and Charlotte enjoy packed day of Commonwealth Games events

William, Kate and Charlotte enjoy packed day of Commonwealth Games events

02 August 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by the Earl and Countess of Wessex on Tuesday.


Alleged US fugitive accused of threatening hospital medics has bail refused again

Alleged US fugitive accused of threatening hospital medics has bail refused again

Alleged US fugitive accused of threatening hospital medics has bail refused again

02 August 2022

The man, who claims to called Arthur Knight, is said to actually be Nicholas Rossi who is wanted for rape in the United States.


Man charged under Treason Act after alleged crossbow incident at Windsor Castle

Man charged under Treason Act after alleged crossbow incident at Windsor Castle

Man charged under Treason Act after alleged crossbow incident at Windsor Castle

02 August 2022

Jaswant Singh Chail is in custody and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 17.


No point in Assembly recall while protocol differences remain – Nesbitt

No point in Assembly recall while protocol differences remain – Nesbitt

No point in Assembly recall while protocol differences remain – Nesbitt

02 August 2022

The Stormont Assembly will meet on Wednesday in a third bid to nominate a speaker after more than 30 MLAs signed an SDLP recall petition.


Anti-vivisection protesters given suspended sentences for injunction breaches

Anti-vivisection protesters given suspended sentences for injunction breaches

Anti-vivisection protesters given suspended sentences for injunction breaches

02 August 2022

Michael Maher, 48, and Sammi Laidlaw, 35, took part in demonstrations at MBR Acres Limited in Cambridgeshire.


‘Charming’ Charlotte enjoys Commonwealth Games visit with William and Kate

‘Charming’ Charlotte enjoys Commonwealth Games visit with William and Kate

‘Charming’ Charlotte enjoys Commonwealth Games visit with William and Kate

02 August 2022

The seven-year-old princess joined her proud parents in Birmingham.


Death of soldier who collapsed during week of heatwave is under investigation

Death of soldier who collapsed during week of heatwave is under investigation

Death of soldier who collapsed during week of heatwave is under investigation

02 August 2022

Sapper Connor Morrison died on July 23.


Transport workers in London to launch 24-hour strike as part of pay disputes

Transport workers in London to launch 24-hour strike as part of pay disputes

Transport workers in London to launch 24-hour strike as part of pay disputes

02 August 2022

Workers on both London Underground and Overground will strike on August 19.


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