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Two women killed and boy, 3, injured in crash near slate quarry

Two women killed and boy, 3, injured in crash near slate quarry

Two women killed and boy, 3, injured in crash near slate quarry

20 July 2022

The crash happened on Fochriw Road in Bargoed on Tuesday morning.


Lockdown measures ‘increased depression and anxiety among prisoners’ – survey

Lockdown measures ‘increased depression and anxiety among prisoners’ – survey

Lockdown measures ‘increased depression and anxiety among prisoners’ – survey

20 July 2022

Incarcerated offenders were trained in research methods to harvest information for the report by charity User Voice and academics.


UK counts the cost of fires and disruption fuelled by searing heat

UK counts the cost of fires and disruption fuelled by searing heat

UK counts the cost of fires and disruption fuelled by searing heat

20 July 2022

Temperatures soared to above 40C for the first time ever on Tuesday, in a heatwave fuelled by climate change.


What can households do to cope with soaring inflation?

What can households do to cope with soaring inflation?

What can households do to cope with soaring inflation?

20 July 2022

What lies ahead and what can be done to mitigate price rises and keep households afloat?


Average UK house price is £32,000 higher than a year ago

Average UK house price is £32,000 higher than a year ago

Average UK house price is £32,000 higher than a year ago

20 July 2022

Property values in England, Wales and Scotland all hit new record levels in May, according to the Office for National Statistics.


UK kicks off talks on new Israeli trade deal to boost services sector

UK kicks off talks on new Israeli trade deal to boost services sector

UK kicks off talks on new Israeli trade deal to boost services sector

20 July 2022

The UK expects the new deal to increase services exports to Israel by £78 million.


Sunak sets out plans for UK to be energy-independent by 2045

Sunak sets out plans for UK to be energy-independent by 2045

Sunak sets out plans for UK to be energy-independent by 2045

20 July 2022

The former chancellor said he would scrap a plan to relax the ban on new onshore wind farms in England, instead focusing on offshore turbines.


Nora Quoirin’s parents settle lawsuit over Facebook posts

Nora Quoirin’s parents settle lawsuit over Facebook posts

Nora Quoirin’s parents settle lawsuit over Facebook posts

20 July 2022

The parents of the schoolgirl who died in Malaysia took action against Meta and one of its users.


Latest rail strike will halt all services in some areas, passengers warned

Latest rail strike will halt all services in some areas, passengers warned

Latest rail strike will halt all services in some areas, passengers warned

20 July 2022

Members of the RMT union will stage their third walkout on July 27 in the bitter row over pay, jobs and conditions.


Just Stop Oil demonstrators climb motorway signs in climate protest

Just Stop Oil demonstrators climb motorway signs in climate protest

Just Stop Oil demonstrators climb motorway signs in climate protest

20 July 2022

One group of activists began climbing the gantries that support overhead motorway signs at junction 10 eastbound near Cobham, Surrey.


Pressure on next prime minister to act on rising inflation

Pressure on next prime minister to act on rising inflation

Pressure on next prime minister to act on rising inflation

20 July 2022

Critics claimed Boris Johnson was leading a ‘zombie’ administration until his successor is elected.


Teenagers now favouring social media as news source – Ofcom

Teenagers now favouring social media as news source – Ofcom

Teenagers now favouring social media as news source – Ofcom

20 July 2022

It said the number of 12 to 15-year-olds using BBC One and BBC Two for news has dropped from 45% five years ago to 24% now.


Thousands of young people ‘attempt suicide while waiting for NHS treatment’

Thousands of young people ‘attempt suicide while waiting for NHS treatment’

Thousands of young people ‘attempt suicide while waiting for NHS treatment’

20 July 2022

YoungMinds asked children and young people aged 25 and under for their views on accessing help.


Thousands more low-income households in Wales eligible for winter fuel payment

Thousands more low-income households in Wales eligible for winter fuel payment

Thousands more low-income households in Wales eligible for winter fuel payment

20 July 2022

The Welsh Government has extended the £200 payment to 422,000 homes.


Recent weeks ‘a sad chapter’ in history of Conservatives, says Ellwood

Recent weeks ‘a sad chapter’ in history of Conservatives, says Ellwood

Recent weeks ‘a sad chapter’ in history of Conservatives, says Ellwood

20 July 2022

Tobias Ellwood declined to get into speculation about why the Government moved so swiftly to strip him of the party whip.


Community in shock after two killed in light aircraft crash in Co Down

Community in shock after two killed in light aircraft crash in Co Down

Community in shock after two killed in light aircraft crash in Co Down

20 July 2022

Emergency services attended Newtownards Airport following a 999 call on Tuesday evening.


Truss and Mordaunt battle for votes as next stage of Tory leadership race looms

Truss and Mordaunt battle for votes as next stage of Tory leadership race looms

Truss and Mordaunt battle for votes as next stage of Tory leadership race looms

20 July 2022

Rishi Sunak appears certain to go through to the final stage of the Tory leadership contest, with Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt fighting to join him.


Sales rise at Mr Kipling maker due to home cooking and higher prices

Sales rise at Mr Kipling maker due to home cooking and higher prices

Sales rise at Mr Kipling maker due to home cooking and higher prices

20 July 2022

Premier Foods said group sales rose 6% to £197 million over the three months to July 2.


Storm warning after record heat led to firefighters’ busiest day since wartime

Storm warning after record heat led to firefighters’ busiest day since wartime

Storm warning after record heat led to firefighters’ busiest day since wartime

20 July 2022

Thunderstorms and showers are expected across England as the country cools down after hitting 40.3C on Tuesday.


Rising food and fuel prices send inflation soaring to new 40-year high

Rising food and fuel prices send inflation soaring to new 40-year high

Rising food and fuel prices send inflation soaring to new 40-year high

20 July 2022

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 9.4% in June, up from 9.1% in May.


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