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‘Almost half of six-year-olds not meeting physical activity targets’

‘Almost half of six-year-olds not meeting physical activity targets’

‘Almost half of six-year-olds not meeting physical activity targets’

11 August 2022

Boys were more likely to do the recommended amount of daily exercise than girls, researchers found.


Stanley Tucci and Stephen King confirmed for Cheltenham Literature Festival

Stanley Tucci and Stephen King confirmed for Cheltenham Literature Festival

Stanley Tucci and Stephen King confirmed for Cheltenham Literature Festival

11 August 2022

The festival will return in October for ten days of literature, music and food.


Fuel costs soar for Premier League away fans

Fuel costs soar for Premier League away fans

Fuel costs soar for Premier League away fans

11 August 2022

Analysis shows how many stadiums away supporters can reach on £20 of fuel this season.


Sir Frederick Barclay faces court over cash tussle with ex-wife

Sir Frederick Barclay faces court over cash tussle with ex-wife

Sir Frederick Barclay faces court over cash tussle with ex-wife

11 August 2022

A judge is due to decide what penalty the businessman should pay for contempt of court.


Ryanair boss: 10 euro fares to disappear due to rising fuel prices

Ryanair boss: 10 euro fares to disappear due to rising fuel prices

Ryanair boss: 10 euro fares to disappear due to rising fuel prices

11 August 2022

Michael O’Leary said he expected Ryanair’s average fare to rise by about 10 euros over the next five years.


What the papers say – August 11

What the papers say – August 11

What the papers say – August 11

11 August 2022

A report on police failings in burglary cases features among the front page stories.


Dame Olivia Newton-John’s husband: Our love transcends our understanding

Dame Olivia Newton-John’s husband: Our love transcends our understanding

Dame Olivia Newton-John’s husband: Our love transcends our understanding

11 August 2022

John Easterling said Dame Olivia was ‘the most courageous woman I have ever known’.


Disney surpasses streaming rival Netflix on total subscribers for first time

Disney surpasses streaming rival Netflix on total subscribers for first time

Disney surpasses streaming rival Netflix on total subscribers for first time

11 August 2022

The franchise now maintains a 221 million total subscriptions across its streaming offerings.


‘It’s shocked the place to the core’ – Highlands community reacts after attacks

‘It’s shocked the place to the core’ – Highlands community reacts after attacks

‘It’s shocked the place to the core’ – Highlands community reacts after attacks

10 August 2022

Politicians, local councillors and members of the Highlands community have shared their devastation over the firearm incidents on Skye and in Dornie.


Liz Truss hints at further cost of living support if made prime minister

Liz Truss hints at further cost of living support if made prime minister

Liz Truss hints at further cost of living support if made prime minister

10 August 2022

The two Tory leadership contenders continue to face calls to address the rising cost of living.


Ministers to hold crunch talks with energy bosses over winter price hikes

Ministers to hold crunch talks with energy bosses over winter price hikes

Ministers to hold crunch talks with energy bosses over winter price hikes

10 August 2022

The Chancellor will press energy company executives to share breakdown of their finances to tackle cost-of-living challenges.


Parts of England and Wales face ‘exceptional’ wildfire risk amid heatwave

Parts of England and Wales face ‘exceptional’ wildfire risk amid heatwave

Parts of England and Wales face ‘exceptional’ wildfire risk amid heatwave

10 August 2022

The Met Office has raised the Fire Severity Index to exceptional, the highest level, for much of southern England and part of Wales.


Fourth alleged ‘Beatles’ terror cell member reportedly arrested in UK

Fourth alleged ‘Beatles’ terror cell member reportedly arrested in UK

Fourth alleged ‘Beatles’ terror cell member reportedly arrested in UK

10 August 2022

Aine Davis, 38, was arrested on Wednesday evening after arriving into Luton airport on a flight from Turkey, according to BBC News.


Police appeal over missing four-year-old boy in Turkey

Police appeal over missing four-year-old boy in Turkey

Police appeal over missing four-year-old boy in Turkey

10 August 2022

George Jack Temperley-Wells was last seen in the Marina area of Antalya, having travelled from Darlington with his mother on June 29.


Police name four-year-old girl killed in Thornton Heath gas explosion

Police name four-year-old girl killed in Thornton Heath gas explosion

Police name four-year-old girl killed in Thornton Heath gas explosion

10 August 2022

An 11-year-old boy and 54-year-old woman who were injured in the blast remain in hospital, with neither in a life-threatening condition.


Ben Stiller reflects on meeting President Zelensky and Ukrainian refugees

Ben Stiller reflects on meeting President Zelensky and Ukrainian refugees

Ben Stiller reflects on meeting President Zelensky and Ukrainian refugees

10 August 2022

The American actor visited the war-torn country in June.


Heatwave leads to boom in demand for ice cream makers

Heatwave leads to boom in demand for ice cream makers

Heatwave leads to boom in demand for ice cream makers

10 August 2022

The Met Office has issued an extreme weather warning for Thursday onwards.


Jeremy Corbyn says he stands by comments on Ukraine weapons supply

Jeremy Corbyn says he stands by comments on Ukraine weapons supply

Jeremy Corbyn says he stands by comments on Ukraine weapons supply

10 August 2022

The former Labour leader said his suspension from the parliamentary group was ‘completely wrong’.


Government has ‘moral responsibility’ to help people through crisis, says Sunak

Government has ‘moral responsibility’ to help people through crisis, says Sunak

Government has ‘moral responsibility’ to help people through crisis, says Sunak

10 August 2022

The Tory leadership contender signalled he would provide billions of pounds to support families struggling with the cost of living.


Wallace dismisses Russian ‘excuses’ for Crimean air base explosions

Wallace dismisses Russian ‘excuses’ for Crimean air base explosions

Wallace dismisses Russian ‘excuses’ for Crimean air base explosions

10 August 2022

There is speculation the fireballs – which killed one person and wounded several more – were the result of a Ukrainian attack.


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