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Tributes paid following death of Dad’s Army star Frank Williams
Tributes paid following death of Dad’s Army star Frank Williams
27 June 2022
The actor played Reverend Timothy Farthing in the popular BBC sitcom.
Glastonbury clean-up crew kick into action after sun-soaked festival
Glastonbury clean-up crew kick into action after sun-soaked festival
27 June 2022
Litter-pickers began their final clear-up of the festival in the early hours of Monday.
Woman found dead at scene of house destroyed in gas explosion
Woman found dead at scene of house destroyed in gas explosion
27 June 2022
West Midlands Fire Service confirmed the body of a woman had been found on Monday morning.
Police name man stabbed to death in west London
Police name man stabbed to death in west London
27 June 2022
Metropolitan Police officers were called at 12.30am on Saturday to reports of a man who had been seriously injured in Staines Road, Hounslow.
UK medical students training on hologram patients in world-first
UK medical students training on hologram patients in world-first
27 June 2022
The students at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge are using a new mix-reality training system called HoloScenarios.
Glastonbury clean-up begins following Kendrick Lamar’s powerful closing set
Glastonbury clean-up begins following Kendrick Lamar’s powerful closing set
27 June 2022
The special 50th year of the event in Somerset featured a number of history-making performances.
What the papers say – June 27
What the papers say – June 27
27 June 2022
Monday’s front pages are dominated by reports from the G7.
Wimbledon: Top talking points ahead of the 2022 championships
Wimbledon: Top talking points ahead of the 2022 championships
27 June 2022
From record winning prize money to banned Russian and Belarusian players, here’s the top talking points for this year’s competition.
Well of NHS goodwill is ‘running dry’, ministers warned
Well of NHS goodwill is ‘running dry’, ministers warned
27 June 2022
The chairman of the British Medical Association is demanding the Government reverse ‘brutal’ pre-pandemic cuts to health services.
‘Significant risks’ to UK food standards ahead after Brexit and Covid – report
‘Significant risks’ to UK food standards ahead after Brexit and Covid – report
27 June 2022
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) released the first of what will now be an annual report.
Wimbledon kicks off with full capacity crowds for first time in three years
Wimbledon kicks off with full capacity crowds for first time in three years
27 June 2022
The grand slam tennis tournament will see the Queue return as spectators from around the world line up to buy on-the-door tickets.
Kendrick Lamar closes Glastonbury with powerful call for women’s rights
Kendrick Lamar closes Glastonbury with powerful call for women’s rights
27 June 2022
The US rapper concluded proceedings at Worthy Farm in Somerset with one of the most theatrical shows of the festival.
Kingstanding residents rescue trapped man from rubble following blast
Kingstanding residents rescue trapped man from rubble following blast
27 June 2022
The man is in a life-threatening condition following the explosion in north Birmingham.
By-election losses hit hard but Boris Johnson pushes on with long-term plans
By-election losses hit hard but Boris Johnson pushes on with long-term plans
27 June 2022
Mr Johnson has raised eyebrows by revealing he has ambitions to remain in office into the 2030s.
Man fighting for life after gas explosion in Birmingham
Man fighting for life after gas explosion in Birmingham
27 June 2022
Footage on social media showed flames, damage and debris from a terraced red brick house.
Johnson ploughs on after by-election defeats rock premiership
Johnson ploughs on after by-election defeats rock premiership
26 June 2022
The Prime Minister is meeting counterparts at the G7 summit in Germany on the latest leg of a series of international gatherings.
Man fighting for life after house destroyed in Birmingham explosion
Man fighting for life after house destroyed in Birmingham explosion
26 June 2022
Four other men suffered minor injuries and were assessed by ambulance crews at the scene.
Kendrick Lamar kicks off debut Glastonbury set as he brings festival to a close
Kendrick Lamar kicks off debut Glastonbury set as he brings festival to a close
26 June 2022
The US rapper is the final performer to take to the Pyramid Stage, concluding the festivities at Worthy Farm in Somerset.
Johnson demands action on Ukrainian grain as Zelensky calls for more support
Johnson demands action on Ukrainian grain as Zelensky calls for more support
26 June 2022
Ukraine will dominate the agenda at the G7 summit in Germany on Monday.
PM expresses support for excluding trans athletes from women’s events
PM expresses support for excluding trans athletes from women’s events
26 June 2022
The Culture Secretary is set to apply pressure on sports bodies to impose bans.