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James Heatly pleased with performance despite missing out on medals
The 25-year-old, competing at his third Commonwealth Games, finished with a total of 460.40 to miss out on bronze by just 1.9 points while Ross Beattie came 11th with a score of 365.00.
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AFP
Iran says UN nuclear watchdog should resolve outstanding issues
Iran on Sunday demanded that the UN nuclear watchdog "completely" resolve outstanding issues related to questions over nuclear material at undeclared sites, amid resumed talks to revive its 2015 nuclear deal.
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PA Media: Video
Number of people crossing English Channel in small boats this year passes 18,000
The number of people who have crossed the English Channel in small boats so far this year has passed 18,000, Ministry of Defence figures suggest. On Saturday 337 people crossed the Channel in 10 small boats, bringing the total this year to 18,108.
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The Independent
'Shame on you': Activists disrupt Liz Truss speech at Tory leadership debate
'Shame on you': Activists disrupt Liz Truss speech at Tory leadership debate
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Isle of Wight County Press
Explore life afloat in Bembridge at heritage society's exhibition next week
Bembridge Heritage will be holding its annual exhibition — Bembridge Afloat — in Bembridge Village Hall on the Isle of Wight next week.
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Herald Scotland
What is today's Heardle? August 8 song hints and answer
Move over Wordle, you can now shake things up with its music spin-off Heardle.
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Lancashire Telegraph
Darwen male mental health group celebrates one year of breaking stigmas for men
A Darwen male-focused emotional support group celebrated their one year anniversary of raising awareness for men's mental health, this week.
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The Telegraph
James Bond speedboat and Aston Martin DB5 among 007 movie gadgets up for auction
James Bond’s speedboat could soon be seen tearing down the Thames, as 007’s gadgets go under the hammer for the first time. The vessel is seen with Pierce Brosnan at the helm in The World Is Not Enough, but after filming for the 1999 release the boat was packed away and has remained high and dry in storage for 20 years. But 007’s speedboat could soon be clipping down the Thames again if a fan secures the craft known as the “Q Jet Boat”, which is going up for auction in a “stunning” sale of Bond
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The Guardian
Gold medals flow again for Australia as Kurtis Marschall defends pole vault title
Marschall rounds off a successful day with Australia’s ninth gold to add to others on athletics track and in diving, gymnastics and lawn bowls
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Sky News
Sunak vows to crack down on university degrees that do not improve 'earning potential'
Rishi Sunak has vowed to phase out university degrees that do not improve students' "earning potential", under plans to reform education if he became the UK's next prime minister. As part of the proposals, the Tory leadership contender pledged to create a Russell Group of technical colleges. Were he to beat Liz Truss in the leadership contest, Mr Sunak committed to strengthening networks of technical institutions and their links with industry, as well as giving them powers to award degrees.
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The Guardian
‘Difficult discussions’ as NHS faces shortage of childbirth pain relief
Some pregnant women denied usual choice as supplies of epidural kits and alternative drug both run low
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Glasgow Times
Glasgow Airport welcomes currency company which will SAVE customers money
Glasgow Airport has re-introduced a currency service which will help customers save on travel money.
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Evening Standard
Commonwealth Games: World champion Jake Wightman upstaged in bid for second gold of the summer
World 1500metre champion Jake Wightman failed to make it a golden double this summer amid a shock result in the Commonwealth Games on Saturday. In a world-class field which included the men who finished second, third and fourth in the Olympic final last summer: Timothy Cheruiyot, Josh Kerr and Abel Kipsang, all were upstaged by Ollie Hoare. Wightman, whose father Geoff was commentating on the race as he had done his world title win in Eugene, had to make do with the bronze with Kenya Cheruiyot with the silver.
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Yahoo News UK
Rosie Eccles is fighting for Commonwealth Games redemption
Portskewett puncher Eccles, 26, will fight Australia’s Kaye Scott on Sunday for the chance to take gold in Birmingham after a unanimous points victory over Northern Ireland’s Eireann Nugent.
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The Independent
Feltham fire: Huge blaze breaks out metres away from homes in west London
A huge fire has broken out metres away from homes in Feltham, west London. Source: London Fire Brigade
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The Guardian
Calvin Harris: Funk Wav Bounces Vol 2 – irresistibly joyous
A-list guests including Dua Lipa, Jorja Smith and Stefflon Don provide the high points on the Scot’s quality funk follow-up
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BANG Showbiz
Jack Keating denies Coco Lodge romance
Jack Keating has insisted that despite being spotted getting cosy with former 'Love Island' castmate Coco Lodge, the pair are not seeing each other.
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Storyful
Dozens Injured After Lightning Strike Ignites Fire at Major Oil Tank in Matanzas, Cuba
Dozens of people were injured after a lightning strike started a significant fire at an oil tank in Matanzas, Cuba, on Friday, August 5, according to officials.Matanzas government officials reported that 77 people were injured and 17 people were still missing as of Saturday morning. The President’s office confirmed that the missing people are firefighters who were working near the blaze.“Extinguishing the fire may still take time, but recovery strategies are already being outlined,” said Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. He also thanked several other nations, including Mexico and Venezuela, for providing aid, and the United States for “technical advice.”The fire currently threatens power supply for the island, which was already experiencing an energy crisis that led to government scheduled power outages that began last week, reports said.The Office of the President said this drone footage was captured in the early morning hours on Saturday. Credit: Cuba President’s Office via Storyful
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Yahoo News UK
Former teachers appear in court accused of child abuse at boarding school
Eight people have appeared in court accused of child cruelty and sexual abuse at a boarding school over more than a decade.
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The Guardian
‘Botox for your lawn’: the controversial use of pesticides on golf courses
Weedkillers, insecticides and other pesticides are used on golf courses, and many, such as 2,4-D, have been linked to health problems
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