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Swindon Advertiser
I queued for a cuppa at Coate Water but cafe wouldn't accept cash
"I had about five pounds on me in loose change. I did not think I would need my debit card on a nature walk. I went home in disgust."
16 hours ago
The Independent
British tourist pranks passengers by announcing six-hour flight delays at Greek airport
Police allegedly threatened to confiscate his passport for three days
5 hours ago
The Independent
Bristol Balloon Fiesta: Dozens of hot air balloons fill sky as they take flight
Bristol Balloon Fiesta: Dozens of hot air balloons fill sky as they take flight.Source: James Acres, Twitter
a day ago
Storyful
Lightning and Heavy Storms Strike South of France
A bolt of lightning was seen flashing in Le Grau-du-Roi, in France’s Gard department, as heavy storms struck the region on August 14.Quentin Rey recorded the moment when a bolt of lightning and the rumble of thunder made some passersby duck for cover. He also recorded a timelapse of a storm rolling towards the village of Beaulieu, to the north of Montpellier.Meteo-France issued an orange warning for the Gard region due to the risk of thunderstorms. France 3 reported that Montpellier suffered from flash flooding, heavy rain and lightning strikes. Credit: Quentin Rey via Storyful
9 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Johnson announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor
The Carry on and EastEnders star campaigned to raise awareness after being diagnosed with the disease.
2 days ago
PA Media: UK News
Hundreds attend vigil for Archie Battersbee
Archie, 12, died on August 6 in the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London, after weeks of legal wrangling.
22 hours ago
Herald Scotland
Majority of ScotRail services axed as major disruption expected for RMT strikes
Most train services will be axed on two days this week amid further rail strikes.
8 hours ago
Lancashire Telegraph
Lancs man loses thousands after falling victim to online holiday home scam
A Lancashire man fell victim to an online scam after finding a holiday home in Bulgaria on Ebay.
2 days ago
ITN
Starmer sets out Labour's plan to tackle energy bills
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for a windfall tax on energy company profits while insisting his party has a fully costed plan for tackling soaring energy bills.
7 hours ago
The Guardian
The Princess review – the Diana documentary that’s packed with ironic (and twisted) detail
From TV commentators calling Camilla and Diana ‘friends’ to Robert Kilroy-Silk’s take on the royal, this programme’s archive footage shows society’s sordid relationship with her
22 hours ago
Lancashire Telegraph
Winter road gritting salt supply secure
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council has secured its supply of salt for gritting winter road for the next four years.
6 hours ago
The Guardian
Brittney Griner’s story shows again, how America continues to fail Black women
If Brittney Griner weren’t a Black woman, her story would have looked very different
10 hours ago
The Guardian
Jessica Gadirova retains her European title in women’s floor exercise
The 17‑year‑old British gymnast Jessica Gadirova overcame moments of self-doubt to retain her European floor title
a day ago
Evening Standard
Residents of street where gas explosion killed girl unable to return one week on
More than 500 Galpin’s Road residents have been living in hotels paid for by Merton Council for a week.
7 hours ago
Herald Scotland
What is today's Wordle? August 14 hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
2 days ago
The Independent
New Omicron-specific vaccine from Moderna approved by UK regulator
New vaccine is a ‘sharpened tool in our armoury’ to fight against Covid, says Dr June Raine, chief for the UK medicines regulator
9 hours ago
The Independent
PS5 stock – live: PS Direct has the standalone console in stock as Currys, Very and more restocks continue
Here’s the latest PlayStation restock news from Currys, Smyths Toys, Amazon and more
10 hours ago
Evening Standard
London weather forecast: Thunderstorms on way after another weekend of wildfires
The Met Office has warned of torrential downpours and possible flooding over the next few days
13 hours ago
The Telegraph
Letters: Does the country need another three weeks of the Tory leadership contest?
SIR – As the country struggles with multiple serious problems, the Government is in a state of torpor.
2 days ago
Sky News
Scotland to become first country in world to provide free period products
Scotland is to become the first country in the world to introduce a law to protect the right to free period products. On Monday, when the Period Products Act comes into force, councils and education providers in Scotland will be legally required to ensure free sanitary products are available to anyone who needs them. The legislation, which was originally proposed by Labour MSP Monica Lennon, was unanimously approved by the Scottish Parliament back in 2020.
a day ago

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