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Rescuers find body parts after deadly avalanche on Italian glacier
Rescuers have found body parts in the search for hikers missing after a powerful avalanche killed at least seven people in Italy.
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Cost of living: 'Biggest tax cut in a decade' takes effect to help 30 million people
The amount you can earn before having to pay national insurance (NI) has been raised from today, a move Boris Johnson has described as the "biggest tax cut in a decade" to help with the rising cost of living.
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How new chancellor Nadhim Zahawi could affect the UK's economy and taxes
It is tempting, given the UK has a new chancellor and given Downing Street is dropping heavy hints about tax cuts, to start wondering out loud about what the past 24 hours' events mean for economic policy.
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How could Boris Johnson be ousted as PM? The 1922 Committee election could be key
Boris Johnson has insisted he will be staying in Number 10 despite a string of high-level resignations over the Chris Pincher scandal.
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Boris Johnson says 'of course' he will be prime minister tomorrow at committee probe amid avalanche of resignations
Boris Johnson has said he will "of course" still be prime minister tomorrow despite facing an avalanche of resignations from members of his government.
Local News
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Deborah Cadman appointed permanent chief executive
Deborah Cadman, Birmingham City Council’s current interim chief executive, has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis following a formal recruitment process.
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Championing support for Young carers in Wals
Walsall Council, in collaboration with the Walsall Cares Centre and partners is leading the way with offering comprehensive support for young carers in the borough.
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Are you ready to sing-along at this year’s Outdoor Cinema movies?
New Outdoor Cinema line-up announced Afternoon matinee included for the whole family to enjoy on large outdoor screen The programme is part of the three-week Castle Summer Fest
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Why it's important we remember Srebrenica
Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, reflects on why it is important to remember those who lost their lives in the genocide in Srebrenica in July 1995.
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School uniform swap-shop coming to town hall
Council supporting ‘second chance’ school uniform Event to take place over the weekend of July 29/30 at town hall Families invited to ‘swap’ uniforms for no charge
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Tamworth in Bloom new judging route revealed
Bloom judges to enjoy a new route in their tour of the borough. Showcasing new projects and planting areas Aiming for gold accolade
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Exciting new Saxon find donated to Tamworth Castle!
New Saxon find arrives at Tamworth Castle gallery
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Work to start on restoring 18th century building
Work to start on restoring 18th century building
National News
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Boris Johnson sacks Michael Gove - one of the first serving cabinet members to wield the knife
Boris Johnson has sacked Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove.
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Cabinet resignations: Who's staying and who's going? Ministers reveal if they are backing Boris Johnson after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit
Boris Johnson faces having to rebuild his government if he survives as leader following 44 resignations since Tuesday evening.
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Simon Hart resigns as Secretary of State for Wales
Simon Hart has resigned as Secretary of State for Wales following Boris Johnson's refusal to stand down, despite calls from some of his own cabinet ministers to do so.
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What happens if Boris Johnson resigns and how could he be removed if he doesn't?
Boris Johnson's landslide general election victory in 2019 secured his position in Number 10, but he can only stay in post with the backing of Conservative backbench MPs.
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Boris Johnson suffers more ministerial resignations in one day than any PM in history
More ministers have resigned today from government than have ever done before in a single day, higher than the previous record of 11 ministers quitting in September 1932.
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Women's Euro 2022: England beat Austria 1-0 as home side start campaign with victory
England made a winning start to their much-anticipated Euro 2022 campaign with a 1-0 victory against Austria at Old Trafford thanks to Beth Mead's first-half goal.
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China is biggest 'game-changing challenge', MI5 and FBI heads warn
The heads of MI5 and the FBI have used an unprecedented joint speech to warn that China is their biggest "game-changing challenge", with the UK doubling efforts to combat Chinese spying.
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Chicago shooting suspect confessed to police ahead of court appearance, state attorney says
The man charged with killing seven people in a shooting on an Independence Day parade in Chicago has confessed to police that he fired on the crowd.
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Uvalde school shooting: Police missed chance to shoot gunman waiting for permission from supervisor
An armed policeman at the Uvalde school massacre had an opportunity to shoot the gunman but missed his chance waiting for permission from a supervisor, according to a new report.
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British Airways to cut a further 10,300 flights until end of October
British Airways (BA) has announced it will cut a further 10,300 short-haul flights until the end of October.
UK News
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Boris Johnson sacks Michael Gove - one of the first serving cabinet members to wield the knife
Boris Johnson has sacked Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove.
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Cabinet resignations: Who's staying and who's going? Ministers reveal if they are backing Boris Johnson after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit
Boris Johnson faces having to rebuild his government if he survives as leader following 44 resignations since Tuesday evening.
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Simon Hart resigns as Secretary of State for Wales
Simon Hart has resigned as Secretary of State for Wales following Boris Johnson's refusal to stand down, despite calls from some of his own cabinet ministers to do so.
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Boris Johnson suffers more ministerial resignations in one day than any PM in history
More ministers have resigned today from government than have ever done before in a single day, higher than the previous record of 11 ministers quitting in September 1932.
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Women's Euro 2022: England beat Austria 1-0 as home side start campaign with victory
England made a winning start to their much-anticipated Euro 2022 campaign with a 1-0 victory against Austria at Old Trafford thanks to Beth Mead's first-half goal.
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Man accused of rape and faking own death is arrested after 'being aggressive towards hospital staff'
A man involved in extradition proceedings to the United States on a rape charge has been arrested at a Glasgow hospital.
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Mum accused of torturing son to death tells jury 'I should have died instead of him'
A mother accused of torturing her son to death broke down in tears as she told jurors she "should have died instead".
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British Airways to cut a further 10,300 flights until end of October
British Airways (BA) has announced it will cut a further 10,300 short-haul flights until the end of October.
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Trainee easyJet pilot, 21, dies after mosquito bite leads to infection in her brain
A trainee easyJet pilot died after she was bitten by a mosquito and developed an infection which spread to her brain, an inquest heard.
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Ciaran Leigh Morris: Hit-and-run driver who killed 18-day-old baby has sentence increased on appeal
A hit-and-run motorist jailed for killing an 18-day-old baby after crashing into his pram has had his sentence increased at the Court of Appeal.
World News
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Chicago shooting suspect confessed to police ahead of court appearance, state attorney says
The man charged with killing seven people in a shooting on an Independence Day parade in Chicago has confessed to police that he fired on the crowd.
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Uvalde school shooting: Police missed chance to shoot gunman waiting for permission from supervisor
An armed policeman at the Uvalde school massacre had an opportunity to shoot the gunman but missed his chance waiting for permission from a supervisor, according to a new report.
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China is biggest 'game-changing challenge', MI5 and FBI heads warn
The heads of MI5 and the FBI have used an unprecedented joint speech to warn that China is their biggest "game-changing challenge", with the UK doubling efforts to combat Chinese spying.
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OPEC secretary-general who struck deal with Russia dies just before the end of his term
The boss of OPEC - the powerful cartel that represents many of the world's biggest oil producers - has died at the age of 63.
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China's first COVID-19 vaccine mandate to be introduced in Beijing
Beijing will introduce a vaccine mandate for certain venues - the first of its kind in China since the start of the pandemic, as the country deals with the recent arrival of the highly contagious Omicron BA.5 variant.
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Rescuers find body parts after deadly avalanche on Italian glacier
Rescuers have found body parts in the search for hikers missing after a powerful avalanche killed at least seven people in Italy.
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What's most important for F1 success - car and team, or driver? Eight-season study gives an answer
What is the most important factor to securing success in Formula 1? An eight-season study has offered up an answer.
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Twitter suing Indian government over orders to block content and suspend accounts
Twitter is taking the Indian government to court to resist orders demanding that the platform take down content and suspend particular accounts.
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UK's fourth-largest household energy supplier EDF nationalised by the French state
The energy crisis sparked by Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine is having all kinds of consequences on the corporate sector.
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Carlos Santana 'doing well' after collapsing on stage: 'I forgot to eat and drink water'
US guitarist Carlos Santana has said he "forgot to eat and drink water" after collapsing on stage during a show in Michigan.
Entertainment News
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R Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail, US authorities say
Disgraced R&B star R Kelly has been removed from suicide watch at the Brooklyn jail where he is beginning a 30-year sentence for sex trafficking, US authorities have said.
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Nipsey Hussle: Man found guilty of rapper's murder
A 32-year-old man has been found guilty of first-degree murder over the 2019 shooting of rapper Nipsey Hussle.
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Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper back in hospital as he suffers from long COVID
Derek Draper is back in hospital amid his ongoing battle with long COVID.
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Carlos Santana 'doing well' after collapsing on stage: 'I forgot to eat and drink water'
US guitarist Carlos Santana has said he "forgot to eat and drink water" after collapsing on stage during a show in Michigan.
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Keanu Reeves patiently answers fan's questions at the airport - and then asks some back
Keanu Reeves has been described as "a class act" after he answered a series of questions from a young fan at an airport following an international flight.
Sports
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Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie beats David Goffin in five sets to set up semi-final vs Novak Djokovic
British No 1 Cameron Norrie has reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon for the first time after an epic five-set victory over David Goffin.
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Women's Euros: Leah Williamson says England are nervous, excited and embracing tournament on home soil
England captain Leah Williamson says the Lionesses squad are nervous for their Euro 2022 opener, but mostly excited and embracing the home tournament.
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Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put England on the cusp of famous final-Test win over India as record run chase in sight
England are 119 runs away from pulling off their highest-ever successful run chase in Test cricket, with seven wickets remaining, setting up a fascinating finale to the rescheduled fifth LV= Insurance Test against India at Edgbaston.
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Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa attempt to keep focus on Genesis Scottish Open rather than LIV Golf
Justin Thomas says beating LIV rebels to the Genesis Scottish Open title would mean more to him and admits he has been "wrapped up emotionally from time to time" over the controversy surrounding the Saudi-backed tour.
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Martin Brundle on British GP: Zhou Guanyu's crash, Ferrari's strategy and one of F1's most dramatic races
This year's British Grand Prix was one of the best races I've ever attended and commentated on.
Politics
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Boris Johnson sacks Michael Gove - one of the first serving cabinet members to wield the knife
Boris Johnson has sacked Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove.
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Simon Hart resigns as Secretary of State for Wales
Simon Hart has resigned as Secretary of State for Wales following Boris Johnson's refusal to stand down, despite calls from some of his own cabinet ministers to do so.
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Boris Johnson suffers more ministerial resignations in one day than any PM in history
More ministers have resigned today from government than have ever done before in a single day, higher than the previous record of 11 ministers quitting in September 1932.
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Boris Johnson says 'of course' he will be prime minister tomorrow at committee probe amid avalanche of resignations
Boris Johnson has said he will "of course" still be prime minister tomorrow despite facing an avalanche of resignations from members of his government.
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How could Boris Johnson be ousted as PM? The 1922 Committee election could be key
Boris Johnson has insisted he will be staying in Number 10 despite a string of high-level resignations over the Chris Pincher scandal.