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Tom Dean claims a stunning gold and Duncan Scott silver to ensure a British one-two finish in a thrilling 200m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics.
Watch what happened when Team GB swimmer Tom Dean's family and friends gathered in his mum's garden to watch him in the 200m freestyle final at the Tokyo Olympics.
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 across the county.
Olly Stephens, 13, was lured by a girl to a field where he was attacked by two 14-year-olds.
The blaze affected multiple barns filled with hay in Wash Water, Newbury, fire crews say.
The woman, in her 30s, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene in Bracknell.
A runaway cow was rammed and killed by Thames Valley Police officers in Berkshire in May.
Operators say they may have to run fewer trains as more employees are hit by the "pingdemic".
The government is responding to continuing complaints of sexual harassment in hotel quarantine.
Councillors vote unanimously to reject plans to build 257 homes on a golf course in Reading.
Sailor Hannah Mills and rower Mohamed Sbihi are chosen to carry the flag for Great Britain at Friday's Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony.
Ross MacLeod from the RNLI's Water Safety Team explains how to float in the water if you get into danger.
British medal hope Amber Hill withdraws from the women's skeet competition at this summer's Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19.
The annual census of the swan population on the River Thames is under way.
Commuters in Reading explain why they are choosing to wear or ditch a mask as restrictions lift.
It covers south-west England and large parts of Wales as the UK experiences a prolonged hot spell.
The constable helped detain a suspect who later tested positive for coronavirus.
A teenager and four men are arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after a brawl in Slough.
The club has rebranded the stadium as part of a sponsorship deal with a car leasing firm.
There is no limit on how many people can meet, nightclubs can reopen and large events can resume.
All over-18s can now get the Covid jab, but the government has criticised take-up among young people.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
UK coronavirus cases are rising due to a variant first identified in India that spreads more easily.
Major changes to lockdown rules have taken effect in England and Scotland, but some restrictions remain.
Masks are no longer compulsory in England, but remain necessary in Scotland and Wales.
Vaccine experts recommend that a limited group of children should be offered Covid jabs ahead of winter.
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines.
Jacob Wilson overcame illness to set up the first distillery in Henley in 270 years.
Bafta's nominees for Young Game Designer of the year tackle important issues for a new generation.
On the series' 20th anniversary, the BBC shows never-seen-before interview clips with Ricky Gervais.
Scenes of euphoria have been posted on social media as England fans celebrated in the streets.
The vehicle can lay 11 miles of cones automatically without putting workers at risk on busy roads.
Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister.
Karim Khadla’s father Rachid subjected his children to years of physical abuse and manipulation.
The footage looks back on the booming reggae music scene of the 1980s and 1990s.
Radio DJs and listeners share their experiences of policing ahead of police commissioner elections.
Staff in race to retrain lifeguards at Bracknell's Coral Reef water park before end of lockdown.
Three families discuss the financial pressures of living through the coronavirus pandemic.
Youth workers say the pandemic is making it harder to keep children away from crime.
Racing driver Bobby Trundley found himself competing in the same virtual race as Jenson Button.
Watch as Team GB's Tom Dean wins 200m freestyle gold with team-mate Duncan Scott clinching silver at Tokyo 2020.
Great Britain's men's hockey team suffer their first defeat of the Tokyo Olympics with a 5-1 loss to Germany in Pool B.
The Great Britain women's hockey team get back on track with a win over South Africa, after the men's side beat Canada.
Morecambe re-sign goalkeeper Jokull Andresson on a season-long loan deal from Championship side Reading.
Chelsea will begin their Women's Super League title defence at Arsenal, while Manchester City travel to Everton.
Tom Dean claims a stunning gold and Duncan Scott silver to ensure a British one-two finish in a thrilling 200m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics.
Watch what happened when Team GB swimmer Tom Dean's family and friends gathered in his mum's garden to watch him in the 200m freestyle final at the Tokyo Olympics.
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 across the county.
Olly Stephens, 13, was lured by a girl to a field where he was attacked by two 14-year-olds.
The blaze affected multiple barns filled with hay in Wash Water, Newbury, fire crews say.
The woman, in her 30s, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene in Bracknell.
A runaway cow was rammed and killed by Thames Valley Police officers in Berkshire in May.
Operators say they may have to run fewer trains as more employees are hit by the "pingdemic".
The government is responding to continuing complaints of sexual harassment in hotel quarantine.
Councillors vote unanimously to reject plans to build 257 homes on a golf course in Reading.
Sailor Hannah Mills and rower Mohamed Sbihi are chosen to carry the flag for Great Britain at Friday's Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony.
Ross MacLeod from the RNLI's Water Safety Team explains how to float in the water if you get into danger.
British medal hope Amber Hill withdraws from the women's skeet competition at this summer's Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19.
The annual census of the swan population on the River Thames is under way.
Commuters in Reading explain why they are choosing to wear or ditch a mask as restrictions lift.
It covers south-west England and large parts of Wales as the UK experiences a prolonged hot spell.
The constable helped detain a suspect who later tested positive for coronavirus.
A teenager and four men are arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after a brawl in Slough.
The club has rebranded the stadium as part of a sponsorship deal with a car leasing firm.
There is no limit on how many people can meet, nightclubs can reopen and large events can resume.
All over-18s can now get the Covid jab, but the government has criticised take-up among young people.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
UK coronavirus cases are rising due to a variant first identified in India that spreads more easily.
Major changes to lockdown rules have taken effect in England and Scotland, but some restrictions remain.
Masks are no longer compulsory in England, but remain necessary in Scotland and Wales.
Vaccine experts recommend that a limited group of children should be offered Covid jabs ahead of winter.
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines.
Jacob Wilson overcame illness to set up the first distillery in Henley in 270 years.
Bafta's nominees for Young Game Designer of the year tackle important issues for a new generation.
On the series' 20th anniversary, the BBC shows never-seen-before interview clips with Ricky Gervais.
Scenes of euphoria have been posted on social media as England fans celebrated in the streets.
The vehicle can lay 11 miles of cones automatically without putting workers at risk on busy roads.
Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister.
Karim Khadla’s father Rachid subjected his children to years of physical abuse and manipulation.
The footage looks back on the booming reggae music scene of the 1980s and 1990s.
Radio DJs and listeners share their experiences of policing ahead of police commissioner elections.
Staff in race to retrain lifeguards at Bracknell's Coral Reef water park before end of lockdown.
Three families discuss the financial pressures of living through the coronavirus pandemic.
Youth workers say the pandemic is making it harder to keep children away from crime.
Racing driver Bobby Trundley found himself competing in the same virtual race as Jenson Button.
Watch as Team GB's Tom Dean wins 200m freestyle gold with team-mate Duncan Scott clinching silver at Tokyo 2020.
Great Britain's men's hockey team suffer their first defeat of the Tokyo Olympics with a 5-1 loss to Germany in Pool B.
The Great Britain women's hockey team get back on track with a win over South Africa, after the men's side beat Canada.
Morecambe re-sign goalkeeper Jokull Andresson on a season-long loan deal from Championship side Reading.
Chelsea will begin their Women's Super League title defence at Arsenal, while Manchester City travel to Everton.
Senior cabinet ministers are due to discuss the move for arrivals to England in a meeting on Wednesday.
American gymnast Simone Biles is praised for prioritising "mental wellness over all else" after pulling out of the Olympic women's team final.
About one in three has problems such as high blood pressure and mental ill health, a study suggests.
Consumers should not have to pay excessive prices to use public car charging, MPs say.
Infections in Australia's largest city remain stubbornly high, despite five weeks of restrictions.
Officers on duty when Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol give tearful testimony at an inquiry.
A £1.6bn strategy aimed at improving the lives of disabled people is to be set out by the government.
Despite falling numbers, the PM is urging people to "remain cautious" and "not jump to conclusions".
In states seeing surges, US health officials again recommend masking for all - including at schools.
Jordison was a member of the mask-wearing heavy metal band and also performed with the likes of Metallica.
Police are investigating abuse claims at a former school that sought to assimilate indigenous children.
The young birds "lucky to be alive" after found hiding in exhaust of an Airbus plane during repairs.
A quarantine waiver for EU and US travellers and a cover-up in social care lead the front pages.
The country's economic crisis has forced some families to move into refugee camps to survive.
How one school in Croatia is working to improve education opportunities for Roma children like Kristina.
The Gilgamesh Dream Tablet was imported illegally into the US before being bought by Hobby Lobby.
The album was handed over as part of a $7.4m deal with a notorious former drug firm executive.
Three-year-old Jacob Smith of Aberdeen was plucked from obscurity on holiday and cast with Kriti Sanon in Mimi.
The French robotics engineer says he was inspired to build the suit after his son asked him to.
Does a week of falling case numbers mean we're close to the end?
Christopher Arundell grew up in the UK but after doing time in jail is being deported to Zimbabwe.
A look at the prime minister's claims about crime statistics, police numbers and funding.
The Royal Navy and merchant fleet have no back-up if navigation systems are disrupted, experts warn.
A four-day ultramarathon covering 120 miles on the west coast of Scotland will cost £15,499 to enter.
A black Brazilian immigrant was the first person in US history to challenge segregation in a courtroom
Ross Testa explains why he hired his sister and then his father for his social media business.
Maps of Afghanistan show who controls districts in fighting between the government and Taliban forces.
Team GB claim their first ever Olympic medal in the men's quadruple sculls with silver at Tokyo 2020.
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles says it is important to "put mental health first" after pulling out of the women's team final at 2020.
Manchester United confirm they have reached an agreement to sign France defender Raphael Varane from Real Madrid.
Charlotte Dujardin equals the most number of Olympic medals won by a British woman by claiming team dressage bronze in Tokyo.
Chelsea open talks for Kounde, Grealish to decide future next week, Arsenal make Martinez inquiry, plus more.
India star Smriti Mandhana hits an unbeaten 61 as Southern Brave race to a comfortable win against Welsh Fire.
Jonny Bairstow's 72 from 39 balls sets up a second win for Welsh Fire as they overcome Southern Brave
Britain's rowers win their first Olympic medal in the men's quadruple sculls as Harry Leask, Angus Groom, Tom Barras and Jack Beaumont claim silver at Tokyo 2020.
Team GB miss out on a medal in the men's four final after some dramatic steering issues almost cause a crash at the Tokyo Olympics.
Ariarne Titmus wins her latest battle with five-time Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky and sets a Games record in the women's 200m freestyle.
They range from an arena built by a father and son, to a legendary home of Japanese martial arts.
British-Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis believes athletes should have a choice over their outfits.
Want to know what's happening when in Tokyo? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action in Japan.
Simone Biles says she "has to focus on her mental health" after pulling out of the gymnastics women's team final at Tokyo 2020.
Medals table for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Major changes to lockdown rules have taken effect in England and Scotland, but some restrictions remain.
Masks are no longer compulsory in England, but remain necessary in Scotland and Wales.
Fully jabbed adults don't have to self-isolate after visiting amber-list countries - except France.
What you need to know about going to Portugal, Spain, Greece, France, Malta, Italy and Turkey.
A small number of named employees in key sectors will be exempt from some rules
Clubbers and people attending mass events in England will have to prove they've had both Covid jabs.
Lockdown inactivity may have left people with weaker muscles - there are simple solutions.
New research links as many as 200 different symptoms to the condition.
All over-18s can now get the Covid jab, but the government has criticised take-up among young people.
An EU vaccine "passport" is being introduced, enabling holders to prove they have been jabbed.
Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.
The progress made in vaccinating the country's adult population, as more than 46 million people have received at least one dose.
Hundreds of thousands of children at higher risk from coronavirus infection will be offered a Covid vaccine in the UK.
The contact tracing app could be changed to make it less sensitive, so it sends fewer alerts.
Figures from Care Quality Commission lay out the pandemic's 'devastating impact' on care homes in England.
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
The Tokyo Summer Olympics have begun, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan.
With similar symptoms, deciding whether or not you need to get tested for coronavirus can be tricky.
Social distancing rules are changing across the UK.
Vaccine experts recommend that a limited group of children should be offered Covid jabs ahead of winter.
There are fears that this version of coronavirus, first identified in South Africa, is
As social distancing restrictions end in England and ease in Scotland, good ventilation remains vital.
Medical teams around the world are learning which medicines work best against Covid.
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1. How to make meetings more productive. We are spending too much precious work time attending unproductive meetings. For most leaders and managers, meetings take up at least 20 hours every week; meetings merge into one another, and on it goes. READ MORE >> 2. PM calls for caution on ‘freedom day’. Boris Johnson has urged people to exercise caution as most restrictions on social contact are lifted in England. From today, nightclubs can reopen, there are no limits on how many people can meet or attend events and table service will not be required in pubs and restaurants. Masks will no longer be required by law. There are warnings cases will surge, with UK infections - currently at about 50,000 a day – expected to reach 200,000 a day later in the summer. The Times 3. Sunak may push budget into 2022. The chancellor may delay the Budget until 2022 to allow time for the Treasury to consider the economic impact of the third Covid wave and winding down the furlough scheme. It would be the third year in a row that plans for the autumn package were postponed. A surge in inflation means the chancellor faces an extra £10bn in interest payments over the next two years. About a quarter of governmental debt, around £460bn, is tied to the retail price index measure of inflation, so the Treasury must pay out more money to savers and investors when prices rise. Prices in June were up 3.9% on the year and the index appears to be rising steeply. The Daily Telegraph 4. Covid app ‘pings through walls’. Neighbours are being told to self-isolate because the NHS Test and Trace app is “pinging” people through walls. Sources close to the Test and Trace team say the Bluetooth signal used by the app is strong enough to penetrate walls. There are fears that a “pingdemic” will bring businesses, transport and schools to standstill, after more than half a million alerts were sent by the app last week alone. The Daily Telegraph 5. High street enjoys record quarter. Growth in high street sales between April and June made it the best three months on record, industry data has revealed. The British Retail Consortium – the trade body that represents retailers – said warmer weather, people holidaying in the UK and the start of the Euro 2020 tournament powered higher spending. It said retail sales were 13.1% higher in June than in the same month two years ago, while the total for the second quarter of 2021 was 10.4% up on the same three-month period of 2019. The Guardian |
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6. Fined for dumping. Southern Water has been fined a record £90m for deliberately dumping billions of litres of raw sewage into protected seas over several years, for its own financial gain. Over nearly six years, the water company poured a total of between 16bn and 21bn litres of untreated sewage into the seas off north Kent and Hampshire, so as to avoid financial penalties and the cost of upgrading and maintaining infrastructure. Daily Mail 7. Aspirin linked to cancer survival. Taking aspirin alongside conventional treatments may reduce the risk of cancer patients dying by 20%, a new analysis has found. The researchers, at Cardiff University, also found that the painkiller appeared to reduce the risk of the cancer spreading within the body. Their review covered 118 earlier studies, involving patients with 18 different cancers. The 250,000 patients who had reported taking aspirin (as a supplement to other treatments) had a 20% reduced mortality rate. The lead researcher said: “There is now a considerable body of evidence to suggest a significant reduction in mortality in patients who take aspirin.” BBC 8. Last week in the City. The UK inflation rate hit 2.5% in the year to June, the highest for nearly three years, topping the Bank of England’s 2% target for the second month running. The upward tick is likely to fuel debate about interest rate rises. Consumer prices in the US rose by 0.9% from May-June - the largest monthly gain since 2008. BBC 9. Should you work at the weekend? Changes wrought by the pandemic have led to many reassessing their relationship with work. With support for a four-day work week rising, and even sectors traditionally associated with long hours, such as investment banking, seeing shifting attitudes, is the tide turning? What do you think? Have your say in our poll. VOTE HERE >> 10. The bottom line. Data from the ONS has revealed that the average UK house price rose by over 20% between the Brexit referendum in June 2016 and March 2021, from £212,887 to £256,405. Financial Times |
Elizabeth McCourt was sexually abused at a care home in Lambeth as a child.
Honor sent a painting to the Queen after the prince's death and was surprised at the response.
Luke Callinan, 35, has been diagnosed with a rare form of multiple sclerosis.
From blocked roads to flooded homes, the deluge of rain has caused huge disruption to the capital.
GB skateboarder Sky Brown is 13 years old, but there have been even younger in the history of the Games.
After his homemade animations went viral, Snoop Dogg asked Peter Quinn to direct his new video.
A live Word War Two bomb, unearthed by builders on a housing development, has been destroyed in a controlled explosion.
An exhibition looking at the social and technological impact of typewriters opens at the National Museum of Scotland.
Jess and Andrew Waggitt opened their doors to vulnerable people during the pandemic and continue to do so.
Live-streamed footage of a family of blue tits has had more than 41 million views online.
Photographer Peter Britton wants his project to stand as a legacy to those lost to Tusker Rock.
Bradley's mother Gemma explains how her charity is building a holiday home for children with illnesses.
The fossils were originally uncovered by two hobby palaeontologists during lockdown.
Influencer Elle Edwards lets us inside her DMs to show the extent of sexual abuse faced by women online.
Things did not go entirely to plan as prime minister appeared virtually while in isolation at Chequers.
Mick Couzens is working with different community groups and the council in Scarborough to tackle the problem head on.
Ross MacLeod from the RNLI's Water Safety Team explains how to float in the water if you get into danger.
