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Extreme UK heat claimed 2,700 lives as scientists warn of worsening climate risks
The heatwave that affected England and Wales in June killed about 440 people a day during its three-day peak, scientists have estimated. Across the whole of the June heatwave, plus the one in May, about 2,700 people lost their lives prematurely.
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More than half of GPs in Wales say they cannot meet patient demand
A recent survey has found that over half of GPs across Wales are failing to meet patient demand as a result of sustained underinvestment.
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New family court rules curb use of unregulated psychologists in child custody cases
New rules barring unregulated psychologists from family court cases in England and Wales will come into force this month, sparking hope that the “days of bogus experts are over”.
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Rare crusted scabies outbreak forces closure of hospital ward in Wales
A Welsh hospital ward has been forced to close following an outbreak of a rare and highly contagious form of scabies.
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Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75 after emergency surgery and weeks in induced coma
Legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75 – weeks after undergoing emergency surgery and being placed in a coma.
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Chinese company faces calls for investigation after closing three historic private schools
Education minister Olivia Bailey said private schools are “responsible for ensuring their long-term viability” and “free to make their own business decisions”, but she was “shocked” at Galaxy Global Education’s (GGE) behaviour.
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Massive fire erupts at former oil refinery in Wales as smoke billows across Milford Haven
Firefighters tackled a huge blaze that has broken out on the site of a former oil refinery in Wales.
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Keir Starmer says forced adoptions were a "stain" on Britain’s history in landmark apology
Previously, the then-Conservative government declined to apologise, arguing that the state had not supported these practices. Starmer has now acknowledged the government’s role in forced adoptions.
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New project aims to open England’s secretive family courts to greater media scrutiny
In the family courts of England and Wales, justice is rarely seen. While real progress has been made towards making the courts more transparent, only a tiny fraction of cases are actually reported on.
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College student dies after entering River Wye during Duke of Edinburgh’s Award trip
A student has drowned while on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) trip in Wales, police have said.
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Amber Rudd to lead major review of prison security as UK cracks down on drugs, drones and corruption
The government has announced it will launch a "major" new examination into the security of prisons in England and Wales.
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Britain to repeal 200-year-old Vagrancy Act that criminalised homelessness
Rough sleeping will be decriminalised next week as the Government scraps a 200-year-old law.
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Two rescued after microlight crashes into sea off Welsh coast
Rescuers rushed to the Welsh coast after a small aircraft crash-landed near an island - two people were found at the scene and brought back to shore
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UK faces another 38C heatwave as forecasters warn of soaring July temperatures
Another scorching heatwave could be just days away from sending temperatures in the UK surging to 38C, weather forecasting maps show.
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Missing girl, 14, found dead in park as police launch murder probe
Cops have discovered the body of a female just 500 yards from the home of a missing 14-year-old girl who vanished from the town centre.
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Bus overturns in horror crash leaving at least 26 injured
A “major incident” has been declared after a bus crash left dozens of people injured.
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UK hit with rare red heat warning as temperatures set to soar to 40C
A rare red weather warning has been issued for extreme heat as temperatures are set to skyrocket to 40C this week.
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Man arrested after woman stabbed and man beaten with plank in Cardiff street attack
Police are appealing for information after a man and woman were allegedly assaulted in Cardiff.
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UK schools brace for 38C heatwave as children face “barely teachable” classrooms
A new wave of scorching temperatures next week is set to bring significant discomfort for millions of school children packed into busy classrooms.
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Brexit betrayed Britain’s fishermen as Starmer locks EU boats in UK waters until 2038
George Shipley doesn’t mince his words. The 34-year-old acting skipper stands on the quayside at Brixham harbour, the smell of salt and diesel thick in the early morning air, white plastic boxes stacked behind him and the Devon hills rising beyond the trawlers, and says what every fisherman here is thinking.
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Starmer’s exit looks inevitable as Labour prepares for seventh PM in a decade
"We promised people we weren’t going to do this." There is exasperation in the voice of a long time Labour adviser. But as every hour passes, it is more likely the UK will soon have its seventh prime minister in 10 years.
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Welsh government attacks Starmer after promised June meeting fails to happen
The Welsh government has expressed disappointment that a meeting promised by Sir Keir Starmer with First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth in June is not taking place.
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Family courts accused of “alarming” victim blaming in domestic abuse cases
Family courts are home to an “alarming prevalence” of victim blaming and bias – predominantly impacting mothers – according to researchers we spoke to following the publication of a new report.
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Wales schools urged to restrict phones as ministers prepare national rules
Headteachers will be "strongly encouraged" to restrict pupils using phones during the school day, Wales’ education minister has said.
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Britain’s only £120,000 pink Ferrari written off after Cardiff crash as insurer refuses payout
This is the moment Britain’s only pink £120,000 Ferrari is sent flying in a crash, bouncing off the road, over a pavement and into the bushes.
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