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Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's fatherFri 14th Aug 2026 14:21 BST
Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's father

Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire riskFri 14th Aug 2026 15:30 BST
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryerFri 14th Aug 2026 13:22 BST
Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer

Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.

Sign of life as bright orange 'fire fungus' grows at park ravaged by wildfireFri 14th Aug 2026 09:47 BST
Sign of life as bright orange 'fire fungus' grows at park ravaged by wildfire

Forestry and Land Scotland says the fungus is among the first signs of life in areas of burned woodland, following a major wildfire last month.

One million sign petition to keep PC Harper's killers in jailFri 14th Aug 2026 12:44 BST
One million sign petition to keep PC Harper's killers in jail

The milestone was acknowledged "without fanfare" ahead of the anniversary of the officer's death.

Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying billFri 14th Aug 2026 12:31 BST
Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill

Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".

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