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UK braces for bank holiday heatwave as temperatures set to soar to record-breaking 33C
Temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend, with a chance of record-breaking 33C May highs in parts of the UK.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:35:00 +0100
Temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend, with a chance of record-breaking 33C May highs in parts of the UK.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:35:00 +0100
Eleven NHS staff sacked for accessing medical records of Nottingham attack victims
Eleven staff have been sacked by an NHS trust for inappropriately accessing the medical records of the 2023 Nottingham attack victims.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:52:00 +0100
Eleven staff have been sacked by an NHS trust for inappropriately accessing the medical records of the 2023 Nottingham attack victims.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:52:00 +0100
TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough for children'
TikTok and YouTube have been criticised by the communications watchdog for "failing" to take steps to protect children "despite overwhelming evidence of harm".
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:25:00 +0100
TikTok and YouTube have been criticised by the communications watchdog for "failing" to take steps to protect children "despite overwhelming evidence of harm".
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:25:00 +0100
Football Association launches investigation into Southampton 'spygate'
The Football Association has announced it is investigating Southampton after the club admitted spying on other clubs.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:48:00 +0100
The Football Association has announced it is investigating Southampton after the club admitted spying on other clubs.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:48:00 +0100
Why are there calls for quartz worktop ban?
California is set to vote on a ban of engineered stone later today - potentially becoming the first US state to outlaw its use.
Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 +0100
California is set to vote on a ban of engineered stone later today - potentially becoming the first US state to outlaw its use.
Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Radio station apologises after accidentally announcing King's death
A radio station that accidentally announced the King had died has apologised for "any distress caused".
Thu, 21 May 2026 01:40:00 +0100
A radio station that accidentally announced the King had died has apologised for "any distress caused".
Thu, 21 May 2026 01:40:00 +0100