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Coventry’s hidden gems and fantastic monuments we should all be proud of

is a city that is ever changing. From the devastation of the Blitz and rebuilding, through to today’s huge City Centre South regeneration project and the demolition of tower blocks in Hillfields and Tile Hill. But alongside the new, there’s always...

Ribble’s Ultra-Road aero-endurance bike tested

Weight 8.58kg (XL) Frame Carbon fibre Fork Carbon fibre Groupset Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 (50/34, 11-34t) Wheels Mavic Cosmic S 42 carbon Tyres Vittoria Corsa N.Ext, 700c x 32mm Cockpit Ribble Aero Road Carbon INT cockpit (42cm, 110mm), Ribble...

DYING TELL PM: WE DON’T HAVE TIME FOR THESE DELAYS

GEISSLERTURN DAME Esther Rantzen is among campaigners begging Prime Minister Andy Burnham not to abandon them, as he effectively ruled out legalising assisted dying. He said palliative and social care must first be fixed. But terminally ill

Calls grow for England to boycott World Cup

THE Football Association is under mounting pressure to boycott the World Cup over claims of a £15bn tournament sell-out. England’s governing body joined the Prime Minister and three other federations in criticising the plan by Gianni Infantino, the...

Drought declared in half of England

Half of England is officially in drought, with July set to be the driest on record after winter floods, the Environment Agency has said. The “flash drought” developed quickly because of unusually low rainfall and high temperatures. The seven areas in...

SCOT FOUND DEAD INSIDE SUITCASE IN ATHENS

A SCOTS woman is feared to have been lured to her death in Greece before her body was dumped in a suitcase. Elisabeth Jane Ross’s remains were found by a homeless man in a derelict building in Athens. The 38-year-old is thought to have been dead for...

Sentinel ‘Witching tree’ of folklore now dead

ONE of the city’s most photographed and iconic trees has died, it has been confirmed. The ‘Witching’ oak tree, which stood defiantly for centuries by the Visitors Centre at Town Gate in Sutton Park, is dead. According to legend, a coven of witches...

KATE’S OUR GOLDEN GIRL

KATE O’connor struck gold for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last night winning the heptathlon. The Newry athlete sealed first place with victory in her final event last night, the 800m, ahead of team-mate Anna Mccauley who...

WHERE ARE OUR BABIES?

FOUR heartbroken mums whose babies’ bodies were treated with callous disregard by twisted undertaker Robert Bush have spoken of their anguish. Katie Woolston, 28, said: “I don’t know where he put my baby’s remains. It tears me to pieces.” It comes as...

STILL SAY YOUR BOATS PLAN IS WORKING, ANDY?

HUNDREDS of migrants headed for Britain yesterday just 24 hours after Andy Burnham claimed the plan to stop small boats ‘is working’. More than 700 migrants are thought to have attempted to cross the Channel on one of the busiest days so far this...

وعودة الهجمات الأميركية الإيرانية طهران تتشدد في احتكار هرمز ...

عودة الهجمات الأميركية على إيران بعد قصف الحرس الثوري | اهدافا في الأردن ترامب يتوعد طهران بهزيمة ساحقة ويصفالفصائل الموالية لهابسرطان العالم» إيران ترفض خطةعمان لهرمز وتريد إخضاع مسارات العبورالرئيسية لسيطرتها «رويترز»: الحوثيونيدرسون فرض رسوم على...

Demolition bill for flyover will be millions more than expected

THE cost of demolishing the Gateshead Flyover will be millions of pounds more than expected. Council bosses now expect that it will cost around £31m to complete the removal of the derelict highway, which is in the process of being torn down. The A167...

Future looking droughtful for baking Britain

DROUGHT has been officially declared across more than half of the country – with millions warned this is ‘the new normal’ by a government minister. It is the third drought in just five years, and with only two days to go, this month may also become...

Baby boom

FOUR fallow deer have been born at Perthshire Zoo in a summer baby boom. Families can visit the zoo’s newest arrivals after they joined a now 40-strong herd. Born weighing around 4.5kg, the fawns learned to stand within minutes of birth. Featuring...

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Greg Smegma, Chelmsford house on the BBC’s Homes Under the Hammer is now sold through an online auction, so they’re not under the hammer at all. House Under the Mouse would be a more accurate title for the show. Ida Bumdew, Seacombe I was walking to...

Calls to stop balloon releases after death

A DALGETY Bay farmer is appealing to the public to stop littering following the death of a three-month-old calf that choked on a discarded balloon. Kraig Kerr, 32, works on Barnes Farm on the eastern edge of the town and was on a routine check of his...

MAKING FRIENDS ANDSAVINGCASH

Two community projects in West Lothian are helping people save money, reduce waste and take practical steps towards a more sustainable future after winning funding to hire staff. Polbeth Community Hub (PCH) and West Calder and Harburn Community...

THOUSANDS OF THEM

The August bank holiday is approaching, and I do not doubt that, on one channel or another, the film Zulu will be broadcast. Back in 2014, a local arts cinema had a 50th anniversary screening, and this coincided with me having done some research into...

EX-PSNI man quits as chief constable hours before hearing on misconduct

A former senior PSNI officer has dramatically resigned as chief constable of an English police force just hours before a hearing in which he faced allegations of serious misconduct. Chris Noble (right) made the decision on the eve of a public...

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Businesses are just trying to stay afloat Swan Walk temporary closure enters third week

it's obviously not good. Our business was already kind of struggling anyway. Rising costs have been prohibitive for quite some time. "For what we do, this happening at the start of the school holidays is the absolute worst type of thing that could...

PM’s promise of ‘no dead ends’ for our school leavers

ANDY Burnham has promised there will be ‘no dead ends’ for thousands of young people across the North East facing joblessness when they leave school. The new Prime Minister announced education reforms on Tuesday that will allow school pupils, from age...

DROUGHT DECLARED – PUBLIC WARNED

A DROUGHT has been declared in Devon and Cornwall after the Environment Agency said swathes of England are suffering from “flash drought”– one that has come on quickly despite a very wet winter – due to very low rainfall and high temperatures in recent...

Here are the last times the Dow dropped by 1,000 points and what happened next

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 1,000 points in trading Wednesday. Excluding the latest slide, the index has dropped by four-digits nine times in the past five years. A‏er the declines, the index has typically...

Stage set for new venue at theatre

These images show how a disused space inside the Theatre Royal could look when it opens as a “fringe-style studio”. The landmark Bath attraction says new community space The Billings will become “the fourth and final venue to be built at the heart of...

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IN THE NEWS JEWELENT Five-star winner Cooley Rosalent’s full brother, ridden by Clare Abbott at the 2021 Europeans, won individual bronze at the under-25 worlds with the USA’s Olivia Dutton. ERMITAGE KALONE Belgian showjumper Gilles Thomas’s...

Camel racing thrills Border Union

The long way from the Sahara to Kelso – it was a photo finish for the camel racing in the main ring at Border Union Show.

UK’s largest seagrass project launched with £1.8m restoration scheme

»The marine programme includes plans to restore 25 acres of seagrass meadow in Falmouth Bay and the restoration of native oyster populations across the Fal and Helford Special Areas of Conservation.

COFFIN IS RESCUED FROM BURNING CHURCH

A COFFIN was rescued from a city church by firefighters after a blaze tore through the historic building hours before a funeral was due to take place. Fire crews were called to the blaze at St Andrew’s Church, in Jarrom Street, at 11.17pm on...

DIFFICULT DECISIONS

ANDY Burnham warned he will be forced to take “difficult decisions” to fund a sweeping overhaul of the social care system yesterday in a sign the government will turn to the taxpayer to finance the plans. In a press conference at a care home in North...

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Keen to meet someone special, Beth decided that instead of waiting for love to come knocking, she’d use the power of manifestation to attract her dream man. Determined to keep her paper wish list close, she found a special place to carry it around – in...

‘Nothing to fear’ from cameras that can pick out suspects

PEOPLE across Nottinghamshire are being told they have “nothing to fear” from facial recognition technology being used by police to catch criminals. Nottinghamshire Police says the technology will be fitted to a police van both to catch suspects and...

Maternity services must be improved

Maternity services at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester have been rated as requiring improvement, following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The service, run by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, was rated as...

The Big Read: Cartel queens

When the Mexican Army and National Guard encircled the mountain compound where the country’s most-wanted drug lord was hiding earlier this year, they were met with machine-gun fire, rocketpropelled grenades and armoured vehicles. Helicopters circled...

Heating firm wins top award and backs next generation of engineers

A NORTH East Lincolnshire plumbing and heating company has been named the region’s top boiler and heating installer for the second time in three years, while its apprentices also scooped awards. Beeson Plumbing & Heating Ltd, based in Humberston, has...

Welcome to this week’s Chat...

Some people are angels on Earth and you’ll read about one of them on p6. When anaesthetist Amy went to work at a hospital, she found 5-year-old boy True facing heart surgery alone. So she did something amazing. I loved reading about their remarkable...

Back to the future

● “I know people at home are fed up with politics,” admitted Andy Burnham from the steps of 10 Downing Street moments before entering the building for the first time as prime minister. He may never say anything commanding such wide assent again, but...

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UK’s largest seagrass project launched with £1.8m restoration scheme

≫ The marine programme includes plans to restore 25 acres of seagrass meadow in Falmouth Bay and the restoration of native oyster populations across the Fal and Helford Special Areas of Conservation.

Fourteen tonnes of food waste recycled in one day

FOURTEEN tonnes of food waste was recycled on day one as Tamworth made a “fantastic” start to the new weekly collections. Residents can now recycle a wide range of everyday food waste, including fruit and vegetable peelings, eggshells, tea bags,...

Man started fire at flat with child inside

A FIVE-YEAR-OLD child was trapped inside a flat when a domestic abuser deliberately started a fire at his former partner’s home. Craig Higgs, 37, started the blaze by setting fire to a barbecue in a communal stairwell in Musselburgh, while his former...

Fourteen tonnes of food waste recycled in one day

FOURTEEN tonnes of food waste was recycled on day one as Tamworth made a “fantastic” start to the new weekly collections. Residents can now recycle a wide range of everyday food waste, including fruit and vegetable peelings, eggshells, tea bags,...

This battle for social care will define us. And it must be won

‘People pleaser!” That’s the insult Andy Burnham’s enemies sneer at him. And yes, he will need all his mightiest people-pleasing talents to win over voters to contribute to a new national care service. Choosing this forever failed policy (22 major...

Encore, insanity!

My abiding memory of this year’s Tour de France will undoubtedly be the fans lining Alpe d’huez, forming a seemingly impenetrable human wall at times. In the days and hours before I watched video clips that reminded me of what an amazing day out it is....

Festival aimed to improve connection with the sea

THE inaugural Salt Fest took place at Exmouth beach and was designed to care for the sea more. Organised by Sideshore Community CIC, the two-day event earlier this month attracted 150 swimmers including children taking part in sea swim awards, and...

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PUB OWNER LIVING IN FEAR OF RAIN

THE OWNER of a former pub in Rhymney says she fears the next spell of heavy rain could leave the building under several feet of water. Barbara Candlish bought the Tredegar Arms Hotel on Hill Street in 2022 with dreams of turning it into a B&B fit for...

PUB OWNER LIVING IN FEAR OF RAIN

THE OWNER of a former pub in Rhymney says she fears the next spell of heavy rain could leave the building under several feet of water. Barbara Candlish bought the Tredegar Arms Hotel on Hill Street in 2022 with dreams of turning it into a B&B fit for...

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A summer stroll on Friday night last week along Bolter’s Lane near Shepton Mallet

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UK’s largest seagrass project launched with £1.8m restoration scheme

6The marine programme includes plans to restore 25 acres of seagrass meadow in Falmouth Bay and the restoration of native oyster populations across the Fal and Helford Special Areas of Conservation.

Goodwood Festival of Speed

DAMON HILL’S TITLE 30 YEARS ON Incredibly, it’s 30 years since Damon Hill took the F1 title and, in doing so, became the first son of a world champion to become a world champion himself. Hill was a strong presence across all four days, appearing on...

THE RETROBATES

DARRAN JONES It was always going to be a Dizzy game for me, and Fantasy World Dizzy is arguably the best one in the series. Expertise: Juggling a beautiful wife, two gorgeous daughters and an award-winning magazine, all under one roof! Currently...

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Calls for PM to sort water firms after sewage spills in county rivers

THERE are calls for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overhaul the “broken” water industry after thousands of hours of sewage spills were recorded in Cotswold watercourses over the last year. Data compiled by environmental charity the Rivers Trust...

OSPREYS V SCARLETS

THE Ospreys and Scarlets are now in a straight shootout for the final regional place after the Welsh Rugby Union confirmed Cardiff and the Dragons are in line to secure two of the three licences in Welsh rugby’s proposed new structure. This means that...

MAN TRIED TO RAPE AND STRANGLE VICTIM

A MAN attempted to rape then strangled a woman, leading her to believe she was going to die, a court heard. Romal Xavier, 42, of Tonyrefail, was found guilty of attempted rape, sexual assault and intentional strangulation following a trial. He has...

‘LIVES ARE BEING PUT AT RISK’

City leaders have warned it is “only a matter of time” before tragedy strikes, calling for urgent national legislation to tackle illegal e-scooters and e-bikes. Safety fears are mounting after national data revealed 1,484 casualties from collisions...

Michelin-starred restaurant closes

ONE of Surrey’s, and the UK’S, best restaurants has suddenly closed. Sorrel Restaurant, a much-loved Michelin starred eatery in Dorking, closed with immediate effect on Tuesday, July 28 following financial struggles. Steve Drake, owner of the...

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Pret A Manger opens new branch at M25 services

A SANDWICH and coffee chain has opened on the M25 this summer, bringing freshly-made food and organic coffee to travellers on the busy motorway. Located between junctions 5 and 6 near Oxted, Pret A Manger has opened in partnership with Roadchef at...

Wild swimming spot on Conde Nast list

A HIDDEN-away riverside gem in Kent has been named as one of the UK’s top 16 most beautiful wild swimming spots. An estimated more than four million adults swim in lakes, rivers or sea each year, according to a new report from Reconomics. That’s an...

Parents pitch in to help hospital unit

A CHARITY football tournament, organised by Taylor and Harriet from Waltham Abbey, alongside their good friend Luke Casey, raised £5,897 for The Princess Alexandra Hospital Charity. The couple’s son Reuben was cared for in the Neonatal Unit at the...

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A summer stroll on Friday night last week along Bolter’s Lane near Shepton Mallet

Calls for PM to sort water firms after sewage spills in county rivers

THERE are calls for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overhaul the “broken” water industry after thousands of hours of sewage spills were recorded in Cotswold watercourses over the last year. Data compiled by environmental charity the Rivers Trust...

Coffee chain tries to settle everlasting cream tea debate

THERE are few things more classically British than enjoying a traditional afternoon cream tea. However, nothing divides opinion quite like the great scone debate – about which topping should be applied first. Now, according to a nationwide poll, the...

Agreement means horse racing is set to return to venue

HORSE racing is to return to Chelmsford City Racecourse “as soon as possible” after an agreement was struck between Arena Racing Company and freeholders Moulsham Hall Estates Ltd and the racecourse. No action has taken place at the track in Great...

You could own your own hillside bunker

A COLD War bunker with views all the way to France is going under the hammer – for only £45,000. Accessed via a ladder, the bunker in Folkestone is a Royal Observation Corps Monitoring Post built by the Ministry of Defence in 1971. According to...

FARMERS WARN OF NATURAL DISASTER

FARMERS in and around Henley have told of their worry following weeks without rainfall, calling it a “natural disaster”. The UK has had its hottest summer on record, seeing about four heatwaves across the country in the past two months and...

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Boy seeks donor for stem cell transplant

A ten-year-old boy is searching for a stem cell donor after he was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. HenryTeare,fromMidSussex,wasdiagnosedwithsevere aplasticanaemia,alife-threatening condition, in May. BloodcancercharityDKMS UK is now working...

PM’S PROMISE TO GRASP NETTLE ON SOCIAL CARE

ACTION to end the social care crisis must finally be taken, Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged yesterday, announcing an outline commitment to a national care service. Continuing his run of significant early initiatives, Mr Burnham announced the...

TEENADMITS LEAKINGREF DETAILS ONLINE

A teenager has been fined after sharing football referee John Beaton’s address and phone number online following a controversial penalty decision. Corey Davies got the personal details when the whistler’s wife put her car in for repairs at the garage...

Children caught out by offshore wind

TWO children were left cold and frightened after being caught out by an offshore wind while out on a paddle board at a beach near Penzance. The Penlee RNLI branch was tasked to help rescue the children off Marazion beach at 1.40pm on Friday, July...

SCANDAL OF SNP’S £22M TAX BLUNDER

SNP ministers failed to consult their own tax experts before hiking the top rate so high it may have cost the public purse £22million, it was claimed yesterday. Dan Neidle, a member of the government’s Tax Advisory Group, suggested stupidity,...

NEW BID FOR PRIME SITE

THE charity behind Helensburgh’s annual Christmas displays has put in a bold bid to take over the town’s waterfront. Helensburgh Festive Lighting Charitable Trust (HFLCT) has lodged a formal expression of interest in the prime spot that council bosses...

£75m needed for city’s roads to be ‘acceptable standard’

TO bring all of Derby’s roads to an “acceptable standard” would cost a total of £75 million, a city highways boss has said. The figure was revealed at a Derby City Council meeting, which centred on the condition of the area’s roads. David Kinsey,...

It’s everything that makes us so very special

A FREE Yorkshire Day celebration is taking place in Huddersfield on Saturday, August 1. Utilita’s Energy Hub in Huddersfield will host their Farming and Food Summer Sustainability Club as part of the annual Yorkshire Day commemorations. The...

Present, future results both key to governance

In the late 1990s, the Wanshouyan Hills site in Sanming, Fujian province, was at the center of a dispute over quarrying and heritage protection. At the time, Sanming Steel Group, the predecessor of Fujian Sangang Group Co, had been quarrying limestone...

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BUS AXE ANGER

The withdrawal of a “l i feline” bus route connecting Perth and Edinburgh has been slammed over the impact on rural Per thshire passengers on the route. Operat o r s St a g e c o a c h confirmed the X56 bus, which sets out from Halbeath Park and Ride...

Computing artist’s work returns to abbey

One of the standout artworks from this year’s Selby Lights is returning to Selby Abbey. Through the liquid crystal display by computing artist Jazmin Morris will be on display from July 27 to August 9 as part of Michala Pearson is pictured with the...

Glen Hansard, troubadour with a rasping growl that could become as fragile as gossamer

OSCAR-WINNING musician and homelessness activist Glen Hansard has been remembered for his talent, humility and heart following his death in a motorcycle crash in Co. Dublin. Hansard, 56, who had become a father for the first time less than four years...

The aftermath of the wildfire

NEW pictures show scenes of devastation in the South Wales Valleys as a major wildfire left the landscape scorched and blackened. The blaze broke out on Mynydd Garnclochdy between Blaenavon and Abersychan on Sunday, July 19, and it has now been...

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Second body found in kayakers search

ASECOND body has been found in a major search for two missing men who had last been seen heading towards a Welsh beach. Connor Parfitt and Simon Wilson vanished more than a week ago after being seen heading to a Gwynedd beach, near a Haven holiday...

Bid submitted for conversion to HMO

REVISED plans have been submitted to convert a property in Widnes into a house in multiple occupation (HMO). An application has been submitted to Halton Council’s planning team to turn a house on Mersey Road, West Bank into a five-bed HMO, An HMO is...

FA Cup SAFC legend to join team on international football friendship trip

Sunderland AFC’s 1973 FA Cup winning captain is teaming up with the Fans Museum to launch the The Fans Inclusion Cup where disadvantaged adults in the city to take on a team in Essen, Germany, Sunderland’s twin city since 1949. And to help make it...

England to appoint Fleming

Stephen Fleming is close to being appointed England’s Test coach after emerging as the No 1 candidate following a week of interviews. Fleming, the former New Zealand captain, has emerged as the preferred candidate to replace his compatriot Brendon...

‘Off-roaders using play fields like a racetrack’

PEOPLE living around the King George V playfields in Lincoln say a crackdown is needed on off-road motorbikes before someone is hurt. One resident whose home backs onto the park says riders “think it’s Cadwell Park”, and worries about people using the...

TUMBLING TOWERS

Two high-rise blocks of flats on the edge of Halifax town centre are set to be knocked down. Built in the 1950s, St James Court and Albion Court have served the people of Halifax for many decades. But Together Housing says the substantial investment...

Skeletons delay work on major scheme

Seven human skeletons have been found by workers carrying out the Queensgate Roundabout works. The discovery might not be too much of a surprise, given the roundabout was built on a 19th century parish graveyard – but the news means work on the...

DRIVERHUNT AFTERVAN RAMS COPS

A van driver is being hunted after attempting to murder two police officers in Larkhall. A white Renault Traffic was rammed into the officers as they carried out enquiries at a property on Glen Avenue on Saturday at around 2.10pm. Two male officers,...

MURDER PROBE AFTER TRAGIC DISCOVERY

The husband of a woman who was murdered in Renfrewshire had been charged with assaulting her weeks before her death. Stacy Mair, 35, was found dead in a cottage in the village Scene Police at the cottage of Houston around 7.50am on Monday...

Trump says Burnham will open up North Sea drilling

Donald Trump has said new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told him he is going to “open up North Sea oil”. Speaking in the White House, the US president said if Mr Burnham followed through on his commitment the UK was “going to be a wealthy...

Scottish FA to take strong stance against Infantino’s World Cup sell-off scheme

SCOTTISH FA president Mike Mulraney and chief executive Ian Maxwell will take part in an emergency UEFA summit called to discuss FIFA plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions to private investors. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written...

‘COMPLETE DUMP’ SLUR BY COUNCILLOR

A COUNCILLOR has described Bridgend town centre as a “complete dump” despite works being carried out to regenerate the area. The comments were made at a meeting where members were given an update on the Bridgend Town Centre Masterplan almost five...

Firm’s treated sewage plan dubbed ‘sleight of hand’ by councillor

A PROPOSED scheme to build a huge – partly underground – pipe carrying treated sewage water out to sea at Redcar does not represent a standalone investment, Northumbrian Water says. Up to £245m could be spent on the construction of a long sea outfall...

‘RELIEF’ AFTER KILLER DENIED PAROLE

A MURDERED teenager’s family say they are relieved her killer has been refused parole again – but warn the system still fails victims. Michelle Stewart, from Drongan, was just 17 when she was killed by John Wilson in 2008. Now, after a fresh parole...

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CITY WALK-IN CLINIC UNDER FIRE OVER PATIENT NUMBERS

DUNDEE’S GP walk-in centre has come under fire as new figures show fewer than 100 consultations were carried out across the whole of June. The Lochee Health Centre facility was the second such clinic to open in Scotland as part of the SNP’S flagship...

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FEARS DATA HUB IS ‘BLOT ON LANDSCAPE’

PLANS for a hyperscale Ai-ready data centre at Hunterston could have “serious and long-lasting” impacts on the coast, countryside and communities around the Firth of Clyde, campaigners have warned. Protesters say the chosen site sits uncomfortably...

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‘IT HAS BECOME A PRISON’

A MUM in Whitecrook has been left fearing for her children’s safety due to a rat infestation on her property which she claims has been ongoing for months. Anna Wisniewska said: “My home should be a place where I feel safe, but instead it has become a...

Bid to address ‘two decades of neglect’

ACTION is planned to protect an iconic Borders building after “two decades of neglect and vandalism”. A consortium of heritage and design organisations received the keys for the Bernat Klein studio near Selkirk last year after securing it at...

‘COMMUNITY WILL BE HURT’

RESIDENTS in Barrhead have slammed plans to open a new shop on Main Street, warning it could increase antisocial behaviour in the town. Dev Narwan, who co- owns Lee’s at 212 Main Street, said customers are concerned about the potential impact if the...

Scathing report slams failings of care home

A Dundee City Council bid to overturn damning findings concerning the care of an 89-year-old woman has been thrown out by Scotland’s care watchdog. David Laing feels “vindicated” by the ruling after his mother, Williamina, suffered a fall and a series...

Fuel depot bid ‘could take lorries off the A9’

A SPANISH company has applied to turn a shuttered road load facility into a new fuel depot that they say will reduce the need for lorries on the A9. Exolum wants to turn the long-disused site at Longman Road in Inverness into a distribution hub for...

Fury over Fifa plan to sell off World Cup

» Fifa boss Gianni Infantino plans to sell stakes to private investors, potentially earning him millions » Thrive Capital – whose CEO is Joshua Kushner, the brother of Trump’s son-in-law – linked to deal » Uefa says move ‘crosses a line’ as European...

Man arrested after alleged indecent exposure involving woman and teenage girl in Winnersh

POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a man allegedly indecently exposed himself to a woman and a teenage girl in Winnersh. The incident happened between 08:05 and 08:15 on Monday in fields adjacent to Sadlers Lane. Thames Valley Police said the...

PM NEEDS TO DELIVER FOR MOTORISTS AND INDUSTRY

So far, new prime minister Andy Burnham has scrapped VAT on home electricity (p12), which will help EV owners with home chargers and possibly encourage more people into EVS. Beyond that, he has yet to outline his views on automotive topics, but there...

No building warrants secured by tenant at Princes Street fire site

THE company behind a row of tax-evading gift shops located in the charred remains of 109-112 Princes Street did not secure the necessary building warrants prior to re-fitting the former Debenhams department store. The Herald can reveal that a...

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City’s Beach Ballroom in line for £1m renovation

NEW papers have revealed Aberdeen City Council’s plans for the Beach Ballroom. The documents show that bosses at the local authority hope to spend £1.39 million to restore sections of the A-listed building that are in most need of repairs, including...

WASP HIVE SWARMS FLAT

A FRUSTRATED Greenock tenant who has ‘come under attack’ from thousands of wasps in his home has slammed housing bosses for failing to help him - and his pets. Craig McDonald, who lives in a top-floor flat in Kelly Street, has been forced to flee the...

Village activists display opposition to data hub

Fife villagers made their opposition to a planned £5 billion data centre on their doorstep plain as developers arrived to speak to them yesterday. Activists with placards and loud hailers gathered at Auchertool village hall to voice strong objections...

Killer to seek freedom despite brutal attacks

Perth killer Robbie Smullen will go before the parole board again this week despite being convicted earlier this month of two brutal assaults while on temporary release from prison. Smullen was jailed for nine years for stabbing Barry Dixon to death...

Parking pressures fear over conversion plans

PLANS for a four-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) have sparked concerns of parking pressures in the area. Proposals to convert a house in Shelthorpe Avenue, Loughborough, into an HMO first emerged last month, but Edward Taylor’s plans have...

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World Cup Sinners...

UEFA is at war with Gianni Infantino and Fifa over their plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. PM Andy Burnham said: “Football does not belong to investors. Football belongs to the fans. It always has and it always will.”

Police search for forest fire culprits

POLICE are appealing for information and video footage following a large fire at Macclesfield Forest. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service began to receive multiple calls in relation to a fire at Macclesfield Forest on July 21. Firefighters attended and...

Lost portrait of Burns goes on display after 200 years missing

Henry Raeburn’s lost portrait of Robert Burns has gone on display at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in the bard’s birthplace of Alloway - exactly 230 years after the poet’s death. Raeburn’s portrait had been missing for more than 200 years until...

Mike Rutherford rails against the Government and councils pricing people out of their cars

THE cruel culling of private motor cars and their occupants is being ramped up by national government and regional or local councils. Ordinary, self-reliant, working-class people with daily commutes to and from their places of employment or education...

Man charged after three suspicious packages found in Reading town centre

A 51-year-old man has been charged in connection with three suspicious packages found in Reading town centre. Alex Hilbourne, of Russell Street, Reading, has been charged with two counts of possessing anything with intent to destroy or damage property...

Warning of the dangers after death from drugs

A WARNING has been issued for drug users in Newbury following a death possibly relating to cocaine use. A person reportedly died on Monday following crack cocaine use in Newbury as other users in the area have been warned of the dangers. A...

No-one’s getting younger...

Welcome to the August issue of Narrow Gauge World and the first story you will read in our pages is the sad news of the impending closure to the public of the Gartell Light Railway in Somerset – an occurrence that provides a salutary warning for the...

ALIEN SPACE LASER ‘STARTED KILLER WILDFIRE’

BOFFINS testing a Death Star-style alien ray gun sparked a massive forest fire near the secretive Area 51. That’s the claim by conspiracy theorists who are concerned Yank boffins are meddling with ET technology they don’t know how to control. The...

A whole lotta soul

Get ready to dance the weekend away as Incognito, Odyssey and The Real Thing lead the line-up for a much-loved seaside festival. Margate Soul Weekender is returning to Thanet with a feast of soul, funk and disco for its 25th anniversary celebrations....

The coast is clear

When Megan Boxall became the fastest woman to run the length of Britain’s coastline, it was about more than breaking records. Those 5,000-plus miles were the next step in her battle to overcome challenges to both her physical and mental health. RW...

Miss Emily Frazer

Emily is chief executive of Matchroom Multi Sport, a division that promotes nine-ball pool, snooker and fishing, at sports production and broadcasting company Matchroom. She is the daughter of Ian and Christine Frazer of Croydon, south London.

Wildfire terror as boaters flee from smoke-choked towpath

AS Britain faces hotter, drier summers, the risk of wildfire is no longer a distant threat. For liveaboard boater Lizzy Rogers and her husband, that risk became reality when a fastmoving canalside blaze forced them to flee through thick smoke and...

MAN TRIED TO MURDER EX IN PARK ATTACK

A MAN has been found guilty of trying to murder his former partner by stabbing her multiple times in broad daylight in a town park. James Mckenna, 57, targeted Joanne Sidaway in Carmarthen Park on the afternoon of January 29. He admitted charges of...

Bay in flames

DRAMATIC pictures have captured the scene of a huge cliff side blaze at a Torquay beach. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines were initially sent to a report of a fire on the cliffs above Oddicombe Beach around 9.30pm on...

Trust yourself, keep experimenting, and make the best art you possibly can. Believe in yourself and make it happen Caroline Appleyard

Welcome to the September edition of Leisure Painter and The Artist magazine! As the warmth of midsummer settles in and the days stretch long with golden light, there is no better time to immerse ourselves in the tactile, vibrant world of...

Fiction

4 Island Homecoming by Laura Tapper 15 Off The Rails by Tina Jay 24 Flavour Of The Month by Sally Waterbury 25 SERIES: Curtain Up! by Audrey Mary Brooks 32 Poetry by Laura Tapper 39 A Splash Of Colour by Sara Partington 43 Life’s A Beach by Stefania...

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Dipping in I was a big fan of Enid Blyton when I was a young boy and the Famous Five books were my favourite. It may be different today, but back then, it seemed boys tended to read boys’ books, and girls would read girls’ books (the Famous Five were...

Chance to have say on future of district for next 15 years

MEMBERS of the Derbyshire Dales District Council have approved the updated Local Plan for consultation, which is due to run for six weeks from Monday, August 3. The consultation will allow members of the public to submit their comments on the draft...

Enjoyed with Pride!

PRIDE in the Moorlands brought communities together across the Staffordshire Moorlands last month, culminating in a vibrant day of celebration in Leek featuring a parade, live performances, creative activities and community events. The three-day...

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Escape room adventure

Visitors to Tulleys Farm in Turners Hill will soon be able to take on a new escape room challenge, as the attraction prepares to open its sixth immersive adventure this summer. The new experience, Relic, opens on Saturday, August 15, inviting teams to...

JUDGE SLAMS ‘DISGRACEFUL’ POLICE ERROR

A JUDGE has lambasted a police force after an “absolutely disgraceful” gaffe jeopardised an elderly fraud victim’s compensation. Swansea Crown Court heard an officer had miscalculated the amount stolen from 89-year-old William Jones by senior...

OFF-SALES BID SLAMMED

RESIDENTS in Barrhead have slammed plans for a new offlicence on the town’s Main Street, warning it could lead to a rise in anti-social behaviour. An official objection has been lodged against an application by A&Z Stores Ltd to open the business at...

Flower festival returning with silver screen theme

SOME of cinema’s biggest blockbusters will be celebrated when a historic village church is again turned into a sea of colour later this year. The annual Flower Festival is not only the biggest fundraising event of the year for St Peter’s Church but...

‘THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN’

The dad of murdered teen Kayden Moy has blasted Scotland’s “broken youth justice system” claiming kids get their hands on knives like “picking up house keys”. Jay Stewart, 19, Cole Turley, 18, and a 15- year- old – who cannot be named for legal...

BATTLE FOR POST OFFICE AS CLOSING DATE LOOMS

Doomed The Post Office within TG Jones will shut its doors next month The battle to retain a Post Office in Kilmarnock town centre is continuing as bosses revealed the closing date for the doomed service. The last remining Post Office -based in TG...

Canvass gives a picture of who can vote

AROUND 56,000 households in North Kesteven have been contacted by either email or letter to update their entry on the electoral register. The ‘Annual Canvass’ enables North Kesteven District Council to keep the electoral register up to date and helps...

Concerns fare rise would ‘hit working people hard’

THE price of Hackney carriage taxis could become more expensive after officials recommended that the maximum fare should be increased. Boston Hackney Carriage Association (BHCA) has applied to Boston Borough Council to increase the maximum fares which...

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Case of missing Katie treated as suspected murder

DETECTIVES have confirmed they are now treating the case of a missing woman in Nuneaton as suspected murder. Today (July 29) marks six months since Katie Love was last seen. Despite major efforts to find her, the 48-year-old remains missing and...

A FINE SIGN OF THINGS TO COME

The What Hi-fi? audio team are used to jetting out each year in June to the High End show, to see what fresh new products we might expect to see and hear in our test rooms in the near future. This year, though, rather than heading off to Munich, where...

CHERISHED NANA DIES IN CRASH HORROR

The woman who died following a horror crash near Shotts has been named by police. Elaine McCulloch, 63, was killed in the collision between a grey Ford Focus and a black Mercedes GLA at the junction of the A71 and B715 shortly after 12.50pm on...

Google starts to unpick Android 17 problems with July update

Google has started rolling out the first update to Android 17 since its problematic debut, fixing at least some of the early teething problems. Android 17 started arriving on Pixel phones on 16 June, and we’ve been reporting on the ensuing stream of...

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Kenny (inset) raised concern over cannula being left in his mum

Attempted rape charge after attacks are reported

AMAN has been charged with attempted rape after two alleged sex attacks in parks in Rochdale. The incidents involving two women happened in Broadfield Park in the town centre and Milnrow Memorial Park on the morning of Saturday, July 25, Greater...

Public ‘being punished’ by refusal of bins

PEOPLE are angry in one area of Stockport after they were ‘punished’ over their bins last week. It’s been claimed refuse staff have even been threatened if they disobey the rules while parents have been forced to take nappies to the tip. A July 2026...

‘Depressing’ warehouse by bashed bridge set for go-ahead

A major warehouse plan in a Leicestershire town could be given the green light - but neighbours fear it could create traffic problems with its location near Britain’s most bashed bridge. Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council’s (HBBC) planning...

14-month closure of busy road defended by council

A controversial closure which will see a busy stretch in Bridge of Allan closed for 14 months has been defended by Stirling Council chiefs. The traffic order has been issued by the local authority affecting Cornton Road in the town between its...

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Ministers told to look at London for lessons in 20mph limits

MINISTERS should learn from London and impose a 20mph limit across England, a senior Transport for London (TfL) official has told MPs. The Government’s road safety strategy, announced earlier this year, sets targets of a 65 per cent reduction in...

Bye, bye beach huts

⟫Huts built at a cost of £125,000 at Par Sands without a view of the beach have now been removed. Cornwall Council has been accused of wasting money with the huts not raising a penny in income in eight years.

Down MEMORY LANE…

Iknow that it’s important to live in the moment. It’s something our lovely columnist Gaby Roslin swears by. However, I can’t help admitting that I do occasionally find myself looking to the past, reminiscing about old times and how things used to...

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Columnist Africa Daley-clarke introduced me to this brand (page 16) A colourful shower tray that might upend my reno budget (page 110) A huge poster like the one in Olive’s living room (page 70)

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2500 FAMILY CAR GEMS ON SHOW!

The attention now being lavished on family car survivors, particularly by younger enthusiasts, helped Festival of the Unexceptional amass a record 2500-car turnout last weekened – a fifth more than the same event a year ago. The winner of the show’s...

FREEVIEW IS DOOMED BUT SHOULD YOU SWITCH TO FREELY?

Television in the UK is facing its biggest shake-up since the digital switchover. That process ran from 2008 to 2012, moving every viewer from the old analogue broadcasting system to digital terrestrial television. For most of us, that entailed...

Ministers told to look at London for lessons in 20mph limits

MINISTERS should learn from London and impose a 20mph limit across England, a senior Transport for London (TfL) official has told MPs. The Government’s road safety strategy, announced earlier this year, sets targets of a 65 per cent reduction in...

FAMILY FLEE RAT-RIDDLED HOME

A FUMING Renfrew resident has slammed council chiefs for failing to decant her daughter and grandchild during a rat infestation at their property. Julie Clark’s daughter and young son had no choice but to move in with her due to the rat infestation.

DRUGSCROOK MADE £1.25M FROMDEALINGS

A drugs trafficker caught during a police operation against a major crime gang made a £1.25 million fortune from being involved in the illegal trade, a court heard. Shaun Miller, 34, leased a garage at an industrial yard in Glasgow where officers...

PENSIONER COMPLETES 1,100-MILE LAND’S END TO JOHN O’ GROATS CYCLE CHALLENGE

A REMARKABLE Stevenston pensioner has raised an incredible sum following his charity cycle across the UK. John Baxter spent the last month wheeling from Land’s End to his end destination, some 1,100 miles away, at John o’ Groats. The 78-year-old...

Councillors have limited powers to tackle Tesco traffic and safety fears

PLANS to build a new Tesco on a busy A30 roundabout have sparked fears over traffic and safety – and there is little Surrey Heath Borough Council can do to stop it. The American Golf store on the Jolly Farmer roundabout, in Camberley, could be...

Memorial to boating tragedy and heroism

A MEMORIAL service has been held to mark one of North Wales’ worst tragedies. The service was held at Llyn Penmaen, near Dolgellau, Gwynedd, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Penmaenpool boat disaster - a tragedy that claimed lives but also led to...

Man jailed after police’s £3k find

DO you remember the song that incredibly talented comic duo Morecambe & Wise had as their signature tune? It was “Bring me sunshine.” We’ve certainly had plenty of that this summer, perhaps even a little too much at times! It’s a good tune, the words...

Mini beach scene & stylish beach bag

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Press all fabrics well before cutting. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ Debbie used Vlieseline 80/20 cotton mix batting, Vlieseline...

‘CARA LIT UP Family’s tributes to ‘beautiful’ EVERY ROOM Ayr teen SHE ENTERED’

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “beautiful” Ayr teenager following her tragic passing after a long battle with mental health. The family of Cara Robyn McKee have been left “devastated” by the sudden loss.

SECRET WEAPON

Pictures have emerged of what appears to be a new BMW S1000RR being put through its paces at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany. The bike captured in these images has a redesigned front fairing with even bigger wings than before, and that’s...

Susan

Welcome to this week’s issue of My Weekly! Whether you love the sunshine or are struggling a little in the heat, we’ve got you covered! Our fashion expert, Susie Hasler, has found some gorgeous cool linen looks and we also have a great selection of low...

Make of the month Make a… bookmark

Step 1 COMPLETE the design. Fold in the edges of the aida onto the back, creating a circle, so the design sits in from the outer edge of the aida. Press the circle carefully, easing the fabric around to get a circular shape. Step 2 PLACE the two...

WE’RE BEING TRASHED BYMESSY TOURISTS

A Loch Lomond village has been left in a “disgraceful state” after being trashed by tourists and day-trippers during the recent heatwave. Charity bosses criticised authorities over the mounting litter crisis in the historic conservation village on the...

£279K EXTRA ON BOTCHED PROBE

The botched police investigation into the murder of Brian Low ran up extra costs of more than £279,000 ... including a £150,000plus overtime bill. The 65-year-old retired groundsman (pictured inset) was shot dead while out walking his dog near his...

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Caitlin Moran and Adam Frost co-host the podcast Outsiding

Alley Cats

FROM FRIDAY 7 AUGUST NETFLIX Ricky Gervais’ new animated comedy is about a group of feral cartoon cats. Each episode is just 15 minutes long and full of adult language and humour with this gang of feisty felines causing mischief and mayhem wherever...

6 TV Week

Jason Sudeikis is back for a fourth season of Ted Lasso, Marc Warren returns as the Dutch detective in Van der Valk, Gugu Mbatha-raw stars in Gothic thriller Possession, and Joe Wilkinson and David Earl celebrate some classic British comedy series

Van der Valk

Sunday, 8pm, ITV1 Drama (box set, ITVX) Marc Warren returns as Commissaris Piet Van der Valk for a fourth series of the detective drama set in Amsterdam. This time, Piet is called upon when a whistleblower under police protection is murdered, so he...

WELCOME!

Any plans to picnic in the sunshine this week? On grass, a lounger or a blanket, it’s one of my favourite things to do in summer. I’m a cocktailsausage kinda gal but the recipes on p32 have pulled me away from relying purely on prepackaged picky bits!...

THE ONE SHOW TURNS 20!

It’s become a staple of the weekday TV guide after launching in 2006, and now The One Show is due to celebrate two whole decades on-air. While the popular programme’s official birthday falls on 14 August, celebrations will be ongoing as the team...

ON HER FAMILY

‘Life moves on – I have my kids, my husband, and all the important stuff ’

FEELING FLUSH

Thanks to her clever My Carry Potty invention, childcare expert Amanda Jenner is beloved by parents who are trying to toilet train their kids, and has sold over two million of the potties. We chat to the This Morning regular about her amazing...

A warm welcome

Hello and welcome dear readers to the latest issue of AG. It’s so lovely to be here for you. We encourage you to take time out this month to enjoy the fruits and flowers of your labours and the natural, nurturing stillness of your outside space at...

This ISSUE

Welcome to another bumper issue of Woman, with 32 EXTRA pages to enjoy. On page 86, we talk exclusively to the Nolans about their new show. The family also opens up about the tragic loss of their sister Linda, who was a wonderful friend of Woman and...

‘CARA LIT UP EVERY ROOM SHE ENTERED’

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “beautiful” Ayr teenager following her tragic passing after a long battle with mental health. The family of Cara Robyn McKee have been left “devastated” by the sudden loss.

How Golden Hour

Became Fashion’s Favourite Moment

THE BIG STORIES

Coronation Street Cassie’s nal day in Weather eld Dylan is battered by a mysterious assailant! Who could it be? Debbie is left feeling shaken up… Will Kit nally catch Gary out? Sally’s wise words for Joanie Tim welcomes his cousin, Richie Mollie...

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Could you help team care for one of area’s most cherished green spaces?

NEW volunteer wardens are wanted to help care for the Grand Western Canal Country Park. The initiative is a partnership between Devon County Council’s Canal Ranger Service and The Friends of the Grand Western Canal, a registered charity that supports...

OUTOFTHE BLUE

A Perth music festival headlined by Blue has been postponed as organisers blamed another event for a slump in ticket sales. Replay was due to take place on August 15 and 16 but it has now been postponed until next May. Organisers have blamed a BBC...

Inside Molly-mae and Tommy’s plan to conquer America

Molly-mae Hague was spotted rubbing shoulders with American influencers Alix Earle and Anastasia Karanikolaou – one of Kylie Jenner’s closest pals – at Wimbledon earlier this month. Although her fiancé Tommy Fury was in attendance, the pair were seated...

SO... WHO IN YOUR EYES IS THE DADDY?

THE ‘Messi vs Ronaldo’ debate raged throughout the recent World Cup but, with the trophy now in a Spanish cabinet, the sporting comparisons have switched to Andy Bennett and Jamie Hughes... at least they have in the angling community! Their success in...

Welcome...

This week’s issue is packed with jawdropping relationship drama. Just when we thought the Katie Price/Lee Andrews saga couldn’t get any more unbelievable, fresh claims have emerged that he was allegedly involved in a secret relationship with a...

Contents

Port Lympne Park announced the arrival of Jude, a female Nubian gira e calf, and first gira e birth at Port Lympne since 2018! Jude’s name was inspired by the remarkable timing of her birth and Jude Bellingham’s outstanding performance in England’s...

Paint epic fantasy covers

Illustrator Andrea Piparo shares how he approached the creation of his classically styled cover art.

Invest in Italy Special Report

Investment & Economy Industry & Manufacturing Agribusiness ♦ ♦ Tourism Construction & Real Estate Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics ♦ ♦ Deep Tech, Innovation & Sustainability

KERRY ELLIS

As a West End star, Kerry Ellis has performed for Beyoncé, George Clooney and the King. But it was an appearance at her son Alfie’s careers day that proved one of her most memorable roles. “I had them all doing We Will Rock You and banging on the...

Our Mission

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Fight for the future

ANDY Burnham has completed his first week as UK Prime Minister, with the role feeling nearly as temporary as the leader of Scottish Labour. Many millions of words have been expended about the challenges and limitations faced by Burnham and the UK, but...

WAKE-UP CALL

Charity bosses are urging John Swinney to join forces with Andy Burnham to tackle Scotland’s growing homelessness crisis. The new Prime Minister said ending rough sleeping would be his first priority on moving into Downing Street. Now Scotland’s...

‘DON’T HAMMER FAMILIES WITH £18BILLION DEATH TAX’

ANDY Burnham has been warned not to “hammer” families with a new “death tax” as he prepares to unveil plans this week to tackle the social care crisis. The Prime Minister has declared his aim to “fix” social care – but universal provision could cost...

Prison isn’t working

We are in an era of falling crime. At the same time, we exist in an almost perpetual crisis of prison capacity. The situation may seem paradoxical when, in fact, it is not: merely the predictable result of inconsistent and irresponsible policy-making....

Covid lockdown a purr-fect time for kids’ book writer

LIKE many of us during lockdown Katy Brown, at the time a primary school teacher, used the spare time she then suddenly had to do something she had always dreamed of doing. In Katy’s case, she wrote her children’s book, Cat School, bringing a...

LOVES

If your outdoor space is crying out for a pop of colour, Pooky’s vibrant new collaboration with US design duo Bob and Cortney Novogratz is just the thing. The 10-piece collection features cordless, rechargeable lanterns and lampshades, sure to brighten...

The big picture

Justine Kurland’s photograph of fictive runaways imagines a world where teenage girls unite to become the feminists of the future It’s early spring in Tennessee and 19 young women are making their way across a forest clearing. The trees are bare, but...

£96 BILLION TAX RAID TO PAY FOR BURNHAM’S BIG SPREE

ANDY BURNHAM has been accused of plotting a £4,300-a-year ‘tax bombshell’ on working families – thanks to a massive uncosted spending spree. The new Prime Minister last night faced claims of ‘writing cheques British people can’t cash’ by running up...

THE FUTURE GREATS

It was once straightforward (kind of) to become a superstar actor: you took some decent headshots, you won a couple of small parts and sooner or later a big-time casting agent noticed your dazzling charisma and undeniable on-screen presence and – BAM!...

Holly monster blocked from his mum’s funeral

THE sicko who plotted to kidnap, rape and murder TV star Holly Willoughby has been refused permission to see his mum be buried. Gavin Plumb is considered “too dangerous”.

Can humans take back control of our climate?

Fourteen years ago Dr Matthew Watson, a burly, bearded volcanologist at the University of Bristol, was leading a project that his team thought might, just might, one day save the world. The aim was to send a balloon from Norfolk 1,000m into the sky...

‘THESE MOMENTS ARE WORTH MORE THAN A DESIGNER HANDBAG’

Being a mum to two young stars can’t be easy, but Shirlie Kemp appears to be taking it in her stride. The 64-yearold, who was a backing vocalist for 80s band Wham! and is married to Spandau Ballet bassist Martin, has supported her children – singer...

LOVES

If your outdoor space is crying out for a pop of colour, Pooky’s vibrant new collaboration with US design duo Bob and Cortney Novogratz is just the thing. The 10-piece collection features cordless, rechargeable lanterns and lampshades, sure to brighten...

Welcome

One of the great joys of this magazine is learning about photographers who have gone to extraordinary lengths to capture images the like of which we haven’t seen before, and this week we bring you two such stories. Shackleton’s disastrous 1914...

THE KING IS DEAD

Last week saw the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, arguably the greatest cricketer ever to have played the game. His career, which ended in 1974, was before my time, but I grew up with an appreciation of what a genius he was. He was my dad’s favourite...

Cut the mustard

Match seven sachets to their other half. A whole mustard sachet is shown below

Face of alleged ‘barrister bomber’ at centre of New IRA Derry plot

This is the alleged ‘barrister bomber’ at the centre of a New IRA plot to blow up a police officer in Derry. She is law student Isobella Perrie Sullivan, who was arrested in Monaghan while trying to transport a bomb across the border for a suspected...

NO ONE SHOULD . BE WRITTEN OFF

BY ALEXANDER BROWN PRIME Minister Andy Burnham says he wants to help people feel hopeful again during his time in No10. Writing in the Mirror, he says Britain should be a country where nobody is written off and where the government “rolls up its...

Pogačar reaches record summit

Tadej Pogačar will ride into Paris today ready to be crowned the Tour de France winner for the third successive year and a recordequalling fifth time. The world champion sealed his latest victory by smashing Marco Pantani’s 1995 record time by one...

Patrols swoop after fires lit near tinder-dry forest

EMERGENCY services responded on Anglesey after visitors were caught lighting fires on the fringes of Newborough Forest during a period of wildfire risk. Teams from Natural Resources Wales, North Wales Police and the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service...

WHY I DUPED MY EX WITH A DOLL

THE woman who fooled her ex, friends and family with a lifelike baby doll has broken her silence about the bizarre fraud. Kira Cousins, 23, told the Sunday Mail she launched the plan after a miscarriage.

WAKE-UP CALL

Charity bosses are urging John Swinney to join forces with Andy Burnham to tackle Scotland’s growing homelessness crisis. The new Prime Minister said ending rough sleeping would be his first priority on moving into Downing Street. Now Scotland’s...

Britons abandon homes in the face of inferno

BRITISH expats were forced to abandon their homes in the south of France and escape past towering walls of flames as the region was engulfed in wildfires. Emmanuel Macron, the French president, deployed the army yesterday to tackle the blazes, while...

WAKE-UP CALL

Charity bosses are urging John Swinney to join forces with Andy Burnham to tackle Scotland’s growing homelessness crisis. The new Prime Minister said ending rough sleeping would be his first priority on moving into Downing Street. Now Scotland’s...

Dropping Cost of Farage by-election could ensure dentist check-up for

NIGEL Farage has been slammed over the Clacton by-election bill, which could have funded NHS dental check-ups for thousands of children who have not had one. The Lib Dems said the estimated cost of £250,000-£300,000 could have helped ease the dental...

New IRA car bomb intercepted by police – en route to ‘terror attack’ in Northern Ireland

» Police believe New IRA group behind attack intended to cause ‘significant damage’ » Officers ‘undoubtedly saved lives’ by stopping a car carrying a fully assembled bomb » Woman in her 20s charged and man in his 40s arrested as part of...

Community isn’t just limited to those on land

IF you’ve ever taken a ferry out to the Small Isles, you’ll likely know the community I’m talking about. The port staff that print your tickets; the canteen crew that serve up your CalMac and Cheese; the captain who steadily steers you to your...

The search for Britain’s 60th butterfly species

If you go down to the woods today, an unfamiliar beauty may be watching you from a tree’s sun-kissed bark. You may clap eyes on what resembles the familiar small tortoiseshell butterfly. But look again. If this orangey-red nymphalid seems larger, with...

IS HE FOR REEL?

There was a time when the fish of the Thames were a staple of Londoners’ diets. With pollution rife, few would brave eating one now – but Joe Shute catches up with an eccentric angler who’s hooked on the idea

MOVIE HIGHLIGHTS

GRAN TURISMO FAST-PACED FACT-BASED ACTION This thrilling action drama is based on the life of Cardiff’s Jann Mardenborough (played by Archie Madekwe), a keen childhood player of the video game Gran Turismo who became a professional racing driver...

Alex Bellos's puzzles

1 Round the block Assuming all corners are right angles, what is the shape’s perimeter? 2 Assembly needed Ian Stewart The first shape below can be cut into four identical pieces four blocks long and one wide, which can be fitted back together to...

Root in line to be Test captain

Joe Root has emerged as the favourite to take over as England Test captain from Ben Stokes. England have two realistic candidates to replace Stokes, who retired at the end of last month’s 2-1 defeat by New Zealand, their first home series loss since...

Thousands flee French wildfires

Holidaymakers calmly try to catch some sun on a beach in south-western France while wildfires rage across the water. More than 44,000 people have been evacuated from the nearby Cap Ferret peninsula with another 23,000 fleeing the fires further south....

PICTURE THIS...

A NEW 47-foot-long Tyne Class lifeboat – the RFA Sir Galahad – arrives at Tenby RNLI station in July 1986. e boat was named to commemorate the ship bearing the same name which was lost during the Falklands con ict.

Smart shot

Reading Through the Chaos, 2023 Shot on Samsung Galaxy S20 FE “São Paulo is a place that we love and hate,” says Simone Arruda of her Brazilian home city. “And anyone who knows it knows that when it rains, everything turns to chaos.” Arruda took...

Beloved grandad John ‘a true explorer at heart’

AGRANDFATHER from Wiltshire who had “a massive heart” has been saluted for even helping others after his death. John Lyttle, 67, from Bradford-onAvon, died in hospital 10 days after he was in a collision with a van while cycling in rural Atworth on...

What happened the last time Britain tried a land value tax

Europe stands on the brink of war and a huge amount of money must be raised for defence. The welfare state demands an ever-greater share of the national income. In response, a Leftwing government decides to impose a radical new property tax. It might...

CHRISTA ACKROYD Let’s be proud and we can help to make the world a better place

THERE is a song that Heather Small sings that has become an anthem for many. “What have you done today to make you feel proud?” And if each of us sat down every evening and thought of one little thing that we or others has achieved to be proud of, the...

HEAVENLY HOST: TREE GROWING ON CHURCH TOWER

TEN of the UK’s “toughest” trees, from an oak that survived a plane crash to a yew growing on a Westcountry church tower, have been shortlisted for this year’s Tree of the Year award. Public voting opened on Wednesday for the Woodland Trust’s annual...

McCullum’s white-ball role muddles Test coach hunt

The hunt for the next coach of the England men’s Test team is being complicated by the need for the new appointee to work alongside the man he would be replacing, Brendon Mccullum, rather than taking full control of both red- and white-ball...

Community isn’t just limited to those on land

IF you’ve ever taken a ferry out to the Small Isles, you’ll likely know the community I’m talking about. The port staff that print your tickets; the canteen crew that serve up your CalMac and Cheese; the captain who steadily steers you to your...

LONDON CALLING

A Campbeltown Running Club member is preparing to take on the London Marathon for charity after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Tarbert’s Ewan Smith says he’s “fighting a battle he can’t win” but is determined to make the most of the present...

How I See It

Lights. Camera. And? What constitutes an action film never stops evolving, and it’s a concept that has changed palpably since the turn of the millennium. You could make the argument that Buster Keaton’s The General (1926), a non-stop chase achieving...

Raise a dram to Scotland’s greatest pubs

For the beer, ale or whisky drinker, a classic Scottish pub is the stuff of dreams: a relentlessly atmospheric hostelry of gantries and gleaming fonts, uniting community and conversation in one of the most spirited countries in the world. These aren’t...

What to know before buying near a pylon

ELECTRICITY pylons have divided opinion since they first appeared on the British landscape almost a century ago. Rudyard Kipling reportedly described them in The Times as a "permanent disfigurement", yet today they are an unavoidable part of modern...

Let’s Hear It for the Dreamers

Newsweek’s American Dream Index reveals where Americans still have the best shot at building a better life—and where the climb is getting harder.

Massive honour for Ally

ALLY NORMAN took up the honour of Standard Bearer for this year’s St Ronan’s Border Games, and led the town with great spirit. He told the Peeblesshire News: “It’s always a really good week for community spirit. Everyone in the town enjoys it every...

The Guardian Weekly

4 July 1919 Guardian Weekly is an edited selection of some of the best journalism found in the Guardian’s digital editions in the UK, US and Australia, and the Guardian newspaper in the UK. The weekly magazine has an international focus and four...

A SPECIAL ISSUE OF SUMMER READS

Can prediction markets cope with the messiness of world events?

A WELCOME PATH

North Ayrshire Council’s planning department is considering a council planning application to build a footpath from Arran Heritage Museum to the Glen Rosa turn-off on the String Road. If approved, the proposed two-metre wide, 430m-long path will begin...

GAME ON!

This many heavy athletes lined up holding a caber can mean only one thing - Inveraray Highland Games are on. As home to the world caber championships, sponsored by Inveraray’s The George Hotel, the Highland Games drew, as always, hundreds of...

LINE FOR A319 BETWEEN CHOBHAM AND OTTERSHAW

MORE than £1 million has been granted to deliver a range of improvements to a road that connects two Surrey villages and an airport. Surrey County Council has announced a project to make the A319 safer. Around £1.3m has been awarded from the...

MAKE IT, KEEP IT, SPEND IT It’s showtime

Just a few years ago people were talking about a “golden era” of “peak TV”. The wars for audiences and dominance between the upstart streaming companies had triggered a production boom. Yet just five years on, the future for the industry looks a lot...

Re cipes

Caramelised fennel, onion and olive bruschetta Courgette pie Fried stuffed sage leaves Baked baby peppers Olive bread with onion filling Chilli and Pernod-spiked tomatoes with feta and griddled prawns Roasted vegetable and lemon couscous...

EPIC REVIEWS INCLUDING:

FOXGLOVE FARM | KRYPTOTHERA: THE CRYPTID PURSUIT | BOOKSHELF SPAGHETTIN | ONE FOR SORROW | SOVEREIGN: FALL OF WORMWOOD FRONTIER SCUM | TRIANGULATION | FATHERFOG 0E | DC BREAKOUT DISNEY VILLAINOUS: SUCCESS AT ANY COST | IT’S NOT CRICKET

Councillors reject crematorium plan

A Royal Borough councillor declared controversial proposals for a crematorium in Cookham ‘dead’ as plans were unanimously refused this week, writes Elena Chiujdea, local democracy reporter. Elegy Crematorium Services, the company behind the plans, is...

PERFECT YOUR INCLINE BARBELL PRESS WEIGHTED VESTS TRIED + TESTED EAT BETTER, THINK CLEARER

GET CALM IN 5 MINS!

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to assume that finding calm requires a yoga class, a walk in nature or an hour of meditation. In reality, just a few minutes can be enough to regulate your nervous system and leave you feeling more grounded. The...

“I will give this my all”

‘Missed opportunities’ to help killed teenager

There were ‘several missed opportunities’ to connect with and protect a teenager who was stabbed to death in Slough, a report has found. In September 2023, Temur Qureshi died after being attacked and stabbed in the town. He was just 19. Jack...

‘Missed opportunities’ to help killed teenager

There were ‘several missed opportunities’ to connect with and protect a teenager who was stabbed to death in Slough, a report has found. In September 2023, Temur Qureshi died after being attacked and stabbed in the town. He was just 19. Jack...

Carving up Kent: Shape of county’s future confirmed

KENT will be carved up into four new unitary authorities once the 14 existing major councils abolish themselves in the coming months. After being presented with five different possible plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), Housing,...

Kent MP will step down at next election

A KENT MP has confirmed she will step down at the next election following a battle with cancer. Conservative MP for Maidstone and Malling Helen Grant told her constituents that her illness had reinforced her belief that now is “the right moment to...

ALICE ASHE TURNS SURVIVAL INTO STRENGTH ON DEBUT SINGLE SIX FEET UNDER (RADIO EDIT)

Isle of Man singer-songwriter Alice Ashe makes a powerful first impression with her debut single, Six Feet Under (Radio Edit), a release that transforms personal trauma into an empowering anthem of resilience. Blending the energy of 90s indie rock with...

Businessman James set to battle Farage and Binface at by-election

A businessman has put himself in the running against Nigel Farage and Count Binface for the upcoming Clacton by-election. Ashford’s James Ransley is among the 34 people bidding to win the Reform UK leader’s vacant seat on July 7. Mr Farage triggered...

Cyclist in critical condition after collision

A CYCLIST remains in a critical condition after he was struck by a car in Croydon. Police rushed to the junction of Scarbrook Road and Wandle Road shortly after midnight in the early hours of Friday, July 10. The 39-year-old man was taken to hospital...

Beloved artworks go up for auction

Bidders from across the world are expected to vie for original artworks by one of the nation’s best-loved children’s storytellers, which come up for sale next week. Up to 500 lots by the late Peter Firmin - who created Bagpuss, Noggin the Nog, Ivor...

Labour’s inheritance

Nothing so became Keir Starmer’s premiership as his leaving of it. Farewell remarks outside Downing Street, unpunctuated by the odious Steve Bray; a brief goodbye in Buckingham Palace, before the King welcomed his fourth new prime minister in four...

Pint-sized fun at family ale festival

THE third Rossendale Real Ale Festival will be a huge two-day family event raising money for Rossendale Hospice. For the third year, the event is being run by Rossendale Brewery owner Alejandro Romero, who is also landlord of The Griffin in...

Councillor jailed over MP threat

A parish councillor has been jailed after making a “death threat” to an MP at a funeral. Farris Willson, who once stood as a Green Party candidate for Maidstone council, was convicted of causing harassment, alarm or distress after the confrontation at...

Name Of The Game

The late American dancer and choreographer Martha Graham is quoted as once saying, “No artist is ahead of his time. He is his time; it is just that others are behind the times.” Nowhere is this more apparent than in guitar design. Les Paul agitated for...

Rewiring the UK

“Let us make this the moment when Britain starts to believe again,” declared Andy Burnham on Monday, as he addressed the nation for the first time as Prime Minister. Flanked by supporters outside No. 10, the new Labour leader said he was “acutely...

‘I think now we’ve got a solid future’

“I THINK now we’ve got a solid future” is the verdict of a steelworker on the momentous day that British Steel was nationalised. British Steel employs around 4,000 staff permanently, with most based at its Scunthorpe steelworks, and helps support tens...

Safety fears amid disruption on Coa Road diversions

SAFETY concerns have emerged over the diversion route to South West Acute Hospital after heavy goods vehicles were seen using the narrow Coa Road during the closure of the Irvinestown Road. HGVS, buses, tractors and other large vehicles were all seen...

FIGHT TO SAVE BUS SERVICE

A PETITION calling for the X56 bus service to be saved has gathered more than 1,000 signatures, as opposition grows towards plans to scrap the Kelty route. The campaign, launched last week, argues the Perth to Edinburgh circular is a “vital service”...

MAGICAL

Twilight feasts & time travel outings • Puzzle makers’ wisdom • Seahorses Plants that heal • Beach rose hips & hedgerow switchels • Jerk street corn Secret forest theatre • Why we love a nightie • Skittles, kubb and quoits

GAELIC ‘BAN’ BID BLASTED

The only Gaelic-speaking MP in the House of Commons has blasted plans to jail those who use the language in Westminster election flyers. Torcuil Crichton, Labour’s representative in the Highlands and Islands, said Reform’s attempt to ban the use of...

Grooming gang ringleader moved from town after location revealed

THE ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang has been “removed” from a hostel in Accrington where he was being housed following his release from prison. Shabir Ahmed, known to his victims as “Daddy”, was released from prison earlier this month after...

‘A horrible shock’

ACOUPLE were watching TV when they had the shock of their lives – as a car ploughed into the front of their home. The incident, which took place at about 10.20pm on Tuesday, involved a white Kia Rio and occurred at the junction of the A198 and The...

Scarborough 400: Erin’s design is icing on the cake

The chair of North Yorkshire Council, Coun David Chance joined guests at Seafest to celebrate Scarborough 400 at Scarborough Spa. Coun Chance, joined Seafest coordinator Coun Janet Jefferson to cut a commemorative cake, complete with logo designed by...

Our verdict on the World Cup — and the England side

The trophy safely on display at the Spanish FA headquarters, England’s wounds no longer so raw and the annual football calendar now into its minuscule vacuum, you’re left to reflect on the past six weeks and ponder whether the 2026 World Cup in the...

WATERTHEY WAITINGFOR?

Three councillors are “extremely concerned” about the slow progress of the £1.4m upgrade of Castle Douglas Swimming Pool. And the trio suspect the muchneeded refurbishment is being delayed intentionally by Dumfries and Galloway Council chiefs. John...

Politicians warn UK influencers visiting Islamic Republic are ‘soft-power warriors’ spreading regime propaganda Give me a gun and I’ll fight for Iran, says George Galloway aide

► GEORGE GALLOWAY’S former aide has said he is “happy to be given a gun” and fight for Iran while speaking from the Islamic Republic, the JC can reveal. Hussain Shafiei expressed his support for the regime in an interview and declared: “We are...

RUGBY PLAYER DIES AFTER CANCER FIGHT

A FORMER Wales U21s player has died at the age of 45 after a battle with cancer. Geraint Liddon died last week, just months after being diagnosed. Geraint – known as ‘Gazza’ – had an operation to remove a 3st tumour, but the cancer returned.

September

Waterside retreats and adventures; wading birds; weekend getaway essentials; the man on a mission to save Lake Windermere; food festivals; historic hotspots to visit for free

Welcome

EVERY NOW AND then, someone asks me what sort of horse I would have if I could choose absolutely anything. My answer? A pony. If life had been a little less generous in the height department, I’d happily be back on something very much like my New...

Including Mel B and the Princess of Wales talking about health

The Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks Challenge (right) in a bid to raise awareness for ‘the deeper impact of serious illness and the importance of holistic healthcare’, following her 2024 cancer diagnosis. ‘Cancer doesn’t just a ect the...

Health (3 FREE extra mags*), food (tasty recipes), books (take on a new challenge), inspiring features and amazing deals. All under one (magazine) roof!

Here we are, galloping through the summer. One minute boiling hot, paying over the odds for anything purporting to blow out cold air, and the next scrabbling for a jumper. The Great British weather, a juxtaposition of sunshine and showers – and a...

ELECTRIC CALLBOY

AUGUST

is a wonderful month for waders and seabirds. These are two groups that I find particularly enchanting, which means that this issue has been delightful to work on. As well as simply enjoying the sight and sound of returning waders, it’s always...

Later plans, richer journeys

Summer is traditionally the busiest season of the year for travel. But this year feels rather different. With conflict still casting a shadow over some parts of the world, many destinations are quieter than usual, and plenty of us have yet to map out...

Tackling a hot topic

Here we go again… We’re all used to leaves on the line, the wrong kind of snow, and high winds causing travel disruption on our railways, but too much heat is a relatively new reason for why trains can’t run as normal. Britain is currently enduring...

As good as it gets

I turn 50 this month, which feels worth celebrating. Although I have friends who aren’t so comfortable with talking about their age, for fear that they’ll be perceived differently or ‘lose their edge’. I’m choosing to convince myself that’s an outdated...

Variety is a beautiful thing…

Welcome to the August edition of Scootering. First things first, thank you to everyone who responded so positively to last month’s note about shrinking newsstand availability - due to TG Jones closing one-third of their stores - and the growing need to...

NO SAVING FROM PRIVATE RYAN

DALLAS, USA Australia famously took off goalkeeper Mat Ryan in order to send on the eccentric Andrew Redmayne for the shootout that qualified them for the 2022 World Cup, so subbing Ryan *on* against Egypt in this summer’s last 32 was a choice. He...

Welcome to AUGUST

Nostalgia conjures up different things depending on your age. For me, it’s (cough) the 1970s: long summers, jumpers for goalposts, Angel Delight, beetroot-stained salads and roast cow’s heart for Sunday lunch. Simple, happy times. Some call it...

September shake-up

Despite being a holiday addict (my friend Marc calls me Judith Chalmers), I’ve always loved September. I might be sad to see the sun set on summer, but September has always felt like the month of possibility. When I was editing fashion magazines, it...

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‘REACHING HIGH SPEEDS QUICKLY IS NOT THE LM’S ONLY TRICK, OF COURSE. IT CARRIES ON WHERE THE TARMAC ENDS’ LAMBORGHINI LM 002

I’ll never forget the rst time I made a long journey in a Lamborghini LM 002. I hopped into a freshly refueled car and drove it at fairly normal speeds, let’s say around 150km/h on the highway. I stopped to re ll a er 200km, when the gauge was showing...

Tenerife’s answer to Sa Calobra

If anyone tells you there aren’t any steep climbs in Tenerife, bundle them into a suitcase and take them to Masca, a tiny village in the northwest of the island, nestled among dramatic mountains like a Canary Islands version of Machu Picchu. It’s true...

TRAVEL: Angela Finlayson soaks up the delights of the stunning French village of St Paul de Vence

FOR centuries, writers and artists have flocked to the picturesque hilltop village of St-Paul de Vence in south-eastern France, drawn by its picture-postcard scenery, breathtaking views and intriguing history. These days the narrow, cobbled streets of...

Dear reader...

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT a conker that brings out the child in everyone. The sight of their knobbly seed cases rekindles a nostalgia for playground games and memories of eagerly forcing them open to reveal the glossy treasure inside. I grew up in a...

Inside Louigi Moto’s workshop Knowledge: Torque and power Project Bike: Gold Star scrambler Project Bike: Yamaha TZ250 Project Bike: Dunstall Honda CB750 Our Bikes: GSX-R750 and VFR750 British Bike Basics: Bike toolkit Technique: Adjust head bearings

Ducati specialist and racer Rich Llewelin’s workplace Editor Mike knows all about this, or so he says... Rick miraculously creates a clutch from a pile of rust Bruce assesses the pros and cons of pattern parts It runs! So we take it to a test strip...

Peter York on excess

Gout was the disease of the grand – or so they used to think. The result of glorious excess was a problem in the lower legs. The 1799 Gillray cartoon (pictured, right) on the cover of Dorian Haskard’s new book, The Gout, shows a toff with his swollen...

Meet the team

Jo Membery Operations Editor Jo’s preparing for the launch of the iPhone Fold by seeing which other gadgets she can bend. Luckily, her HomePod mini is proving remarkably bend-resistant. Paul Blachford Art Editor Paul’s so excited by rumors of a...

HOW TO…

● PREP your home for a holiday ● DESIGN the perfect patio ● MAKE a Hollywood-style mirror

fenerb-ake!

Ex-Man. City defender Nathan Ake has joined Fenerbahce for £7m after lifting four Premier League titles in six seasons. Total legend!

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS MONTH...

WHENEVER A player leaves a club without another deal lined up, there’s always more than meets the eye, Josh Graham writes. Ellie Kildunne, arguably the biggest name in women’s rugby, said she was “gutted” to be departing Harlequins but there appeared...

Discover the hottest new decor trends

Win an all-inclusive cruise for two

7 nights in a deluxe cabin with a French balcony, departing 3 November 2026 You’ll visit the wine town of Rüdesheim, famed for its Drosselgasse, a narrow cobbled street lined with half-timbered houses and taverns. en you’ll cruise through the Middle...

Welcome...

It probably won’t surprise you to hear that the price of food has risen by more than a third since 2019. And we all know there’s little chance of that changing. With that in mind, we’ve put together 14 pages packed with tips and tricks to help your...

View Polly Vernon has her say Chart of lust What’s new now! 10 hot stories, including Kate’s new royal rulebook, souvenir sandals, and the summer childcare juggle

COVER STORY Fighting back against digital stripping Are you the healthcare manager for the men in your life? Dear diary, why are our teenage musings so excruciating? Culture debrief with Otegha Uwagba ‘I went on honeymoon alone’ Weekend Max Mara’s...

Welcome

It’s high summer, when our borders are at their fullest, and many of us are out in our gardens taking notes about which combinations worked and which didn’t. So, it seems like the perfect time to focus on planting design, and this issue is a special...

OUR NEXT GIANT LEAP

Welcome

As well as working on this issue, we’ve been busy getting ready for the Norfolk Summer Party, including compiling motorhome facts for the quiz held at the Out & About Live Club area. Next month, we’ll also be running the quiz in the magazine, so keep...

Politics goes into fever pitch

Spotlight, page 8 Summer of Sport, pages 22-47

WELCOME

Welcome to the August issue of Caravan. This month, we’ve got plenty to tempt you outdoors, from great touring ideas to practical advice, reviews and an exclusive competition. If you’re still deciding where your next pitch should be, make sure you try...

In this issue of what motorhome

This time of year goes by in a blur of new model press launch after new model press launch. One thing will have an effect on all 2027-season campervans and motorhomes, though, and that's the arrival of GSR2 regulations. These mandate the fitment of...

Champions of Europe happy to give youth its head . . .

Even the most optimistic Spaniards turned to faith before football after the draw with Cape Verde in Spain’s opening match of this World Cup. As Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha’s Instagram following soared, the reigning European champions seemed to be...

Romancing the stone

Fighting Ebola

How America’s withdrawal from global health leadership is affecting the effort to control a galloping outbreak

Christian Wolmar’s high-speed history

NATURE SPECIAL

12 pages of tips for capturing these bushy tailed beauties Camera setup Lens choice Composition And more!

WELCOME

Idon’t fish as much as I would like. I suspect that puts me in the same boat as many of you. Work gets busy, family commitments appear, and before you know it, another week has passed without a line being cast. e irony of editing a fishing magazine is...

MODELLING SECTION

■ Bachmann Class 47 on test ■ Hornby biomass wagon review ■ CIE ‘Palvan’ in the spotlight ■ Eastfield Depot in ‘O’ gauge ■ News of all the latest releases

OZZY OSBOURNE

The Dawn of the Space Age: Part Two

I1n Part One, I discussed the more mainstream Space Age collectables such as toys and weekly comics.There is another aspect to collecting this era that goes somewhat under the radar, but a light is being shone upon it right here:The more odd or...

Focus on nature