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IrelandScotlandWalesThree dead after family get into difficulty in seaA man, a woman and a teenage girl die and a younger girl is in a critical condition after swimming off the Sussex coast.3 hrs agoSussexCampaigner died in crash while filming Apple seriesAn inquest hears Claire Lomas was flying an adapted microlight in Jordan when it crashed into a large rock.10 hrs agoLeicestershireCrews tackle fire engulfing waste centreAbout 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze at a recycling centre on Landman Way. 49 mins agoLondonMan found dead at Charlton Athletic's groundA 33-year-old man was found dead at The Valley after a possible fall from height, police say.5 hrs agoLondonMan found shot dead inside car in east LondonA murder investigation is under way after a man in his 40s was found shot dead in the early hours, say police.9 hrs agoLondonMan died in Majorca cliff fall after 'holiday hug'Ben Clark, 41, fell down a cliff after going for a midnight walk with a woman he met in Majorca.7 hrs agoBody found in river search for missing soldierOfficers say Liam Potts was last seen heading towards Wylam in Northumberland on Saturday.7 hrs agoTyne'Sex offenders should lose right to change name'Julie Purvin from Warwickshire found she was in a relationship with a man who was a sex offender.Cambridge vice-chancellor heckled at Arday vigilDeborah Prentice is seen in public for the first time since former professor Jason Arday's death.'I wish we were being told more after Birmingham fire'Carol Squires complains of a lack of communication from the council after fire destroyed her dad's home.Parkrun suspended over 'worrying' overtaking issuesThe parkrun event in Weymouth is not expected to return to the seaside town until September. Badly cracked road means 'no need for bike stands'A cyclist illustrates the extent of damage to a road in Lincolnshire caused by the recent heatwaves.England heatwavesForest recovery to take 'many years' after wildfireExperts say it could take up to two decades for the national park to fully recover from the fire.Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UKHeavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September. Nature reserve fire believed to be arsonPolice are investigating the blaze at Walkmill Meadows Nature Reserve on Monday.People urged not to report neighbours' barbecue useFire services are urging the public to only call 999 in an emergency after reports about neighbours.'Worrying' heat brings rare birds to YorkshireExcessive heat and drying wetlands across the continent are pushing them northward, an expert says.Stories to make you smile'Noisy' manhole to be fixed after months of waitingResident Renata Czyz says she has been kept awake by the clattering sound of the manhole. European Championships tickets sales 'beat targets'Birmingham city council says there was "a week of bumper crowds" in the stadium and the city centre.Charity leader leaves £1m legacy gift for countyCumbria Community Foundation says it is "stunned" by the gift from charity leader Rachael Rodway.Features & AnalysisDemand for school uniform bank 'has never been higher'One mother said uniform costs had "really eaten" into her budget.Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at new £400m prisonFormer workers have described a "chaotic atmosphere" of under-staffing and inadequate training.'Hair loss slowly chipped away at my confidence'Russ Nicholson says anyone can be affected by hair loss but it can be hard to talk about.Farmers praised as heroes for work to stop Stourbridge fireFarmers are thanked for using tractors to create firebreaks to prevent further destruction.My 'fit and healthy' son's heart stopped for 15 minutesFlynn, 17, from Nottinghamshire, suffered significant brain damage when his heart suddenly stopped.SportPremier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup planPremier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".Root's great challenge to finish captaincy storyJoe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m dealBarcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.Bezos consortium bought almost 40% of LiverpoolA consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG).Latest updates6 hrs agoTwenty babies born since maternity unit closureNHS bosses decline to say when a birthing unit in north Devon will reopen following staff shortages.6 hrs ago7 hrs agoMan arrested after body found in car parkThe ground floor of Moorfield Car Park has been cordoned off while officers investigate.7 hrs ago8 hrs agoEverything you need to know about the hosepipe banWessex Water has introduced the first hosepipe ban in 50 years after prolonged dry weather.8 hrs ago8 hrs agoMajor repairs start at fire-damaged railway lineNational Rail is aiming to reopen the line by the weekend but says it will "take some time".8 hrs ago8 hrs agoCouncil fridge disposal suspended over backlogNorth Tyneside closes its tip to fridge and freezers due to a national safe disposal pile-up.8 hrs ago8 hrs agoRoot's great challenge to finish captaincy storyJoe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.8 hrs ago9 hrs agoBadly cracked road means 'no need for bike stands'A cyclist illustrates the extent of damage to a road in Lincolnshire caused by the recent heatwaves.9 hrs ago10 hrs agoMulti-vehicle crash closes northbound section of M1National Highways says emergency services were called to the scene.10 hrs ago10 hrs agoRoad shut as firefighters tackle large grass fireThe fire service said it was called to Locking Farm Industrial Estate on Tuesday morning.10 hrs ago...