Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of Culture
Published on: July 9, 2026, 4:00 pm
Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.
Read Full Article »Burnham on path to No 10 with Labour nominations under way
Published on: July 9, 2026, 3:41 pm
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
Read Full Article »Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed
Published on: July 9, 2026, 3:34 pm
The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.
Read Full Article »Prince Harry gets UK trip back on track with hospital visit
Published on: July 9, 2026, 2:30 pm
The Duke of Sussex visits a children's hospital in Birmingham in a trip to the UK that has had a bumpy start.
Read Full Article »Why heatwaves hit women harder
Published on: July 8, 2026, 11:49 pm
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
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