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Wimbledon 2024: Record British Participation and Top Contenders

The Wimbledon Championships 2024, running from June 30th to July 13th at the All England Club, features a record 23 British players in the singles draws, with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic among the top men's contenders and Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff leading the women's field; the BBC provid...

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Norfolk Council's Failed Road Project: £56m Wasted, Alternatives Sought

Norfolk County Council's £56m Norwich Western Link road project failed due to concerns about its impact on rare bats; the council will now explore alternative options costing an additional £1.43m, aiming for a decision by next summer.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Seven Suspects Identified in Horizon Post Office Scandal Investigation

Operation Olympos, a UK-wide police investigation into the Horizon Post Office scandal, has identified seven suspects and over 45 persons of interest, focusing on Post Office investigators, lawyers, and management across Fujitsu and the Post Office, with charges pending the Post Office inquiry findi...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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BBC's Glastonbury Coverage: Record Viewership and Expanded Digital Access

The BBC's Glastonbury Festival coverage, watched by a record 23.1 million viewers in 2023, returns with over 90 hours of live-streamed performances across TV, radio, iPlayer, online, and social media, showcasing a diverse lineup from established headliners to emerging artists.

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No Poverty
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Glastonbury Festival Setup Shown in Satellite Images

Satellite images from PlanetLabs show Glastonbury Festival's setup at Worthy Farm on June 18th and 19th, revealing numerous tents, stages, stalls, and arriving festival-goers; the BBC provides live coverage.

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ONS Faces Deep-Seated Issues, Leading to Flawed Economic Data

A critical UK government review of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found deep-seated issues in its decision-making processes, leading to flawed economic data used in policy decisions and impacting the Bank of England's interest rate decisions; the review recommends splitting the National St...

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Hundreds of NHS bodies to be scrapped under new health strategy

The UK government will scrap 201 NHS organizations in England, including Healthwatch England and the National Guardian's Office, to simplify the system and improve patient care as part of Labour's 10-year health strategy, also trialing a scheme to link hospital funding to patient satisfaction rating...

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Northern Ireland Girl Wins Top Poultry Showing Award

Ten-year-old Alannah Adams from Northern Ireland is a champion poultry show competitor, having won numerous awards including the prestigious Breslian Trophy, and is challenging the traditionally male-dominated field.

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Gender Equality
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UK Denies Asylum to Ukrainian Refugees Amidst Ongoing Conflict

The UK Home Office is denying asylum to Ukrainian refugees, claiming safety elsewhere in Ukraine despite ongoing conflict, impacting families and creating uncertainty; this is causing distress and legal challenges, with only 47 granted refugee status and 724 humanitarian protection since 2023.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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London Police Data Shows Racial Disparities in Child Criminalization

A Youth Endowment Fund study of nearly 265,000 London Metropolitan Police records (2015-2022) found Black children are 15% more likely to be criminalised than White children for similar offences, and 14.8% less likely to be offered diversion programs, revealing systemic inequities.

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Eurostar Delays After Cable Theft Near Lille

The theft or cutting of 600 meters of rail cable near Lille Europe station caused severe delays and cancellations to Eurostar train services between the UK and EU, disrupting thousands of journeys and potentially impacting the NATO summit in the Netherlands.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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England Issues Amber Heat Alerts as Temperatures Soar

Amber heat health alerts are in place for five English regions from Friday to Tuesday due to temperatures exceeding 30°C, potentially reaching 34-35°C by Monday, with the UKHSA warning of increased pressure on health services and higher mortality risks in vulnerable groups. This is the second heatwa...

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