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‘Not fun’: Venus Williams fails to turn back time on day one at Wimbledon The Guardian says Venus Williams was given a hero’s welcome on her return to Wimbledon on Monday, but the 43-year-old could not turn back time and went out of the competition in the first round. The five-times Wimbledon singles title winner, who has battled injuries in recent years and entered the tournament as a wild card, was defeated by the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in two sets after falling and picking up an injury in the first set. In an emotional post-match press conference said she was…

Average five-year fixed mortgage rates now above 6% Following last month’s interest rate hike, a typical five-year fixed mortgage deal now has an interest rate of more than 6%. Last month the Bank of England raised interest rates to a 15-year-high of 5% in an attempt to bring down inflation.  Mortgage lenders have been increasing rates and withdrawing deals recently, which has been driving up costs for homeowners. PM Rishi Sunak has urged homeowners to “hold their nerve” over rising rates. On Tuesday, the average rate for a five-year fixed mortgage stood at 6.01% according to Moneyfacts. The average two-year…

Wrexham nurse sacked after death of secret lover patient in car park Penelope Williams, a nurse who didn’t call an ambulance after a patient she was having an affair with collapsed and died, has been sacked. Williams had been having a secret relationship with the man, known as Patient A. In January 2022, the pair met up late at night in a hospital car park. Patient A was found unresponsive with his trousers down and died of heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Williams has been struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for bringing the profession into disrepute. …

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Controversial YouTuber IShowSpeed nearly torched his own house while messing around with Pikachu fireworks to celebrate July 4.

Sainsbury’s boss says food price rises starting to slow Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has said food prices are not rising as quickly as they were, helping to boost the amount customers are buying. The supermarket chain saw an increase of nearly 10% in the value of goods it sold in April, May and June. The hot weather, Eastern the royal Coronation and bank holidays all played a role in the increase of goods sold. Roberts said Sainsbury’s was “fully committed” to passing on savings to the customers. The past year has seen food prices skyrocket, but some wholesale prices have…

Steven Gerrard named manager of Saudi Pro League Al-Ettifaq Steven Gerrard has been named as manager of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. Gerrard, 43, said in June that he had been invited to Saudi to “look at ta potential offer” but that he would not be taking it up. “Without a doubt, Gerrard’s presence will be an addition and a quantum leap to our league,” said Khalid Al-Dabal, the club’s chairman. Former Liverpool and England player Steven Gerrard has signed a two-year contract with the Saudi club. Al-Ettifaq finished seventh in the 16-team Saudi Pro League last season, finishing 35 points…

Moscow airport flights disrupted by drone attack Flights from Vnukovo International Airport are being diverted amid a drone attack on Moscow, according to the Russian defence ministry.  The attack reportedly used five drones, which also targeted locations in the wider region around the capital. The defence ministry said all the drones were shot down and there are no reported casualties or damage. Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the alleged attack. Restrictions at the airport, one of Moscow’s three international airports, have now been lifted. But flights are still affected. The defence ministry said four of the drones flying in…

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