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Southern Water has implemented a hosepipe ban for one million residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight due to critically low water levels from prolonged dry conditions. The ban, effective from July 10, aims to alleviate pressure on water supplies, particularly from the River Test.
Two individuals died in a house fire on Cragside Avenue, North Shields, shortly after 3.30am on Wednesday. Emergency services, including Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue, responded swiftly, but despite efforts, a man in his 40s and a woman in her 70s could not be saved. Police are investigating the incident.
PC Daniel Rusling has been sentenced to eight weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months, after assaulting a 13-year-old boy seeking help outside Monkton Park police station in Wiltshire. The officer admitted to assault by beating, and his actions are under review in a gross misconduct hearing.
The body of a woman was discovered near the former Burnage Cricket Club in Burnage, Greater Manchester, on 5 May.
VE Day celebrations dominate many newspapers today, with the front pages featuring images from yesterday’s fly-over and celebrations. The royals were in attendance for yesterday’s London events and pictures of the family on the Buckingham Palace balcony are featured.
The tabloids fawn over the royals and pay tribute to the veterans whilst also looking ahead to what the rest of the week’s commemorations will look like.
Today’s news is dominated by yesterday’s commemoration of VE Day – as Europe marks 80 years of the end of WW2. There’s plenty of coverage of the royals – and their role in the celebrations and a look ahead at what other events are taking place across the country this week.
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Two young riders, Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, were killed in a “major chain reaction” incident on the first lap of the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park on Monday.
Donald Trump has announced he will hit foreign-made movies with 100% tariffs sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Trump says the US film industry is dying as filmmakers have been leaving Hollywood for cheaper destinations such as Canada and the UK.
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