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Emergency services retrieved the body of a 14-year-old boy from the River Thames near Donnington Bridge, Oxford, on Wednesday. His death, treated as ‘unexplained but not suspicious’ by Thames Valley Police, marks the 11th water-related fatality during the UK’s recent heatwave.
Radley, the UK handbag retailer, is set to close multiple stores after being acquired from administration by Gordon Brothers, owner of Poundland. The buyout excludes retail operations, leading to significant job losses. All 21 UK locations, including flagship stores in London and Glasgow, will cease trading by September.
Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 is in lockdown following a police incident, resulting in significant traffic delays as access points are closed. Passengers have abandoned vehicles to walk to the terminal. Despite the disruptions, flight operations remain unaffected, though some services face delays.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is facing increased calls for him to step down from his role following the release of a damning report into a child abuser associated with the Church of England.
The report found that Welby “could and should” have reported the allegations against John Smyth when they were put to him in 2013. Smyth died in 2018.
Much-loved football pundit Gary Lineker is to quit hosting the legendary show Match of the Day at the end of the season. He is also planning to leave the BBC altogether following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.
A ‘game-changing’ smoking pill is set to be introduced by NHS England in plans to help people quit smoking and reduce smoking-related health issues and deaths.
Fog slow to clear in Northern Ireland, and feeling cold here. Dry and bright elsewhere with sunny spells, best of the sunshine across Scotland. Cloudier in the far southeast with blustery showers through the day. Tonight: Remains blustery in the southeast and turning cloudy with drizzle across the northwest. Elsewhere clear spells leading to mist and fog, thick in places, and frosty conditions for many.
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