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Whitbread is set to close 66 restaurants and pubs across its Bar + Block, Cookhouse + Pub, and Table Table chains on 3 September 2026. This follows a previous announcement regarding the imminent closure of 200 Beefeater and Brewers Fayre locations later in the month.

Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, shifting focus to international affairs, including defence and trade. His departure will necessitate a by-election, following his leadership of the Labour party and a landslide victory in 2024.

Thomasina and Patrick Tobin, a couple from London, died in their villa jacuzzi in Cullera, Spain, reportedly from cardiac arrests attributed to a freak accident. Their teenage children discovered them on 25 August. Police investigations suggest possible entrapment due to suction force in the hot tub.

Bereaved families have written to Justice Secretary Alex Norris, urging the government to prevent more killers from being released early under its current scheme. Notable signatories include John Hunt and Emma Webber, who have suffered tragic losses. They expressed concerns that existing measures inadequately protect victims’ families amid prison overcrowding.

A fire at a car park near London Gatwick Airport destroyed over 100 vehicles on Saturday evening, causing significant damage. More than 2,000 homes experienced power outages as a precaution. A 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson; the fire’s exact cause remains under investigation.

Cheryl Korbel reflects on the four-year anniversary of her daughter Olivia’s death, who was shot at home in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, during a botched attack on drug dealer Joseph Nee. Thomas Cashman, sentenced to a minimum of 42 years for the murder, remains in prison.

Prince Harry and six claimants must pay £9.54 million towards legal costs following their defeat against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail. This initial payment relates to allegations of privacy violations. The claimants have until 2 October to appeal the decision.

Beau Croucher, a 14-year-old boy, died in hospital on Wednesday after being struck by a bus in Portsmouth on Monday. His family described him as “our beautiful, innocent baby boy”. The bus driver, 39, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been released on bail until November 17.

Masum Miah, 42, was fatally shot at 3am on Tuesday while seated in his white Prius in Newham, east London. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene. No arrests have been made, and police are appealing for witnesses or relevant footage to assist in the investigation.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the UK this autumn for an extended stay, although they will not reclaim their royal roles. Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are enrolled in UK schools, while the couple maintains residences in California and Portugal.