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Shop security guard ‘jumped on and disarmed’ Leicester Square knifeman

A shop security guard has said he tried to save an 11-year-old girl as she was being attacked by a knifeman in London’...

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Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky

Shooting stars will light up the sky as the Perseid meteor shower puts on a celestial display on Monday night....

Sport

Five-time Olympic medallist Tom Daley announces retirement from diving

Tom Daley has announced his retirement from diving following the Olympic Games in Paris....

Business

Girl, 13, with dairy allergy died after sip of Costa Coffee drink, inquest hears

A 13-year-old schoolgirl with a severe dairy allergy suffered an “immediate reaction” after a just one sip of a Cost...

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Banksy unveils rhino artwork that looks like the animal is climbing onto a car

Banksy has unveiled the eighth artwork in his animal-themed collection in London, a silhouette of a rhinoceros which loo...

Business

Rioting led to 10% drop in hospitality sales, figures suggest

Disorder on the streets and warnings of rioting across the nation last Wednesday led to a 10% drop in hospitality sales,...

Business

Business rates system ‘no longer fit for purpose’ says Sainsbury’s boss

The boss of Sainsbury’s has said the business rates tax system is “no longer fit for purpose” and warned that curr...

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Migrant Channel crossings top 18,000 for year so far amid two more deaths

More than 700 migrants crossed the Channel on the day two people died attempting the journey – the highest number of d...

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Elderly and vulnerable urged to put health first as hottest day of year likely

Elderly and vulnerable residents across England have been urged to put health and safety first on what will likely be th...

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Home Secretary says respect for police must be restored after riots

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said respect for the police must be restored after they faced “brazen abuse and conte...