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Washout end to August will not stop hottest summer on record, say forecasters

Wet and windy conditions are set to sweep in for the final days of meteorological summer.

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025

Traditional river football match goes ahead despite waterlogged pitch

This year’s match ended 2-1 to the men’s team after the yellow shirts scored a late winner

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

Annual river football clash goes ahead despite waterlogged pitch

Two teams braved chilly water to take part in the annual Football In The River match in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025

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Bank Holiday temperatures to rise to near 30C before rain arrives

Maximum temperatures on Sunday will be about 26C or 27C, then it will reach 28C or 29C on Monday, with widespread sunshine, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025

Clashes as asylum protests take place across the UK

Protests against the use of asylum hotels and counter-demonstrations have taken place, with police trying to keep the groups apart.

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2025

Bonnet-inspired hats called the Highgrove Visor go on sale at King’s shop

Milliner Emily Hurst was specially commissioned by Highgrove to produce her limited-edition straw plaited pieces.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025

British artist hails importance of paint practice pioneered by Constable

Emily Powell is undertaking a residency on the Isles of Scilly this summer.

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025

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Trump’s mission is to bring peace to Europe, says JD Vance

The US vice president described the UK and US’ relationship as ‘a beautiful alliance’.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

Dozens of hot air balloons take to the skies above Bristol

Balloonists enjoyed perfect weather conditions for the opening day of the 47th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Steve Tandy: There’s no magic wand or quick fix – but I believe in Welsh talent

The 45-year-old has been Scotland defence coach for the past six years.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Parents of boy who died in school coach crash pay tribute to community

Oliver Price, 10, died after the bus he was travelling in overturned on the A396 at Cutcombe Hill near Minehead on July 17.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

Hot air balloons fill the sky above Bristol ahead of annual fiesta

They launched from Bristol’s College Green on Friday to mark the countdown to the city’s annual fiesta.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

10-year-old boy who died in bus crash named by police

Oliver Price was killed when the vehicle left the A396 at Cutcombe Hill near Minehead last Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

Gardeners quitting King’s Highgrove amid demands – report

It has been reported that Charles has lost 11 of 12 gardeners at Highgrove since 2022.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2025

Former jockey who helped Minehead crash victims says he ‘couldn’t sleep’

Alan Jones, 64, ferried passengers to safety by driving them to a safe hub on his quad bike following the crash in Somerset on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Child who died in school coach crash was 10-year-old boy, police say

Six children and three adults remain in hospital after a school coach slid down a 20ft slope on Thursday afternoon.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Tributes paid to victims of ‘devastating’ fatal school coach crash

One child has died and 21 staff members and pupils from Minehead Middle School were injured after a school coach left the A396 in Somerset.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

How tragic Somerset bus crash unfolded as one child is killed and two others seriously injured

One child died and 21 were injured in the coach crash

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Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Minehead school bus crash: Boy, 10, dead and nine people injured still in hospital after coach flips onto roof

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was being ‘kept up to date’ on the tragic incident

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

One child dead after coach crashes on way back from school trip

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was being ‘kept up to date’ on the incident.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Prime Minister to be ‘kept up to date’ after child dies in school coach crash

The road where the accident happened will stay shut overnight.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

Tory ex-ministers defend record as pressure mounts after Afghan data leak

Members of the previous administration are distancing themselves from the handling of the breach.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

Tory ex-ministers defend record after PM demands ‘answers’ over Afghan data leak

The leak saw the details of almost 19,000 people seeking to flee Afghanistan released

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

Torvill says secret to friendship with Dean is they ‘never got married’

The skating duo, who took home the Olympic gold at the 1984 Winter Games, announced their retirement from skating together in 2024.

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2025

England, Scotland and Wales hit 30C before heatwave starts easing

It comes after several records were broken during the peak of the heatwave on Saturday.

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