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Birmingham 2026: Hunt seals fourth gold medal at European championships – as it happened

There were gold medals for Amy Hunt, GB’s 4x100m mixed relay team, Georgia Hunter Bell and Mondo Duplantis on final night of action

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

FIA completes Rally Scotland inspection ahead of 2027 WRC inclusion

The World Rally Championship is set to return to Great Britain next year for the first time since 2019

Autosport · Aug 14

Since 2025, University of Manchester researchers modelled 2,300 urban canal sections across Great Britain and Ireland. Now, the study shows canals can lower nearby temperatures by as much as 2.3°C during heatwaves

Urban canals cooling: Urban canals provide a notable cooling effect on surrounding areas, particularly during heatwaves. This natural cooling can reduce daytime temperatures by up to 2.3 degrees Celsius. Millions of people living near these waterways could benefit from this effect. The research suggests canals play a role in urban…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Great Britain lead medal table at European Athletics Championships 2026

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Aug 12

European Athletics Championships 2026 medal table: Standings as Hunt secures sprint double

Great Britain finished second in the medal table at Birmingham 2026

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Romell Glave storms to gold to seal 100m double for Great Britain

Amy Hunt won the women’s race on Monday.

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse

Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Canals cool down cities during heatwaves – new research

Canals in Great Britain and Ireland cool city neighbourhoods up to 50 metres from their banks, particularly during heatwaves. That’s the key finding of our new research which modelled the impact of canals on urban temperatures – quantifying their importance for the millions of people who live and work nearby.

The Conversation · Aug 10

Apex Legends ENC Qualifiers Finals: Scores, teams, and more

40 teams are going to the Finals this November.

Dot Esports · Aug 4

'Sucks a bit': team pursuit Ashes rivalry continues

Glenn O'Shea has taken over from Tim Decker as the coach of the men's team pursuit, who beat Great Britain for gold at the Paris Olympics but lost in Glasgow.

AAP · Aug 4