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Top GCSE grades increase as boys narrow gap on girls

The proportion of entries getting at least a 4 or a C grade considered a ‘standard pass’ has fallen

The Independent UK

Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of the country amid ongoing heatwave

Yellow thunderstorm warnings for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland are in place until 10pm on Thursday.

Evening Standard

A-level top grades reach record high outside of Covid years

Hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are finding out their exam results on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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A-levels results day 2025 live: Latest reaction and updates as pupils find out their grades

The nervous wait for exam results comes to an end today

Evening Standard

Two girls arrested after suspected arson attack destroys historic hotel

Police say no one was hurt in the blaze at the disused Raven Hotel, which was given listed status in the 1950s

The Independent UK

Two girls arrested after historic hotel destroyed in suspected arson attack

Police say no one was hurt in the blaze at the disused Raven Hotel, which was given listed status in the 1950s.

Evening Standard

Motorbike tribute marks final journey of UK’s oldest Second World War veteran

Donald Rose died aged 110 in July.

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Birmingham Airport runway closed after small aircraft makes emergency landing

One person suffered minor injuries from the incident, which occurred at around 1.40pm on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: UK and Ireland facing the wrath of Storm Floris

Transport was disrupted while pedestrians faced torrid conditions.

Evening Standard

Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne removed from bench will be handed to family

Thousands of fans have visited Black Sabbath Bench on Broad Street in the musician’s home city to lay flowers, wreaths, posters, balloons and candles.

Evening Standard

Stepmother admits ‘massive regret’ for taking 11-year-old son to violent post-Southport riot

Amy Hodgkinson-Hedgecox says she took the boy to the protest in Tamworth, Staffordshire, after reading unproven claims on social media against asylum seekers

The Independent UK

Man, 76, remanded in custody over ‘sweets laced with sedatives’ at summer camp

Eight children and one adult were taken to hospital as a precaution from Stathern Lodge.

Evening Standard

“Didn’t Even Know There Was Another Daughter”: Ozzy Osbourne’s Second Eldest Daughter Stuns

Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Aimee was spotted at her father's funeral in Birmingham, England, where she was joined by her mother Sharon, siblings, Kelly and Jack, and half-brother Louis.

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Ozzy Osbourne’s family join fans in Birmingham for an emotional farewell

His widow, Sharon, became emotional as she stepped out of a car to view the hundreds of floral tributes laid around the Black Sabbath bench.

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Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne's funeral: Where, when and how to watch?

Ozzy Osbourne fans can say their goodbyes today as his funeral procession travels through Birmingham, offering a chance to pay tribute before his private ceremony

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Fans to bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham funeral procession

Priocession will take place before private funeral with family

Evening Standard

Wynne Evans accuses Strictly Come Dancing of ‘fundamentally flawed’ duty of care

The BBC introduced new duty of care measures in 2024 including a chaperone who is present ‘at all times’ during training room rehearsals.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s Wynne Evans slams BBC: ‘The only thing they care about is protecting themselves’

The BBC introduced new duty of care measures in 2024 including a chaperone who is present ‘at all times’ during training room rehearsals.

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Ozzy Osbourne’s body to make final trip through home city of Birmingham

The lord mayor said the city will give the heavy metal icon a ‘farewell he deserves’.

The Independent UK

Tasers to be issued to staff in male prisons in government crack down on violence

Justice secretary ‘determined to keep prison staff safe’ as rates of assaults on officers reached record levels last year

The Independent UK

Failure to act on 999 call by authorities led to death of malnourished teenager and unwell mother

The bodies of Loraine Choulla, aged 18, and her mother Alphonsine Djiako Leuga were discovered at their home

Evening Standard

Teenager died from malnutrition after mother died from pneumonia, coroner rules

A coroner said Loraine Choulla, aged 18, would not have died if an ambulance had been sent to her home after a 999 call by her mother requesting help.

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Boy denies he was ‘worked up into a rage’ before he stabbed pupil to death

The teenager is on trial at Sheffield Crown Court accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, 15, at a secondary school in the city.

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Ozzy Osbourne fans remember Birmingham star who was ‘a big part of our lives’

The Black Sabbath star died at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family.

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Boy tells jury he ordered knife ‘weeks’ before stabbing fellow pupil to death

The teenager is on trial at Sheffield Crown Court accused of murdering 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose at a secondary school in the city.

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