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Europe sees worst early-July drought on record with 52% of soils affected
RTL Today
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Eastern European countries are bearing the worst of a record-breaking drought, with nearly 100% of soil affected in Kosovo, Serbia and Bulgaria, while Western Europe shows stark regional disparities, new climate data reveals. More than half (52%)...
Wales’ highest mountain risks becoming a 'deathtrap for animals'
NorthWalesLive
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July 30, 2025
Wales’ highest mountain has become a “reverse vending machine” in which dropped or discarded litter is killing local wildlife, a campaigner has claimed. Dom Ferris, founder of Trash Free Trails (TTT), spoke out as climbing experts prepare to scale...
UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter
The Connexion
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July 30, 2025
Ryanair has announced it is stopping flights to Bergerac, Brive and Strasbourg this winter, in response to the French government’s decision to raise taxes on airline flight tickets. Several flights to the UK will be affected. Bergerac currently...
National Lottery to go offline this weekend with players unable to claim prizes
The Mirror
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July 30, 2025
National Lottery players will be unable to buy tickets or claim prizes from this Saturday night until Monday morning due to a major system upgrade. Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, today confirmed the temporarily pause will start on...
Wales make changes ahead of second Test
Nation.Cymru
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July 30, 2025
Wales winger Jasmine Joyce is set to win her 50th cap against Australia. Photo Leila Coker/PA Wire Wales women’s head coach Sean Lynn has made seven changes for their second Test with Australia. Kate Williams is brought into the team after...
National Lottery sales and payouts to pause for 36 hours
Sky News
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July 30, 2025
National Lottery sales and payouts will pause for around 36 hours this weekend for an "unprecedented" technology upgrade. All draw game sales and prize claims will be paused in shops across the UK from 11pm on Saturday after the Lotto and...
British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari blasts Keir Starmer for 'emboldening' Hamas by recognising a Palestinian state - as Donald Trump warns against 'rewarding' terror group
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
A British-Israeli woman, who was held hostage by Hamas for a year, has blasted Sir Keir Starmer for 'emboldening' the terror group by recognising a Palestinian state. In a major diplomatic shift, the PM has said Britain will recognise Palestine...
UK weather: Soaring temperatures could send Britain into 'late heatwave' as Azores High brings searing 30C heat
GB News
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July 30, 2025
Sun-hungry Britons may could be about to dust off their sun hats with August hinting at a summer revival. Temperatures soaring to 30C-plus could be about to send Britain back into a late heatwave. Rain, drizzle and grey skies are likely to give...
America's Most Beautiful City Is Officially This West Coast Destination
The Travel
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July 30, 2025
Let's be honest, the U.S. isn't short of beautiful cities. With coastal masterpieces and world-renowned architecture, there are plenty of contenders for the most beautiful city in America. However, a recent round-up list of the most beautiful...
Scotland Developments Direct Build DPS
Construction Index
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July 30, 2025
Tender Details Reference ocds-h6vhtk-0568cb Common Procurement Vocabulary Building materials Procurement Method Open procedure Value £100,000,000 More Tenders » Tender Details Reference ocds-h6vhtk-0568cb Common Procurement Vocabulary Building...
Scotland Developments Direct Build DPS
Construction Index
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July 30, 2025
Tender Details Reference ocds-h6vhtk-0568cc Common Procurement Vocabulary Building materials Procurement Method Open procedure Value £100,000,000 More Tenders » Tender Details Reference ocds-h6vhtk-0568cc Common Procurement Vocabulary Building...
Brit fugitive wanted over 'horrific' UK kidnap and murder is arrested in the Caribbean over separate child abduction claim
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
A British man wanted over a 'horrific' UK kidnap and murder has been arrested in the Caribbean over a separate child abduction allegation. West Midlands Police said they believed Kevin Wooden had fled the country when they released a picture of...
UK homes taking steps not seen for two years amid Rachel Reeves tax rise fears
The Mirror
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July 30, 2025
11:48, 30 Jul 2025Updated 11:50, 30 Jul 2025 Brits are saving money at levels not seen in almost two years, spurred by worries over potential tax rises looming on the horizon. The Office for National Statistics has revealed that the savings ratio...
UK’s largest Jewish body condemns weaponisation of food in Gaza
Middle East Eye
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July 30, 2025
The largest organisation representing Jews in the UK has warned against the use of starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza and called for “a massive and sustained flow of aid” into the besieged Palestinian enclave. At a special meeting on Tuesday,...
Brits saving more amid fears over new Rachel Reeves tax hikes
Daily Express
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July 30, 2025
Households are putting aside more money than at any time in nearly two years, amid growing concern about the potential for future tax increases. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show the savings ratio – the proportion of disposable...
UK Police Arrest Gardener in His Own Garden For Carrying Trowel, Sickle
Breitbart
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July 30, 2025
Manchester police arrested and charged a gardener for possessing an “offensive weapon”, with interrogating officers refusing to accept his tools had a purpose and even asking to have what an allotment garden is explained to them. 35-year-old...
UK councils must learn geospatial data adaptation from flood resilient countries
Environment Journal
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July 30, 2025
From the Netherlands to Japan, governments are harnessing advanced technology to revolutionise and improve rainfall management at a systems-level. Britain should do the same. We are entering a new era of water volatility – from prolonged droughts...
National Lottery players can't claim prizes this weekend as website goes offline
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 30, 2025
Fans of the National Lottery won't be able to claim any prizes or buy tickets for restricted time this weekend as the gambling service is set to be put on pause from Saturday evening. This is due to a major system upgrade needing to be performed....
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England players seen shadow batting on The Oval pitch the day after Gautam Gambhir’s ugly spat with curator Lee Fortis [In Pictures]
Sportskeeda
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July 30, 2025
Two England players, Ollie Pope and Joe Root, were seen shadow-batting on The Oval pitch on Wednesday, July 30, merely a day after the controversy between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and curator Lee Fortis. Gambhir and Fortis clashed over a...
UK Gambling Sites: The Best Gambling Sites for 2025
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 30, 2025
From casino sites to betting sites, the UK gambling market has evolved into an intricate, sophisticated product catering for total beginners to seasoned punters, so it is helpful which are the safest and gambling sites to use. To that end, we’ve...