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A British farmer has launched a scathing attack on Andy Burnham after announcing a £65million support package to help the industry amid a record-breaking dry spell.Speaking to GB News, Gareth Wyn Jones declared the Prime Minister’s pledge is “a little bit too late” as farmers continue to struggle both financially and amid the driest July on record.Following a Cobra meeting this week, Mr Burnham has given £65million in funding for drought and extreme heat issues that are taking toll on crops and livestock.The new package follows the driest July on record in England and Wales, with money to help farms…

King Charles and Queen Camilla have sold their homebred racehorse Point Of Law to leading Australian trainer Ciaron Maher in a deal that could yield a remarkable payday on the other side of the world.The promising horse has been purchased for an undisclosed sum. Maher intends to target the Caulfield Cup in Melbourne this spring, one of Australia’s most prestigious staying races.The contest carries a prize fund of roughly £3million making it among the richest races on the global calendar.The colt’s sale marks the end of a memorable but mixed summer for the King and Queen.King Charles and Queen Camilla…

Neighbours of a house that was gutted by fire have told of seeing a fireball and a 90ft (about 27m) column of black smoke.The fire broke out at the semi-detached property on Norleigh Road, in Northenden, Manchester, at about 14:30 BST on Thursday.Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said five engines and an aerial appliance were sent to tackle the blaze. The house lost a large part of its roof.One neighbour said: “I was waiting for a delivery and then saw the fireball.” Another neighbour told Radio Manchester: “I have never seen smoke so black before.”

There was another reason this row had such a high profile. Jason Arday was a celebrity academic known as much for the remarkable life story he told, of an autistic child who didn’t speak until 11, or learn to read and write until 18.Other aspects of his personal narrative came under scrutiny, and he had to clarify that £5m raised for charity had been as part of a group effort, and that a 600 mile running challenge had taken twice as long as originally claimed.Some who had signed a public letter of support quietly removed their names.By the time he…

First Test, Darwin (day three of five)Australia 198: (Smith 71; Mahmud 6-55) and 161-4 (Green 43*; Mahmud 2-33) Bangladesh 426: (Tanzid 101, Shanto 84, Miraz 65; Hazlewood 6-89)Australia trail by 67 runs with 6 wickets remainingScorecardSpinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the crucial wicket of Steve Smith as Bangladesh moved closer to a historic first Test victory in Australia on day three in Darwin.Smith, so often Australia’s talisman, chipped a leading edge straight back to the off-spinner to depart for 44 and leave his side 122-4 in their second innings.Australia safely batted out the rest of the session but they face…

Villages across England have been left up in arms after the Government confirmed it is continuing plans to house up to 1,200 asylum seekers at three former military bases in Oxfordshire, North Yorkshire and Suffolk.Two of the three sites earmarked for conversion sit less than a mile from primary schools, placing the plans in direct conflict with rules the Home Office itself published in July.The scheme, originally announced by the previous government in June, is intended to wean the asylum system off its costly dependence on hotel accommodation.RAF Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire — where Prince William trained during his military…

× You are about to be charged £0.00**Your gift has been appliedThank you for subscribing!Andy Burnham has called for ‘moment of reflection’ following Jason Arday’s death | PA By Fintan Starkey, Published: 15/08/2026 – 11:38Updated: 15/08/2026 – 11:42Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was “a tragedy on so many levels” and that now it was a “moment for reflection.” Mr Arday was found “unresponsive” at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday Mr Burnham said: “It’s a tragedy on so many levels, but particularly just for everybody who knew Jason, his…

Jordan’s Princess Iman has given birth to twin baby girls, the Royal Hashemite Court confirmed yesterday.The 29-year-old princess, who is King Abdullah II’s eldest daughter, gave birth on Friday, August 14 2026.The court’s official statement read: “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis were blessed, on 14 August 2026, with twin baby girls.”The arrival of twins came as a surprise to many, as the family had deliberately kept the detail under wraps throughout the pregnancy.Jordan’s Princess Iman has given birth to twin baby girls, the…

A wildfire that broke out in the New Forest on Sunday is now “fully surrounded”, says the fire service.The blaze began when a van caught fire on the A31 last Sunday, with 23 drivers having to abandon their vehicles as the fire took hold.The A31 will remain closed until at least Thursday 20 August, says National Highways.In an update on Saturday, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said: “Overnight, firefighters continued working incredibly hard at the scene, and the fire is now fully surrounded. We will still be on scene for a number of days as…

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