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Formula 1 returns from its summer break and heads to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix so we thought we would mark the race with this Five in Five game.The rules are simple. We want you to give us five correct answers inside five minutes.Will you beat the clock?Today’s question set by BBC Sport’s Joe Rindl.After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Sports Quizzes page and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent straight to your device.

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While extreme heat or heatwaves can still occur in May and June – or indeed in late August or early September, by which time it’s proposed pupils would have returned to class – breaking up for summer at the end of June could reduce the amount of disruption schools face from the hottest conditions heading into the peak of summer.And while this August has also been hot and dry, some parents argue that an earlier break would be better aligned with the UK’s typically warmer and drier mid-summer weather. Rebecca Martin says she’d like to be able to “make the…

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Wales kick-off their campaign against South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park on 18 September before hosting USA on 26 September. They will then head out to Japan for two further Tests on 23 and 31 October.All three opponents are ranked above 12th-placed Wales, who have lost their last nine competitive fixtures.And despite a welcome victory over Barbarians in June, Lynn’s side know they are still lacking in a number of areas, notably fitness.It is a key focus for strength and conditioning coach Gareth Harris who is out on the main pitch encouraging the players through an intense set of interval…

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A small power plant has been shut down during a cyber attack.The government said that at no point was there a risk to the UK’s energy system, but the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has contacted power companies to advise them about the risk of cyber attacks.The Daily Telegraph reported that the attack, which took place last month, was carried out by hackers affiliated to the Iranian regime.For security reasons, neither the government nor the National Cyber Security Centre, which deals with attacks on critical infrastructure, would give further details of the site affected. However this was…

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Viewed as a joke figure by many this time last year, former Carlisle boss Pressley’s endearing personality is a big reason why players seem to enjoy playing under him.But that should not detract from his on-field coaching, which has clearly developed during four years at thriving Premier League club Brentford.Pressley’s south-of-the-border contacts have helped Dundee work magic in the loan market over the past year, but much of the team is made of odds and ends from Scottish football.Arbroath midfielder Ryan Flynn, who worked with Pressley at Falkirk, told BBC Scotland that his former boss is a master at instilling…

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Mayors across England will be given new powers to overrule local councils on some planning decisions.The change would apply to proposals with more than 150 homes, more than 15,000 square metres of commercial space or buildings over 30 metres.Mayors in 13 areas including Manchester, Liverpool, the West of England and the West Midlands will gain similar powers to Sir Sadiq Khan in London, who is already able to “call in” planning decisions. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the powers were an “essential part of the toolkit that mayors need to effectively deliver new homes and regeneration”.The Conservatives questioned whether it…

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Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer, Spurs confident on completing Omar Marmoush deal, Ollie Watkins wants Al-Hilal move.Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 26, is open to joining Arsenal, having previously favoured a switch to Barcelona, with his relationship with current club Atletico Madrid starting to turn “unsavoury”. (Standard), externalArsenal manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta have maintained frequent contact with Alvarez this summer and, while the Argentine still prefers a move to Barcelona, he now views the Gunners as a welcome emergency solution. (AS – in Spanish), externalTottenham are confident they will be able to conclude…

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A scheme that could see serious sexual and violent offenders confined to areas just a few miles wide after leaving prison will be launched in October, Justice Secretary Alex Norris has announced.Government ministers say this is designed to give victims greater freedom and further reduce the possibility of unwanted contactThe intention to introduce “restriction zones” for violent offenders who leave prison and who are on probation was first announced by the government last year.Probation officers will be able to limit where serious offenders can go for as long as it is deemed necessary. Those who breach their new boundaries could…

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Hull interim head coach Andy Last told Sky Sports:”It was a nail-biting game, it went right down to the wire. I’m just really proud for the playing group.”I spoke all week about showing our personality and our performance when it gets tough and to make sure you answer those questions with your effort and your actions.”To go down like we did in the second half and then find the extra gear when we needed it, with that composed play by Jake Arthur at the end, was great.”Jake’s been outstanding and to come up with a big moment like that shows…

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