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Thousands of people in Kent are continuing to face water supply issues, including some with a “complete lack of water”, South East Water (SEW) have said. The company said on Saturday some 7,000 properties around the Tunbridge Wells area could face supply issues including low pressure, intermittent supply or no water after an “instrument failure” at a nearby water treatment works. On Sunday morning, SEW said the company was “on target” to see supplies […]

Andy Burnham will scrap Sir Keir Starmer’s flagship digital ID programme when he takes office on Monday. Mr Burnham’s team described the move as a “reset of priorities”, with money earmarked for implementing digital ID redirected to more “tangible” improvements to people’s lives. A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister said his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”. They added: “That means all the time […]

Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber are among the star-studded lineup set to perform in the first ever World Cup final half-time show. The trio will be joined by Nigerian singer Burna Boy as well as Korean pop group BTS for the landmark performance on Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The BBC and ITV will broadcast the half-time show in full along with its regular analysis from pundits […]

Shania Twain has said she “wasn’t allowed to grieve” after her parents were killed in a car crash. The Canadian singer was 22 when her mother Sharon and stepfather Jerry – who had adopted Twain when she was four – died in a head-on collision with a lorry in 1987. At the time, Twain had been living in Toronto and studying computer programming when she got a call from her […]

A Scottish Green MSP has said being transgender has “never been the most interesting thing about my life”, as she described facing “upsetting” abuse online. After the Holyrood election in May, Iris Duane made history alongside her party colleague Q Mannivanan as the first openly transgender MSPs in the Scottish Parliament. However Ms Duane said it is a “shame” some people have focused on her identity rather than what she […]

Thomas Tuchel's side beat France 6-4 England secured their best men’s World Cup finish since 1966 in jaw-dropping fashion as Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helped under-fire Thomas Tuchel’s side stave off relentless France in an extraordinary 6-4 third-place play-off win. An occasion that started with boos for the heavily-criticised manager ended in a breathless bronze medal, with the wounds from Wednesday’s semi-final collapse to Argentina still raw. Saka’s brace followed goals […]

Thomas Tuchel's side eventually won 6-4 England secured their best men’s World Cup finish since 1966 in jaw-dropping fashion as Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helped under-fire Thomas Tuchel’s side stave off relentless France in an extraordinary 6-4 third-place play-off win. An occasion that started with boos for the heavily-criticised manager ended in a breathless bronze medal match, with the wounds from Wednesday’s semi-final collapse to Argentina still raw. Saka’s brace followed […]

Aston Villa have accepted a £117million bid for Morgan Rogers from Chelsea, the Press Association understands. Rogers, who is currently with the England squad in Miami for their World Cup third/fourth play-off with France, is set for a medical on Monday ahead of signing a reported six-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise at Villa Park following his move from Middlesbrough in January 2024 and […]

Josh Kerr backed up his bravado to set a world record in the mile at the London Diamond League. The Olympic 1500m silver medallist and 2023 world champion raised eyebrows when he set out his stall in March, announcing his intention to wipe out Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old mark of three minutes and 43.13 seconds. But the 28-year-old, decked out in a custom Brooks speed suit and spikes, proved […]