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June Rain And Coming Sunshine Set To Boost Flowering Garden Plants And Veg  RHS

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June Rain And Coming Sunshine Set To Boost Flowering Garden Plants And Veg RHS

June’s weather is proving a boon for gardeners, with plants set to be taller and more ladened with flowers than in recent years, horticultural experts have said. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said prolonged rain, combined with June’s long daylight hours, has seen garden plants surge in growth. And with a change in the weather forecast to be on the way to warmer, sunnier – but not too hot – days, the horticultural charity’s experts […]

today13 June 2026

NHS Faces Triple Whammy During Resident Doctor Walkout

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NHS Faces Triple Whammy During Resident Doctor Walkout

The NHS is facing a “triple whammy of pressure” as the latest strike by resident doctors is set to coincide with a heatwave and the World Cup, health officials have said. Resident doctors in England from the British Medical Association (BMA) are set to stage a four-day walk out from 7am on Monday – the 16th round of strike action since 2023. The walk out will end on Friday June 19 at 6.59am. NHS officials […]

today13 June 2026

Kevin Sinfield Helen Mirren And Lionesses Lead Kings Birthday Honours

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Kevin Sinfield Helen Mirren And Lionesses Lead Kings Birthday Honours

Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours. Sinfield was knighted, becoming Sir Kevin, while members of the England women’s football team were made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Sir Kevin has completed six running challenges, having been inspired by former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Rob Burrow, who died in 2024 after living with motor neurone disease (MND) for […]

today12 June 2026

Showstopper Peacock Tops Poll To Find Nations Favourite Butterfly

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Showstopper Peacock Tops Poll To Find Nations Favourite Butterfly

The colourful peacock has fluttered to the top spot in a poll to reveal the nation’s favourite butterfly, conservationists have said. Peacock butterflies, with their striking colours and “eye-spots” designed to fend off predators, beat 59 other British species in the vote run by Butterfly Conservation. More than 20,000 votes were cast across the UK, with a rainbow of colourful species making up the top five, the conservationists said. The orange-tip butterfly came a close […]

today12 June 2026

Public Backs Closer EU Relationship But Still Not Behind Rejoin  Research

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Public Backs Closer EU Relationship But Still Not Behind Rejoin Research

A decade on from the Brexit referendum, the British public backs a closer relationship with the EU but is still not fully behind rejoining the bloc, new research suggests. A study by Ipsos, King’s College London and UK in a Changing Europe found much of the public was open to rapprochement with the EU, with almost half backing a closer relationship and 60% wanting more co-operation on defence. But attitudes towards the EU remain “complex”, […]

today12 June 2026

UK Economy Contracts For First Time Since Last August

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UK Economy Contracts For First Time Since Last August

Britain’s economy contracted last month for the first time in eight months amid signs that the Iran war is beginning to take its toll on some sectors. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0.1% in April in a sharp pull back from growth of 0.3% in March and 0.4% in February. The decline was driven by a 0.2% fall in services, which was partially offset by a 0.1% rise in construction […]

today12 June 2026

Razorlight Announce Anniversary Tour

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Razorlight Announce Anniversary Tour

British rock band Razorlight have announced a tour with dates across the UK and Ireland to mark 20 years since the release of their eponymous hit album. The group’s second album, titledRazorlight, topped the UK album chart and secured their first number one single with America when it was released in 2006, prompting the group’s rise to fame. The original line-up of frontman Johnny Borrell, drummer Andy Burrows, guitarist Bjorn Agren and bassist Carl […]

today12 June 2026

Mexico And South Korea Grab Wins In Their World Cup Openers

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Mexico And South Korea Grab Wins In Their World Cup Openers

Mexico’s misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards. The co-hosts had been involved in seven matches which either alone, or jointly, opened previous tournaments, but had won none of them. They put that right at the eighth attempt however as goals from Julian Quinones and Fulham’s Raul Jimenez in either half […]

today12 June 2026

David Hockney Dies Aged 88

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David Hockney Dies Aged 88

David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88. He died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said. A statement to the Press Association said: “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month short of his 89th […]

today12 June 2026

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