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19/08/2025

NEWS: A Virgin Atlantic flight attendant reported for duty four times over the alcohol limit after crashing her car on the way to the airport, a court has heard.

Kathryn Scott, 44, had to be removed from a plane at Heathrow after drinking wine the night before.

The cabin crew member crashed her black Hyundai at a roundabout and had to be driven to work by a member of the public after leaving her car at the scene, Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court was told.

Scott appeared at court on Tuesday wearing a black jacket and trousers, where she denied a single charge of performing an aviation function when over the alcohol limit on June 12.

After her crash was reported to the police, she was removed from the plane until officers arrived, the court heard.

Scott admitted to being in an accident and said she had two glasses of wine eight hours before the flight.

A test showed she had 91 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, more than four times the 20 milligram legal limit for flight attendants in the UK.

Magistrates were told she has been diagnosed with a liver condition, which means she may not be able to break down alcohol in the usual way.

She also blames the crash on a fault with her car’s steering, the court heard.

Scott, of Ottershaw, Surrey, was bailed to appear at the same court for trial on December 11.

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19/08/2025

NEWS: Sir Keir Starmer has hailed a “breakthrough” in efforts to end the war in Ukraine as Donald Trump said he would broker a meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents and that the US would back European security guarantees.

The Prime Minister was one of several European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Nato secretary general Mark Rutte, who travelled to Washington on Monday as Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with the US President.

Sir Keir said work with the US on what the security guarantees would entail could start as soon as Tuesday.

“The two outcomes were a real significant breakthrough when it comes to security guarantees, because we’re now going to be working with the US on those security guarantees,” he told the BBC.

“We’ve tasked our teams, some of them are even arriving tomorrow, to start the detailed work on that.”

The Prime Minister will co-chair a call on Tuesday morning of the so-called “coalition of the willing”, a group of nations looking to help Ukraine that he has been leading with Mr Macron.

Mr Trump said he had spoken directly with Vladimir Putin to begin planning a meeting between the Russian leader and Mr Zelensky, which will then be followed by a three-way meeting involving himself.

The US president said Moscow will “accept” multinational efforts to guarantee Ukraine’s security.

Mr Zelensky, meanwhile, said he was “ready” for bilateral and trilateral meetings.

But he told reporters following the White House meeting that if Russia does “not demonstrate a will to meet, then we will ask the United States to act accordingly”.

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19/08/2025

NEWS: The proportion of children saying they have seen po*******hy online has risen in the past two years, according to a report which also found most are likely to have stumbled upon it accidentally.

Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza said her research is evidence that harmful content is being presented to children through dangerous algorithms, rather than them seeking it out.

She described the content young people are seeing as “violent, extreme and degrading” and often illegal, and said her office’s findings must be seen as a “snapshot of what rock bottom looks like”.

More than half (58%) of respondents to the survey said that, as children, they had seen po*******hy involving strangulation, while 44% reported seeing a depiction of r**e – specifically someone who was asleep.

Made up of responses from 1,020 people aged between 16 and 21 years old, the report also found that while children were on average aged 13 when they first saw po*******hy, more than a quarter (27%) said they were 11, and some reported being aged “six or younger”.

The research suggested four in 10 respondents felt girls can be “persuaded” to have s*x even if they say no at first, and that young people who had watched po*******hy were more likely to think this way.

The report, a follow-on from research by the Children’s Commissioner’s office in 2023, found a higher proportion (70%) of people saying they had seen online po*******hy before turning 18, up from 64% of respondents two years ago.

Boys (73%) were more likely than girls (65%) to report seeing online po*******hy.

A majority (59%) of children and young people said they had seen po*******hy online by accident – a rise from 38% in 2023.

The X platform, formerly Twitter, remained the most common source of po*******hy for children, with 45% saying they had seen it there compared with 35% seeing it on dedicated po*******hy sites – a gap which has widened in the past two years.

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19/08/2025

NEWS: Children and teenagers are being bombarded with videos and pictures of unhealthy food online, polling suggests, with youngsters more likely to engage with content about junk food if it is shared by influencers.

Cancer Research UK said that ministers must do more to protect young people from “harmful marketing that could increase their risk of obesity and cancer in the future”.

New laws, which come into force next year, will end paid-for advertising, including online, of specific foods which are high in fat, sugar and salt.

The charity said that it is important for the implementation of the legislation to go ahead as planned after repeated delays.

And it warned that not all exposure to junk food will end when the new laws come into place as there will still be online advertising loopholes.

Some children reported that seeing content about food high in fat, salt and sugar made them feel tempted or hungry.

“A giant cookie bowl keeps showing up, when I see it, I feel like ordering a dessert and I feel really hungry,” an 11 year-old told the charity.

A 15-year-old said: “I’d say at least every two minutes that I’m on Instagram I’d see at least one food-related post.”

Liv Cheek, prevention policy manager at Cancer Research UK, said: “Being overweight or obese is the second biggest cause of cancer in the UK after smoking, and rates among young people are rising.

“Our survey shows more than half of young people regularly see unhealthy food and drink content online, often promoted by influencers.

“Advertising can shape what children eat, so the UK Government must help create an online environment that empowers, rather than undermines, healthy changes".

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19/08/2025

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19/08/2025

NEWS: The average price tag on a home has tumbled by more than £10,000 across the summer, falling by nearly £5,000 month-on-month in August alone, according to a property website.

Across Britain, the average price of a home coming to market fell by 1.3%, or £4,969, month-on-month in August to stand at £368,740, Rightmove said.

August’s price drop is in line with the average for this month seen over the past decade, following the bigger-than-usual falls in June and July, the report added.

The average new seller asking price for a home has now fallen by just over £10,000 (£10,777) this summer, the website said. In May, the average price tag on a home was £379,517.

Rightmove said there is a “two-speed market” with savvy summer sellers pricing realistically to attract buyers, while others are pricing properties too high.

Just over a third (34%) of properties for sale are reduced in price, and since 2012 the figure has only been higher at this time of year in 2023, Rightmove said.

The overall average time to find a buyer is now 62 days, however it takes an average of 32 days to find a buyer if a property does not need a price reduction, versus 99 days if it does, according to the website’s analysis.

It said the number of sales being agreed is 8% ahead of this time last year as serious buyers and sellers lock in deals.

The number of homes for sale is 10% up compared with this time last year.

Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, said: “Savvy summer sellers have read the room and are coming to market with even more competitive pricing than usual to really stand out and attract serious and active buyers.

“Astute buyers are now benefiting from new seller asking prices which are on average an enticing £10,000 cheaper than three months ago. Buyers have the upper hand in this high-supply market, so a tempting price is vital to agree a sale.

“The strategy is working, with the number of sales agreed in the full month of July being the best at this time of year since 2020.

“At that time, the market had recently reopened after the first pandemic lockdown, and generous stamp duty reductions had just been announced.

“However, the high number of price reductions we’re seeing is an indicator that some sellers are still coming to market with too high a price and then reducing it to become competitive.”

The Bank of England’s recent base rate cut is likely to be another boost of confidence for the market over the remaining months of the year, Rightmove said.

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19/08/2025

NEWS: Sir David Attenborough has named the first eaglet to fledge the nest of a golden eagle that was brought to Scotland as part of a conservation project.

Sir David, 99, named the baby eagle Princeling, meaning young prince, which he says symbolises new hope for the restoration the species.

It comes as part of the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project (SSGEP), which aims to increase their numbers throughout the country.

SSGEP has now expanded its project to England and Wales under Restoring Upland Nature (RUN), to increase the population of the species elsewhere in the UK.

Sir David said: “Many congratulations to all those in Restoring Upland Nature who have brought about the fledging of a young golden eagle.”

News of Princeling hatching in spring this year was kept secret until he was ready to fly the nest in a bid to protect his safety and welfare.

He was tagged by experts from the RUN team in June, with support from a local Scottish Raptor Study Group, landowners and land managers.

His parents, Emma and Keith, made their nest near Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, where he later hatched.

Emma was previously translocated by SSGEP in 2021 and was named by Lorna Slater MSP, who at the time served as the Scottish Government’s biodiversity minister.

She was named after Emma Ritch, an advocate for women’s rights and equality.

Dad Keith fledged his nest locally, near Galloway.

Revealing the latest news, the chief executive of RUN, Dr Cat Barlow, said: “What an honour it is for RUN to receive such warm recognition from Sir David Attenborough for this game-changing moment in UK conservation.

“Seeing Princeling thrive in the south of Scotland highlights that, where there are healthy ecosystems and a low risk of persecution, translocated eagles can integrate well into native populations to breed successfully.

“This brings renewed hope to our ambition to reverse biodiversity decline and ensure current and future generations across the UK, including Scotland, England and Wales, can experience that incredible sense of awe on seeing golden eagles soar.

“It is important to highlight that this success is testament to the support we have received from the community, partners, funders, raptor workers, gamekeepers, estate managers and more.

“We know they will all share in our excitement at today’s news and look forward to continuing to work with them, and many new partners, as we build on our success, and extend our reach into northern England.”

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19/08/2025

NEWS: Tens of thousands of Oasis fans descended on Ireland’s capital for the first of two sold-out gigs at the country’s largest stadium.

The 90s Britpop superstars performed to 80,000 people at Croke Park on Saturday and Sunday nights.

After an “in-demand” dynamic pricing model left a poor taste for some fans last year, ticket-holders will roll with it and enjoy the music in temperatures of up to 24C.

Health officials have advised revellers to wear their bucket hats, with high UV levels amid warm and dry sunny spells in Dublin on Saturday.

The band’s first gig in the country since 2009, the Dublin leg of the reunion world tour will hold a special meaning for once-feuding brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.

The Mancunian brothers have spoken about their ties to Ireland through their Irish-born parents, Peggy and Thomas.

The support acts for the Dublin dates are Richard Ashcroft from The Verve and Cash, formed by John Power after he left The La’s.

The setlist has crowd-pleasing hits such as Ci******es And Alcohol, Wonderwall and Don’t Look Back In Anger.

Fans have also been treated to favourites including Acquiesce, Some Might Say and Morning Glory – before a Don’t Look Back in Anger, Wonderwall and Champagne Supernova crescendo.

Oasis announced their reunion tour in August last year, 16 years after their dramatic split in 2009, when Noel quit after a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris.

The highly anticipated 41-date run has already seen the band play Cardiff, Manchester, London and Edinburgh before taking them half the world away to major cities, including in the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Japan.

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19/08/2025

NEWS: A man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a tractor fell onto a motorway from a bridge following a crash.

Kent Police said it was called to reports of a two-vehicle collision on the A227 overbridge, near Wrotham, shortly after 11.15am on Monday.

A tractor then fell onto the central reservation between junctions two and three of the M20 after the crash.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service also attended the incident and remain at the scene, the force said.

The M20 and the A227 remain closed while emergency services deal with the incident, with motorists advised to use alternative routes.

Images and footage shared on social media appeared to show a tractor upside down with railings bent in the central reservation.

Large queues of vehicles were forming on either side of the bridge.

South East Coast Ambulance Service said it was called to reports of a collision involving a tractor and a lorry on the bridge at around 11.20am.

Multiple crews, a critical care paramedic and the local air ambulance were sent to the scene.

The driver of the tractor was airlifted to King’s College Hospital in London with serious injuries, the service said.

National Highways said “a significant recovery and repair operation” would be ongoing for some time, with the M20 closed in both directions between junctions one and three.

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18/08/2025

NEWS: Tottenham defender Djed Spence has signed a new long-term contract.

The 25-year-old full-back has scored twice in 42 appearances for the Europa League winners since joining from Middlesbrough in 2022.

He played the full 90 minutes of Saturday’s 3-0 Premier League win over Burnley and last week’s UEFA Super Cup against Paris St Germain, which Spurs lost on penalties after a 2-2 draw.

Spence, whose previous deal – signed last October – ran until 2028, has been rewarded with fresh terms following a fine breakthrough campaign with the club.

He played 35 times in the 2024-25 season, having eventually made his full debut in December – two-and-a-half-years after he first joined.

The former England Under-21 international has also been loaned out to Rennes, Leeds and Genoa during his time in north London.

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18/08/2025

NEWS: The Palestinian Health Ministry has said that more than 62,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 22-month war in Gaza.

At least 60 people were killed in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll from the Israel-Hamas war that started on October 7 2023 to 62,004.

Another 156,230 have been wounded, it said.

The Health Ministry said 1,965 people have been killed while seeking aid from aid convoys or killed close to aid distribution sites.

At least seven Palestinians were killed attempting to access aid on Monday morning.

The ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, is staffed by medical professionals.

The United Nations and other independent experts view its figures as the most reliable count of casualties.

Israel has disputed its figures, but has not provided its own account of casualties.

Also on Monday, Egypt’s top diplomat condemned Israel’s plan to forcibly resettle Palestinians outside of Gaza and said the country is attempting to restart ceasefire negotiations along with Qatar.

Mediators are “exerting extensive efforts” to revive a US proposal for a 60-day ceasefire during which the warring parties will negotiate an end to the war, Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty said on the Egyptian side of a crossing between Egypt and Gaza.

He met there with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa.

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18/08/2025

NEWS: A man arrested after a Bournemouth forward reported being racially abused has been banned from every football stadium in the UK.

Antoine Semenyo reported the incident during the first Premier League game of the season against Liverpool on Friday.

A 47-year-old man from Liverpool has been released on bail after he was arrested the following day on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.

As part of his bail conditions, he cannot attend any regulated football match in the UK, and is not allowed within a mile of any football stadium, Merseyside Police said.

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The force’s investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Match referee Anthony Taylor stopped play in the 29th minute and a fan was ejected from Anfield.

Semenyo scored twice in the second half to help bring Bournemouth back from two goals down before Liverpool went on to eventually win 4-2.

The following day, the 25-year-old Ghanaian international said on social media: “Last night at Anfield will stay with me forever – not because of one person’s words, but because of how the entire football family stood together.”

He thanked his teammates, Liverpool players and fans “who showed their true character”, and the Premier League officials “who handled it professionally”.

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