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More hope than ever that half of dementia cases could be prevented study
Researchers have identified two new risks.
Boy 17 charged with murders of three young girls in Southport stabbing attack
Violent disorder has broken out across the country following the attack, with more than 100 people arrested at a protest in Whitehall on Wednesday night..
Study Cutting out bacon and sausages may help reduce dementia risk
Swapping bacon and sausages for nuts, beans and tofu could potentially help cut a persons dementia risk, a new study suggests..
Richard Osmans latest Thursday Murder Club book among UKs most sold for year
The fourth instalment of Richard Osmans The Thursday Murder Club series is among the UKs most purchased books of the past 12 months, according to sales data from Amazon Books..
Taylor Wimpey forecasts housebuilding surge in second half of year
Taylor Wimpey is expecting to build up to 10,000 homes this year, at the top end of previous estimates..
Katie Price says she is not running from matters after arrest warrant issued
Katie Price has said she is not running from matters and is neither embarrassed or ashamed after an arrest warrant was issued by a judge after she failed to attend a hearing relating to her bankruptcies..
Report Going to work while sick can cost the economy
People working through illness rather than taking the day off is costing the economy billions of pounds every year, according to new analysis..
Ex BBC presenter Huw Edwards admits having indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children..
Thunderstorms set to hit Britain as warm spell continues
Thunderstorms are set to hit Britain on Wednesday and Thursday, but warm weather is likely to continue for the rest of the week..
Olympic triathlon greenlit after days of Seine water quality concerns
Olympic organisers have greenlit the mens and womens triathlons after River Seine water testing revealed lower levels of bacteria..
Less than half of young people watch live television
Less than half of young people watch live television in the average week, a new study has revealed..
Almost 40 officers injured in violent disorder in Southport
Nearly 40 police officers sustained injuries at the scene of violent disorder in Southport, North West Ambulance Service said..
Violent clashes between protesters and police in Southport following stabbings
Violent clashes between protesters and police have erupted outside a mosque in Southport after three girls were killed in a knife attack..
Britain enjoys joint warmest day of the year but storms are on the horizon
Tuesday is the joint warmest day of the year so far after a temperature of 31.9C was recorded in central London, according to the Met Office..
Girl becomes third child to die after Southport knife attack
A nine-year-old girl has become the third child to die after a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club..
Taylor Swift completely in shock following deadly Southport stabbings
Taylor Swift has said she is completely in shock after two children died and six other youngsters were left in a critical condition following a deadly knife attack at holiday club themed on the singer..
Teenager continues to be questioned over ferocious dance class stabbings
A teenager continues to be quizzed by police following a ferocious knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class which left two children dead and six other youngsters in a critical condition..
Six children remain in critical condition after Southport knife attack
Two children were killed in the incident and a 17 year old boys been arrested.
Temperatures heading above 30C in mini heatwave
Yellow heat health warnings have been issued for much of England until Friday.
Mens triathlon at Olympics postponed due to water quality
It was due to take place in the River Seine in Paris today.