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There’s a mix of stories on Sunday’s front pages. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, Chancellor John Healey warns supermarkets he will not allow them to take the public “for a ride” because of the Middle East crisis pushing up cost of living. He vowed to crack down on “price-gouging”, saying …

The controversy has attracted a range of opinions, including within the academic community. More than 12,000 people – including Green Party leader Zack Polanski, at least five Labour MPs and some Cambridge academics – have signed a petition set up by the Good Law Project supporting Arday. Kehinde Andrews, professor …

Police are patrolling riverside paths in Wales’ capital, after attacks by youths in balaclavas, including an attempted assault on plain-clothed officers. Pedestrians and cyclists have been targeted on the Taff Trail in Hailey Park, Gabalfa, and Llandaff. Concerned parents said their children have been attacked while riding bikes on the …

Two women have completed a 1,000-mile (1,609km) journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End on horseback. Alison Zuend and Jo Treweek from Devon set off on their horses Poppy and Bonny on 1 May, raising more than £20,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK during the journey. The ride was inspired by …

Under the banner of the White Rose, people across four counties have been celebrating Yorkshire Day with parades, festivals and music. From brass bands on Emley Moor to mayoral puddings, we round up what’s been going on this 1 August to celebrate “God’s own”. Near Huddersfield, the Emley Moor Brass …

A popular stuffed polar bear is to go on show at Hull Maritime Museum when it reopens after a six-year, £20.4m renovation next week. Erik the polar bear was captured in the Arctic in the 1860s by the crew of the Dundee whaling ship SS Erik. He was on display …

Thousands of homes in Kent have been hit with water supply disruption after a burst pipe, which caused water to gush out onto the street. South East Water (SEW) said more than 2,500 customers in the Tonbridge area had low pressure or no water at about 15:00 BST after a …

The bay reopened an hour later, after the checks. BBC Jersey reporter Claire Peters, who was at the scene, said: “We heard over the loudspeaker the lifeguards say, ‘you’re not going to believe this, but we’ve got to get everybody out of the water – we are red flagging the …

“The situation remains stable, although firefighting operations continue and crews are responding to hotspots where they emerge,” said a Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson. “Roads and footpaths in the area remain closed. Thank you to everyone who is staying away from the local area.” The National Trust, which looks …

About 850 cases of eye cancer are diagnosed in the UK, external each year. Although rare, uveal melanoma, external is the most common type of ocular melanoma. These melanomas form in the pigment-producing cells in the middle layer of the eye. Initial treatment to Anne’s left eye was successful, followed …

A manhunt is under way after a prisoner escaped from a van taking him to a court appearance. Stephen Grzyb, 22, was being transported by contractor GEOAmey from Belle Vale custody suite to Liverpool Magistrates’ Court to face burglary charges on Saturday. As the van arrived outside the court building, …

Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham “don’t know” whether forward Richarlison will stay at the club as he “sometimes” wants to leave. The Brazil international, 29, scored a last-minute winner as 10-man Spurs beat Chelsea 2-1 in a high-profile friendly in Sydney. After the match, De Zerbi was asked whether Richarlison …

Greater Manchester’s new mayor Bev Craig has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s move to give the regions more power could “change our lives”. The Labour candidate claimed victory in Thursday’s by-election after securing 309,525 votes over Reform’s Sian Astley, who won 157,178. The 41-year-old will succeed Burnham as mayor, after …

Renowned mountaineer and former British Army soldier Nirmal Purja is among those killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, his company has said. Elite Expeditions shared the news on social media, saying it was with “profound sadness and immense heartbreak” that it confirmed Purja’s death in Thursday’s avalanche. …

Two men have been arrested in Kent on suspicion of modern day slavery and money laundering offences. Dorset Police said the 20-year-old from Sussex and a 22-year-old from Buckinghamshire were arrested during an investigation into suspected exploitation, immigration and financial offences. Officers made the arrests after raiding a business premises …

Emily Brown says Agrespect, which champions diversity and inclusion, helps young farmers come together. BBC News

“We hear so much from people saying ‘our communities are broken’, says Eagle. “But once something like this happens, that community sense of spirit just erupts and breaks through that crust, that lack of connection, to show what can be done. “People realise the benefit of having that community instantly …

They say you should not air your dirty laundry in public, but residents of a village in Derbyshire have made it part of their annual carnival celebrations. No, the people of Bonsall have not got their knickers in a twist – the quirky bunting made up of lines of underwear …

Chrissy Bell is a senior advisor with Acas and spent 10 years working on its helpline. Acas provides free, impartial advice to employees and employers on workplace rights and disputes. “If someone is expecting their wages on a certain date and it doesn’t arrive or it doesn’t arrive in full, …

“It was pouring down with rain most days. Everything was wet, there was mould in my boots and I was feeling a little bit miserable,” recalls Prof Jon Lovett. “Then this shaft of sunlight came through the forest canopy and there was a patch of sun where one of these …