Stonehenge Altar Stone was transported 430 miles from Scotland, say scientists
Previously it was believed that the six-tonne sandstone had been brought to the monument in Wiltshire from Wales.
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Olympic gold medallist given hero’s welcome home in Coleraine
Hannah Scott is the first woman from Northern Ireland to win an Olympic gold since Lady Peters in 1972.
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Government promises ‘new era’ after landmark talks with unions and businesses
Business representatives continued to warn of the risk of ‘unintended consequences’ as the Government hailed a ‘new era of partnership’.
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Inflation climbs above Bank of England target in first rise of 2024
While inflation hit 2.2% in June, signs of easing pressure in the services sector fuelled hopes of more rate cuts by the Bank.
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Ukraine claims prisoners taken as it continues incursion into Russia
Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov described the situation there as ‘extremely difficult and tense’.
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Lettuce banner proclaiming ‘I crashed the economy’ halts Liz Truss event
‘We just wanted to remind people, do not take this person seriously,’ said Led By Donkeys co-founder Ben Stewart.
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Examples of how inflation has eased or accelerated for everyday items
Items that have seen a slowing of inflation include crisps, coffee, eggs and bread.
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Why has inflation gone up, and what does it mean for households?
Inflation ticked up in July versus previous months, indicating that prices are increasing slightly faster than they were in May and June.
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Sexual harassment against women and girls up 50% on British railways
Figures show the number of crimes against women and girls rose from 7,561 in 2021 to 11,357 in 2023.
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Swifties give fans second chance of seeing Eras Tour after Vienna gigs cancelled
Taylor Swift fans have been coming together to support those who had tickets for the superstar’s shows in Vienna which were cancelled last week.
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Inflation climbs above Bank of England target to 2.2%
The latest figures mean prices are rising faster across the country than in May or June, but still at a slower rate than in 2022 and 2023.
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Elizabeth College Summer Orchestral Course numbers rise
The Elizabeth College Summer Orchestral Course is growing in numbers again, after a three-year hiatus during the pandemic.
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Drugs in sweet wrappers handed out in New Zealand food parcels
Eight families, including at least one child, have consumed the potentially lethal drug after mistaking them for sweets.
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Wildfires in Canada and the Amazon made more likely by climate change – report
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense as the climate warms, researchers behind first annual global wildfire report warn.
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Man who died after falling from hotel window was ‘ray of sunshine’
Oliver Marmon, known as Olly, died after falling from a third-floor window at the Hind Hotel in Northamptonshire on Sunday, police said.
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