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WorldSavinho open to Man City exit amid Spurs interest
Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club this transfer window, with Tottenham Hotspur identified as a potential destination. The Brazilian joined City for £30.8m in July 2024 and signed a contract extension in October 2024.
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World · HarrowMayor launches £1.8bn plan for London's rivers
A decade-long initiative to improve London's waterways has been announced by the Mayor of London. The plan includes £1.8bn from water companies, boroughs and charities, plus £2.7m from the mayor. Ten areas, including parts of Harrow, are set for funding to combat sewage pollution and restore wildlife.
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WorldSwifts face record numbers of grounded fledglings
Record numbers of young swifts are being found grounded across the UK due to recent heatwaves. Swift SOS volunteers have handled nearly 800 casualties this year, with London and the Home Counties seeing a significant number of cases.
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WorldSafeguarding review highlights agency failings in fatal stabbing
A safeguarding review into the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in south-east London has revealed significant failings in how agencies coordinated their efforts. The boy's mother had repeatedly raised concerns about his safety prior to his death.
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WorldTom Holland regrets Tottenham Hotspur support
Actor Tom Holland has described supporting Tottenham Hotspur as one of the worst decisions he has made. He revealed this during an appearance on The Dish podcast, explaining his family's divided football loyalties.
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WorldNew Study Links Road Noise to Parkinson's Risk
A new study following over 3 million Danish participants for 18 years has established a link between road noise and an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. The European Environment Agency reports 110 million Europeans suffer high noise pollution levels.
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WorldSouth Western Railway to slow trains due to drought
South Western Railway (SWR) will reduce train speeds and alter timetables from 10 August due to drought conditions. Passengers between London Waterloo and Exeter may face up to 27-minute longer journeys as soil shrinkage affects track stability.
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WorldRare solar eclipse visible across UK on 12 August
A rare solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on 12 August 2026, offering a deep partial view of the celestial event. Stargazers should use certified protection as ordinary sunglasses are insufficient. The Royal Observatory Greenwich will provide a livestream.
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WorldCelebrity MasterChef 2026 line-up revealed
The first ten celebrities confirmed for Celebrity MasterChef 2026 have been announced by the BBC. The line-up includes Strictly Come Dancing winner Jay McGuinness, Olympic weightlifter Emily Campbell, and YouTuber TommyInnit. The new series will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year.
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WorldNaga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast for 5 Live
Naga Munchetty is departing BBC Breakfast after 17 years to become co-presenter of 5 Live Breakfast from January 2027. Current hosts Rick Edwards and Rachel Burden will step down in December 2026.
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