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Almost two million people have waited more than four hours in A&E since the last time the Scottish Government’s target was hit, figures show..

Penguin chicks at London Zoo have cooled off in the heatwave with their first dip in the main pool..

The Government has said the Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on an ongoing basis, following a Treasury Committee report which raised concerns about the future of coins and banknotes..

Thousands of young people are being exploited by criminals to launder money, The Children’s Society is warning..

Carlos Alcaraz expects another blockbuster final against Jannik Sinner when they bring their gripping rivalry to Wimbledon..

The third heatwave of the summer is set to peak on Saturday, forecasters said, with highs of more than 34C possible in parts of the UK..

Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Blair, who was in charge of the force during the July 7 bombings, has died at the age of 72..

Two elderly residents have died after a stolen BMW which was being pursued by police crashed into a care home, a force has said..

It’s been six months since Glasgow’s safer drug consumption room – known as The Thistle – opened its doors in the East End. .