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• Linda Noskova battles back against Karolina Muchova to win Wimbledon title

  Linda Noskova put a dramatic second-set collapse behind her to win her first grand slam title in a wild Wimbledon final.

• Police believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked 24 hours before body found

  Police believe former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe was attacked in her home nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered and said they are hunting for a white male suspect.

• People in their 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening amid low uptake

  Health officials have raised concerns over the “low numbers” of people in their 50s taking part in bowel cancer screening.

• MPs back benefit boost for 66 year olds as state pension age increases

  The Government should look at increasing universal credit for 66-year-olds to prevent financial hardship stemming from the “lottery of life” as the state pension age rises to 67, according to a committee of MPs.

• Burnham urged to reverse national insurance rise costing firms 1000 per worker

  The Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance is costing the average business more than £1,000 per worker every year, figures show.

• Man arrested on suspicion of murder of former MP and minister Ann Widdecombe

  A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe.

• Millions more under hosepipe ban as nation swelters in third heatwave

  Millions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave.

• Twelve dead and 23 missing in one of Spains deadliest wildfires

  Twelve people died overnight into Friday in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

• UK to miss out on 600m in tax due to US exemption says HMRC

  The UK is set to miss out on around £600 million in tax each year following a deal allowing the US to be exempt from a global tax commitment, according to HMRC figures.

• One rule for one and one rule for another fans react to Quansah suspension

  England fans have accused Fifa of applying “one rule for one and one rule for another” after Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico.

• Vapes to be put in plain packaging to protect children

  Vapes are to be put in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children.

• Ann Widdecombe former Tory MP and Reform UK member dies aged 78

  Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78.

• Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership

  Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer.

• Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

  Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died according to a statement on her website.

• Bonnie Tyler dies age 75

  Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75, according to a statement on her website.

• Keir Starmer hints England World Cup win could mean extra bank holiday

  An England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has hinted ahead of a quarter-final clash with Norway.

• Arthur Fery determined not to get swept up in noise of Wimbledon success

  Arthur Fery received personal congratulations from the Queen after reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals but the breakout star is trying not to get swept up in the noise.

• Burnham on course for coronation as nominations open for Labour leadership

  Andy Burnham is on course for a coronation as Labour’s new leader as the only declared candidate ahead of nominations for the contest opening on Thursday.

• Trump warns situation could get much worse amid renewed attacks on Iran

  US forces said they hit about 90 targets across Iran with President Donald Trump warning the conflict could “get much worse”.

• Confusing dental services leave patients in severe pain ombudsman warns

  Confusing dental services are leaving patients in severe pain, with one woman waiting eight years for treatment, an ombudsman has warned.

• Disability benefits not fit for purpose and need bold reform says Pip review

  Disability benefits are “no longer fit for purpose”, a review has concluded amid promises of “bold” reform of the system.

• Dame Sarah Storey retires as Great Britains most successful Paralympian

  Dame Sarah Storey has announced her retirement from competitive sport, ending a career which saw her become Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian.

• Last woman hanged in the UK to be granted conditional pardon

  The last woman hanged in the United Kingdom will be granted a conditional pardon but she will not be declared innocent, David Lammy has said.

• Buckingham Palaces Picture Gallery undergoes once in a generation revamp

  Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery has undergone a major transformation ready for the summer opening, with the number of masterpieces on display almost doubling to 120.

• Farage by election disrespects the people of Clacton minister claims

  A by-election triggered by Nigel Farage is a stunt that “shouldn’t be happening” and disrespects the people of Clacton, a senior minister has said, as the prospect of the contest appeared to fall flat.