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• Iran’s new security chief says neighbours who join US economic war will be considered ‘enemies’ - The Guardian23 August 2026, 3:34 am
  Iran’s new security chief says neighbours who join US economic war will be considered ‘enemies’  The GuardianIran threatens to strike US companies after Trump declares economic war  The TelegraphIran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war  Al JazeeraUS-Iran war latest: Iranian military leader vows Tehran ‘will not submit’ as US prepares further economic squeeze  CNNHow much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?  BBC
  
• Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions - BBC23 August 2026, 3:10 am
  Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions  BBCAndy Burnham gives mayors power to overrule nimby protests  The TimesDevil will be in the detail of the Government’s plan to rewire the state - Carl Les  Yorkshire PostNew powers for Mayors  karenyoung.ukAndy Burnham must scrap his nonsense emergency powers plan – Susan Hall  GB News
  
• Cyber attack shut down small power plant - BBC23 August 2026, 2:48 am
  Cyber attack shut down small power plant  BBCIranian hackers shut down UK power plant  The TelegraphIranian hackers forced UK energy facility to shut for four days  The TimesIranian hackers carry out unprecedented attack on UK’s power network  The IndependentBritish Power Plants Shut Down For Four Days In Iranian Cyber-attack - Report | LIVE BLOG  i24NEWS
  
• Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October - BBC23 August 2026, 2:37 am
  Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October  BBCViolent and sexual offenders to be confined to zones of 'a few miles' after release from prison  Sky NewsGPS tag to keep sex offenders in restriction zones after release  The TelegraphA dangerous game of tag with criminals  The TimesViolent offenders to be confined to zones on release | ITV News  ITVX
  
• A66 crash latest: Police chase moments before deadly collision captured on doorbell camera - as tributes paid to officers killed - Sky News23 August 2026, 12:21 am
  A66 crash latest: Police chase moments before deadly collision captured on doorbell camera - as tributes paid to officers killed  Sky NewsPolice chief names two 'brave' officers among seven people killed in crash near Middlesbrough  BBCMiddlesbrough crash: two police among seven dead after chase  The TimesTwo police officers named among seven killed in car crash near Middlesborough  Channel 4Video appears to show police chase minutes before fatal A66 crash  BBC
  
• Two bailed after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after death of 22-year-old soldier - Sky News22 August 2026, 11:15 pm
  Two bailed after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after death of 22-year-old soldier  Sky NewsTwo men re-arrested after death of soldier  BBCMen arrested over death of Coldstream Guard who vanished after ‘pub fight’  The TelegraphBook of condolence created for Northumberland veteran after body found in River Tyne  Chronicle LiveTwo re-arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after soldier's death  Hexham Courant
  
• Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says - BBC22 August 2026, 11:00 pm
  Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says  BBCIran war hits small factories with £350,000 energy bill  The TelegraphRising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge  The GuardianEnergy price cap October 2026: here’s what customers should do this weekend  UswitchInflation rises – and will rise higher – putting pressure on household incomes again  Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
  
• Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham boss admits 'we're not a team yet' after new-look side suffer dismal Brentford loss - Sky Sports22 August 2026, 9:52 pm
  Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham boss admits 'we're not a team yet' after new-look side suffer dismal Brentford loss  Sky SportsSpurs coach De Zerbi must find a way to cure losing mentality  BBCBrentford 3-0 Tottenham: Big-spending Spurs start new Premier League season with dismal defeat  Sky SportsBrentford 3-0 Spurs | Roberto De Zerbi’s verdict  Tottenham HotspurBrentford 3 Tottenham Hotspur 0: Lewis-Potter, Janelt and Kayode fire Bees to opening-day win  Brentford FC
  
• Davis 'grateful' for support over cancer diagnosis - BBC22 August 2026, 9:50 pm
  Davis 'grateful' for support over cancer diagnosis  BBCThe Office star Lucy Davis greets fans at sci-fi convention days after revealing incurable cancer diagnosis  The SunLucy Davis' emotional message in first appearance since sharing cancer diagnosis  Daily MirrorLucy Davis 'grateful' for public support following incurable cancer diagnosis  facebook.comLucy Davis ‘grateful’ for public support following cancer diagnosis  Cumnock Chronicle
  
• Andy Burnham records special message for bride after her appeal not to 'ruin' wedding day - Manchester Evening News22 August 2026, 9:46 pm
  Andy Burnham records special message for bride after her appeal not to 'ruin' wedding day  Manchester Evening News
  
• Meghan’s casting in The Gentlemen reportedly withdrawn - The Guardian22 August 2026, 9:46 pm
  Meghan’s casting in The Gentlemen reportedly withdrawn  The GuardianMeghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands  BBCMeghan’s Netflix acting role ‘in doubt’  The TelegraphMeghan Markle Eyeing Acting Return as She & Prince Harry Move to U.K.  The Hollywood ReporterMeghan could return to acting once back in UK  BBC
  
• EastEnders announces Lee and Nancy returns ahead of huge Linda exit story - Digital Spy22 August 2026, 8:05 pm
  EastEnders announces Lee and Nancy returns ahead of huge Linda exit story  Digital SpyEastEnders Nancy and Lee Carter to make Walford return in autumn 2026  BBCEastEnders boss reveals two returning stars for big story: 'Jaws will drop'  Metro.co.ukEastEnders reveals TWO show legends are set to return as Kellie Bright exits soap  The SunEastEnders confirms 2 major returns for Linda Carter exit storyline – as shocking twist teased  Radio Times
  
• Daily vitamin B6 pill could ease depression within a month - The Times22 August 2026, 7:40 pm
  Daily vitamin B6 pill could ease depression within a month  The Times
  
• Andoni Iraola reveals 'fight' with Isak as Reds icon demands more from Wirtz - The Sun22 August 2026, 6:22 pm
  Andoni Iraola reveals 'fight' with Isak as Reds icon demands more from Wirtz  The SunAlexander Isak braces himself for daunting reunion with Newcastle  The GuardianAlexander Isak encouraged to 'open spaces' for Liverpool teammates by Andoni Iraola  ESPNAlexander Isak returns to Newcastle: Liverpool striker faces St James' Park reunion still waiting to reignite his career  Sky SportsAndoni Iraola Increases Demands for Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz in 2026–27  Sports Illustrated
  
• UK has 100,000 more men living with prostate cancer since 2020 as cases surge - ITVX22 August 2026, 5:54 pm
  UK has 100,000 more men living with prostate cancer since 2020 as cases surge  ITVXOne man diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK 'every eight minutes'  Sky NewsProstate cancer cases surge by 100,000 in six years  The TelegraphProstate cancer myth putting UK men at risk, charity warns  The IndependentBritish Army sailors rescue bedraggled barn owl 70 nautical miles out to sea  Inbox.eu