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• Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash - The Guardian18 July 2026, 1:52 pm
  Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash  The GuardianSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Thousands hit with water supply issues in Kent - BBC18 July 2026, 1:36 pm
  Thousands hit with water supply issues in Kent  BBCThousands of homes and businesses experiencing water supply problems | ITV News  ITVXParts of Kent hit by water problems again  Kent OnlineThousands in Kent face water supply disruption after 'technical issue'  Daily ExpressSchool forced to close for the day as 1,400 homes lose water supply  The Argus
  
• Formula One 2026: Belgian Grand Prix qualifying – live - The Guardian18 July 2026, 1:15 pm
  Formula One 2026: Belgian Grand Prix qualifying – live  The GuardianF1 Belgian GP LIVE: Final Practice and Qualifying updates, results, stream, highlights from Formula 1 race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps  Sky SportsHow to follow Belgian Grand Prix on the BBC  BBCLIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - can Ferrari fix Hamilton's car in time for qualifying? | Live text  AutosportWhat is the weather forecast for the Belgian Grand Prix?  Formula 1
  
• Live updates as murder investigation launched in Newport following death of woman - Wales Online18 July 2026, 12:47 pm
  Live updates as murder investigation launched in Newport following death of woman  Wales OnlineMurder investigation after woman found dead following street altercation  BBCLive updates as Newport road closed due to police incident  Wales OnlineFull list of roads closed as police investigate major city centre incident  South Wales ArgusMurder investigation launched after woman found dead in Newport  ITVX
  
• Spice Girl Mel C’s very posh wedding venue revealed as she prepares to tie the knot with Australian boyfriend today - The Sun18 July 2026, 12:21 pm
  Spice Girl Mel C’s very posh wedding venue revealed as she prepares to tie the knot with Australian boyfriend today  The Sun'Secret wedding': Sporty Spice Mel C reportedly set to marry this weekend  NZ HeraldMel C 'to marry partner Chris Dingwall in secret' - but one Spice Girl won't be there  London Evening StandardMel C 'set to marry' hunk boyfriend 'this weekend' as Spice Girls set to feature  Daily StarGeri Horner arrives at Spice Girls bandmate Mel C’s wedding as she prepares to marry Australia boyfriend  The Sun
  
• British taxpayers lose millions on rival to Musk’s Starlink - The Telegraph18 July 2026, 12:00 pm
  British taxpayers lose millions on rival to Musk’s Starlink  The Telegraph
  
• Wake up! Your mattress is full of toxic flame retardants - The Times18 July 2026, 11:00 am
  Wake up! Your mattress is full of toxic flame retardants  The Times
  
• Brave Birmingham diners and staff 'protect' pregnant woman during attack outside restaurant - Birmingham Live18 July 2026, 10:51 am
  Brave Birmingham diners and staff 'protect' pregnant woman during attack outside restaurant  Birmingham Live
  
• Man stabbed in face as blood and medical kit inside cordon - Liverpool Echo18 July 2026, 10:46 am
  Man stabbed in face as blood and medical kit inside cordon  Liverpool Echo
  
• First picture of man held on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe's murder - Devon Live18 July 2026, 10:45 am
  First picture of man held on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe's murder  Devon LiveUncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrest  BBCAnn Widdecombe was my dad’s best friend and her death is like a sick dream, daughter of murdered MP says  The IndependentAnn Widdecombe killing: police investigating possible leftwing motivation  The GuardianAnn Widdecombe seen in interview believed to be 20 minutes before attack  BBC
  
• Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes - BBC18 July 2026, 10:22 am
  Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes  BBCWarehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years  CNNUkraine strikes warehouses of ‘Russian Amazon’ in revenge attack  The TelegraphUkrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 8, wound dozens  Al JazeeraRussia says Ukrainian drone attack killed several in Moscow logistics centre  France 24
  
• US strikes Iran for seventh consecutive night as Hormuz conflict escalates - ITVX18 July 2026, 10:22 am
  US strikes Iran for seventh consecutive night as Hormuz conflict escalates  ITVXUS strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night  BBCUS launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates  The GuardianIran war live: 50 killed, 500 wounded in US attacks this month  Al JazeeraTrump’s bridge strikes cut off city that keeps Iran alive  The Telegraph
  
• Zelenskyy considers sacking commander-in-chief as protests swell - Financial Times18 July 2026, 10:10 am
  Zelenskyy considers sacking commander-in-chief as protests swell  Financial TimesUkrainian soldiers criticise removal of popular defence minister  BBCZelensky hands Putin an unexpected gift  New StatesmanRussia is the only winner from Ukraine's internal war as Zelenskyy backs General Syrskyi over Mykhailo Fedorov  Sky NewsUkraine’s reformist defence minister is ousted  The Economist
  
• Thames Water lenders plot legal fight with Burnham over nationalisation - Sky News18 July 2026, 9:56 am
  Thames Water lenders plot legal fight with Burnham over nationalisation  Sky NewsThames Water lenders plot legal battle with Burnham over nationalisation  The TelegraphCash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham  BBCThames Water's Debt Crisis Sparks Fresh Push for Government Intervention  Safer HighwaysThames Water warns over long-term future  Financial Times
  
• Wrexham midfielder Rathbone's gratitude to Man Utd - BBC18 July 2026, 9:24 am
  Wrexham midfielder Rathbone's gratitude to Man Utd  BBCManchester United vs Wrexham: Club Friendlies stats & head-to-head  BBCManchester United vs Wrexham LIVE! Pre-season friendly score, match updates, lineups  Sky SportsMan United vs. Wrexham: Andrey Santos in travelling squad, Benjamin Sesko absent  ESPNMan Utd v Wrexham LIVE: Latest friendly updates with new signing in Carrick’s squad  The Independent