England has been making headlines recently due to a variety of events, including the rise in whooping cough infections, emergency measures leading to suspects being released on bail, and the country experiencing strong solar flares resulting in breathtaking displays across Europe and the US. Additionally, there have been reports of lifelong challenges faced by people with sickle cell disease in rural Uganda, and Real Madrid securing their 18th appearance in a European Cup final after a victory over Bayern Munich.
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, sharing borders with Wales to the west and Scotland to the north. It is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. England has a rich history, with landmarks such as Stonehenge and the Tower of London, and is known for its cultural contributions in literature, music, and sports. The country has a diverse population and is home to iconic cities like London, Manchester, and Liverpool. England's economy is one of the largest in the world, with industries ranging from finance and technology to manufacturing and tourism.
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Emergency measures mean some suspects will be released on bail and not sent to a cell as trials postponed
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The new bathing waters include a dozen river sites like the Severn at Ironbridge, and Wallingford Beach on the River Thames in Oxfordshire.
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Whooping cough infections have risen across the UK in the first quarter of 2024.
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Southgate is reportedly a candidate for Manchester United should they decide to part company with under-fire manager Erik ten Hag.
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Don’t get too used to the sunshine - we take a look at the weather this week across Scotland, including weather warnings and thunderstorms.
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Thinktank says extra funding eaten up by higher inflation despite greater demand with service in poor state of repair
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Strong solar flares produce breathtaking displays across Europe and the US, with southern lights illuminating skies in New Zealand
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There can be lifelong challenges for people with sickle cell disease in rural Uganda, where it remains poorly understood
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Family doctors are being balloted over potential action in England.
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England’s leading Test wicket taker will make one more appearance for his country.
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A union said the guard had been retained on every train along the Barrhead and East Kilbride route.
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Global players' union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Forum have written to the FIFA president demanding the competition is not played as planned in June and July 2025.
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Real Madrid secured an 18th appearance in a European Cup final after a 4-3 aggregate success over Bayern Munich
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NFU’s director of strategy asked for review of EU-derived protections as part of post-Brexit loosening of rules
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Grealish, who did not appear at court, was caught speeding at 44mph in a 30mph in north Worcestershire in July last year
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Hospitality chiefs hope the extension will allow venues to take full advatage of the influx of customers
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Crystal, a Canadian-British drag performer who featured on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, said the new legislation - which requires new bars, restaurants and offices to have single-sex toilets - is to distract people from a "flailing government".
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The Met Office has issued a number of yellow weather alerts across the country, which look set to bring Britain's warm spell to an end.
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The June European elections are my first as a French citizen – and they’re in time to vote for the rising star of the left, Raphaël Glucksmann, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst
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Millions of voters in England have voted in local elections, the last big test before a looming U.K. general election