National
Temperature hits 30C in UK for the first time this year
It is set to get hotter still, with temperatures likely to reach 32C by the end of the day writes PA's Jordan Reynolds
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National
Rishi Sunak faces mounting problems as third Tory MP quits in 24 hours
Nigel Adams’ resignation follows Boris Johnson’s dramatic decision to stand down from the Commons in a row over MPs’ partygate probe, writes PA's Patrick Daly
Colchester
VIP trip to Colchester Castle brings a smile to Gabi's face
Staff at the specialist home made the day special with a visit to a cafe and a meeting with the town's mayor and mayoress
National
People withhold wastewater payments over anger at sewage pollution
A growing number of water customers are withholding payment of their bills until they are satisfied the pollution is being dealt with, writes Danny Halpin, PA Environment Correspondent
National
InYourGarden: How to make a small garden feel bigger
Mirrors, creating zones and carefully chosen furniture can all help, as experts tell Hannah Stephenson. This article contains affiliate links
National
10,000 FREE family day passes already claimed in our RSPB and the National Trust giveaway
Grab your binoculars and head for one of the RSPB reserves and National Trust properties for a spot of twitching
National
InYourGarden: Scented plants to enhance your balmy summer evenings
Plant fragrant shrubs, perennials and annuals near your garden seating area, says PA's Hannah Stephenson
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Dedicated volunteers celebrated during national Volunteers’ Week
SWT are looking for more volunteers from all walks of life across a range of skills, writes Christine Harding
InYourArea Community
Volunteers needed for second free meal project in Sheffield
FoodCycle is working to help end food poverty in the city by offering a meal to all who need it
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Experience the sights and sounds of a unique Japanese sub-culture in Bermondsey's Blue Market
Okinawa Day is an annual festival celebrating the music, food, and culture of Japan's southernmost prefecture
National
InYourGarden: Air pollution causing tummy troubles for British bumblebees
Populations of bees are declining worldwide, so a team at the University of Leicester is investigating whether air pollution is a factor
National
Average price paid for motor insurance has jumped by 16% in a year says association
Rising costs are becoming increasingly challenging for insurers to absorb, the Association of British Insurers said.