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Scratch of the day: local football season postponed due to ‘rock hard’ pitches
Aug 8, 2026 - World 
Drought and record heat have forced the Norfolk and Suffolk league to move kick-off to the end of August as the ground is deemed too dangerous to play onThis summer’s record drought has forced a football league to delay the start of its season because “rock hard” pitches are a danger to its players.The 2026/27 season in the Anglian Combination League of 85 amateur teams in Norfolk and Suffolk was due to start next weekend. Continue reading...
Widdecombe murder police reopen inquiry into alleged attempt to firebomb Farage’s home
Aug 8, 2026 - World 
Watchdog examines handling of an incident last year that was treated as an attempted burglary Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an incident last year, in which Nigel Farage’s home was allegedly firebombed.During the incident in April 2025, a lit incendiary device was pushed through the Reform UK leader’s letterbox, according to reports. Continue reading...
Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general
Aug 8, 2026 - World 
Major win for president as former personal lawyer wins approval despite outcry over $1.8bn slush fundThe US senate voted to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general in a major win for Donald Trump, who will now have his one-time personal attorney sitting atop the nation’s law enforcement apparatus.Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana cast the deciding vote in Blanche’s favor after two other Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – voted against him. Every Democrat rejected Blanche’s nomination. Continue reading...
US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, 100% Tariff Threat Looms On India, China
Aug 8, 2026 - World 
The bill, named in honour of Republican senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, was approved by the US Senate by an 86-11 vote.
Indian Woman Sets World Record For Longest Hair, Has Never Cut It Since 2015.
Aug 8, 2026 - World 
Renu is a content creator and YouTuber who shares beauty tips with other women.