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Bourton-on-the-Water residents want coaches banned and tourists charged to save their village from ‘Blackpool-on-the-Water’ status – but Independent readers were far from united behind them Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/bourton-cotswolds-village-overtourism-tourists-b3024652.html Author : Independent and Lauren MacDougall Publish date : 2026-08-02 06:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

While the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office ultimately did not file charges against Bauer, citing a lack of evidence, the Dodgers elected to part ways with him in April 2022 Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/us-sport/major-league-baseball/la-dodgers-trevor-bauer-allegations-b3025900.html Author : Riley Hoffman Publish date : 2026-08-01 20:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Peter Parker may have to rebuild his life in the new movie after the world forgets his identity, but the real-world box office tells a very different story Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/spider-man-brand-new-day-office-record-b3025901.html Author : Erin Keller Publish date : 2026-08-01 22:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The suspected shooter is deceased, and the FBI is assisting the investigation, police said Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/twin-falls-idaho-shooting-live-updates-b3025918.html Author : Brendan Rascius Publish date : 2026-08-02 02:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

BBC soap star, 62, is due to appear in court in September Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/shane-richie-arrest-eastenders-b3025759.html Author : Lauren Morris Publish date : 2026-08-01 14:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Scot ran his mile in under four minutes to win the gold medal in Glasgow Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/josh-kerr-mile-gold-medal-commonwealth-games-b3025906.html Author : James Toney Publish date : 2026-08-01 21:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Warrant was to ensure ‘animal care, safety conditions, and overall welfare of the dogs housed on the property’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/linda-blair-home-search-kennel-operation-b3025837.html Author : Inga Parkel Publish date : 2026-08-01 17:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider a permit for a tunnel carrying an oil pipeline under the Great Lakes Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/great-lakes-gretchen-whitmer-michigan-ontario-wisconsin-b3025843.html Author : Jeffrey Collins Publish date : 2026-08-01 16:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Health experts urge people to avoid drinking from single-use plastic water bottles left in hot cars due to the possible risk of chemical, microplastic and bacterial contamination Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/bottled-water-hot-car-risk-bpa-b3023275.html Author : Inga Parkel Publish date : 2026-08-01 11:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Uefa says it has lost confidence in Infantino as Fifa president after his ‘shabby, back-room, opaque deal’ to try and sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investment Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-boycott-live-updates-infantino-fifa-trump-scrapped-b3025726.html Author : Miguel Delaney and Luke Baker Publish date : 2026-08-01 11:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Football fandom is like ‘the dole’, ‘Mock the Week’ is a ‘trout farm’ and death is like ‘Kangeroo Island’ – in the mind of Frank Skinner, at least. Louis Chilton meets with the veteran comedian ahead of his return to the Edinburgh Fringe Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/comedy/features/frank-skinner-interview-edinburgh-fringe-tour-b3024696.html Author : Louis Chilton Publish date : 2026-08-01 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Trump's remarks come as Kyiv hits two more Wildberries warehouses and oil facilities in Russia Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-putin-trump-zelensky-wildberries-missiles-b3025070.html Author : Alex Croft,James C. Reynolds and Shweta Sharma Publish date : 2026-08-01 06:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Driven by elaborate social media trends, the average party costs now top $400, leading a third of parents to go into debt for their child’s celebration Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/birthday-party-tipping-parents-costs-b3025641.html Author : Jasmine Fernández Publish date : 2026-07-31 23:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing considerable pressure after his controversial plan collapsed Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fifa-world-cup-sell-infantino-uefa-boycott-latest-b3025178.html Author : Miguel Delaney Publish date : 2026-08-01 00:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

NBC drama has lost another cast member after it was announced that Joe Miñoso would be leaving the show earlier this week Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/chicago-fire-dermot-mulroney-season-15-b3025627.html Author : Inga Parkel Publish date : 2026-07-31 21:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

It is the largest by-election in British history, with more than two million people across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester eligible to vote, but the turnout was historically low Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/manchester-mayoral-election-results-live-labour-reform-andy-burnham-b3025123.html Author : Dan Haygarth and Nicole Wootton-Cane Publish date : 2026-07-31 19:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

This unpleasant phenomenon has been dogging humanity since our ancestors first happened upon fermentation Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/hungover-body-alcohol-symptoms-b3025527.html Author : Daryl Davies,Terry David Church and Joshua Silva Publish date : 2026-07-31 16:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Comment: Fifa’s president operates with arrogance and autonomy – the worldwide rejection of his proposals to sell off stakes in the World Cup must now stand as a final rejection of Infantino himself, writes Jamie Braidwood Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/gianni-infantino-resign-world-cup-boycott-fifa-uefa-b3025253.html Author : Jamie Braidwood Publish date : 2026-07-31 15:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Even the instrumentation is ghostly, soaked in reverb and with Grande’s vocals layered and echoing across each song. You desperately want something substantial to cling onto, but it’s always out of reach Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/ariana-grande-petal-review-lyrics-b3025309.html Author : Roisin O'Connor Publish date : 2026-07-31 12:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

EDF nuclear plant chiefs monitor fire as flames rip through Dunwich Heath, reaching RSPB Minsmere Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/suffolk-wildfire-dunwich-sizewell-b-map-live-updates-b3025072.html Author : Bryony Gooch and Stuti Mishra Publish date : 2026-07-31 10:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Our new PM has ridden a wave of northern clichés all the way to the top job. Liverpool based Katie Rosseinsky takes a look at the stereotypes – and offers some advice on how to spot a performative northerner in the wild Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/north-manchester-andy-burnham-b3024780.html Author : Katie Rosseinsky Publish date : 2026-07-31 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A British one, two, three saw Wales best England and Scotland with Finucane to the fore Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/commonwealth-games-team-sprint-track-cycling-emma-finucane-katy-marchant-b3024902.html Author : Publish date : 2026-07-31 05:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The television campaign aims to increase understanding about medication that reduces the risk of HIV exposure Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/michelle-visage-prep-ad-drag-race-controversy-b3025013.html Author : Kevin E G Perry Publish date : 2026-07-31 01:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘I know what it’s like to be ignored by politicians in Westminster – I’m not going to make that same mistake now I’m PM,’ says Burnham as he unveils another new policy Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/andy-burnham-tax-mayors-devolution-b3024678.html Author : David Maddox Publish date : 2026-07-30 23:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Drinks will be tested in 100 store locations Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/starbucks-spritzers-refreshers-b3024965.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2026-07-30 21:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.