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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.

‘No Uefa national teams will participate in any Fifa competition’ while Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup remain alive, says the organisation Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-boycott-uefa-statement-fifa-b3024773.html Author : Jamie Braidwood Publish date : 2026-07-30 18:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Lily Allen’s brilliant, brutally honest comeback record was all we could talk about last year, so the glaring absence of ‘West End Girl’ from this year’s shortlist feels like a genuine shock, writes Roisin O’Connor Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/lily-allen-mercury-prize-2026-snubbed-b3024755.html Author : Roisin O'Connor Publish date : 2026-07-30 16:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Residents have been told to shut their doors and windows as firefighters tackle the wildfire Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dunwich-heath-fire-leiston-suffolk-b3024300.html Author : Holly Evans Publish date : 2026-07-30 14:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘They’ll have to pry me out of my taprooms before I stop selling beer to thirsty progressives who come to visit us,’ owner Kirk Bangstad said Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/wisconsin-brewery-alcohol-permit-trump-free-beer-b3024444.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2026-07-30 09:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Howe spoke after Newcastle were hammered 4-1 by Championship side Bristol City in a pre-season friendly just hours before leaving his role as Magpies boss and fans’ reaction to the interview was telling Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/eddie-howe-newcastle-final-interview-quit-b3024382.html Author : Luke Baker Publish date : 2026-07-30 08:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Couple says they have ‘no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/george-amal-clooney-france-wildfires-evacuation-b3024252.html Author : Shahana Yasmin Publish date : 2026-07-30 05:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Cornyn, Tillis lead latest Senate revolt against Trump’s demands Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/todd-blanche-senate-nomination-fight-b3024198.html Author : John Bowden Publish date : 2026-07-30 03:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Nuffield Trust said long-standing issues relating to corridor care include a low number of beds on wards, and inadequate social care outside of hospitals Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/nhs-accident-emergency-waiting-times-b3023878.html Author : Jane Kirby Publish date : 2026-07-29 23:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Kate O’Connor became the first Northern Ireland track and field athlete to win gold in 40 years Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/kate-oconnor-heptathlon-commonwealth-games-kjt-b3024187.html Author : James Toney Publish date : 2026-07-29 21:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The award arrives after CBS ended Colbert's program in May, a decision that removed a high-profile platform for one of Trump's most prominent critics Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/stephen-colbert-anti-censorship-award-cbs-donald-trump-b3024090.html Author : Hillel Italie Publish date : 2026-07-29 19:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The prime minister – who teared up as he spoke about his father, who is currently receiving care for Alzheimer’s – said it was a ‘major dereliction of public duty’ that politicians had failed for decades to resolve the crisis in social care Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/andy-burnham-social-care-carers-b3023639.html Author : Millie Cooke and Bryony Gooch Publish date : 2026-07-29 16:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

So far, there have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/maple-leaf-bacon-recall-location-b3023790.html Author : Inga Parkel Publish date : 2026-07-29 13:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The surprising pursuit of several players in their 30s this summer shows Chelsea have learnt lessons from a calamitous season dogged by inexperienced and ill-discipline – but will it fix the problem? Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-transfer-news-henderson-welbeck-age-alonso-b3022968.html Author : Lawrence Ostlere Publish date : 2026-07-29 11:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

If you don’t know your Penelope from your Athena, this is for you Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/characters-in-the-odyssey-2026-cast-homer-b3023549.html Author : Lindsey Bahr Publish date : 2026-07-29 08:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

President Macron says France facing its most difficult situation since Second World War Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/france-spain-wildfires-live-bordeaux-europe-map-heatwave-b3022695.html Author : James C. Reynolds,Jane Dalton and Stuti Mishra Publish date : 2026-07-29 05:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.