Falkirk sets Scotland’s largest council tax increase of 15.6%

UK weather forecasts predict temperatures up to 30°C over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with sunny conditions expected. However, following the holiday, the UK will experience unsettled weather and potential heavy rain due to Hurricane Erin, prompting safety advisories for beachgoers regarding strong winds and rip currents. Want More Context? 🔎

A man in his 20s died from serious head injuries sustained in a workplace accident at the Spanish City Summer Funfair in Whitley Bay, prompting emergency services to respond shortly after 2:15 PM. The fairground has since been closed to the public as Northumbria Police express condolences to the man's family during this tragic time. Want More Context? 🔎

Annie Lewis Marffy, a 69-year-old British aid worker from Exeter, was killed in a Russian drone strike in Ukraine shortly after arriving on June 4, 2025, to deliver supplies. Her family is seeking a death certificate to help with the probate process, but her remains are in a conflict zone, making recovery impossible, leaving them in distress and without closure. Want More Context? 🔎

Police are investigating a reported rape of a teenage girl at the Camper Calling Festival in Warwickshire, where a 16-year-old boy has been arrested. This incident follows another rape allegation involving a one-eyed man in Oxfordshire, prompting police appeals for public assistance in both cases. Want More Context? 🔎

A rescue mission for Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsina, 47, who has been trapped for ten days at 22,965 feet on Victory Peak in Kyrgyzstan after breaking her leg, has been abandoned due to severe weather and failed attempts. Despite efforts from climbers and helicopters, conditions worsened following the death of fellow climber Luca Sinigaglia, leading rescue leaders to doubt her survival chances. Want More Context? 🔎

Palestinians in Gaza face a dire humanitarian crisis, with a declared famine amid ongoing Israeli strikes that have killed at least 33 individuals, including many women and children. Despite global outrage and some aid being permitted, conditions are expected to worsen, with over half a million people experiencing starvation and a significant increase in those facing catastrophic circumstances anticipated by September. Want More Context? 🔎