Explosive diarrhoea infections spread to UK as holiday warning issued

Rise in NHS racism as patients refuse care from non-white staff

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Women sue Met Police over wrongful arrests before King’s Coronation

France hits out at Reform UK plan to return migrants using NavyIt comes after the party said it would override French objections to return migrants to France.3 hrs agoPolitics

Britain’s potato crop at risk amid ongoing heatwaves

Author La Plante banned from driving for six monthsThe best-selling crime author is disqualified from driving despite saying a ban would end her career.3 hrs agoLondon

Widow of PC Harper ‘beyond appalled’ husband’s killers to be released

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Burnham blocks early release for rapists and some sex offenders

Vampire-obsessed man detained after dumping animal corpses outside churches in New Forest

Driver calls 999 while speeding in Jaguar and claims brakes broken

French boy thrown from Tate balcony has ‘smile back’ after hospital release

New Railcard rules mean 18-year-olds can travel for half the price

Driver jailed for four years after faking brake failure on motorway

Lynda La Plante says six-month driving ban could end her career

Presenter Tony Livesey leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 yearsHe stepped back from his show last month following allegations against his former boss David Sullivan.3 hrs agoCulture