Politics
Teen stabbed to death in Battersea named as Jamal Coombes, 17
Jamal Coombes, 17, was stabbed to death on Glycena Road in Battersea. Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody.
Culture
Writers' festivals are the new raves: book reading surges in collectivism
Book festivals break attendance records as readers flock to collective events, driven by a reaction to digital overload and a desire for shared experiences post-pandemic.
Sports
Arsenal set for windfall as Norton-Cuffy linked with Napoli move
Arsenal could receive a transfer boost from a 20% sell-on clause as former academy star Brooke Norton-Cuffy is linked with a €20m move to Napoli or Fiorentina.
Business
Lightning strike injures 10 at handball match in Germany
At least ten people were injured after a lightning bolt hit a handball competition in Rastatt, Germany, on Friday evening. Eight adults and a 13-year-old child were hurt, with one severely injured.
Environment
Transport
Man, 70s, dies after car hit in Cheam, South London
A pedestrian in his 70s died after being hit by a car in Cheam. The driver, a man in his 20s, stopped at the scene. No arrests have been made.
Royal Ascot draw bias leaves many with raw deal
The first 11 horses in the Britannia Stakes were from the stands' side, nine drawn 22 or above. Trainer Simon Crisford called the bias 'shocking' and unfair for owners.
Bedford train crash disruption to last at least a week
Major disruption on the rail line between Bedford and Luton will continue for at least a week after a fatal train collision killed a driver and injured 100 people.
Kind stranger helps family on wrong train with baby
A family with a baby boarded the wrong train, but a gentleman's kindness helped them correct their mistake, highlighting the goodness of strangers.
Three jailed for £600k luggage theft at King's Cross
Three men were jailed for seven years for stealing two suitcases containing items worth over £600,000 from a family at St Pancras station. They used distraction techniques to target victims.
Property
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Education
TV & Film Quiz: The Best of British Screen
From Doctor Who and James Bond to Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers, our TV and film quiz celebrates classic British screen favourites. Fourteen questions of mixed difficulty for every armchair fan. Lights, camera, action!



