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1. Millions face hosepipe bans as UK heatwave reaches 34.7C

   Heat health alerts for parts of England were issued on Friday and will remain in place until Monday.

2. Two residents die after car crashes into care home following police chase

   Two men, aged 21, are arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, police say.

3. Rayner in deepening row with Unite union over Birmingham bin strikes

   Unite announced earlier it had suspended her membership over the long-running dispute in Birmingham.

4. GPs to refer patients for gym classes and career coaching to reduce sick notes

   The aim is to help people return to work quicker and reduce the length of time they need fit notes - better known as sick notes.

5. Man killed outside five-star hotel in London's Knightsbridge named

   Blue Stevens, 24, died in a stabbing outside a luxury hotel in west London on Wednesday night.

6. Reeves says latest GDP figures 'disappointing' after economy unexpectedly shrinks for second month

   The economy contracted in May for the second month in a row, adding to pressure on the chancellor.

7. Ruthless Sinner beats Djokovic at Wimbledon to set up Alcaraz final

   Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final after a ruthless victory over Novak Djokovic.

8. Former Met Police commissioner Ian Blair dies

   Ian Blair, later Lord Blair, served as the Metropolitan Police commissioner from 2005 to 2008.

9. Oasis sweep UK charts after reunion frenzy

   The band go back to number one following their reunion, with two more albums in the top five.

10. National Trust blames tax rises as it cuts 550 jobs

    The heritage and conservation charity says it is under "sustained cost pressures" and is looking to save £26m.