Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park and The Piano, dies at 78
Sam Neill died on 13 July 2026 in Sydney at the age of 78, surrounded by family.
13 JUL
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Lifestyle
Brasserie Olivia brings classic French dining to Sloane Square
Brasserie Olivia opened on 9 July 2026 at 1 Sloane Square, taking over the former Côte site as the first London outpost of French group La Nouvelle Garde.
13 JUL
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Rumours swirl around I'm a Celebrity 2026 line-up as ITV prepares autumn return
Christopher Dean, 67, and Nadiya Bychkova, 36, lead early rumours for the 26th series of I'm a Celebrity later in 2026.
13 JUL
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Ofsted drops guidance linking autism to extremism after criticism
Ofsted has removed references to autism from updated Prevent duty training for school inspectors following sustained criticism.
13 JUL
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London's new restaurants bring fresh energy to the table this July
Brasserie Olivia opens on 9 July at Sloane Square with classic French brasserie dishes including soupe à l'oignon and Toulouse cassoulet.
13 JUL
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DfE publishes KCSIE 2026 safeguarding guidance for information ahead of September implementation
DfE released the information-only KCSIE 2026 on 7 July, to take effect from 1 September.
12 JUL
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Practical summer fashion trends show British preference for wearable style
Pyjama trousers in white, blue, red and yellow have become a practical choice for brunch and casual summer wear.
12 JUL
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Free school meals eligibility expands for universal credit families from autumn 2026
Transitional protections for free school meals end after the 2025-2026 academic year, extending entitlement to all children from universal credit households.
12 JUL
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Luke Wilson welcomes first child at age 54
Luke Wilson has become a father for the first time at the age of 54.
12 JUL
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Patricia Greene, longest-serving star of The Archers, dies aged 95
Patricia Greene voiced Jill Archer in The Archers from 1957 until her death at 95 in July 2026.
12 JUL
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New sushi bar Miokuru opens in Soho
Miokuru opened on 13 July 2026 at 7-8 Warwick Street in Soho with a 20-seat counter focused on handrolls and small plates.
12 JUL
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Kate Middleton turns heads in striking red dress at Wimbledon women's final
The Princess of Wales attended the 2026 Wimbledon women's singles final wearing a red Roland Mouret peplum dress.
12 JUL
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