No. 3 · Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Which British athlete won gold in the women's 100m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham?
AAmy Hunt
Why
Amy Hunt stormed to a 'coming of age' 100m gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham (BBC).
BBCWhich prime minister announced new council powers to block vape and betting shops on high streets?
AAndy Burnham
Why
PM Andy Burnham said town centres had been 'hollowed out' as he unveiled the new planning powers (BBC/Guardian).
BBCRoughly how much of England has now officially been declared in drought?
AThree-quarters
Why
Four more regions were added, taking almost three-quarters of England into drought status, affecting 27 million people (Guardian).
GuardianPolice probing Ann Widdecombe's murder are also investigating an alleged attempted burglary at whose former home?
ANigel Farage
Why
Detectives are checking if murder suspect Joshua Kerry was linked to a burglary attempt at Nigel Farage's then London home (Guardian).
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