August 2025 News Archive

No jackpot winner in Wednesday’s £2m Lotto draw, but one ticket landed £1m for matching five numbers plus the bonus. Here are the full Lotto and Thunderball winning numbers, prize breakdowns, and what happens next as the jackpot rolls to Saturday. Players have until January 26, 2026 to claim.

A false 'Trump is Dead' trend swept social media after VP JD Vance’s remark about being ready for a tragedy mixed with the president’s brief public absence. Posts cited a bruise on Trump’s hand and a lack of new footage. Photos of him golfing with his granddaughter on Saturday ended the rumors. The episode shows how fast misinformation spreads around public figures’ health.

Ben Shelton acknowledged a shoulder issue and signaled an early end to his US Open run, offering only a brief message to fans. With specifics scarce, attention shifts to what the injury means for his season, ranking momentum, and schedule. Here’s what’s known, what’s not, and why shoulder problems are such a big deal in modern tennis.

Eli Lilly paused UK shipments of Mounjaro from August 27 ahead of a steep price rise on September 1, triggering panic buying and shortages at major pharmacy chains. The 5mg dose will rise from £92 to £180 and the 15mg from £122 to £330. Pharmacists warn of chaos and worried patients. Lilly says the pause protects supply amid unprecedented demand.

A Polish Air Force F-16 crashed during a rehearsal for the Radom Airshow, killing the pilot and damaging the runway. No one on the ground was hurt. Poland’s defense minister paid tribute to the fallen officer, and organizers canceled the weekend event. A military investigation is underway into what went wrong during the aerobatic maneuver.

A Polish Air Force F-16C exploded in a fireball during an airshow rehearsal in Radom, killing the pilot and forcing the cancellation of Poland’s largest airshow. Video shows the jet attempting a rolling maneuver before striking the runway. Officials called it a great loss for the military. Investigators are examining the cause amid a second U.S.-made fighter accident reported in the same week.

Jacqueline Wilson says she will never write an adult novel about Tracy Beaker, calling the idea inappropriate. The author has previously shown Tracy as a grown-up in the children's book 'My Mum Tracy Beaker,' balancing nostalgia with accessibility for young readers. She argues the character belongs firmly in children's literature despite her enduring popularity.

After eight years away, Waterstones is back inside John Lewis Oxford Street, opening Tuesday 8 October at 10am with nearly 20,000 titles. The shop launches a packed events schedule from October to December, featuring Alexander Armstrong, David Walliams with Adam Stower, William Hanson, Patrick Grant, Rick Stein, and Dame Jacqueline Wilson. Families can also meet Peter Rabbit and Bunny from Bunny vs Monkey.

A flurry of interest in an affordable harbour hotel with standout seafood has put a spotlight on Wales’ small coastal stays. Even without the original article, here’s what travelers need to know: where the value is, how seasons shape prices, and why harbours like Cemaes Bay and Aberaeron have built reputations on fresh, local catch and character-rich rooms.

Anti-immigration protests are growing across the UK as councils use the courts to challenge hotels housing asylum seekers. A ruling backing Epping Forest council has spurred more legal action, while rallies in several cities draw larger anti-migrant turnouts than counter-protests. About 32,000 people are in around 200 hotels as ministers try to shift policy amid rising political pressure.