Chester's Dee Radio

Congratulations are being extended to post 16 students in Flintshire who are celebrating today as they receive their examination grades.

The Queen's School in Chester is celebrating another strong set of A-level results, with students securing places at their chosen universities across a wide range of competitive courses.

More than six million children across the UK have now received Bikeability cycle training since the programme was launched in 2007, helping a generation of young people develop the skills and confidence to cycle safely and independently.

Cheshire College – South & West students are celebrating outstanding A Level, BTEC and T Level results today, with students securing places at leading universities, progressing onto apprenticeships and taking the next step towards successful careers.

The proportion of A-level entries awarded top grades has risen for the third year in a row, likely driven by the popularity of maths and students scoring highly in it..

Britain’s economic growth slowed in the second quarter but a boost from heatwaves and the World Cup helped offset impacts from the Iran war in a better-than-expected performance in June, official figures have shown..

The UK could see its hottest day of the year so far as parts of England may hit 38C during the peak of the fifth heatwave of the summer..

Andy Burnham has said he will consider imposing a ban on disposable barbecues amid the risk of further wildfires as extreme heat continues to grip parts of the UK..