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Prolific UK graffiti artist Helch dies

1 September 2026 at 14:44

Artist rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in public spots across southern England

The street artist Helch, known for murals and tags across England, has died, his gallery has said.

He rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in capital letters across a string of public spots in London as well as bridges on the M4, M1 and M25.

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© Photograph: Steve Cotton/Alamy

© Photograph: Steve Cotton/Alamy

© Photograph: Steve Cotton/Alamy

Prolific UK graffiti artist Helch dies

1 September 2026 at 14:44

Artist rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in public spots across southern England

The street artist Helch, known for murals and tags across England, has died, his gallery has said.

He rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in capital letters across a string of public spots in London as well as bridges on the M4, M1 and M25.

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© Photograph: Steve Cotton/Alamy

© Photograph: Steve Cotton/Alamy

© Photograph: Steve Cotton/Alamy

Shaun the Sheep hailed on latest list of storm names

1 September 2026 at 11:10

Meteorologists release list of monikers for potential storms this season after 40,000 suggestions from public

From a five-year-old weather enthusiast to a beloved animated sheep, the inspiration for the list of storm names for this autumn and winter is wide and varied.

Austen, Boelo and Chloe will be the first named storms of this winter, meteorologists have revealed, after more than 40,000 suggestions were submitted by the public.

Austen Ireland

Boelo (Boo-loh) Netherlands

Chloe UK

Dano (Dah-noh) Netherlands

Evelyn Ireland

Finn UK

Gwendolyn Netherlands

Heather Ireland

Ivy UK

Jade Netherlands

Kilian Ireland

Laoise (Lee-sha) Ireland

Miriam Ireland

Nicola UK

Olaf Netherlands

Phelim Ireland

Ruban UK

Shaun UK

Theo UK

Vesna (Vehs-nuh) Netherlands

Wende (Vhen-duh) Netherlands

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© Photograph: Met Office/PA

© Photograph: Met Office/PA

© Photograph: Met Office/PA

Andy Burnham pledge to end indefinite prison terms ‘a step towards healing’

30 August 2026 at 15:36

Campaigners welcome plan to bring IPP sentences to a close but say the move is long overdue

Campaigners have hailed Andy Burnham’s pledge to bring an end to indefinite jail terms as “a day that thousands of families have spent years fighting for”.

The prime minister has said he will “end the injustice” of imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences during this parliament, meaning people will no longer be trapped indefinitely under a sentence abolished more than a decade ago.

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© Photograph: Alecsandra Raluca Drăgoi/The Guardian

© Photograph: Alecsandra Raluca Drăgoi/The Guardian

© Photograph: Alecsandra Raluca Drăgoi/The Guardian

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