Olivia Beeson

Severe storm damage has left the coastal village of Torcross in Devon at risk of being washed away, prompting approval of a £19.8 million Environment Agency project to reinforce sea defences with 55,000 tonnes of rock. Residents welcome the funding but fear work may not be completed before future storms. The A379, a vital transport route, remains excluded from planned repairs despite major damage, leaving the community increasingly isolated. Government officials acknowledge the severity of the situation as engineers warn the scheme offers only temporary protection while long‑term solutions are considered.

Crowds gathered on Edgware Road after Morocco’s 2-0 World Cup defeat to France, leading to clashes with police in which an officer was hit with a glass bottle and taken to hospital. Fireworks, flares and thrown bottles prompted deployment of additional officers and temporary road closures. Four people were arrested for violent disorder as police maintained a presence and reviewed footage to identify further suspects.