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Man who died after house explosion in Edinburgh named

Man who died after house explosion in Edinburgh named

Man who died after house explosion in Edinburgh named

02 December 2023

The 84-year-old man has been named locally as Jim Smith.


Legia Warsaw fans bailed by court as police continue inquiry into major disorder

Legia Warsaw fans bailed by court as police continue inquiry into major disorder

Legia Warsaw fans bailed by court as police continue inquiry into major disorder

02 December 2023

A court hearing was told a lit flag and a flare were used to injure officers during violence outside Villa Park.


Police ‘surrounded’ at pro-Palestine event after making arrests

Police ‘surrounded’ at pro-Palestine event after making arrests

Police ‘surrounded’ at pro-Palestine event after making arrests

02 December 2023

Protesters attempted to stop a police van from leaving the area, the Met Police said.


UK announces funding at Cop28 to prevent global deforestation

UK announces funding at Cop28 to prevent global deforestation

UK announces funding at Cop28 to prevent global deforestation

02 December 2023

Britain has also provided financial support to US-led efforts to reduce methane emissions in developing countries.


Child killer Lucy Letby faces being stripped of nursing status

Child killer Lucy Letby faces being stripped of nursing status

Child killer Lucy Letby faces being stripped of nursing status

02 December 2023

Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others.


More travel chaos for passengers as train drivers strike

More travel chaos for passengers as train drivers strike

More travel chaos for passengers as train drivers strike

02 December 2023

Aslef is embroiled in a long-running pay dispute which remains deadlocked after 18 months.


Nigel Harman withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining injury

Nigel Harman withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining injury

Nigel Harman withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining injury

02 December 2023

The actor, 50, had been due to compete with a Charleston to Step In Time from Disney’s Mary Poppins with his partner Katya Jones on Saturday night.


Health Secretary tells of ‘respect’ for junior doctors before strike talks

Health Secretary tells of ‘respect’ for junior doctors before strike talks

Health Secretary tells of ‘respect’ for junior doctors before strike talks

02 December 2023

Victoria Atkins said she is unable to meet some of the pay asks but is entering discussions with a ‘constructive frame of mind’.


Just Stop Oil protesters demonstrate outside New Scotland Yard

Just Stop Oil protesters demonstrate outside New Scotland Yard

Just Stop Oil protesters demonstrate outside New Scotland Yard

02 December 2023

At least two climate activists were carried into waiting police vans.


Shane MacGowan’s wife joins calls for Fairytale Of New York to go to number one

Shane MacGowan’s wife joins calls for Fairytale Of New York to go to number one

Shane MacGowan’s wife joins calls for Fairytale Of New York to go to number one

02 December 2023

The Pogues’ frontman died ‘peacefully’ at 3am on Thursday with his wife Victoria Mary Clarke and family by his side.


Tributes paid to ‘selfless’ British soldier who died while off-duty in Kenya

Tributes paid to ‘selfless’ British soldier who died while off-duty in Kenya

Tributes paid to ‘selfless’ British soldier who died while off-duty in Kenya

02 December 2023

Major Kevin McCool, 32, died on November 29 in the African country, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.


Pro-Palestinians being ‘allowed to march in favour of terrorists’, Truss claims

Pro-Palestinians being ‘allowed to march in favour of terrorists’, Truss claims

Pro-Palestinians being ‘allowed to march in favour of terrorists’, Truss claims

02 December 2023

The remarks by the former prime minister come as demonstrators prepare for a ‘day of action’ to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.


King recycles old Palace curtains as kimonos in sustainable fashion drive

King recycles old Palace curtains as kimonos in sustainable fashion drive

King recycles old Palace curtains as kimonos in sustainable fashion drive

02 December 2023

Royal drapery dating back to the 1950s during the late Queen’s reign has been repurposed by textiles students from the King’s Foundation.


Claudia Winkleman to step down from hosting BBC Radio 2 show next year

Claudia Winkleman to step down from hosting BBC Radio 2 show next year

Claudia Winkleman to step down from hosting BBC Radio 2 show next year

02 December 2023

Comedian and actor Romesh Ranganathan will take over the Saturday morning slot.


Police charge more than 40 away fans after major disorder outside Villa Park

Police charge more than 40 away fans after major disorder outside Villa Park

Police charge more than 40 away fans after major disorder outside Villa Park

02 December 2023

A total of 46 Legia Warsaw supporters were detained on Thursday after missiles and flares were thrown at police outside the stadium.


Man, 84, dies and two taken to hospital after house explosion in Edinburgh

Man, 84, dies and two taken to hospital after house explosion in Edinburgh

Man, 84, dies and two taken to hospital after house explosion in Edinburgh

02 December 2023

Police officers were called to the Baberton area of the city at 10.25pm on Friday.


Ex-Met officer sentenced over unauthorised searches on police systems

Ex-Met officer sentenced over unauthorised searches on police systems

Ex-Met officer sentenced over unauthorised searches on police systems

02 December 2023

Mohammed Rahman, 39, of Bow, east London, had pleaded guilty to seven counts of misconduct in a public office.


Temperatures could drop to minus 12C overnight

Temperatures could drop to minus 12C overnight

Temperatures could drop to minus 12C overnight

02 December 2023

Scattered weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the country.


Bristol couple provide festive cheer by using 28,000 bulbs to light up home

Bristol couple provide festive cheer by using 28,000 bulbs to light up home

Bristol couple provide festive cheer by using 28,000 bulbs to light up home

02 December 2023

Ian and Ann Cooper from Bristol start planning for their annual Christmas light show a year in advance.


What the papers say – December 2

What the papers say – December 2

What the papers say – December 2

02 December 2023

Here are the biggest news articles on the agenda this Saturday.


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