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BBC News deputy CEO admits ‘mistake’ in live coverage of Gaza hospital bombing

BBC News deputy CEO admits ‘mistake’ in live coverage of Gaza hospital bombing

BBC News deputy CEO admits ‘mistake’ in live coverage of Gaza hospital bombing

19 October 2023

He said ‘language wasn’t quite right’ during the broadcast.


Woman dies after being swept into river during Storm Babet weather warning

Woman dies after being swept into river during Storm Babet weather warning

Woman dies after being swept into river during Storm Babet weather warning

19 October 2023

A rare red weather warning is in force, and the Met Office has warned some communities could be cut off for several days by severe flooding.


Sunak pleads for Middle East stability as Israel wages ‘long war’ with Hamas

Sunak pleads for Middle East stability as Israel wages ‘long war’ with Hamas

Sunak pleads for Middle East stability as Israel wages ‘long war’ with Hamas

19 October 2023

Rishi Sunak said he wanted Israel to win its war with the Gaza-based group but called for regional powers to avoid the conflict spilling over.


Families deserve answers at inquiry into Letby’s ‘horrific crimes’, says Barclay

Families deserve answers at inquiry into Letby’s ‘horrific crimes’, says Barclay

Families deserve answers at inquiry into Letby’s ‘horrific crimes’, says Barclay

19 October 2023

The Health Secretary has published the inquiry’s terms of reference.


In Pictures: Communities cut off as Storm Babet brings ‘unprecedented’ rain

In Pictures: Communities cut off as Storm Babet brings ‘unprecedented’ rain

In Pictures: Communities cut off as Storm Babet brings ‘unprecedented’ rain

19 October 2023

The Met Office issued a red warning across Scotland and hundreds of homes were asked to evacuate.


Lady Leshurr attacked by dog and ex-partner’s then-girlfriend, court hears

Lady Leshurr attacked by dog and ex-partner’s then-girlfriend, court hears

Lady Leshurr attacked by dog and ex-partner’s then-girlfriend, court hears

19 October 2023

The rapper is standing trial on two assault charges which she denies.


Chicken manure is polluting River Wye, court hears

Chicken manure is polluting River Wye, court hears

Chicken manure is polluting River Wye, court hears

19 October 2023

Anti-pollution charity River Action has won the first stage of a legal fight against the Environment Agency over pollution to the River Wye


Government advisers called Sunak ‘Dr Death’ during pandemic, Covid inquiry told

Government advisers called Sunak ‘Dr Death’ during pandemic, Covid inquiry told

Government advisers called Sunak ‘Dr Death’ during pandemic, Covid inquiry told

19 October 2023

WhatsApp messages between epidemiologist Professor John Edmunds and Professor Dame Angela McLean were shared at Thursday’s hearing.


Varadkar: Financial support to be given for homes and firms destroyed by Babet

Varadkar: Financial support to be given for homes and firms destroyed by Babet

Varadkar: Financial support to be given for homes and firms destroyed by Babet

19 October 2023

Mr Varadkar visited some of those worst hit by the storm in Midleton, Co Cork during a major clean-up operation.


Yousaf hits out at Cleverly over ‘shameful’ omission in policy on Gaza conflict

Yousaf hits out at Cleverly over ‘shameful’ omission in policy on Gaza conflict

Yousaf hits out at Cleverly over ‘shameful’ omission in policy on Gaza conflict

19 October 2023

The Foreign Secretary had not included the interests of trapped UK citizens among his objectives in tackling the situation.


Kirsty Wark to leave Newsnight after 30 years

Kirsty Wark to leave Newsnight after 30 years

Kirsty Wark to leave Newsnight after 30 years

19 October 2023

She said she told BBC director-general Tim Davie last year of her decision.


Sunak arrives in Saudi Arabia after Israel tells UK to brace for ‘long war’

Sunak arrives in Saudi Arabia after Israel tells UK to brace for ‘long war’

Sunak arrives in Saudi Arabia after Israel tells UK to brace for ‘long war’

19 October 2023

He is set to meet with Saudi leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during the second stop on his Middle East tour.


UK Government’s £10 million aid for Palestinians is ‘pitiful’, MPs say

UK Government’s £10 million aid for Palestinians is ‘pitiful’, MPs say

UK Government’s £10 million aid for Palestinians is ‘pitiful’, MPs say

19 October 2023

The Prime Minister said the UK was increasing its support by a third when he confirmed the sum this week.


Partner of shooting victim ‘totally uncooperative’ with police, court hears

Partner of shooting victim ‘totally uncooperative’ with police, court hears

Partner of shooting victim ‘totally uncooperative’ with police, court hears

19 October 2023

Environmental health worker Ashley Dale, 28, was shot with a Skorpion machine pistol at home in Old Swan, Liverpool.


Rail workers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

Rail workers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

Rail workers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

19 October 2023

Overall, 89.9% of RMT members voted for more strike action on a turnout of 63.6%.


Ed Sheeran ticket price row fuels criticism of Royal Albert Hall

Ed Sheeran ticket price row fuels criticism of Royal Albert Hall

Ed Sheeran ticket price row fuels criticism of Royal Albert Hall

19 October 2023

The musician has condemned the soaring cost of seats, amid demand for action to tackle ‘conflicts of interest’ at the institution.


Two shortlisted in process to appoint new PSNI chief constable

Two shortlisted in process to appoint new PSNI chief constable

Two shortlisted in process to appoint new PSNI chief constable

19 October 2023

It is understood that the current interim chief Jon Boutcher and Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton have been shortlisted.


King and Queen thank hundreds of people involved in their historic coronation

King and Queen thank hundreds of people involved in their historic coronation

King and Queen thank hundreds of people involved in their historic coronation

19 October 2023

Others who helped plan and run Queen Elizabeth’s funeral were also invited and personally thanked by Charles and Camilla.


MP adds to tributes to newlyweds killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda

MP adds to tributes to newlyweds killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda

MP adds to tributes to newlyweds killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda

19 October 2023

Newbury MP Laura Farris described David Barlow and his South African-born wife Celia Geyer as a ‘much-loved couple’.


Hit-and-run drug-driver who killed boy on country road jailed for eight years

Hit-and-run drug-driver who killed boy on country road jailed for eight years

Hit-and-run drug-driver who killed boy on country road jailed for eight years

19 October 2023

George Lewis, nine, was walking home with his father and another child when they were hit by Luke Widdop’s van in Sutton-in-Craven.


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