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School closures, power cuts and travel chaos as 100mph Storm Ciaran strikes

School closures, power cuts and travel chaos as 100mph Storm Ciaran strikes

School closures, power cuts and travel chaos as 100mph Storm Ciaran strikes

02 November 2023

Damage to properties in Jersey meant some residents had to evacuate their homes.


Stories of the Disappeared must never be forgotten, says James Nesbitt

Stories of the Disappeared must never be forgotten, says James Nesbitt

Stories of the Disappeared must never be forgotten, says James Nesbitt

02 November 2023

The actor supported the families of loved ones who were killed and secretly buried during a silent walk at Stormont.


‘Much too early’ to cut borrowing costs, Bank says after holding rates at 5.25%

‘Much too early’ to cut borrowing costs, Bank says after holding rates at 5.25%

‘Much too early’ to cut borrowing costs, Bank says after holding rates at 5.25%

02 November 2023

The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, insisted that households and businesses will feel more pain if price rises do not ease.


More Britons manage to flee Gaza through the Rafah crossing

More Britons manage to flee Gaza through the Rafah crossing

More Britons manage to flee Gaza through the Rafah crossing

02 November 2023

The Foreign Office said more UK nationals were able cross into Egypt on Thursday, but declined to say how many.


Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack

Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack

Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack

02 November 2023

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald says Tory Chris Clarkson made a ‘highly defamatory’ statement about him.


William and Kate cheered on as they show off bike skills

William and Kate cheered on as they show off bike skills

William and Kate cheered on as they show off bike skills

02 November 2023

Hundreds of people turned out to see the royal couple in Moray, northern Scotland, on Thursday.


Pc accused of violent rape tells court he ‘would never get off on causing pain’

Pc accused of violent rape tells court he ‘would never get off on causing pain’

Pc accused of violent rape tells court he ‘would never get off on causing pain’

02 November 2023

South Yorkshire Pc Rowan Horrocks is accused of raping the woman twice, biting her repeatedly and pulling out a clump of her hair.


New sculptures by Sir Billy Connolly unveiled

New sculptures by Sir Billy Connolly unveiled

New sculptures by Sir Billy Connolly unveiled

02 November 2023

The sculptures are based on his previous hand-signed giclee prints.


New NHS warning system for parents to help tackle ‘avoidable’ child deaths

New NHS warning system for parents to help tackle ‘avoidable’ child deaths

New NHS warning system for parents to help tackle ‘avoidable’ child deaths

02 November 2023

Care will be escalated regardless of other clinical observations if a parent raises alarm over a child’s health under the new standard.


Sexist comments on TikTok ‘more liked’ than non-sexist ones – study

Sexist comments on TikTok ‘more liked’ than non-sexist ones – study

Sexist comments on TikTok ‘more liked’ than non-sexist ones – study

02 November 2023

Analysis of four different so-called challenge videos on the social media platform saw sexist comments attract 60% more likes.


Pub chef confessed to killing ex-partner to undercover officer, court hears

Pub chef confessed to killing ex-partner to undercover officer, court hears

Pub chef confessed to killing ex-partner to undercover officer, court hears

02 November 2023

Darren Osment, 41, allegedly suggested he killed Claire Holland, 32, cut up her body and disposed of her in water.


Professional performance of neurologist unacceptable, tribunal finds

Professional performance of neurologist unacceptable, tribunal finds

Professional performance of neurologist unacceptable, tribunal finds

02 November 2023

A panel is now set to consider Dr Michael Watt’s fitness to practise.


Tearjerkers out as retailers go light-hearted for Christmas ad season

Tearjerkers out as retailers go light-hearted for Christmas ad season

Tearjerkers out as retailers go light-hearted for Christmas ad season

02 November 2023

Sainsbury’s has brought in pop star Rick Astley alongside real employees for its advert that asks what Santa eats for Christmas dinner.


PSNI stabilising but budgetary issues remain, says interim chief constable

PSNI stabilising but budgetary issues remain, says interim chief constable

PSNI stabilising but budgetary issues remain, says interim chief constable

02 November 2023

Jon Boutcher also referred to a number of sensitive cases within the PSNI and said the ‘blame culture’ of policing needs to change.


Ministers continue push for Britons to be allowed out of war-torn Gaza

Ministers continue push for Britons to be allowed out of war-torn Gaza

Ministers continue push for Britons to be allowed out of war-torn Gaza

02 November 2023

Britons remain trapped in the territory as Israel continues its war on Hamas and the death toll rises further.


Minister vows to be ‘robust’ in fighting for drugs policy funding

Minister vows to be ‘robust’ in fighting for drugs policy funding

Minister vows to be ‘robust’ in fighting for drugs policy funding

02 November 2023

Elena Whitham rejected claims there has been a real-terms cut in investment.


Probe into incident at NI police ombudsman’s home ‘to conclude within weeks’

Probe into incident at NI police ombudsman’s home ‘to conclude within weeks’

Probe into incident at NI police ombudsman’s home ‘to conclude within weeks’

02 November 2023

Officers attended Marie Anderson’s address on September 23 following a report of a domestic incident.


Government facing legal action over contaminated sewage sludge on farms

Government facing legal action over contaminated sewage sludge on farms

Government facing legal action over contaminated sewage sludge on farms

02 November 2023

Campaigners say harmful substances in fertiliser are threatening human health and wildlife through a lack of regulation.


Scottish Government’s rent freeze not unlawful, judge rules

Scottish Government’s rent freeze not unlawful, judge rules

Scottish Government’s rent freeze not unlawful, judge rules

02 November 2023

Lord Harrower said much of the argument made by private sector landlords fell ‘far short’ to consider the legislation unlawful.


London in an ‘awful place’ with Jews ‘scared stiff’, Assembly told

London in an ‘awful place’ with Jews ‘scared stiff’, Assembly told

London in an ‘awful place’ with Jews ‘scared stiff’, Assembly told

02 November 2023

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley also acknowledged difficulties with policing protests since the Middle East crisis.


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