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Counter terrorism chief hails brave Windsor Castle officers

Counter terrorism chief hails brave Windsor Castle officers

Counter terrorism chief hails brave Windsor Castle officers

05 October 2023

The late Queen and other members of the royal household had been present at the time Jaswant Singh Chail roamed the grounds


Police Scotland ‘tried to protect reputation’ hours after M9 crash, inquiry told

Police Scotland ‘tried to protect reputation’ hours after M9 crash, inquiry told

Police Scotland ‘tried to protect reputation’ hours after M9 crash, inquiry told

05 October 2023

A fatal accident inquiry at Falkirk Sheriff Court heard a training sergeant raised concerns about working practices weeks before the crash.


British Airways pilots to vote on pay offer after ‘agreement in principle’

British Airways pilots to vote on pay offer after ‘agreement in principle’

British Airways pilots to vote on pay offer after ‘agreement in principle’

05 October 2023

The pilots’ union Balpa will now ballot its members.


‘Predatory’ policeman who raped friend is jailed for more than 16 years

‘Predatory’ policeman who raped friend is jailed for more than 16 years

‘Predatory’ policeman who raped friend is jailed for more than 16 years

05 October 2023

Pc Ravi Canhye, of Dorset Police, raped one woman and assaulted another at his home in April 2022.


Star Wars fan encouraged to kill late Queen by AI chatbot jailed for nine years

Star Wars fan encouraged to kill late Queen by AI chatbot jailed for nine years

Star Wars fan encouraged to kill late Queen by AI chatbot jailed for nine years

05 October 2023

Jaswant Singh Chail, 21, had described himself as a ‘Sith’ and confided his murderous plan to an AI-generated ‘girlfriend’, a court heard.


Daughter climbs three peaks to scatter father’s ashes and fundraise for charity

Daughter climbs three peaks to scatter father’s ashes and fundraise for charity

Daughter climbs three peaks to scatter father’s ashes and fundraise for charity

05 October 2023

Stephanie Coxon scaled Snowdon, Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike in memory of her father Howard.


UK’s first end-of-life Rough Guide aims to help people on their final journey

UK’s first end-of-life Rough Guide aims to help people on their final journey

UK’s first end-of-life Rough Guide aims to help people on their final journey

05 October 2023

The downloadable guide is a joint project between Marie Curie and travel publisher Rough Guides.


Government must act to boost net-zero efforts among smaller firms – researchers

Government must act to boost net-zero efforts among smaller firms – researchers

Government must act to boost net-zero efforts among smaller firms – researchers

05 October 2023

The group, from the University of Oxford, Sheffield Hallam University and the Open University, said SMEs have been overlooked in climate policymaking.


Government accused of ‘misleading’ public over HS2 alternative

Government accused of ‘misleading’ public over HS2 alternative

Government accused of ‘misleading’ public over HS2 alternative

05 October 2023

Documents published on Wednesday stated that the Leamside Line in Northumberland would be reopened, it was reported.


Nurse found guilty of ill-treating hospital stroke unit patients

Nurse found guilty of ill-treating hospital stroke unit patients

Nurse found guilty of ill-treating hospital stroke unit patients

05 October 2023

Catherine Hudson, 54, drugged two patients for an ‘easy life’ during shifts at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.


Rio Ferdinand calls for Government to help young people with community funding

Rio Ferdinand calls for Government to help young people with community funding

Rio Ferdinand calls for Government to help young people with community funding

05 October 2023

The former footballer said it can be difficult for young people to ‘stay away from trouble’ when there is a lack of resource and opportunity.


Irish premier concerned ‘to see UK disengaging from the world’

Irish premier concerned ‘to see UK disengaging from the world’

Irish premier concerned ‘to see UK disengaging from the world’

05 October 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was speaking ahead of a European Political Community meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Spain.


September hottest on record by ‘extraordinary amount’, says WMO

September hottest on record by ‘extraordinary amount’, says WMO

September hottest on record by ‘extraordinary amount’, says WMO

05 October 2023

It follows record-breaking temperatures in August and July across the globe.


Wheelchair rugby ‘natural’ Kate scores conversion in front of World Cup winners

Wheelchair rugby ‘natural’ Kate scores conversion in front of World Cup winners

Wheelchair rugby ‘natural’ Kate scores conversion in front of World Cup winners

05 October 2023

The Princess of Wales was celebrating diversity in Rugby League during a visit to Hull.


Yousaf on cover of Time Magazine as he is named ‘next generation leader’

Yousaf on cover of Time Magazine as he is named ‘next generation leader’

Yousaf on cover of Time Magazine as he is named ‘next generation leader’

05 October 2023

In an interview with the publication, the Scottish First Minister told how he believes he can ensure a majority of Scots support independence.


Labour pledges 700,000 extra dental appointments and ‘toothbrushing’ in schools

Labour pledges 700,000 extra dental appointments and ‘toothbrushing’ in schools

Labour pledges 700,000 extra dental appointments and ‘toothbrushing’ in schools

05 October 2023

The party would also seek to tackle preventable tooth decay in children with a programme to help youngsters form healthy brushing habits.


Teenager in court charged with murder and attempted murder after triple stabbing

Teenager in court charged with murder and attempted murder after triple stabbing

Teenager in court charged with murder and attempted murder after triple stabbing

05 October 2023

Rashane Douglas, 19, is also charged with possession of an offensive weapon after the incident in Halifax, West Yorkshire.


Victims of two south London stabbings named by police

Victims of two south London stabbings named by police

Victims of two south London stabbings named by police

05 October 2023

Luke Blackmore, 42, and Keelen Morris Wong, 22, died in separate knife attacks this week.


Britons urged to take precautions during ‘unusual’ warm spell this weekend

Britons urged to take precautions during ‘unusual’ warm spell this weekend

Britons urged to take precautions during ‘unusual’ warm spell this weekend

05 October 2023

Highs of around 26C are expected on Sunday, forecasters said, which would make the UK hotter than Los Angeles or Mykonos in Greece.


Tories seeking to ‘stoke culture wars’, claims Yousaf after Sunak’s speech

Tories seeking to ‘stoke culture wars’, claims Yousaf after Sunak’s speech

Tories seeking to ‘stoke culture wars’, claims Yousaf after Sunak’s speech

05 October 2023

During his Tory conference address, the Prime Minister declared ‘a man is a man and a woman is a woman’.


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