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‘I was as close to death as you can be’ – Paralympian on meningitis diagnosis

‘I was as close to death as you can be’ – Paralympian on meningitis diagnosis

‘I was as close to death as you can be’ – Paralympian on meningitis diagnosis

11 October 2024

Aaron Phipps contracted meningitis C when he was 15 years old.


Theresa May says ‘justice is unlikely’ for family of Novichok victim

Theresa May says ‘justice is unlikely’ for family of Novichok victim

Theresa May says ‘justice is unlikely’ for family of Novichok victim

11 October 2024

Ms Sturgess, 44, died after coming into contact with a discarded perfume bottle which had housed the chemical weapon in Amesbury in July 2018.


What the papers say – October 11

What the papers say – October 11

What the papers say – October 11

11 October 2024

Here are the stories making headlines across the UK this Friday.


Thatcher speech after Brighton bomb ‘like Trump’s fist raise’

Thatcher speech after Brighton bomb ‘like Trump’s fist raise’

Thatcher speech after Brighton bomb ‘like Trump’s fist raise’

11 October 2024

Margaret Thatcher’s choice to resume the Tory conference after the bombing 40 years ago was a signal she would not be stopped, Lord Butler says


Presenter Jay Blades due in court charged with coercive or controlling behaviour

Presenter Jay Blades due in court charged with coercive or controlling behaviour

Presenter Jay Blades due in court charged with coercive or controlling behaviour

11 October 2024

Blades, 54, who fronts primetime show The Repair Shop, is charged with one count of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.


Daughter, 36, to be sentenced for murdering her own parents

Daughter, 36, to be sentenced for murdering her own parents

Daughter, 36, to be sentenced for murdering her own parents

11 October 2024

Virginia McCullough poisoned her father John McCullough and fatally stabbed her mother Lois McCullough.


How Labour’s first 100 days have unfolded

How Labour’s first 100 days have unfolded

How Labour’s first 100 days have unfolded

11 October 2024

The Government has sought to demonstrate it is acting on its promises, but has not enjoyed a smooth first few months in office.


Northern Lights put on stunning display across England

Northern Lights put on stunning display across England

Northern Lights put on stunning display across England

10 October 2024

The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, lit up the night skies over England.


Johnson regrets blanket apology for partygate and calls inquiry a ‘put-up job’

Johnson regrets blanket apology for partygate and calls inquiry a ‘put-up job’

Johnson regrets blanket apology for partygate and calls inquiry a ‘put-up job’

10 October 2024

The former prime minister insisted he had not broken the rules and said it was ‘absurd’ he was fined on his birthday


King to join PM at reception for UK’s international investment summit

King to join PM at reception for UK’s international investment summit

King to join PM at reception for UK’s international investment summit

10 October 2024

Bucking Palace confirmed Charles’ attendance at the event, which will take place on Monday evening at St Paul’s Cathedral following the summit.


Couple on honeymoon to Disneyland Florida felt hotel shake during hurricane

Couple on honeymoon to Disneyland Florida felt hotel shake during hurricane

Couple on honeymoon to Disneyland Florida felt hotel shake during hurricane

10 October 2024

Rebecca and Isaac Hargrave felt their hotel room at Disney World in Orlando shake and rumble after being hit by Hurricane Milton.


Boki the bear ‘not out of the woods’ yet after successful brain surgery

Boki the bear ‘not out of the woods’ yet after successful brain surgery

Boki the bear ‘not out of the woods’ yet after successful brain surgery

10 October 2024

Boki the brown bear had surgery in the first operation of its kind in the UK to drain a build-up of fluid in his brain.


UK must move on from economic ‘doom loop’ of underinvestment – Lord Mandelson

UK must move on from economic ‘doom loop’ of underinvestment – Lord Mandelson

UK must move on from economic ‘doom loop’ of underinvestment – Lord Mandelson

10 October 2024

The Labour peer also said Boris Johnson’s ‘hard Brexit’ has left the country ‘driving with an economic handbrake on’.


Taoiseach: Ireland sees historic parallels with ‘struggle of Palestinian people’

Taoiseach: Ireland sees historic parallels with ‘struggle of Palestinian people’

Taoiseach: Ireland sees historic parallels with ‘struggle of Palestinian people’

10 October 2024

Simon Harris ended his trip to the US on Thursday.


UK ‘has much to learn about welcoming immigrants’ – Labour peer Margaret Hodge

UK ‘has much to learn about welcoming immigrants’ – Labour peer Margaret Hodge

UK ‘has much to learn about welcoming immigrants’ – Labour peer Margaret Hodge

10 October 2024

In her maiden speech in the House of Lords, Baroness Hodge of Barking also opened up about her experience as a stateless immigrant.


King ‘a real national asset’ in relations with Europe, says ex-top diplomat

King ‘a real national asset’ in relations with Europe, says ex-top diplomat

King ‘a real national asset’ in relations with Europe, says ex-top diplomat

10 October 2024

Lord Ricketts highlighted last year’s royal visit by Charles and the Queen to Germany and France.


Ireland’s police chief welcomes arrest of senior figure in Kinahan crime gang

Ireland’s police chief welcomes arrest of senior figure in Kinahan crime gang

Ireland’s police chief welcomes arrest of senior figure in Kinahan crime gang

10 October 2024

Sean McGovern was named in the Special Criminal Court in Dublin as one of the leaders of the Kinahan organisation earlier this year.


Whistleblowers ‘undermined’ efforts to protect patient safety, inquiry hears

Whistleblowers ‘undermined’ efforts to protect patient safety, inquiry hears

Whistleblowers ‘undermined’ efforts to protect patient safety, inquiry hears

10 October 2024

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is currently investigating the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.


ScottishPower aims £12bn more at UK clean energy after Labour solar farms row

ScottishPower aims £12bn more at UK clean energy after Labour solar farms row

ScottishPower aims £12bn more at UK clean energy after Labour solar farms row

10 October 2024

Cash comes alongside £8 billion from Danish energy giant Orsted and £2.5 billion from offshore wind power firm GreenVolt.


King to host Emir of Qatar at Buckingham Palace for incoming state visit

King to host Emir of Qatar at Buckingham Palace for incoming state visit

King to host Emir of Qatar at Buckingham Palace for incoming state visit

10 October 2024

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani will carry out a two-day state visit from December 3.


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