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Matthew Perry wanted to be remembered for ‘helping people to recover’

Matthew Perry wanted to be remembered for ‘helping people to recover’

Matthew Perry wanted to be remembered for ‘helping people to recover’

30 October 2023

The actor was ‘very, very warm and generous, and keen to keep everyone entertained the whole time’, says director.


Bereaved families call for national inquiry into England’s maternity services

Bereaved families call for national inquiry into England’s maternity services

Bereaved families call for national inquiry into England’s maternity services

30 October 2023

Parents are asking the Health Secretary for a judge-led independent review into nationwide maternity services.


‘Significant disruption’ expected as port and meat factory workers walk out

‘Significant disruption’ expected as port and meat factory workers walk out

‘Significant disruption’ expected as port and meat factory workers walk out

30 October 2023

Around 260 members of the Nipsa union are taking part in the five-day action over pay, including at ports in Belfast, Larne and Warrenpoint.


Spooky doll’s head is a nightmare for sewer crew

Spooky doll’s head is a nightmare for sewer crew

Spooky doll’s head is a nightmare for sewer crew

30 October 2023

The creepy character was found lurking in a Bristol sewer by Wessex Water, who want to avoid more blockage horror stories this Hallowe’en.


Jewish people in UK experiencing fearful time, says minister

Jewish people in UK experiencing fearful time, says minister

Jewish people in UK experiencing fearful time, says minister

30 October 2023

Education minister Robert Halfon said there are ‘ever-increasing’ incidents of antisemitism on university campuses.


RAC calls for major retailers to cut petrol by 5p a litre

RAC calls for major retailers to cut petrol by 5p a litre

RAC calls for major retailers to cut petrol by 5p a litre

30 October 2023

The RAC accused fuel-selling supermarkets of hiking their margins on petrol.


Women gather for Westminster run to highlight winter outdoor exercise ‘curfew’

Women gather for Westminster run to highlight winter outdoor exercise ‘curfew’

Women gather for Westminster run to highlight winter outdoor exercise ‘curfew’

30 October 2023

Many said they do not like to get active outdoors after dark and change their outdoor exercise routine or habits in winter months.


Sunak chairs Cobra meeting on domestic threat linked to Hamas and Israel war

Sunak chairs Cobra meeting on domestic threat linked to Hamas and Israel war

Sunak chairs Cobra meeting on domestic threat linked to Hamas and Israel war

30 October 2023

Police and national security officials would be attending the meeting in Downing Street, sources said.


Never too much, say Halloween fans collecting thousands of decorations

Never too much, say Halloween fans collecting thousands of decorations

Never too much, say Halloween fans collecting thousands of decorations

30 October 2023

Halloween enthusiasts are celebrating October 31.


King and Queen given spooky transformation as part of Halloween postbox topper

King and Queen given spooky transformation as part of Halloween postbox topper

King and Queen given spooky transformation as part of Halloween postbox topper

30 October 2023

The infamous Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus have also been crocheted and used as part of a postbox topper.


Heavy rain expected over next few days as ‘nasty storm’ builds up

Heavy rain expected over next few days as ‘nasty storm’ builds up

Heavy rain expected over next few days as ‘nasty storm’ builds up

30 October 2023

The Environment Agency issued 72 flood warnings as the latest band of bad weather approaches leading up to Storm Ciaran on Wednesday.


Portuguese police apologise to Madeleine McCann’s parents – report

Portuguese police apologise to Madeleine McCann’s parents – report

Portuguese police apologise to Madeleine McCann’s parents – report

30 October 2023

A delegation of senior Portuguese police officers reportedly travelled from Lisbon to London earlier this year.


HSBC’s third-quarter pre-tax profit more than doubles

HSBC’s third-quarter pre-tax profit more than doubles

HSBC’s third-quarter pre-tax profit more than doubles

30 October 2023

The company said its third-quarter pre-tax profit rose by 4.5 billion US dollars (£3.7 billion) compared to the previous year.


ScotRail services returning to normal after heavy weekend rain

ScotRail services returning to normal after heavy weekend rain

ScotRail services returning to normal after heavy weekend rain

30 October 2023

The company advised passengers to check their journey before travelling.


Just Stop Oil activists to hear judge’s ruling on M25 protests

Just Stop Oil activists to hear judge’s ruling on M25 protests

Just Stop Oil activists to hear judge’s ruling on M25 protests

30 October 2023

One activist accused of breaching a court order as a result of climbing on to an M25 gantry is 76-year-old grandmother Gaie Delap, from Bristol.


Window for stopping global warming above 1.5C ‘rapidly closing’

Window for stopping global warming above 1.5C ‘rapidly closing’

Window for stopping global warming above 1.5C ‘rapidly closing’

30 October 2023

It is now more likely than not the Earth will heat beyond this threshold which is seen as vital for maintaining a safe environment.


Charles and Camilla to fly to Kenya for the start of their state visit

Charles and Camilla to fly to Kenya for the start of their state visit

Charles and Camilla to fly to Kenya for the start of their state visit

30 October 2023

The King and Camilla will fly to the east African country to help mark the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain.


What the papers say – October 30

What the papers say – October 30

What the papers say – October 30

30 October 2023

The death of Matthew Perry and the Israel-Hamas conflict are the leading stories on the front pages.


Hamas ‘preventing’ UK nationals from leaving Gaza, Biden security chief suggests

Hamas ‘preventing’ UK nationals from leaving Gaza, Biden security chief suggests

Hamas ‘preventing’ UK nationals from leaving Gaza, Biden security chief suggests

30 October 2023

Jake Sullivan said the Palestinian militant group that rules Gaza was ‘making demands’ before allowing foreign nationals to travel to Egypt.


Flood and rain warnings issued as weather builds to ‘nasty storm’

Flood and rain warnings issued as weather builds to ‘nasty storm’

Flood and rain warnings issued as weather builds to ‘nasty storm’

30 October 2023

The Environment Agency has issued 72 flood warnings as the latest band of bad weather approaches leading up to Storm Ciaran on Wednesday.


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