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‘Not in our name’: pro-Palestine protesters march in Glasgow to demand ceasefire

‘Not in our name’: pro-Palestine protesters march in Glasgow to demand ceasefire

‘Not in our name’: pro-Palestine protesters march in Glasgow to demand ceasefire

28 October 2023

Chants of ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ were heard and keynote speakers gave their opinions on the ongoing Gaza conflict.


British Palestinians ‘helpless’ as they lose communication with family in Gaza

British Palestinians ‘helpless’ as they lose communication with family in Gaza

British Palestinians ‘helpless’ as they lose communication with family in Gaza

28 October 2023

Mohammed Awad said in his last call to his family they ‘expressed their hope for an immediate ceasefire’.


Police and protesters clash as 100,000 take part in pro-Palestinian London march

Police and protesters clash as 100,000 take part in pro-Palestinian London march

Police and protesters clash as 100,000 take part in pro-Palestinian London march

28 October 2023

Rallies have also been organised elsewhere in the UK for Saturday – including in Manchester and Glasgow.


MSP Ash Regan defecting to join Alba is ‘no great loss’, Humza Yousaf says

MSP Ash Regan defecting to join Alba is ‘no great loss’, Humza Yousaf says

MSP Ash Regan defecting to join Alba is ‘no great loss’, Humza Yousaf says

28 October 2023

The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister reacted after former party leadership candidate Ash Regan announced she was joining the Alba Party.


Labour frontbenchers break ranks to publicly call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Labour frontbenchers break ranks to publicly call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Labour frontbenchers break ranks to publicly call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

28 October 2023

Sir Keir Starmer is facing a rebellion among shadow ministers on his party’s stance on the violence in Gaza.


Fundraiser for police officers sacked over black athlete search reaches £100,000

Fundraiser for police officers sacked over black athlete search reaches £100,000

Fundraiser for police officers sacked over black athlete search reaches £100,000

28 October 2023

More than 6,000 supporters have donated to the crowdfunding page, which plans to ‘support the officers and their families’.


Police officers help deliver baby next to roundabout in Kent

Police officers help deliver baby next to roundabout in Kent

Police officers help deliver baby next to roundabout in Kent

28 October 2023

The parents and little girl are now safely home after officers delivered the baby on Kingsmead Road in Canterbury.


Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators take to London streets

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators take to London streets

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators take to London streets

28 October 2023

Rallies have also been organised elsewhere in the UK including in Manchester and Glasgow.


Former SNP leadership candidate defects to become Alba Party’s first ever MSP

Former SNP leadership candidate defects to become Alba Party’s first ever MSP

Former SNP leadership candidate defects to become Alba Party’s first ever MSP

28 October 2023

Ash Regan announced she had left the SNP and joing the Alba Party, set up by former first minister Alex Salmond.


First Minister has not heard from in-laws trapped in Gaza conflict

First Minister has not heard from in-laws trapped in Gaza conflict

First Minister has not heard from in-laws trapped in Gaza conflict

28 October 2023

Humza Yousaf says his concern is for innocents trapped in the ongoing conflict.


Dozens of flights delayed after car crash

Dozens of flights delayed after car crash

Dozens of flights delayed after car crash

28 October 2023

Emergency services were called to the A38 near Bristol Airport following a two-vehicle collision in the early hours of Saturday


Police seize £10 million worth of cocaine from ship in Kent

Police seize £10 million worth of cocaine from ship in Kent

Police seize £10 million worth of cocaine from ship in Kent

28 October 2023

The drugs were discovered on a Panamanian-registered ship transporting bananas to the Netherlands.


Hamas has given no sign it would abide by ceasefire, Foreign Secretary says

Hamas has given no sign it would abide by ceasefire, Foreign Secretary says

Hamas has given no sign it would abide by ceasefire, Foreign Secretary says

28 October 2023

James Cleverly also urged those protesting in support of Palestine to be wary about ‘disinformation and manipulation’ from hostile states.


Heavy and thundery showers may cause flooding across UK in weekend washout

Heavy and thundery showers may cause flooding across UK in weekend washout

Heavy and thundery showers may cause flooding across UK in weekend washout

28 October 2023

The weather warnings come as a shopping centre in Hastings was evacuated due to flooding.


Man charged in connection with probe into death of 68-year-old

Man charged in connection with probe into death of 68-year-old

Man charged in connection with probe into death of 68-year-old

28 October 2023

Moteajunrs Ignas, 25, of no fixed address, has been charged with robbery and causing grievous bodily harm.


Father undergoing chemo for terminal brain cancer cycling 200 miles to Paris

Father undergoing chemo for terminal brain cancer cycling 200 miles to Paris

Father undergoing chemo for terminal brain cancer cycling 200 miles to Paris

28 October 2023

Robert Seaward said he wanted to take on the cycle to give others with cancer ‘hope’.


No short-term fix to cut court trials backlog, says leading prosecutor

No short-term fix to cut court trials backlog, says leading prosecutor

No short-term fix to cut court trials backlog, says leading prosecutor

28 October 2023

Outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions Max Hill KC says a shortage of barristers and judges is creating problems.


BBC’s refusal to call Hamas terrorists was wrong says Badenoch

BBC’s refusal to call Hamas terrorists was wrong says Badenoch

BBC’s refusal to call Hamas terrorists was wrong says Badenoch

28 October 2023

Business and Trade Secretary said there was no doubt ‘we were looking at a terror attack’


What the papers say – October 28

What the papers say – October 28

What the papers say – October 28

28 October 2023

The increase in Israel’s ground operations into Gaza dominates the front pages of Saturday’s newspapers.


Pro-Palestine protesters to take to UK streets as Israel steps up Gaza offensive

Pro-Palestine protesters to take to UK streets as Israel steps up Gaza offensive

Pro-Palestine protesters to take to UK streets as Israel steps up Gaza offensive

27 October 2023

Israel largely knocked out communications for 2.3 million people in the Gaza Strip in intensified attacks.


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