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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.


Former KGB double agent can sue crime agency over revealing identity

Former KGB double agent can sue crime agency over revealing identity

Former KGB double agent can sue crime agency over revealing identity

27 October 2023

Boris Karpichkov is taking legal action after alleging he received death threats after his name and address were given to the Latvian authorities.


First Minister ‘praying family survive the night’ as Gaza conflict intensifies

First Minister ‘praying family survive the night’ as Gaza conflict intensifies

First Minister ‘praying family survive the night’ as Gaza conflict intensifies

27 October 2023

Humza Yousaf revealed via social media he has been unable to contact his wife’s mother and her husband after communications were cut off.


Losing tribunal is another devastating blow, ‘whistleblowing’ doctor says

Losing tribunal is another devastating blow, ‘whistleblowing’ doctor says

Losing tribunal is another devastating blow, ‘whistleblowing’ doctor says

27 October 2023

Martyn Pitman was dismissed earlier this year from his job at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital where he had worked as a consultant for 20 years.


Activist tells judge society cannot ‘injunct way out of the climate crisis’

Activist tells judge society cannot ‘injunct way out of the climate crisis’

Activist tells judge society cannot ‘injunct way out of the climate crisis’

27 October 2023

Theresa Norton, 65, of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, spoke in her defence at a High Court hearing after being accused of breaching an order.


Teenager charged with public order offence over Sir Bobby Charlton chants

Teenager charged with public order offence over Sir Bobby Charlton chants

Teenager charged with public order offence over Sir Bobby Charlton chants

27 October 2023

Greater Manchester Police said the boy has been bailed with conditions not to appear at any regulated football matches.


James Middleton shares his delight at welcoming baby son Inigo

James Middleton shares his delight at welcoming baby son Inigo

James Middleton shares his delight at welcoming baby son Inigo

27 October 2023

The newborn youngster is the Princess of Wales’ nephew, and a cousin of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.


Critically ill baby’s father fails in bid over ‘last ditch’ evidence

Critically ill baby’s father fails in bid over ‘last ditch’ evidence

Critically ill baby’s father fails in bid over ‘last ditch’ evidence

27 October 2023

Indi Gregory’s parents, Dean Gregory and Claire Staniforth, have lost legal fights in London and at the European Court of Human Rights


Scope of inquest into man’s death in incident involving soldiers to be looked at

Scope of inquest into man’s death in incident involving soldiers to be looked at

Scope of inquest into man’s death in incident involving soldiers to be looked at

27 October 2023

Francis Bradley, 20, was killed in disputed circumstances near Toomebridge, Co Londonderry, in 1986.


‘Nothing evil’ meant by ‘bite him’ text message, toddler murder trial told

‘Nothing evil’ meant by ‘bite him’ text message, toddler murder trial told

‘Nothing evil’ meant by ‘bite him’ text message, toddler murder trial told

27 October 2023

Jack Benham also texted his former partner at the time that he was an ‘unstable drug addict’, the court heard.


Celebrity line-up for Earthshot Prize awards ceremony announced

Celebrity line-up for Earthshot Prize awards ceremony announced

Celebrity line-up for Earthshot Prize awards ceremony announced

27 October 2023

William held his first Earthshot Prize awards ceremony at London’s Alexandra Palace in 2021 with Boston hosting the event last year.


‘Somerset Gimp’ unmasked as gardener convicted of scaring female motorists

‘Somerset Gimp’ unmasked as gardener convicted of scaring female motorists

‘Somerset Gimp’ unmasked as gardener convicted of scaring female motorists

27 October 2023

When Joshua Hunt, 32, was arrested in May this year, he told police: ‘I am not a gimp.’


Pete Doherty suggests meeting Mark Blanco’s mother to ‘move on’ from death

Pete Doherty suggests meeting Mark Blanco’s mother to ‘move on’ from death

Pete Doherty suggests meeting Mark Blanco’s mother to ‘move on’ from death

27 October 2023

The rock star was interviewed by police but never arrested over the death.


Hundreds of offshore workers to be balloted in row over rotas and pay

Hundreds of offshore workers to be balloted in row over rotas and pay

Hundreds of offshore workers to be balloted in row over rotas and pay

27 October 2023

The dispute centres on a company’s alleged refusal to reform working rotas and provide paid leave.


Yousaf calls on every UK political leader to back Gaza ceasefire

Yousaf calls on every UK political leader to back Gaza ceasefire

Yousaf calls on every UK political leader to back Gaza ceasefire

27 October 2023

The First Minister has written to the leaders of all parties to warn without action, the situation will become ‘cataclysmic’.


Olympic gymnast hopes MBE will inspire others ‘to be the best that they can’

Olympic gymnast hopes MBE will inspire others ‘to be the best that they can’

Olympic gymnast hopes MBE will inspire others ‘to be the best that they can’

27 October 2023

Kathy Williams was the black gymnast to represent Britain at the Olympic Games.


Thai football team captain who was trapped in cave killed himself, coroner rules

Thai football team captain who was trapped in cave killed himself, coroner rules

Thai football team captain who was trapped in cave killed himself, coroner rules

27 October 2023

The coroner said Duangphet Phromthep’s death ‘could not have been foreseen or prevented’.


Khan, Sarwar and Burnham pile pressure on Starmer by demanding Israel ceasefire

Khan, Sarwar and Burnham pile pressure on Starmer by demanding Israel ceasefire

Khan, Sarwar and Burnham pile pressure on Starmer by demanding Israel ceasefire

27 October 2023

The Labour leader is standing by his stance of supporting Israel’s right to self defence despite the Palestinian civilians being killed.


Scottish Water staff plan weekly strikes over three months amid pay row

Scottish Water staff plan weekly strikes over three months amid pay row

Scottish Water staff plan weekly strikes over three months amid pay row

27 October 2023

Unions accused the firm of ‘insatiable greed’.


Ken Bruce urges people to listen to autistic community as he is made an MBE

Ken Bruce urges people to listen to autistic community as he is made an MBE

Ken Bruce urges people to listen to autistic community as he is made an MBE

27 October 2023

The Scottish radio presenter, who has an autistic son Murray, was recognised for his contribution to radio.


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