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Police hunt sex offender wanted for questioning over death of woman

Police hunt sex offender wanted for questioning over death of woman

Police hunt sex offender wanted for questioning over death of woman

26 October 2023

Richard Scatchard, 70, is said to present a ‘serious risk’ to the safety of women he forms relationships with.


King presented with paper crown as he opens new hospice site

King presented with paper crown as he opens new hospice site

King presented with paper crown as he opens new hospice site

26 October 2023

The new Priscilla Bacon Lodge hospice in Norwich opened in September.


Israeli ambassador: I could not remain silent over Irish president’s comments

Israeli ambassador: I could not remain silent over Irish president’s comments

Israeli ambassador: I could not remain silent over Irish president’s comments

26 October 2023

Dana Erlich denied suggestions that Israel is breaking international law in its actions against Hamas.


Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape

Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape

Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape

26 October 2023

The MP for Reigate, a former minister, identified himself as the man who was also detained on suspicion of possession of controlled substances.


TikTok prankster Mizzy banned from using social media, judge rules

TikTok prankster Mizzy banned from using social media, judge rules

TikTok prankster Mizzy banned from using social media, judge rules

26 October 2023

A judge said the prankster’s defence lacked ‘all credibility’ and found him to have ‘deliberately flouted’ a court order at his trial on Thursday.


Cooper pledges clampdown on shoplifting

Cooper pledges clampdown on shoplifting

Cooper pledges clampdown on shoplifting

26 October 2023

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper pledged to do more to protect businesses after a 25% rise in shoplifting offences nationally.


Further flooding forecast as more heavy rain falls over Scotland

Further flooding forecast as more heavy rain falls over Scotland

Further flooding forecast as more heavy rain falls over Scotland

26 October 2023

More heavy rain is expected over Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Dundee, and Perth and Kinross.


Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

26 October 2023

Surrey Police said he was also arrested on suspicion of possessing controlled substances.


Nursery places and wraparound childcare plans announced

Nursery places and wraparound childcare plans announced

Nursery places and wraparound childcare plans announced

26 October 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he wanted all schools to be able to offer care either side of the school day by September 2026.


Resign immediately to spare constituents recall process, Labour tells Peter Bone

Resign immediately to spare constituents recall process, Labour tells Peter Bone

Resign immediately to spare constituents recall process, Labour tells Peter Bone

26 October 2023

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said the suspended Wellingborough MP should ‘recognise the seriousness of this’ and resign.


Baby’s father ‘heartbroken’ after bid to take treatment case to Europe fails

Baby’s father ‘heartbroken’ after bid to take treatment case to Europe fails

Baby’s father ‘heartbroken’ after bid to take treatment case to Europe fails

26 October 2023

Eight-month-old Indi Gregory is critically ill with mitochondrial disease.


Former SNP MP attempts comeback

Former SNP MP attempts comeback

Former SNP MP attempts comeback

26 October 2023

The selections were announced on Thursday.


Britons fleeing Middle East violence ‘able to access benefits without delay’

Britons fleeing Middle East violence ‘able to access benefits without delay’

Britons fleeing Middle East violence ‘able to access benefits without delay’

26 October 2023

British citizens fleeing the conflict in Israel and Gaza will be exempt from residency tests and able to get easier access benefits.


Water firms’ £1.4bn shareholder payouts branded ‘sickening’ amid sewage spills

Water firms’ £1.4bn shareholder payouts branded ‘sickening’ amid sewage spills

Water firms’ £1.4bn shareholder payouts branded ‘sickening’ amid sewage spills

26 October 2023

Campaign groups hit out at the sector and the Government on Thursday.


EU talks on common Gaza stance must consider all perspectives, says Taoiseach

EU talks on common Gaza stance must consider all perspectives, says Taoiseach

EU talks on common Gaza stance must consider all perspectives, says Taoiseach

26 October 2023

Leo Varadkar said he hoped the European Council could agree a joint call for a humanitarian ceasefire.


King briefed by aid agencies on ‘acute humanitarian situation’ in Gaza

King briefed by aid agencies on ‘acute humanitarian situation’ in Gaza

King briefed by aid agencies on ‘acute humanitarian situation’ in Gaza

26 October 2023

Charles held an audience at Buckingham Palace with charities including the Medical Aid for Palestinians and the British Red Cross on Thursday.


Rocket company given £3.5m ahead of Shetland space launch

Rocket company given £3.5m ahead of Shetland space launch

Rocket company given £3.5m ahead of Shetland space launch

26 October 2023

Rocket Factory Augsburg plans to have its first blast-off from SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst in 2024.


Jess Brammar takes up new role as editorial executive of BBC content

Jess Brammar takes up new role as editorial executive of BBC content

Jess Brammar takes up new role as editorial executive of BBC content

26 October 2023

She takes over from Rachel Jupp who is moving to the US.


How will Ofcom enforce the Online Safety Act?

How will Ofcom enforce the Online Safety Act?

How will Ofcom enforce the Online Safety Act?

26 October 2023

The legislation places new obligations on social media platforms to keep users, and particularly children, safe online.


Just Stop Oil activists held after paint protest at Natural History Museum

Just Stop Oil activists held after paint protest at Natural History Museum

Just Stop Oil activists held after paint protest at Natural History Museum

26 October 2023

Two medics were held on suspicion of criminal damage after orange paint was poured over a dinosaur skeleton.


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