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Police putting ‘lives at risk’ due to pressure to move M25 protests quickly

Police putting ‘lives at risk’ due to pressure to move M25 protests quickly

Police putting ‘lives at risk’ due to pressure to move M25 protests quickly

30 September 2021

Insulate Britain has targeted the UK’s busiest motorway on eight days in the past three weeks.


Six in court charged in connection with crash deaths of two young brothers

Six in court charged in connection with crash deaths of two young brothers

Six in court charged in connection with crash deaths of two young brothers

30 September 2021

Pawanveer Singh, aged 23 months, and his 10-year-old brother Sanjay were both fatally injured in the 2019 collision.


Jimmy Savile and Cyril Smith should have lost knighthoods, Honours Forfeiture Committee says

Jimmy Savile and Cyril Smith should have lost knighthoods, Honours Forfeiture Committee says

Jimmy Savile and Cyril Smith should have lost knighthoods, Honours Forfeiture Committee says

30 September 2021

The presenter and former MP become the first subjects of a committee’s policy to issue statements about deceased members accused of crimes.


Two new ‘beefeaters’ join the ranks at the Tower of London

Two new ‘beefeaters’ join the ranks at the Tower of London

Two new ‘beefeaters’ join the ranks at the Tower of London

30 September 2021

Emma Rousell from Derby and Paul Langley from South Shields have become the newest Yeoman Warders at the central London landmark.


Watchdog launches probe into Leicester City and JD Sports over merchandise

Watchdog launches probe into Leicester City and JD Sports over merchandise

Watchdog launches probe into Leicester City and JD Sports over merchandise

30 September 2021

The CMA said it believes it has ‘reasonable grounds to suspect one or more breaches of competition law’.


Petrol stations ‘running out of fuel faster than they can be resupplied’

Petrol stations ‘running out of fuel faster than they can be resupplied’

Petrol stations ‘running out of fuel faster than they can be resupplied’

30 September 2021

The Petrol Retailers Association said more than one in four stations had run dry – the same as on Wednesday.


PM urges action on ‘coal, cars, cash and trees’ ahead of Cop26 climate summit

PM urges action on ‘coal, cars, cash and trees’ ahead of Cop26 climate summit

PM urges action on ‘coal, cars, cash and trees’ ahead of Cop26 climate summit

30 September 2021

The Prime Minister said positive progress had been made on tackling the climate crisis but it was not enough.


Cats’ whiskers reveal felines favour free lunch

Cats’ whiskers reveal felines favour free lunch

Cats’ whiskers reveal felines favour free lunch

30 September 2021

Scientists used forensic evidence from cats’ whiskers to see what regular hunters of wildlife had been eating.


Wayne Couzens has ‘brought shame on the Met’, commissioner says

Wayne Couzens has ‘brought shame on the Met’, commissioner says

Wayne Couzens has ‘brought shame on the Met’, commissioner says

30 September 2021

Dame Cressida Dick said that the murder of Sarah Everard by an officer staging a false arrest had damaged ‘a precious bond of trust’.


Covid-19 booster jab invitations to be sent to one million more people

Covid-19 booster jab invitations to be sent to one million more people

Covid-19 booster jab invitations to be sent to one million more people

30 September 2021

The NHS will send invitations this week to people eligible for a Covid-19 booster jab.


Bridge that inspired Winnie the Pooh author at auction for up to £60,000

Bridge that inspired Winnie the Pooh author at auction for up to £60,000

Bridge that inspired Winnie the Pooh author at auction for up to £60,000

30 September 2021

The bear’s creator, AA Milne, played on the bridge in Ashdown Forest with his son Christopher Robin, where they invented the game Poohsticks.


Jobs boost as Warner Bros reveal plan to film entire movie in Glasgow

Jobs boost as Warner Bros reveal plan to film entire movie in Glasgow

Jobs boost as Warner Bros reveal plan to film entire movie in Glasgow

30 September 2021

Work on the production, which has been facilitated with a grant from the city council, is expected to begin this year.


My heart hurts for Sarah Everard and her family, says woman arrested at vigil

My heart hurts for Sarah Everard and her family, says woman arrested at vigil

My heart hurts for Sarah Everard and her family, says woman arrested at vigil

30 September 2021

Patsy Stevenson said she hopes people will continue talking about the violence women and girls face, as Wayne Couzens was sentenced on Thursday.


National Trust predicts good year for autumn colour

National Trust predicts good year for autumn colour

National Trust predicts good year for autumn colour

30 September 2021

Nearly a third of people think seeing the trees turn colour is their favourite thing about the season, polling suggests.


Queen’s message of support on Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Queen’s message of support on Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Queen’s message of support on Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

30 September 2021

Canada is marking its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation following the abuse of Indigenous peoples over many decades.


Safe for people to receive flu and Covid vaccines at the same time – study

Safe for people to receive flu and Covid vaccines at the same time – study

Safe for people to receive flu and Covid vaccines at the same time – study

30 September 2021

There were no negative impacts on the immune response produced by either vaccine when both were given on the same day, researchers found.


Footballer welcomes first prison sentence handed to fan for online racist abuse

Footballer welcomes first prison sentence handed to fan for online racist abuse

Footballer welcomes first prison sentence handed to fan for online racist abuse

30 September 2021

Romaine Sawyers said he hopes Simon Silwood’s eight-week jail term will serve as a deterrent to others.


Met must answer ‘serious questions’ over Sarah Everard case – Patel

Met must answer ‘serious questions’ over Sarah Everard case – Patel

Met must answer ‘serious questions’ over Sarah Everard case – Patel

30 September 2021

The Home Secretary continued to back Dame Cressida Dick amid calls for her resignation.


Schools advised to run termly assessments under back-up plan for cancelled exams

Schools advised to run termly assessments under back-up plan for cancelled exams

Schools advised to run termly assessments under back-up plan for cancelled exams

30 September 2021

A consultation has been launched on contingency proposals in the event that next summer’s exams cannot go ahead for a third year in a row.


Hillary Clinton: I won’t live to see true gender equality

Hillary Clinton: I won’t live to see true gender equality

Hillary Clinton: I won’t live to see true gender equality

30 September 2021

The former secretary of state said there is still bias towards women in power.


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