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Rowling to celebrate Harry Potter anniversary with champagne and cheese on toast

Rowling to celebrate Harry Potter anniversary with champagne and cheese on toast

Rowling to celebrate Harry Potter anniversary with champagne and cheese on toast

09 October 2021

The first book in the successful series was published in 1997.


Three injured as ‘reckless’ suspects open fire into barber’s shop

Three injured as ‘reckless’ suspects open fire into barber’s shop

Three injured as ‘reckless’ suspects open fire into barber’s shop

09 October 2021

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to Newham, east London, on Friday evening.


Unions urge stronger Covid measures in schools to prevent more disruption

Unions urge stronger Covid measures in schools to prevent more disruption

Unions urge stronger Covid measures in schools to prevent more disruption

09 October 2021

A scientist advising the Government has warned of a risk schoolchildren could reach herd immunity through infection rather than vaccination.


Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing

09 October 2021

Emergency services were called to the scene in Oxford shortly before 6pm on Friday after receiving reports a man had been stabbed.


Ex-chancellor Lamont issues inflation warning and calls for interest rates hike

Ex-chancellor Lamont issues inflation warning and calls for interest rates hike

Ex-chancellor Lamont issues inflation warning and calls for interest rates hike

09 October 2021

Lord Lamont said the Government’s policy of calling for wages to go up could drive up inflation.


Thousands raised for lung cancer charity in memory of James Brokenshire

Thousands raised for lung cancer charity in memory of James Brokenshire

Thousands raised for lung cancer charity in memory of James Brokenshire

09 October 2021

The former government minister’s family said he wanted to make a permanent difference to other people’s fight against the disease.


Rising energy costs should be tackled by Government ‘right now’- industry leader

Rising energy costs should be tackled by Government ‘right now’- industry leader

Rising energy costs should be tackled by Government ‘right now’- industry leader

09 October 2021

The Energy Intensive Users Group chair Dr Richard Leese has put forward three proposals to the Business Secretary.


Pigs killed as fire breaks out at farm

Pigs killed as fire breaks out at farm

Pigs killed as fire breaks out at farm

09 October 2021

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said five fire trucks and two water carriers were sent to battle the blaze near Wallingford.


What the papers say – October 9

What the papers say – October 9

What the papers say – October 9

09 October 2021

Potential factory closures, rising energy prices and the search for Madeleine McCann’s killer are among the subjects leading the Saturday papers.


Chris Packham and 100 children to deliver Buckingham Palace petition

Chris Packham and 100 children to deliver Buckingham Palace petition

Chris Packham and 100 children to deliver Buckingham Palace petition

09 October 2021

The Wild Card campaign’s petition urges the royal family to re-wild their estates.


UK is one of world’s most nature-depleted countries, new data shows

UK is one of world’s most nature-depleted countries, new data shows

UK is one of world’s most nature-depleted countries, new data shows

09 October 2021

The world has an average of only 75% of its biodiversity left, according to the Natural History Museum, far below the safe limit for humanity.


What you need to know about the ‘walk me home’ phone service for women

What you need to know about the ‘walk me home’ phone service for women

What you need to know about the ‘walk me home’ phone service for women

09 October 2021

The not-for-profit scheme aims to create a downloadable mobile phone app which will be available by Christmas.


Priti Patel backs emergency phone service to protect women as they walk home

Priti Patel backs emergency phone service to protect women as they walk home

Priti Patel backs emergency phone service to protect women as they walk home

08 October 2021

Baroness Casey of Blackstock has been appointed to lead the review of culture and standards at the Metropolitan Police.


Government to introduce new levies on gas in green energy strategy – report

Government to introduce new levies on gas in green energy strategy – report

Government to introduce new levies on gas in green energy strategy – report

08 October 2021

Energy bills could rise even higher for Britons amid reports ministers will introduce new charges on gas.


Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in Oxford

Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in Oxford

Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in Oxford

08 October 2021

The man, who detectives say was in his thirties, died of his injuries at the scene.


Ticketholders miss out on chance to grab £174m EuroMillions jackpot

Ticketholders miss out on chance to grab £174m EuroMillions jackpot

Ticketholders miss out on chance to grab £174m EuroMillions jackpot

08 October 2021

The top prize will now roll over to Tuesday’s draw.


Facebook and Instagram suffer outage for second time in a week

Facebook and Instagram suffer outage for second time in a week

Facebook and Instagram suffer outage for second time in a week

08 October 2021

The social media giants apologised to users via Twitter.


Transport for London granted injunction against Insulate Britain protesters

Transport for London granted injunction against Insulate Britain protesters

Transport for London granted injunction against Insulate Britain protesters

08 October 2021

The High Court injunction aims to prevent protesters obstructing 14 locations around the capital.


Claims of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse against officers to be examined

Claims of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse against officers to be examined

Claims of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse against officers to be examined

08 October 2021

Met Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick announced the review will be launched into all current cases and some cases over the last 10 years.


Man accused of mosque terror attack plot had swastikas in bedroom, court hears

Man accused of mosque terror attack plot had swastikas in bedroom, court hears

Man accused of mosque terror attack plot had swastikas in bedroom, court hears

08 October 2021

Sam Imrie is accused of posting statements online suggested he planned to attack the Fife Islamic Centre in Glenrothes.


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