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What the papers say – August 14

What the papers say – August 14

What the papers say – August 14

14 August 2021

The victims of the Plymouth mass shooting adorn Saturday’s front pages.


Investigation launched into Plymouth gunman’s possession of shotgun

Investigation launched into Plymouth gunman’s possession of shotgun

Investigation launched into Plymouth gunman’s possession of shotgun

13 August 2021

Jake Davison, 22, shot and killed five people in the Keyham area of the city on Thursday evening.


Operation to evacuate UK nationals from Afghanistan under way

Operation to evacuate UK nationals from Afghanistan under way

Operation to evacuate UK nationals from Afghanistan under way

13 August 2021

British troops head to Afghanistan as the Taliban continue to close in on the capital Kabul.


Nearly 600 people cross English Channel to UK in new daily record

Nearly 600 people cross English Channel to UK in new daily record

Nearly 600 people cross English Channel to UK in new daily record

13 August 2021

On the day an Eritrean man tragically lost his life trying to reach the UK, at least 592 people succeeded in making the dangerous crossing.


Rugby star becomes final celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing

Rugby star becomes final celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing

Rugby star becomes final celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing

13 August 2021

Ugo Monye described it as a ‘dream come true’.


Full line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2021

Full line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2021

Full line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2021

13 August 2021

The BBC One celebrity dancing competition will return in the autumn.


Tearful tributes paid to victims of Plymouth shootings at vigil

Tearful tributes paid to victims of Plymouth shootings at vigil

Tearful tributes paid to victims of Plymouth shootings at vigil

13 August 2021

Hundreds laid down flowers and candles in North Down Crescent Park in Keyham on Friday evening.


Brentford fan, 88, watches club play top flight football again after 74 years

Brentford fan, 88, watches club play top flight football again after 74 years

Brentford fan, 88, watches club play top flight football again after 74 years

13 August 2021

Derek Burridge was in the stands to watch Brentford versus Arsenal in 1947 and on Friday night.


Cost of travel tests from NHS Test and Trace to go down

Cost of travel tests from NHS Test and Trace to go down

Cost of travel tests from NHS Test and Trace to go down

13 August 2021

The watchdog is looking at what ‘immediate actions’ can be taken on costly travel tests.


Man taken to hospital after stabbing in central London

Man taken to hospital after stabbing in central London

Man taken to hospital after stabbing in central London

13 August 2021

The Metropolitan Police said armed response officers were called to reports of a stabbing in Oxford Street just after 7pm.


Timeline of deadly Plymouth shootings

Timeline of deadly Plymouth shootings

Timeline of deadly Plymouth shootings

13 August 2021

How events unfolded in Keyham.


BBC condemns Russian ‘assault on media freedom’ over expulsion of journalist

BBC condemns Russian ‘assault on media freedom’ over expulsion of journalist

BBC condemns Russian ‘assault on media freedom’ over expulsion of journalist

13 August 2021

Sarah Rainsford will have to leave the country before the end of the month, according to Russian state television.


Banksy confirms he was behind streetwork in Suffolk and Norfolk

Banksy confirms he was behind streetwork in Suffolk and Norfolk

Banksy confirms he was behind streetwork in Suffolk and Norfolk

13 August 2021

In a video posted on his Instagram account, the elusive artist could be seen working on the artworks, dubbed A Great British Spraycation.


Watchdog to investigate police over Plymouth gunman’s possession of shotgun

Watchdog to investigate police over Plymouth gunman’s possession of shotgun

Watchdog to investigate police over Plymouth gunman’s possession of shotgun

13 August 2021

Jake Davison, 22, shot and killed five people in Keyham on Thursday evening.


Arrest over death of man whose burned body was found at site of park fire

Arrest over death of man whose burned body was found at site of park fire

Arrest over death of man whose burned body was found at site of park fire

13 August 2021

The severely burned body of William Leiper was found in Househill Park in Pollok, Glasgow, on August 4.


Johnson says there can be no ‘military solution’ in Afghanistan

Johnson says there can be no ‘military solution’ in Afghanistan

Johnson says there can be no ‘military solution’ in Afghanistan

13 August 2021

The Prime Minister said the sacrifices of British troops in the country had not been in vain.


Plymouth gunman refers to mother as ‘vile’ and ‘disgusting’ on social media

Plymouth gunman refers to mother as ‘vile’ and ‘disgusting’ on social media

Plymouth gunman refers to mother as ‘vile’ and ‘disgusting’ on social media

13 August 2021

Jake Davison shot and killed his 51-year-old mother Maxine Davison before murdering four others in Keyham on Thursday.


Former education secretary Damian Hinds appointed security minister

Former education secretary Damian Hinds appointed security minister

Former education secretary Damian Hinds appointed security minister

13 August 2021

The Government was criticised for not replacing James Brokenshire, who stepped down on July 7.


Police name two-year-old victim in Bridgend murder probe

Police name two-year-old victim in Bridgend murder probe

Police name two-year-old victim in Bridgend murder probe

13 August 2021

Reid Steele, two, died at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff on Thursday afternoon.


Charles donates money to organisation helping Greeks affected by wildfires

Charles donates money to organisation helping Greeks affected by wildfires

Charles donates money to organisation helping Greeks affected by wildfires

13 August 2021

A multi-national team of firefighters has helped halt the blazes in Greece that threatened homes and wildlife.


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