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Zara Aleena’s killer in Court of Appeal bid to reduce prison sentence

Zara Aleena’s killer in Court of Appeal bid to reduce prison sentence

Zara Aleena’s killer in Court of Appeal bid to reduce prison sentence

20 October 2023

Jordan McSweeney, who refused to attend his sentencing hearing, was previously handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 38 years.


Retail sales ‘hit by warm weather’ in September

Retail sales ‘hit by warm weather’ in September

Retail sales ‘hit by warm weather’ in September

20 October 2023

Economists have forecast the Office for National Statistics will report a 0.3% fall due to unexpected hot weather during the month.


Labour hope to snatch Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire in double by-election coup

Labour hope to snatch Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire in double by-election coup

Labour hope to snatch Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire in double by-election coup

20 October 2023

Sir Keir Starmer’s party are feeling positive about their chances in the two previously safe Conservative seats.


What the papers say – October 20

What the papers say – October 20

What the papers say – October 20

20 October 2023

The conflict in the Middle East features across the papers in the UK.


Storm Babet to hit England after woman swept into river dies in Scotland

Storm Babet to hit England after woman swept into river dies in Scotland

Storm Babet to hit England after woman swept into river dies in Scotland

19 October 2023

The Met Office said some communities could be cut off for several days by severe flooding.


Woman dies in Storm Babet with hundreds of homes evacuated

Woman dies in Storm Babet with hundreds of homes evacuated

Woman dies in Storm Babet with hundreds of homes evacuated

19 October 2023

Efforts were made to convince all residents of Brechin, Angus, to evacuate 400 homes, with the coastguard and fire crews going door-to-door.


Labour says victory is ‘long shot’ as votes counted in Mid Beds and Tamworth

Labour says victory is ‘long shot’ as votes counted in Mid Beds and Tamworth

Labour says victory is ‘long shot’ as votes counted in Mid Beds and Tamworth

19 October 2023

The two seats were safely Conservative in 2019, but the Tories said by-election success would be tough for a governing party.


Some seabirds developing immunity to avian influenza, study shows

Some seabirds developing immunity to avian influenza, study shows

Some seabirds developing immunity to avian influenza, study shows

19 October 2023

A major research consortium carried out a small study on northern gannet and shag seabirds on Bass Rock, off the coast of Scotland.


Sunak in push to avoid Israel-Hamas conflict leading to wider Middle East war

Sunak in push to avoid Israel-Hamas conflict leading to wider Middle East war

Sunak in push to avoid Israel-Hamas conflict leading to wider Middle East war

19 October 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak encouraged Saudi Arabia to use its influence in the region to support stability.


‘Prolific, funny and inventive’ Private Eye cartoonist Tony Husband dies

‘Prolific, funny and inventive’ Private Eye cartoonist Tony Husband dies

‘Prolific, funny and inventive’ Private Eye cartoonist Tony Husband dies

19 October 2023

Born in 1950, Mr Husband also made cartoons for Private Eye, The Times, Punch, Playboy, The Sunday Express, The Spectator and The Sun.


Retirement day centre in London named UK’s best new building

Retirement day centre in London named UK’s best new building

Retirement day centre in London named UK’s best new building

19 October 2023

Designed by Mae, who is the winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2023, the centre provides care for the residents of Morden College.


Polls close in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections

Polls close in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections

Polls close in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections

19 October 2023

The contests in two relatively safe Tory seats will give an indication of the electoral task facing Rishi Sunak.


Woman dies in river as Storm Babet forces evacuations in Scotland

Woman dies in river as Storm Babet forces evacuations in Scotland

Woman dies in river as Storm Babet forces evacuations in Scotland

19 October 2023

Police Scotland confirmed the 57-year-old woman was swept into a river in Angus, where 400 homes are expected to be evacuated.


Officers’ mess used by Dambusters given listed building status

Officers’ mess used by Dambusters given listed building status

Officers’ mess used by Dambusters given listed building status

19 October 2023

The mess hall was used by those involved in Operation Chastise, one of the most well-known operations of the Second World War.


Met Police ‘shut down vans showing pictures of children kidnapped by Hamas’

Met Police ‘shut down vans showing pictures of children kidnapped by Hamas’

Met Police ‘shut down vans showing pictures of children kidnapped by Hamas’

19 October 2023

The vans with electric screens were driven around central London by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.


BBC News deputy CEO admits ‘mistake’ in live coverage of Gaza hospital bombing

BBC News deputy CEO admits ‘mistake’ in live coverage of Gaza hospital bombing

BBC News deputy CEO admits ‘mistake’ in live coverage of Gaza hospital bombing

19 October 2023

He said ‘language wasn’t quite right’ during the broadcast.


Woman dies after being swept into river during Storm Babet weather warning

Woman dies after being swept into river during Storm Babet weather warning

Woman dies after being swept into river during Storm Babet weather warning

19 October 2023

A rare red weather warning is in force, and the Met Office has warned some communities could be cut off for several days by severe flooding.


Sunak pleads for Middle East stability as Israel wages ‘long war’ with Hamas

Sunak pleads for Middle East stability as Israel wages ‘long war’ with Hamas

Sunak pleads for Middle East stability as Israel wages ‘long war’ with Hamas

19 October 2023

Rishi Sunak said he wanted Israel to win its war with the Gaza-based group but called for regional powers to avoid the conflict spilling over.


Families deserve answers at inquiry into Letby’s ‘horrific crimes’, says Barclay

Families deserve answers at inquiry into Letby’s ‘horrific crimes’, says Barclay

Families deserve answers at inquiry into Letby’s ‘horrific crimes’, says Barclay

19 October 2023

The Health Secretary has published the inquiry’s terms of reference.


In Pictures: Communities cut off as Storm Babet brings ‘unprecedented’ rain

In Pictures: Communities cut off as Storm Babet brings ‘unprecedented’ rain

In Pictures: Communities cut off as Storm Babet brings ‘unprecedented’ rain

19 October 2023

The Met Office issued a red warning across Scotland and hundreds of homes were asked to evacuate.


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