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What the papers say – October 21

What the papers say – October 21

What the papers say – October 21

21 October 2023

Surprise results from the Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections feature among the front page stories.


Storm Babet has ‘more to come’ as widespread floods cause three deaths

Storm Babet has ‘more to come’ as widespread floods cause three deaths

Storm Babet has ‘more to come’ as widespread floods cause three deaths

20 October 2023

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf warned ‘we have not seen the last of this’ after three people died.


More flooding feared after ‘unprecedented’ rainfall from Storm Babet

More flooding feared after ‘unprecedented’ rainfall from Storm Babet

More flooding feared after ‘unprecedented’ rainfall from Storm Babet

20 October 2023

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency warned the River Don could breach its banks on Saturday.


Palestinian supporters to march in London as Gaza aid efforts intensify

Palestinian supporters to march in London as Gaza aid efforts intensify

Palestinian supporters to march in London as Gaza aid efforts intensify

20 October 2023

Rishi Sunak said the Rafah crossing should reopen ‘imminently’ to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.


Sheepdog saves stranded ewes on Welsh farm as Storm Babet floods UK

Sheepdog saves stranded ewes on Welsh farm as Storm Babet floods UK

Sheepdog saves stranded ewes on Welsh farm as Storm Babet floods UK

20 October 2023

Patsy received ‘a pat on her head’ for her troubles, according to farmer Llyr Derwydd.


Government ‘considering tax cuts to lure back lost Tory voters’

Government ‘considering tax cuts to lure back lost Tory voters’

Government ‘considering tax cuts to lure back lost Tory voters’

20 October 2023

The threshold for paying the 40% higher rate of income tax could be raised in the 2024 spring budget, according to one report.


Two dead after five vehicle M4 crash

Two dead after five vehicle M4 crash

Two dead after five vehicle M4 crash

20 October 2023

Four cars and an HGV were involved in the collision on the eastbound carriageway, Wiltshire Police said.


Storm Babet continues to cause disruption in Ireland as warnings remain

Storm Babet continues to cause disruption in Ireland as warnings remain

Storm Babet continues to cause disruption in Ireland as warnings remain

20 October 2023

An orange rain alert covering Dublin and Wicklow is in place until 8am on Saturday.


Infrastructure collapses due to Storm Babet

Infrastructure collapses due to Storm Babet

Infrastructure collapses due to Storm Babet

20 October 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf said: ‘It is clear we have not seen the last of this storm.’


More focus needed on climate and social impact of dull buildings – top designer

More focus needed on climate and social impact of dull buildings – top designer

More focus needed on climate and social impact of dull buildings – top designer

20 October 2023

Thomas Heatherwick has launched a 10-year global campaign to tackle the growing number of buildings that lack visual complexity.


Rabbi who lost family in West Bank shooting ‘feels safer in Israel than the UK’

Rabbi who lost family in West Bank shooting ‘feels safer in Israel than the UK’

Rabbi who lost family in West Bank shooting ‘feels safer in Israel than the UK’

20 October 2023

Rabbi Leo Dee said the sight of people ‘marching in support of Hamas’ evoked images of Hitler and the Hitler Youth on the streets of Berlin.


Man pleads guilty to sending ‘vile and abusive’ email to Labour MP Angela Rayner

Man pleads guilty to sending ‘vile and abusive’ email to Labour MP Angela Rayner

Man pleads guilty to sending ‘vile and abusive’ email to Labour MP Angela Rayner

20 October 2023

The prosecution came after Ms Rayner, 43, requested a victim’s right to review.


Cameron Mackintosh dedicates theatre performance to Haydn Gwynne

Cameron Mackintosh dedicates theatre performance to Haydn Gwynne

Cameron Mackintosh dedicates theatre performance to Haydn Gwynne

20 October 2023

The actress, who has died aged 66, had to withdraw from the show last month due to ‘personal circumstances’.


Prince of Wales thanks Canadian firefighters for battling record wildfires

Prince of Wales thanks Canadian firefighters for battling record wildfires

Prince of Wales thanks Canadian firefighters for battling record wildfires

20 October 2023

William held a video phone call with representatives from the fire service from across the country.


Lawyer welcomes Government policy change on Afghans trying to relocate to UK

Lawyer welcomes Government policy change on Afghans trying to relocate to UK

Lawyer welcomes Government policy change on Afghans trying to relocate to UK

20 October 2023

News of the development followed a High Court hearing in London on Friday.


Rafah border crossing to reopen ‘imminently’ as Sunak meets Middle East leaders

Rafah border crossing to reopen ‘imminently’ as Sunak meets Middle East leaders

Rafah border crossing to reopen ‘imminently’ as Sunak meets Middle East leaders

20 October 2023

The Prime Minister says the ‘immediate priority’ is to get humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.


CCTV footage of Puska cycling in Tullamore and arriving in Dublin shown to jury

CCTV footage of Puska cycling in Tullamore and arriving in Dublin shown to jury

CCTV footage of Puska cycling in Tullamore and arriving in Dublin shown to jury

20 October 2023

Clips of Puska cycling around Tullamore between 12.25pm and 2.05pm on the day of Ashling Murphy’s death shown in court.


Sunak says by-election defeats ‘disappointing’ but blames ‘local factors’

Sunak says by-election defeats ‘disappointing’ but blames ‘local factors’

Sunak says by-election defeats ‘disappointing’ but blames ‘local factors’

20 October 2023

Labour took both Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire from the Conservatives in results announced on Friday.


Third union votes for strike action at ‘Victorian mill owners’ Scottish Water

Third union votes for strike action at ‘Victorian mill owners’ Scottish Water

Third union votes for strike action at ‘Victorian mill owners’ Scottish Water

20 October 2023

Unison members have joined colleagues in the GMB and Unite unions in voting for strike action.


Third person dies and plane skids off runway as Storm Babet batters UK

Third person dies and plane skids off runway as Storm Babet batters UK

Third person dies and plane skids off runway as Storm Babet batters UK

20 October 2023

Severe flooding has been caused and a plane at Leeds Bradford Airport came off the runway.


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