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Man appears in court over murder of pensioner

Man appears in court over murder of pensioner

Man appears in court over murder of pensioner

17 October 2023

Terrence Carney, 70, had just used a cash machine when he was attacked and murdered in the town centre on Sunday morning.


Cuts to English National Opera will lead to its demise, music directors warn

Cuts to English National Opera will lead to its demise, music directors warn

Cuts to English National Opera will lead to its demise, music directors warn

17 October 2023

The company plans to axe 19 posts and employ its remaining musicians on part-time contracts.


Baby boy dies after rescue at harbour in Scottish Highlands

Baby boy dies after rescue at harbour in Scottish Highlands

Baby boy dies after rescue at harbour in Scottish Highlands

17 October 2023

The death is not being treated as suspicious by police.


Greta Thunberg at protest demanding oil chiefs pull their money out of politics

Greta Thunberg at protest demanding oil chiefs pull their money out of politics

Greta Thunberg at protest demanding oil chiefs pull their money out of politics

17 October 2023

Arrests have been made as protesters disrupted a conference at the InterContinental Hotel in central London where oil company CEOs are meeting.


Electric HGV maker Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy

Electric HGV maker Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy

Electric HGV maker Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy

17 October 2023

The start-up firm employs around 600 people in the UK.


Golf course becomes haven for butterflies in South Downs National Park

Golf course becomes haven for butterflies in South Downs National Park

Golf course becomes haven for butterflies in South Downs National Park

17 October 2023

Thirty-four species were found living in the rough, including rare species such as the Adonis blue, brown hairstreak and grizzled skipper.


British girl missing after Hamas attack confirmed dead, say family

British girl missing after Hamas attack confirmed dead, say family

British girl missing after Hamas attack confirmed dead, say family

17 October 2023

Yahel, 13, was killed when Hamas attacked Israel, while her 16-year-old sister Noiya is missing.


Britain doing ‘everything’ to secure return of hostages held by Hamas – minister

Britain doing ‘everything’ to secure return of hostages held by Hamas – minister

Britain doing ‘everything’ to secure return of hostages held by Hamas – minister

17 October 2023

Two young British sisters are reported to be among the missing.


Nathanel Young: ‘Cheeky chappie’ died protecting his country, says sister

Nathanel Young: ‘Cheeky chappie’ died protecting his country, says sister

Nathanel Young: ‘Cheeky chappie’ died protecting his country, says sister

17 October 2023

British-Israeli soldier Nathanel Young, 20, was killed by Hamas militants on October 7.


Competition regulator orders rethink on Heathrow charges

Competition regulator orders rethink on Heathrow charges

Competition regulator orders rethink on Heathrow charges

17 October 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority said it has ordered the Civil Aviation Authority to reanalyse some aspects of its decision earlier this year.


Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,500 jobs across business

Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,500 jobs across business

Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,500 jobs across business

17 October 2023

Tufan Erginbilgic, who was appointed as chief executive in January, said the shake-up will make the firm ‘more streamlined’.


Pay growth outstrips inflation for first time in nearly two years

Pay growth outstrips inflation for first time in nearly two years

Pay growth outstrips inflation for first time in nearly two years

17 October 2023

Figures also showed that wage growth is starting to ease back for the first time since January, while job vacancies fell for the 15th time in a row.


Sadiq Khan, Met Commissioner to ask phone companies to ‘design out’ theft

Sadiq Khan, Met Commissioner to ask phone companies to ‘design out’ theft

Sadiq Khan, Met Commissioner to ask phone companies to ‘design out’ theft

17 October 2023

An average of 157 mobile phones are stolen every day in the capital.


Warnings for heavy wind and rain in place for arrival of Storm Babet

Warnings for heavy wind and rain in place for arrival of Storm Babet

Warnings for heavy wind and rain in place for arrival of Storm Babet

17 October 2023

As the storm approaches on Tuesday, forecasters said gale-force gusts could occur along the coasts of Wales and southwest England.


Appeal to be heard against demolition order at home of Captain Tom’s daughter

Appeal to be heard against demolition order at home of Captain Tom’s daughter

Appeal to be heard against demolition order at home of Captain Tom’s daughter

17 October 2023

Central Bedfordshire Council said in July that an enforcement notice requiring the demolition of the ‘now-unauthorised’ spa block was issued.


More than one million food parcels needed for winter, charity predicts

More than one million food parcels needed for winter, charity predicts

More than one million food parcels needed for winter, charity predicts

17 October 2023

The Trussell Trust is urging people to donate to the food banks in their local areas.


London Marathon organisers to begin paying for carbon removal

London Marathon organisers to begin paying for carbon removal

London Marathon organisers to begin paying for carbon removal

17 October 2023

London Marathon Events aims to remove 280 tonnes at first and to increase this figure year-on-year.


Man to face court over murder of 70-year-old killed in street attack

Man to face court over murder of 70-year-old killed in street attack

Man to face court over murder of 70-year-old killed in street attack

17 October 2023

Ahmed Alid, 44, from Hartlepool, has been charged with murder and the attempted murder of another man.


What the papers say – October 17

What the papers say – October 17

What the papers say – October 17

17 October 2023

The conflict in Gaza continues to dominate the news cycle.


Teen sisters among Britons missing from Israel as Gaza aid efforts continue

Teen sisters among Britons missing from Israel as Gaza aid efforts continue

Teen sisters among Britons missing from Israel as Gaza aid efforts continue

16 October 2023

The girls, named only as Noiya, 16, and Yahel, 13, disappeared from their home in Kibbutz Be’eri after it was stormed by militants.


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