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James Cleverly admits he ‘messed up’ when he joked about spiking his wife

James Cleverly admits he ‘messed up’ when he joked about spiking his wife

James Cleverly admits he ‘messed up’ when he joked about spiking his wife

01 October 2024

The former home secretary said his comments – which he made hours after announcing plans to crack down on spiking – were ‘wrong’ and ‘crass’.


Timeline: How parkrun grew from time trial with just 13 runners

Timeline: How parkrun grew from time trial with just 13 runners

Timeline: How parkrun grew from time trial with just 13 runners

01 October 2024

Walkers, runners and volunteers gather every Saturday morning at more than 2,500 locations.


Barristers representing alleged Al Fayed victims have ‘more than 70 clients’

Barristers representing alleged Al Fayed victims have ‘more than 70 clients’

Barristers representing alleged Al Fayed victims have ‘more than 70 clients’

01 October 2024

Justice for Harrods Survivors said the number of women ‘feeling safe to come forward’ was ‘increasing on a daily basis’.


Barclays to pay £3m penalty after breaching US swap reporting rules

Barclays to pay £3m penalty after breaching US swap reporting rules

Barclays to pay £3m penalty after breaching US swap reporting rules

01 October 2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said the banking giant violated rules related to how it reported swap transactions.


William lends mechanics a hand as he hails Earthshot finalist’s eco-tyres

William lends mechanics a hand as he hails Earthshot finalist’s eco-tyres

William lends mechanics a hand as he hails Earthshot finalist’s eco-tyres

01 October 2024

The price got to grips with the 17-inch alloy wheel fitted with a tyre made by ENSO, a start-up shortlisted last year for the Earthshot Prize.


‘Shame on you’ protester tells judge after conviction for highway obstruction

‘Shame on you’ protester tells judge after conviction for highway obstruction

‘Shame on you’ protester tells judge after conviction for highway obstruction

01 October 2024

Kate Bramfitt was found guilty with three other Just Stop Oil campaigners of taking part in a protest which brought London traffic to a standstill.


Parkrun celebrates 20 years of making people healthier and happier

Parkrun celebrates 20 years of making people healthier and happier

Parkrun celebrates 20 years of making people healthier and happier

01 October 2024

The idea for parkrun started on October 2, 2004 when 13 runners joined a free timed 5k Bushy Park Time Trial in south-west London.


Theo Burrell: ‘Heartbreak’ as scans show brain tumour regrowth

Theo Burrell: ‘Heartbreak’ as scans show brain tumour regrowth

Theo Burrell: ‘Heartbreak’ as scans show brain tumour regrowth

01 October 2024

Ms Burrell said it has been a ‘difficult couple of weeks’ for her and her family.


Animal sanctuary shares pictures of emu poo in attempt to find missing bird

Animal sanctuary shares pictures of emu poo in attempt to find missing bird

Animal sanctuary shares pictures of emu poo in attempt to find missing bird

01 October 2024

‘Irwin has lived in the field for over five years and has never left it before,’ a Facebook post read.


Labour accused of ‘giving up the fight’ for steel jobs in Port Talbot

Labour accused of ‘giving up the fight’ for steel jobs in Port Talbot

Labour accused of ‘giving up the fight’ for steel jobs in Port Talbot

01 October 2024

The Welsh First Minister has defended the UK Government’s efforts in negotiating a better deal for workers at Tata Steel.


Romance fraudster ordered to pay £32,000 back to victim

Romance fraudster ordered to pay £32,000 back to victim

Romance fraudster ordered to pay £32,000 back to victim

01 October 2024

Kent Police said the 35-year-old received thousands of pounds from his victim who believed she was investing in a legitimate luxury watch scheme.


Starmer heads to Brussels seeking post-Brexit improvement in EU relations

Starmer heads to Brussels seeking post-Brexit improvement in EU relations

Starmer heads to Brussels seeking post-Brexit improvement in EU relations

01 October 2024

Sir Keir Starmer said he wants a ‘more pragmatic and mature relationship’ with the bloc.


Princess Beatrice pregnant with second child, Buckingham Palace announces

Princess Beatrice pregnant with second child, Buckingham Palace announces

Princess Beatrice pregnant with second child, Buckingham Palace announces

01 October 2024

The Duke of York’s daughter is set to welcome a new addition to the royal family next year.


Doctors told ‘not to speak up’ at meetings on infectious bacteria, inquiry hears

Doctors told ‘not to speak up’ at meetings on infectious bacteria, inquiry hears

Doctors told ‘not to speak up’ at meetings on infectious bacteria, inquiry hears

01 October 2024

The inquiry also heard meetings on potentially infected water supplies were not ‘particularly effective’.


Dogs can better understand you if you slow down your speech, study finds

Dogs can better understand you if you slow down your speech, study finds

Dogs can better understand you if you slow down your speech, study finds

01 October 2024

New research suggests dogs’ comprehension of human speech relies on a slower tempo.


Scottish justice system ‘institutionally racist’, lawyer tells Bayoh inquiry

Scottish justice system ‘institutionally racist’, lawyer tells Bayoh inquiry

Scottish justice system ‘institutionally racist’, lawyer tells Bayoh inquiry

01 October 2024

Sheku Bayoh’s family were provided with pro-bono legal assistance from human right lawyer Aamer Anwar’s firm for several years, an inquiry was told.


British-Lebanese family describe ‘terrifying’ journey out of Beirut

British-Lebanese family describe ‘terrifying’ journey out of Beirut

British-Lebanese family describe ‘terrifying’ journey out of Beirut

01 October 2024

A United Nations worker said the situation in Lebanon is the worst he has seen.


Four men jailed for being part of ‘dystopian’ Leeds disorder

Four men jailed for being part of ‘dystopian’ Leeds disorder

Four men jailed for being part of ‘dystopian’ Leeds disorder

01 October 2024

A double decker bus was set alight and a police car was overturned during the disorder in Harehills on July 18.


Jenrick faces heat from Tory rivals as he appears on conference main stage

Jenrick faces heat from Tory rivals as he appears on conference main stage

Jenrick faces heat from Tory rivals as he appears on conference main stage

01 October 2024

Mr Jenrick claimed UK special forces are ‘killing rather than capturing terrorists’ because of fears about European human rights laws.


Ex-Police Federation head tells tribunal he wanted only support for Pc’s widow

Ex-Police Federation head tells tribunal he wanted only support for Pc’s widow

Ex-Police Federation head tells tribunal he wanted only support for Pc’s widow

01 October 2024

John Apter is accused of three allegations of misconduct.


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