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Police in Scotland probe bag of possible remains

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Published: November 3, 2025 18:26

A bag containing suspected human remains was found in a wooded area near Alexandria on Sunday morning, prompting a police investigation . Police Scotland said officers were made aware of the discovery and have launched inquiries while the bag's contents…

Former footballer Joey Barton faces trial over social posts

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Published: November 3, 2025 18:02

Joey Barton, a former professional footballer, is on trial in Liverpool accused of posting online messages last year that targeted two female pundits and a broadcaster; prosecutors told a jury the material crossed the line between free speech and…

Strictly's Amy Dowden to undergo second mastectomy

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Published: November 3, 2025 17:40

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden announced she will have a second mastectomy this week and will miss the 2025 series, saying the surgery is not to treat a new cancer diagnosis and that doctors expect a straightforward recovery . Dowden told…

UK groups warn fireworks risk to wildlife and pets

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Published: November 3, 2025 16:52

Animal welfare groups and emergency services have issued warnings ahead of Bonfire Night, saying at-home bonfires and noisy fireworks can kill or disturb wildlife and cause distress to pets across the UK . Dogs Trust Darlington has launched a calming…

DWP sends winter fuel payments; some pensioners must repay £300

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Published: November 3, 2025 16:44

The Department for Work and Pensions has started distributing winter fuel payments to eligible pensioners and warned recipients to be alert to scam texts purporting to come from the department . Separately, the Cold Weather Payment scheme, designed to help…

British pregnant teen Bella Culley freed from Georgian jail

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Published: November 3, 2025 16:19

A 19-year-old British woman, Bella Culley, who was arrested at Tbilisi airport in May after a bag containing more than 14kg of cannabis was seized, has been released from a Georgian prison following a plea deal and time served, UK outlets report . Culley,…

M&S shoppers snap up flattering winter wardrobe staples

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Published: November 3, 2025 16:17

Marks & Spencer items across knitwear, trousers and outerwear have been selling quickly after positive shopper reviews and temporary price reductions: a textured crew-neck jumper at about £26 has been praised as non-itchy and slimming , several trouser…

Jordan Richardson convicted of planning UK terror attack

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Published: November 3, 2025 15:42

A 21-year-old man, Jordan Richardson, was found guilty at Leeds Crown Court of planning an act of terrorism after police discovered an "attack plan" and weapons in his possession, including a crossbow, bolts and a combat-style knife . Court reporting says…

Farage vows spending cuts, backs lowering youth minimum wage

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Published: November 3, 2025 15:02

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, told a City of London audience he will prioritise getting public spending under control before delivering tax cuts, saying “substantial tax cuts” are not realistic given the state of the public finances . In the same…

Family pet attacks and kills nine‑month‑old baby in Wales

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Published: November 3, 2025 14:53

A nine‑month‑old baby boy died after a dog attack at a home in Rogiet, Monmouthshire, on Sunday; Gwent Police said officers were called to the address and inquiries are ongoing . Emergency services attended and the baby was pronounced dead at the scene,…

Update: man charged after Huntingdon LNER train stabbings

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Published: November 3, 2025 11:47

In the latest development, a 32-year-old man, Anthony Williams, has been charged in connection with a mass knife attack on an LNER service from Doncaster to London that left 11 people injured after the train was diverted to Huntingdon on Saturday . Police…

Avanti West Coast train derails in Cumbria after landslip

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Published: November 3, 2025 07:43

An Avanti West Coast Glasgow–London service came off the tracks near the village of Shap in Cumbria after hitting a landslip on Monday morning, prompting a major incident response and emergency services at the scene . Emergency crews assessed passengers on…

West End producers reveal new Paddington the musical

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Published: November 2, 2025 09:56

Producers have released a first look at the Paddington bear for a new West End musical due to open this weekend at the Savoy Theatre in London, showing a stage design kept tightly secret until now . The new bear stands about 1.2 metres tall with a round…

Update: king strips Andrew of royal military ranks

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Published: November 2, 2025 09:46

In the latest development, the former Duke of York has been stripped of his royal titles and faces further removal of honorary military ranks, with the King said to have indicated he wishes the vice-admiral role removed and the former prince expected to…

England bench fuels 25-7 win over Australia at Twickenham

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Published: November 2, 2025 09:43

England opened the Autumn Nations Series with a 25-7 victory over Australia at Twickenham, a win built on strong contributions from replacements and forward depth . Henry Pollock scored after coming off the bench and was singled out for praise by head…

Update: Two arrested after mass train stabbing near Huntingdon

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Published: November 2, 2025 08:22

Two people were arrested after a knife attack on an LNER service from Doncaster to London that stopped at Huntingdon, leaving multiple people hospitalised; British Transport Police declared a major incident and counter‑terrorism officers are supporting the…

UK sends aid and charter to evacuate Britons from Jamaica

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Published: November 2, 2025 06:07

Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread devastation across Jamaica and left at least 28 people dead, prompting urgent humanitarian concerns for coastal and farming communities . The UK government is sending aid and arranging a government-chartered flight…

Kemi Badenoch faces MPs' deadline to reverse seven-point slump

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Published: November 2, 2025 05:00

Kemi Badenoch marked one year as leader of the Conservative party on 2 November as she says she is “rebuilding” the party, even as MPs and senior figures warn she must improve ratings before next May's elections . Party polling has fallen by about seven…

UK travel features spotlight coastal escapes across four regions

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Published: November 2, 2025 03:18

A set of UK travel features highlights quieter coastal destinations readers can explore for short getaways, showcasing a mix of classic seaside attractions and distinctive local character: one town two hours from Cambridge is praised for its pier, sandy…

UK defence secretary unveils £9bn military housing overhaul

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Published: November 2, 2025 00:11

The Ministry of Defence will invest £9bn in a programme to renovate military housing announced by Defence Secretary John Healey, responding to long-standing complaints about poor living conditions for service personnel . The plan aims to refurbish almost…

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank defends players after Chelsea defeat

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Published: November 1, 2025 21:29

Tottenham lost 0-1 to Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a match that ended with boos from home supporters and two Spurs players walking straight down the tunnel at full time . Manager Thomas Frank publicly defended Djed Spence and Micky van de…

Ruben Amorim leads Man Utd to 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest

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Published: November 1, 2025 18:44

Manchester United fought back to earn a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest after Amad Diallo’s late volley cancelled out a Forest fightback at the City Ground, rescuing a point for Ruben Amorim’s side . The match saw Forest score twice in quick succession…

South Yorkshire man named after Doncaster helicopter crash

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Published: November 1, 2025 17:38

A 70-year-old man has been named by his family as Peter Smith after a helicopter crashed near Bentley, Doncaster on Thursday; police and local outlets reported the death and the family issued a statement through South Yorkshire Police . The family released…

Eleven charged after £13.8m cannabis seizure at Birmingham airport

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Published: November 1, 2025 13:58

Police have charged 11 people after more than half a tonne of cannabis was seized at Birmingham Airport in August 2024, a haul valued at about £13.8–£14 million . The suspects travelled to the UK from Thailand, and the case was investigated by Border Force…

Government indices name England's most deprived neighbourhoods 2025

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Published: November 1, 2025 10:01

The government’s 2025 English indices of deprivation highlight persistent pockets of poverty across England, naming coastal towns and inner‑city areas among the worst affected; the dataset identifies neighbourhoods in Hastings and the Essex village of…

Dundee man arrested after woman found dead in flat

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Published: November 1, 2025 09:16

A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a Dundee flat after a house fire on Friday morning, and Police Scotland said a 26-year-old man has been arrested and is in custody as inquiries continue . Firefighters attended the scene and areas around the…

Police launch manhunt after teenager raped in Haywards Heath

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Published: November 1, 2025 09:01

A teenage girl was raped while walking through Clair Park in Haywards Heath on the afternoon of 21 October; Sussex Police are investigating the report . Authorities have asked the public to come forward with any information to assist the inquiry and the…

UK local courts jail multiple offenders across regions

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Published: November 1, 2025 09:00

Local newspapers in Cambridgeshire, Bolton, Greater Manchester and North Wales published monthly roundups of people jailed in October, covering violent, sexual and drug-related offences and the sentences handed down by local courts . The reports collect…

DWP tightens Winter Fuel Payment rules, excludes four million

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Published: November 1, 2025 08:38

New rules for the UK's Winter Fuel Payment mean around four million state pensioners have been told they are too wealthy to receive the allowance this year, after eligibility criteria were tightened by the Department for Work and Pensions . The DWP will…

Shaine March jailed 42 years for killing pregnant girlfriend

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Published: October 31, 2025 17:11

Shaine March has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 42 years for the killing of his pregnant partner, Alana Odysseos, at her home in Walthamstow on 22 July 2024 . Alana, 32, was in the early stages of a third pregnancy and died at…

Cambridgeshire man jailed after threatening prime minister and MP

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Published: October 31, 2025 17:03

Lee White was jailed for 23 months after sending more than 100 menacing messages to Labour MP Dr Rosena Allin‑Khan and later threatening to kill Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and a probation officer, court reports say . Cambridgeshire police investigated…

UK publications publish multiple horror film lists for Halloween

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Published: October 31, 2025 15:52

Several UK outlets published curated horror-film guides for Halloween, ranging from streaming-only roundups to all-time critics' lists: The Scotsman highlighted 15 highest-rated horror films available on Netflix UK as a way to 'avoid doomscrolling' this…

King Charles strips Andrew of royal style and home

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Published: October 31, 2025 14:25

Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles has initiated a formal process to remove the style, titles and honours of Prince Andrew, who will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and must surrender the lease on Royal Lodge in Windsor . The…

Ex-army sergeant major jailed over assault on 19-year-old soldier

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Published: October 31, 2025 13:31

A former British Army sergeant major was sentenced to six months in jail after admitting he sexually assaulted a 19-year-old soldier who later took her own life, the court heard . The victim, Gunner Jaysley Beck, was found dead in her barracks and her…

Just Stop Oil activists cleared in Stonehenge orange protest trial

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Published: October 31, 2025 13:26

Three Just Stop Oil protesters were acquitted after a trial over an incident at Stonehenge in June 2024 during which orange powder was sprayed on the monument; defendants argued their actions were justified to focus attention on the climate emergency . The…

Armed police shoot Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad Al‑Shamie

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Published: October 31, 2025 11:43

An inquest has heard that Jihad Al‑Shamie, who carried out an attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, died after being shot by armed police . A post-mortem concluded he sustained multiple gunshot wounds, the…

Edinburgh introduces firework control zones as seizures and warnings increase

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Published: October 31, 2025 11:21

Edinburgh has brought in temporary firework control zones that run until 9 November to reduce disorder around Bonfire Night, and police are investigating planned trouble ahead of the weekend . Officers have seized a large cache of fireworks — reported as…

DWP and HMRC confirm winter payments and rules

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Published: October 31, 2025 11:16

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering several winter payments to help state pensioners with heating and living costs, including a Winter Fuel Payment worth up to £300 and an additional Cold Weather Payment worth £25 when temperatures fall…

FSA recalls three Milka bars sold at Home Bargains

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Published: October 31, 2025 11:08

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall of three Milka chocolate products sold in Home Bargains stores after finding allergens were not declared on packaging in English, creating a "possible health risk" for allergy sufferers . The alert…

Arne Slot defends Liverpool after poor results and injuries

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Published: October 31, 2025 10:33

Arne Slot has moved to clarify remarks about Liverpool's squad after a Carabao Cup defeat and said his priority remains improving the team's form and results . The Reds have lost six of their last seven matches in all competitions, a run that has…

Ofgem urges UK customers to claim £240m in refunds

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Published: October 31, 2025 09:28

Ofgem says about 1.9 million energy accounts closed over the past five years contain roughly £240 million in unclaimed credit and is urging customers who have moved or switched supplier to check for refunds . Industry body Energy UK has joined the call,…

Zarah Sultana says new party aims to replace Labour

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Published: October 31, 2025 08:45

Zarah Sultana, the Coventry South MP who left Labour in July to form a leftwing grouping with Jeremy Corbyn, said she hopes her new party will ultimately replace Labour and is committed to winning power .Highlights:Temporary name: The new organisation is…

Age UK warns 150,000 aged 90+ face long A&E waits in England

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Published: October 31, 2025 00:01

A report from Age UK finds that almost 150,000 people aged 90 and over in England wait longer than 12 hours in A&E each year, and the charity says the scale of delays represents a serious problem for older patients' care and dignity . Media coverage and…

Update: chancellor admits renting out home without licence, agency apologises

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Published: October 30, 2025 23:43

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted she rented out her south London family home without first obtaining the selective landlord licence required by the local council and has apologised and applied for the licence since the error was identified . Downing…

Celebrity Traitors finalists declared as Alan Carr survives

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Published: October 30, 2025 21:51

The BBC reality series Celebrity Traitors has reached its penultimate stage with five finalists named after Thursday’s episode: Alan Carr, Cat Burns, David Olusoga, Nick Mohammed and Joe Marler, and the show’s final is scheduled to air on 6 November 2025…

England names Jaywick most deprived area for fourth time

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Published: October 30, 2025 19:46

The 2025 indices of multiple deprivation place Jaywick Sands, a seaside community in Essex, as England's most deprived neighbourhood for the fourth consecutive publication, highlighting entrenched local disadvantage . Analysts and the report point to…

King Charles removes Prince Andrew's titles and residence

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Published: October 30, 2025 19:38

King Charles has initiated a formal process to remove the style, titles and honours of Prince Andrew, saying the action follows "serious lapses of judgement" linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein; Andrew will in future be known as Andrew…

Update: Liverpool head coach Arne Slot faces job scrutiny

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Published: October 30, 2025 09:51

In the latest development, Liverpool suffered a 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace that extends a difficult run of form and has intensified media scrutiny around head coach Arne Slot . Slot has publicly denied that the exit increases pressure on him…

Jonathan Ross banished from BBC's Celebrity Traitors after exit speech

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Published: October 30, 2025 08:58

Jonathan Ross was revealed as the first Traitor and banished from the BBC reality series Celebrity Traitors, sparking a heated exit speech that left viewers divided . After leaving, Ross disclosed he had been effectively blind in one eye while filming, a…

National Trust team rediscovers spider on Isle of Wight

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Published: October 30, 2025 08:32

A tiny wolf spider species, Aulonia albimana, has been rediscovered at the National Trust’s Newtown National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight, marking the first confirmed UK record in about 40 years . The find prompted praise from conservationists who…

Update: Paris prosecutors arrest five over Louvre heist

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Published: October 30, 2025 08:21

In the latest development, French prosecutors confirmed five further arrests in the investigation into the daylight jewellery theft from the Louvre, saying the detentions took place in Paris and the surrounding area . Two people arrested earlier have been…

Virgin Trains wins depot access to challenge Eurostar

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Published: October 30, 2025 07:55

The UK rail regulator has approved Virgin Trains’ application to share Eurostar’s Temple Mills depot in east London, a decision that paves the way for rival passenger services through the Channel Tunnel . Virgin says it aims to begin cross-Channel services…

Ethiopian sex offender Hadush Kebatu deported after £500 payment

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Published: October 30, 2025 06:00

Hadush Kebatu, an Ethiopian national convicted of sexual assaults, was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford and re-arrested in north London before being removed to Ethiopia on Tuesday night with no right to return, Downing Street said . Officials say…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits breaking rental licence rules

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Published: October 29, 2025 22:12

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted she failed to obtain the required council licence before renting out her family home in Dulwich Wood, south London, and has apologised for the "inadvertent error" . Downing Street says Reeves and her family have…

Nigel Farage blocked after Commons votes down ECHR bill

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Published: October 29, 2025 19:38

Nigel Farage’s 10‑minute rule bill to remove the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was defeated in the House of Commons by 154 votes to 96, ending the immediate bid to begin withdrawal . Farage told MPs that the ECHR and its court…

Microsoft outage disrupts Heathrow, banks and gaming services

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Published: October 29, 2025 19:24

A global Microsoft outage on Wednesday, October 29 affected multiple websites and online services across the UK and beyond, with problems first reported around 4pm local time . A wide range of services — including major banks, gaming platforms and…

Hurricane Melissa kills dozens and devastates Caribbean islands

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Published: October 29, 2025 17:05

Hurricane Melissa exploded into a category 5 storm with reported winds up to 170mph, making Jamaica’s first recorded category 5 landfall and tearing through Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Bahamas . The storm has killed at least 34 people across the Caribbean…

Afghan man charged over Uxbridge triple stabbing death

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Published: October 29, 2025 12:48

Police charged a man following a triple stabbing in Uxbridge that left one man dead and two others injured; the fatality was a dog walker and one of the injured is a 14-year-old boy . Officers arrested a suspect at the scene and the Crown Prosecution…

Good Food Guide crowns 100 best UK pubs for 2025

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Published: October 29, 2025 09:52

The Good Food Guide has published its 100 best pubs for 2025, with local newspapers highlighting winners across England, Scotland and Wales; coverage notes four North Yorkshire pubs and five Oxfordshire pubs among the list . Scottish and Welsh entries also…

Lorry collision on M25 sends two to hospital

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Published: October 29, 2025 08:34

A serious collision between lorries on the M25 at the Essex border during the morning rush prompted an air ambulance to land and two people were taken to hospital, emergency services said . The crash caused lane closures and heavy congestion on the orbital…

Home Office deports Epping sex offender Hadush Kebatu

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Published: October 29, 2025 06:21

Hadush Kebatu, a convicted child sex offender who had been wrongly released from HMP Chelmsford, was recaptured in London after a two-day manhunt and removed from the UK on a flight to Ethiopia, arriving in the early hours, the Home Office confirmed .…

NHS makes morning-after pill free across pharmacies in England

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Published: October 29, 2025 00:01

The NHS has made the morning‑after pill available free of charge from community pharmacies across England in a move aimed at reducing a longstanding "postcode lottery" in access to emergency contraception and easing pressure on GPs and sexual health…

Good Food Guide names Britain's 100 best pubs

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Published: October 29, 2025 00:01

The Good Food Guide has published its inaugural list of the 100 Best Pubs in Britain, highlighting venues across England, Scotland and Wales and drawing wide regional coverage . National coverage notes strong regional showings — including London and…

Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica, strands thousands of Britons

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Published: October 28, 2025 23:17

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm described by outlets as one of the year’s strongest, made landfall in Jamaica and caused widespread destruction; Jamaica’s prime minister declared the nation a “disaster area” as communities and infrastructure suffered…

Vietnamese leader's UK visit coincides with journalist barred from leaving

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Published: October 28, 2025 22:27

A BBC journalist has been prevented from leaving Vietnam after authorities withheld their renewed passport and identity card, a development that surfaced while Vietnam’s top leader was visiting the UK . The reporter, a Vietnamese national who normally…

Afghan national arrested after Uxbridge triple stabbing

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Published: October 28, 2025 20:50

A man walking his dog was fatally stabbed on a residential street in Uxbridge, west London, on Monday evening; two other people were also injured, including a 14-year-old boy, and detectives have launched a murder inquiry . A 22-year-old Afghan man was…

UK DWP sends letters confirming £150 energy rebate

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Published: October 28, 2025 20:44

The Department for Work and Pensions is notifying eligible households about a one-off £150 Warm Home Discount to help with winter energy bills, with notification letters being posted this week . Scottish officials say around 100,000 homes in Scotland will…

Prunella Scales, famed Fawlty Towers star, dies aged 93

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Published: October 28, 2025 20:18

Prunella Scales, best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in the BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers, has died aged 93; her family said she died peacefully at home in London on 27 October 2025 . The actress enjoyed a near-70-year career across stage, film and television…

No 10 defends barracks plan, accepts higher costs

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Published: October 28, 2025 19:58

Downing Street said it is prepared to pay more to house asylum seekers in disused military barracks rather than hotels, arguing that the extra expense is justified because it would reduce community unease and opposition to hotel placements . The government…

UK services urge safety ahead of Bonfire Night celebrations

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Published: October 28, 2025 15:59

Police, fire services and local authorities across the UK are urging people to act responsibly as Bonfire Night approaches, stressing that organised, safe displays are preferable to private fireworks and that the period is one of the busiest for emergency…

Planning inspector approves 106 homes for Sherburn in Elmet

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Published: October 28, 2025 14:25

A Planning Inspectorate decision has approved a joint Persimmon and Redrow application for 106 homes at Sherburn in Elmet in North Yorkshire, advancing that scheme after the appeal process . Across the UK, other proposals have had mixed fortunes: a…

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers resigns as Martin O'Neill returns interim

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Published: October 28, 2025 10:00

Brendan Rodgers has resigned as Celtic manager after his side's 3-1 defeat at Hearts, leaving the club eight points off the Premiership lead; the announcement followed a sharp public rebuke from principal shareholder Dermot Desmond, who accused Rodgers of…

Eastern Airways suspends operations, risking hundreds of jobs

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Published: October 28, 2025 09:53

Eastern Airways has suspended operations and cancelled all flights, with customers told not to travel to airports as services are halted across the UK . The carrier filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, a formal insolvency step that…

UK to house 900 asylum seekers in two military barracks

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Published: October 28, 2025 09:53

The Home Office will move roughly 900 men seeking asylum into two military sites — Cameron Barracks in Inverness and Crowborough training camp in East Sussex — as part of a plan to end the use of hotels for asylum accommodation, the government says .…

Reeves faces £20bn hit as OBR downgrades productivity

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Published: October 28, 2025 09:39

Official forecasters are set to cut the UK’s trend productivity forecast, a move the Treasury says will create a bigger-than-expected fiscal shortfall of about £20bn that the chancellor must address in next month’s Autumn Budget on 26 November . The…

Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs

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Published: October 28, 2025 09:08

Amazon is reported to be preparing to cut as many as 30,000 corporate roles worldwide as the company pushes to replace some functions with artificial intelligence, according to multiple UK outlets and international reports . The move would affect corporate…

UK government sends £150 warm homes discount letters

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Published: October 28, 2025 08:37

The UK government is sending letters to eligible households this winter confirming a one-off £150 warm homes discount, part of the Warm Home Discount scheme, aimed at reducing energy bills for low-income and vulnerable families . Officials say more than…

British commentator Sami Hamdi detained by US ICE

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Published: October 28, 2025 06:56

British commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement at San Francisco International Airport after officials revoked his visa, Homeland Security said on social media; a DHS spokesperson framed the action as blocking people…

King Charles heckled over Prince Andrew Epstein ties

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Published: October 27, 2025 20:04

King Charles was heckled by a protester about Prince Andrew’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein while greeting crowds outside Lichfield Cathedral during a royal visit, prompting attention from several UK news outlets . The incident comes after Prince…

Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew seek two royal homes

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Published: October 27, 2025 20:00

Reports say Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew are in talks to leave Royal Lodge and request two separate 'royal' homes, a development carried in multiple UK outlets this week . Coverage quotes sources saying Ferguson believes she deserves a royal home if…

Update: Lammy orders independent inquiry after prisoner release

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Published: October 27, 2025 17:00

In the latest development, Hadush Kebatu — an Ethiopian asylum seeker jailed for a 12-month sentence for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old — was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford and recaptured after a two-day manhunt, and officials say he will be…

MPs say Home Office squandered billions on asylum hotels

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Published: October 27, 2025 16:45

A Home Affairs Committee report has accused the Home Office of a 'failed, chaotic and expensive' asylum accommodation system, saying poor contracting and delivery have forced the department to pay large sums for hotel placements and emergency housing .…

Farage refuses to suspend MP Sarah Pochin after remarks

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Published: October 27, 2025 15:09

Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin said adverts are “full” of non-white people in a broadcast exchange, then apologised for wording on her X account, saying her remarks were “phrased poorly” . Reform leader Nigel Farage described the comments as “ugly” but said he…