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Around 80,000 homes without power as Storm Eunice batters Ireland

Around 80,000 homes without power as Storm Eunice batters Ireland

Around 80,000 homes without power as Storm Eunice batters Ireland

18 February 2022

Schools and colleges across the country will remain closed on Friday after officials warned of a ‘high-impact, multi-hazard weather event’.


NatWest returns to profit after heavy Covid hits

NatWest returns to profit after heavy Covid hits

NatWest returns to profit after heavy Covid hits

18 February 2022

The bank said it will pay £1.3 billion back to shareholders, including the Government.


Storm Eunice brings ‘dangerous conditions’ as rare red weather warnings issued

Storm Eunice brings ‘dangerous conditions’ as rare red weather warnings issued

Storm Eunice brings ‘dangerous conditions’ as rare red weather warnings issued

18 February 2022

Hundreds of schools have been closed, trains in Wales are suspended and the Army is on a stand-by to assist.


Storm Eunice prompts red weather warning for East of England including London

Storm Eunice prompts red weather warning for East of England including London

Storm Eunice prompts red weather warning for East of England including London

18 February 2022

The warning covers Greater London, Kent, Surrey, Essex and East Sussex.


What the papers say – February 18

What the papers say – February 18

What the papers say – February 18

18 February 2022

The ‘storm of the century’ and the latest concerns about Russia are on the front pages.


Duck paste instead of duct tape as online grocery shoppers receive substitutes

Duck paste instead of duct tape as online grocery shoppers receive substitutes

Duck paste instead of duct tape as online grocery shoppers receive substitutes

18 February 2022

One Aldi customer said they received Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food ice cream instead of the breaded fish fillets they had ordered.


First hearing in Harry’s claim against Home Office over police protection due

First hearing in Harry’s claim against Home Office over police protection due

First hearing in Harry’s claim against Home Office over police protection due

18 February 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex lost their taxpayer-funded police protection in the aftermath of quitting as senior working royals in early 2020.


PM to attend major security conference as tensions mount on Ukrainian border

PM to attend major security conference as tensions mount on Ukrainian border

PM to attend major security conference as tensions mount on Ukrainian border

18 February 2022

The UK warns the crisis in the region is at a ‘critical juncture’, with Russia accused of ‘manufacturing a pretext’ for launching an attack.


Storm Eunice prompts danger-to-life warnings with people told to stay indoors

Storm Eunice prompts danger-to-life warnings with people told to stay indoors

Storm Eunice prompts danger-to-life warnings with people told to stay indoors

18 February 2022

From Friday morning there is a risk of ‘flying debris resulting in danger to life’ as well as damage to buildings and homes.


Ireland braces for arrival of Storm Eunice

Ireland braces for arrival of Storm Eunice

Ireland braces for arrival of Storm Eunice

18 February 2022

Schools in nine counties in the Republic of Ireland will remain closed on Friday due to the impact of the storm.


RideLondon cycling festival to return after pandemic with new route into Essex

RideLondon cycling festival to return after pandemic with new route into Essex

RideLondon cycling festival to return after pandemic with new route into Essex

17 February 2022

The event will return on Sunday May 29 after a near three-year absence during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Snow warnings for most of Scotland as Storm Eunice hits

Snow warnings for most of Scotland as Storm Eunice hits

Snow warnings for most of Scotland as Storm Eunice hits

17 February 2022

Forecasters are warning of heavy snow in parts of Scotland during Storm Eunice.


Javid says racism in the police or elsewhere should ‘never ever be tolerated’

Javid says racism in the police or elsewhere should ‘never ever be tolerated’

Javid says racism in the police or elsewhere should ‘never ever be tolerated’

17 February 2022

The Health Secretary says the UK is ‘the most successful multiracial democracy on Earth’, but that is not to say racism does not exist in society.


Labour MP urges Government to reconsider £12m spend on Queen book for children

Labour MP urges Government to reconsider £12m spend on Queen book for children

Labour MP urges Government to reconsider £12m spend on Queen book for children

17 February 2022

All primary school pupils across the UK are to receive a book celebrating the achievements of the monarch over the past 70 years.


Raab announces plans for 4,000 new prison places

Raab announces plans for 4,000 new prison places

Raab announces plans for 4,000 new prison places

17 February 2022

The proposals have been criticised as ‘the cost of the Conservatives’ failure on crime’.


UK braces for Storm Eunice with some people urged to stay indoors

UK braces for Storm Eunice with some people urged to stay indoors

UK braces for Storm Eunice with some people urged to stay indoors

17 February 2022

A red weather warning – the highest alert – has been issued by the Met Office.


Most English medieval fiction has been lost, research suggests

Most English medieval fiction has been lost, research suggests

Most English medieval fiction has been lost, research suggests

17 February 2022

A study estimated the loss and survival of precious artefacts and narratives from different parts of Europe.


Katie Price’s fiance charged with using threatening or abusive behaviour

Katie Price’s fiance charged with using threatening or abusive behaviour

Katie Price’s fiance charged with using threatening or abusive behaviour

17 February 2022

Carl Woods is engaged to former glamour model Price.


UK and US accuse Russia of ‘manufacturing pretext’ for Ukraine attack

UK and US accuse Russia of ‘manufacturing pretext’ for Ukraine attack

UK and US accuse Russia of ‘manufacturing pretext’ for Ukraine attack

17 February 2022

At the UN Security Council, America’s top diplomat held out the prospect to President Putin of a summit with key world leaders.


Children with insomnia symptoms likely to continue to suffer as adults – study

Children with insomnia symptoms likely to continue to suffer as adults – study

Children with insomnia symptoms likely to continue to suffer as adults – study

17 February 2022

Researchers suggest parents and doctors should not assume sleep issues will go away with age.


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