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Woman in her 80s is latest death due to Storm Babet as floods continue

Woman in her 80s is latest death due to Storm Babet as floods continue

Woman in her 80s is latest death due to Storm Babet as floods continue

22 October 2023

The death takes the number of people who have died since the storm struck Britain last week to at least four.


Jenrick says chanting ‘Jihad’ is ‘inciting terrorist violence’

Jenrick says chanting ‘Jihad’ is ‘inciting terrorist violence’

Jenrick says chanting ‘Jihad’ is ‘inciting terrorist violence’

22 October 2023

The Metropolitan Police said no offences were identified in a video of a Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain protest.


Sycamore Gap tree ‘stored in secret location over souvenir hunter fears’

Sycamore Gap tree ‘stored in secret location over souvenir hunter fears’

Sycamore Gap tree ‘stored in secret location over souvenir hunter fears’

22 October 2023

According to the Sunday Times, police caught several members of the public trying to take pieces of the tree from the site where it was felled.


Pairs of black holes could be hiding as one, scientists believe

Pairs of black holes could be hiding as one, scientists believe

Pairs of black holes could be hiding as one, scientists believe

22 October 2023

Researchers have shown it is theoretically possible that the pairs of black holes are being held in equilibrium by a cosmological force.


Patient one of first to be fitted with new pacemaker the size of a pen lid

Patient one of first to be fitted with new pacemaker the size of a pen lid

Patient one of first to be fitted with new pacemaker the size of a pen lid

22 October 2023

Experts at University Hospital Southampton took just 30 minutes to fit the Aveir VR leadless pacemaker to 76-year-old Graham Motteram.


Clean-up gets under way in flooded areas after Storm Babet passes

Clean-up gets under way in flooded areas after Storm Babet passes

Clean-up gets under way in flooded areas after Storm Babet passes

22 October 2023

Work to clear away the damage will go ahead on Sunday as the weather improves.


Bonnie Prince Charlie’s sword to go on display at Perth Museum

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s sword to go on display at Perth Museum

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s sword to go on display at Perth Museum

22 October 2023

It will be the first time the sword has returned to Scotland since it was made in Perth in 1739.


A dementia pen pal group is helping care home residents ‘relive childhoods’

A dementia pen pal group is helping care home residents ‘relive childhoods’

A dementia pen pal group is helping care home residents ‘relive childhoods’

22 October 2023

The partnership sees care home residents and primary school children do arts and crafts together, among other activities.


‘Everything’s gone’ in home burnt by Hamas, says British-Israeli man

‘Everything’s gone’ in home burnt by Hamas, says British-Israeli man

‘Everything’s gone’ in home burnt by Hamas, says British-Israeli man

22 October 2023

Ben King said it is a ‘huge relief’ and a ‘blessing’ that he and his family were uninjured and able to be together.


Storm Babet passes but lengthy clean-up in store for worst-hit areas of Scotland

Storm Babet passes but lengthy clean-up in store for worst-hit areas of Scotland

Storm Babet passes but lengthy clean-up in store for worst-hit areas of Scotland

22 October 2023

Flood warnings are still in place for some areas.


Sunak to mark first year in No 10 facing problems at home and abroad

Sunak to mark first year in No 10 facing problems at home and abroad

Sunak to mark first year in No 10 facing problems at home and abroad

22 October 2023

Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister on October 25 2022 and has faced a series of challenges in his first 12 months.


The challenges facing Rishi Sunak ahead of the next general election

The challenges facing Rishi Sunak ahead of the next general election

The challenges facing Rishi Sunak ahead of the next general election

22 October 2023

The Prime Minister must contend with delivering his five pledges, choosing when to call an election and criticism from his predecessors.


How Rishi Sunak is doing on delivering his five pledges

How Rishi Sunak is doing on delivering his five pledges

How Rishi Sunak is doing on delivering his five pledges

22 October 2023

The Prime Minister asked the public to judge him on whether he managed to deliver on five priorities he set out at the start of 2023.


Roadside weather station upgrades to boost gritting decisions

Roadside weather station upgrades to boost gritting decisions

Roadside weather station upgrades to boost gritting decisions

22 October 2023

National Highways said it is investing £15.4 million to modernise 125 stations by the end of 2025.


Billions in local government pensions invested in fossil fuels – analysis

Billions in local government pensions invested in fossil fuels – analysis

Billions in local government pensions invested in fossil fuels – analysis

22 October 2023

Environmental campaign groups analysed data gathered through Freedom of Information requests.


Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival, study suggests

Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival, study suggests

Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival, study suggests

22 October 2023

Researchers assessed whether a short course of induction chemotherapy before chemoradiation could reduce rates of relapse and death.


Lottery winner who used money to buy pool table now set to represent England

Lottery winner who used money to buy pool table now set to represent England

Lottery winner who used money to buy pool table now set to represent England

22 October 2023

Neil Jones said his win allowed him to retire and dedicate more time to honing his pool skills – and his practice has paid off.


What the papers say – October 22

What the papers say – October 22

What the papers say – October 22

22 October 2023

A range of stories feature across Sunday’s front pages.


Travel disruption to continue in parts of UK after flooding from Storm Babet

Travel disruption to continue in parts of UK after flooding from Storm Babet

Travel disruption to continue in parts of UK after flooding from Storm Babet

21 October 2023

Three people have died since the storm hit the UK on Wednesday.


Princess of Wales says England can leave Rugby World Cup with ‘heads held high’

Princess of Wales says England can leave Rugby World Cup with ‘heads held high’

Princess of Wales says England can leave Rugby World Cup with ‘heads held high’

21 October 2023

Kate said the England players ‘can be so proud’ of their tournament after their semi-final defeat.


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