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Stage at pro-Palestine protest will be located away from Cenotaph, say police

Stage at pro-Palestine protest will be located away from Cenotaph, say police

Stage at pro-Palestine protest will be located away from Cenotaph, say police

20 October 2023

More than 1,000 officers will be deployed to police the pro-Palestine march on Saturday in central London.


Watchdog to investigate after boy with water pistol surrounded by armed police

Watchdog to investigate after boy with water pistol surrounded by armed police

Watchdog to investigate after boy with water pistol surrounded by armed police

20 October 2023

It comes after the teenager’s mother said she feels ‘betrayed’ by the Metropolitan Police.


Underworld informant avoids jail for shallow grave murder cover-up

Underworld informant avoids jail for shallow grave murder cover-up

Underworld informant avoids jail for shallow grave murder cover-up

20 October 2023

The defendant gave evidence in court, leading to the conviction of Amraj Poonia for murder as well as his accomplices.


BBC boss told of Jewish community’s outrage over Hamas language

BBC boss told of Jewish community’s outrage over Hamas language

BBC boss told of Jewish community’s outrage over Hamas language

20 October 2023

BBC director-general Tim Davie met Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl and its chief executive Michael Wegier.


More than 150 calls to Jewish students helpline since Hamas attacks, says union

More than 150 calls to Jewish students helpline since Hamas attacks, says union

More than 150 calls to Jewish students helpline since Hamas attacks, says union

20 October 2023

Reports included verbal abuse, intimidation of students, offensive posters, Jewish students’ accommodation being targeted and even death threats.


Rescue efforts stepped up as hundreds of Scottish homes flooded by Storm Babet

Rescue efforts stepped up as hundreds of Scottish homes flooded by Storm Babet

Rescue efforts stepped up as hundreds of Scottish homes flooded by Storm Babet

20 October 2023

A council official has said flooding and rescues are taking place across Angus in east Scotland.


Inflation to fall markedly this month, says Bank of England governor

Inflation to fall markedly this month, says Bank of England governor

Inflation to fall markedly this month, says Bank of England governor

20 October 2023

Andrew Bailey indicated inflation will return to its recent pattern of slowdowns after the ONS reported a pause at 6.7% for September.


Coroner urged to rule Yousef Makki stabbing an unlawful killing

Coroner urged to rule Yousef Makki stabbing an unlawful killing

Coroner urged to rule Yousef Makki stabbing an unlawful killing

20 October 2023

A second inquest is being held into the teenager’s death after the High Court quashed the conclusions of the first in November 2021.


Academic’s career ‘effectively ended after sacking over Israel comments’

Academic’s career ‘effectively ended after sacking over Israel comments’

Academic’s career ‘effectively ended after sacking over Israel comments’

20 October 2023

Professor David Miller is taking the University of Bristol to an employment tribunal after he was sacked over comments he made criticising Israel.


Storm Babet sparks transport chaos

Storm Babet sparks transport chaos

Storm Babet sparks transport chaos

20 October 2023

Several major roads have been closed, rail lines blocked and flights grounded by the severe weather.


‘More support needed’ to protect mental health of babies and young children

‘More support needed’ to protect mental health of babies and young children

‘More support needed’ to protect mental health of babies and young children

20 October 2023

The report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists said ‘early action is vital’ and made a number of recommendations.


Met Police reports ‘significant increase in hate crime’ amid Israel-Hamas war

Met Police reports ‘significant increase in hate crime’ amid Israel-Hamas war

Met Police reports ‘significant increase in hate crime’ amid Israel-Hamas war

20 October 2023

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said officers would ‘not stand by’ if hate crimes took place.


Road investment to focus on maintenance instead of new highways

Road investment to focus on maintenance instead of new highways

Road investment to focus on maintenance instead of new highways

20 October 2023

The Department for Transport wrote that keeping the network in a ‘safe and serviceable condition’ will be a growing priority.


Church of England services for same-sex couples blessings unlikely before 2025

Church of England services for same-sex couples blessings unlikely before 2025

Church of England services for same-sex couples blessings unlikely before 2025

20 October 2023

Giving an update on progress made since the vote to approve prayers, the Bishop of London recognised that disagreement in the church remains.


CCTV ‘shows Puska cycling in town’ on day of Ashling Murphy’s death, court hears

CCTV ‘shows Puska cycling in town’ on day of Ashling Murphy’s death, court hears

CCTV ‘shows Puska cycling in town’ on day of Ashling Murphy’s death, court hears

20 October 2023

The court has heard that a grey-black bicycle with some green parts was in the area where Ms Murphy’s body was found.


Murder accused says he was watching the boxing with parents at time of shooting

Murder accused says he was watching the boxing with parents at time of shooting

Murder accused says he was watching the boxing with parents at time of shooting

20 October 2023

Joseph Peers is alleged to have driven gunman James Witham to the home of 28-year-old Ashley Dale in Old Swan, Liverpool.


Woman feared being ‘cursed’ if she refused to hand toddler over for FGM – court

Woman feared being ‘cursed’ if she refused to hand toddler over for FGM – court

Woman feared being ‘cursed’ if she refused to hand toddler over for FGM – court

20 October 2023

Jurors have been told that a British three-year-old was subjected to female genital mutilation during a trip to Kenya in 2006.


Man shot dead a father and son over family court case, court told

Man shot dead a father and son over family court case, court told

Man shot dead a father and son over family court case, court told

20 October 2023

Stephen Alderton has pleaded guilty to the murders of Joshua Dunmore, 32, and his father Gary Dunmore, 57, in Cambridgeshire on March 29.


Star of stage and screen Haydn Gwynne dies aged 66

Star of stage and screen Haydn Gwynne dies aged 66

Star of stage and screen Haydn Gwynne dies aged 66

20 October 2023

She was best known for her roles in comedy series Drop The Dead Donkey and Camilla in British sitcom The Windsors.


No 10 says pro-Palestine marchers have right to protest but should ‘be mindful’

No 10 says pro-Palestine marchers have right to protest but should ‘be mindful’

No 10 says pro-Palestine marchers have right to protest but should ‘be mindful’

20 October 2023

Tens of thousands of people gathered for pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the UK last weekend.


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