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‘Car flipped three times’ in collision that killed pregnant woman – eyewitness

‘Car flipped three times’ in collision that killed pregnant woman – eyewitness

‘Car flipped three times’ in collision that killed pregnant woman – eyewitness

18 October 2024

The incident happened on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road, Eltham, at around 6.15pm on Thursday.


Judge criticises activists’ ‘arrogance’ after they damaged Palace fountain

Judge criticises activists’ ‘arrogance’ after they damaged Palace fountain

Judge criticises activists’ ‘arrogance’ after they damaged Palace fountain

18 October 2024

The Animal Rebellion stunt took place in August 2021.


Former detective jailed after stealing almost 4kg of cocaine from police stores

Former detective jailed after stealing almost 4kg of cocaine from police stores

Former detective jailed after stealing almost 4kg of cocaine from police stores

18 October 2024

Andrew Talbot, 54, was found guilty following a trial of supplying a controlled drug of Class A and misconduct in public office.


Predator guilty of rape and killing of vulnerable NHS worker in park

Predator guilty of rape and killing of vulnerable NHS worker in park

Predator guilty of rape and killing of vulnerable NHS worker in park

18 October 2024

Mohamed Iidow had repeatedly sexually assaulted 37-year-old Natalie Shotter while she was passed out in Southall Park, west London, after a night out.


Tata Steel hails milestone as contract signed to deliver electric arc furnace

Tata Steel hails milestone as contract signed to deliver electric arc furnace

Tata Steel hails milestone as contract signed to deliver electric arc furnace

18 October 2024

The electric arc furnace will reduce the Port Talbot site’s steelmaking carbon emissions by 90%, equivalent to five million tonnes of CO2 a year.


Alex Salmond’s body met by family and piper as plane lands in Aberdeen

Alex Salmond’s body met by family and piper as plane lands in Aberdeen

Alex Salmond’s body met by family and piper as plane lands in Aberdeen

18 October 2024

The former first minister’s coffin was greeted by his wife and wider family alongside a piper who played as he was carried into a hearse.


Man who harassed Jewish family and incited racial hatred jailed for four years

Man who harassed Jewish family and incited racial hatred jailed for four years

Man who harassed Jewish family and incited racial hatred jailed for four years

18 October 2024

Robert Taylor incited racial hatred by posting hundreds of posts on social media but also carried his extreme right-wing views into the community.


Two Doors Down star says ‘lad culture’ still permeates TV industry

Two Doors Down star says ‘lad culture’ still permeates TV industry

Two Doors Down star says ‘lad culture’ still permeates TV industry

18 October 2024

Actress Arabella Weir said the British entertainment industry has ‘a long way to go to get away from lad culture’ as she was made an MBE.


Legal action over regulator report on collapsed charity can continue, judge rules

Legal action over regulator report on collapsed charity can continue, judge rules

Legal action over regulator report on collapsed charity can continue, judge rules

18 October 2024

Camila Batmanghelidjh was permitted to challenge findings made by the Charity Commission about Keeping Kids Company before her death.


UK set to be battered by up to 80mph winds in first named storm of season

UK set to be battered by up to 80mph winds in first named storm of season

UK set to be battered by up to 80mph winds in first named storm of season

18 October 2024

An amber warning has been put in place for the north-west of Scotland.


Woman and one-year-old boy die following school bus crash

Woman and one-year-old boy die following school bus crash

Woman and one-year-old boy die following school bus crash

18 October 2024

The incident happened at about 8.40am on Monday.


Text reminders could improve teenagers’ tooth brushing habits

Text reminders could improve teenagers’ tooth brushing habits

Text reminders could improve teenagers’ tooth brushing habits

18 October 2024

But a trial found, brushing more did not tackle levels of decay, with researchers calling for school pupils to be better educated on oral health.


Fact check: Alexa errors, waiting lists and ‘Liam Payne video’ claims

Fact check: Alexa errors, waiting lists and ‘Liam Payne video’ claims

Fact check: Alexa errors, waiting lists and ‘Liam Payne video’ claims

18 October 2024

Round up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.


Police marksman who shot Chris Kaba ‘no RoboCop’, jurors told

Police marksman who shot Chris Kaba ‘no RoboCop’, jurors told

Police marksman who shot Chris Kaba ‘no RoboCop’, jurors told

18 October 2024

Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake, 40, has denied Mr Kaba’s murder.


Plane carrying body of former first minister Alex Salmond lands in Aberdeen

Plane carrying body of former first minister Alex Salmond lands in Aberdeen

Plane carrying body of former first minister Alex Salmond lands in Aberdeen

18 October 2024

Mr Salmond died of a heart attack in North Macedonia on Saturday.


Dog owner whose pet mauled his brother to death jailed for four-and-a-half years

Dog owner whose pet mauled his brother to death jailed for four-and-a-half years

Dog owner whose pet mauled his brother to death jailed for four-and-a-half years

18 October 2024

Gary Stevens, 55, was drunk when his Cane Corso attacked and killed his brother at their home.


Parents of baby who died from choking welcome nursery reforms to improve safety

Parents of baby who died from choking welcome nursery reforms to improve safety

Parents of baby who died from choking welcome nursery reforms to improve safety

18 October 2024

Lewis and Zoe Steeper have been campaigning over early years childcare since their nine-month-old son died after choking at nursery.


Woman walking chihuahua trampled to death by cow, inquest jury concludes

Woman walking chihuahua trampled to death by cow, inquest jury concludes

Woman walking chihuahua trampled to death by cow, inquest jury concludes

18 October 2024

Rebekah Morris was fatally injured in a field in Leicestershire while walking her dog.


Keir Starmer arrives in Berlin ahead of Quad meeting

Keir Starmer arrives in Berlin ahead of Quad meeting

Keir Starmer arrives in Berlin ahead of Quad meeting

18 October 2024

The Prime Minister will meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin.


Multiple unexplained fractures in 25 locations on Sara Sharif’s body, court told

Multiple unexplained fractures in 25 locations on Sara Sharif’s body, court told

Multiple unexplained fractures in 25 locations on Sara Sharif’s body, court told

18 October 2024

Sara’s father, Urfan Sharif, is on trial accused of his daughter’s murder, alongside Sara’s stepmother, Beinash Batool, and uncle, Faisal Malik.


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