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Early morning rail disruption after deluge of heavy rain

Early morning rail disruption after deluge of heavy rain

Early morning rail disruption after deluge of heavy rain

21 September 2023

Customers have been warned not to travel on routes which usually run through Stevenage station.


Police officer accused of murder over Chris Kaba shooting due to appear in court

Police officer accused of murder over Chris Kaba shooting due to appear in court

Police officer accused of murder over Chris Kaba shooting due to appear in court

21 September 2023

The officer, identified only as NX121, fired a single shot, with went through the windscreen of the car Mr Kaba was driving and hit him in the head.


King to address French senate in historic first

King to address French senate in historic first

King to address French senate in historic first

21 September 2023

It is the first time a British monarch has addressed the senate from the chamber.


Bank of England still tipped to raise rates despite surprise dip in inflation

Bank of England still tipped to raise rates despite surprise dip in inflation

Bank of England still tipped to raise rates despite surprise dip in inflation

21 September 2023

Inflation hit 6.7% in August, down from 6.8% in July, and significantly lower than the 7.1% that had been expected.


Inquest opens into death of Army officer after incident on Cyprus RAF base

Inquest opens into death of Army officer after incident on Cyprus RAF base

Inquest opens into death of Army officer after incident on Cyprus RAF base

21 September 2023

Colour Sergeant Anthony Oxley left behind a daughter and three stepchildren.


What the papers say – September 21

What the papers say – September 21

What the papers say – September 21

21 September 2023

The Prime Minister’s net zero reversal is the main story covered on Thursday’s front pages.


Sunak creates dividing line with Labour with net zero slowdown

Sunak creates dividing line with Labour with net zero slowdown

Sunak creates dividing line with Labour with net zero slowdown

21 September 2023

The policy overhaul included pushing back the ban on new petrol and diesel cars back by five years to 2035.


Ed Miliband says he regrets 2015 election interview with Russell Brand

Ed Miliband says he regrets 2015 election interview with Russell Brand

Ed Miliband says he regrets 2015 election interview with Russell Brand

20 September 2023

The former Labour leader said he conducted the interview in order to counter the comic’s claims that voting had no impact.


Labour relishing Tory net zero clash as party refuses to back PM’s car ban delay

Labour relishing Tory net zero clash as party refuses to back PM’s car ban delay

Labour relishing Tory net zero clash as party refuses to back PM’s car ban delay

20 September 2023

Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed predicted the Prime Minister’s watering down of green pledges would ‘blow up in his face’.


18th century Samuel Johnson letter to young girl sells for £38,460

18th century Samuel Johnson letter to young girl sells for £38,460

18th century Samuel Johnson letter to young girl sells for £38,460

20 September 2023

The item had been found stashed among a number of historic letters in a cupboard in a Gloucestershire country house.


King recalls his mother’s links to France as stars attend state banquet

King recalls his mother’s links to France as stars attend state banquet

King recalls his mother’s links to France as stars attend state banquet

20 September 2023

Charles and Queen Camilla were guests of honour at a black tie dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.


Family of murdered teenager say their lives will never be complete

Family of murdered teenager say their lives will never be complete

Family of murdered teenager say their lives will never be complete

20 September 2023

Terrell Marshall-Williams, 16, died after being found with stab wounds in Merry Hill, Wolverhampton.


Dog named Carmen is latest to join Winnie the Pooh in the Hundred Acre Wood

Dog named Carmen is latest to join Winnie the Pooh in the Hundred Acre Wood

Dog named Carmen is latest to join Winnie the Pooh in the Hundred Acre Wood

20 September 2023

The dog was inspired by AA Milne’s time in the First World War.


MPs ask if Elon Musk ‘personally intervened’ on Russell Brand’s status on X

MPs ask if Elon Musk ‘personally intervened’ on Russell Brand’s status on X

MPs ask if Elon Musk ‘personally intervened’ on Russell Brand’s status on X

20 September 2023

Various social media platforms have been asked about Brand being able to monetise his content.


Amazon flexes AI muscle with new ‘more personal’ Alexa

Amazon flexes AI muscle with new ‘more personal’ Alexa

Amazon flexes AI muscle with new ‘more personal’ Alexa

20 September 2023

The tech giant has previewed an updated, more conversational version of its voice assistant which will be rolled out in the near future.


Motoring industry left ‘high and dry’ on delay to 2030 pledge

Motoring industry left ‘high and dry’ on delay to 2030 pledge

Motoring industry left ‘high and dry’ on delay to 2030 pledge

20 September 2023

Industry leaders have called for ‘clarity’ on what delaying the ban on petrol and diesel vehicles means for them.


Company director to run 1,000 miles across year to raise Alzheimer’s awareness

Company director to run 1,000 miles across year to raise Alzheimer’s awareness

Company director to run 1,000 miles across year to raise Alzheimer’s awareness

20 September 2023

PJ Scott has so far run 765 miles to raise funds for charity Alzheimer’s Society.


Sunak accused of claiming to have ‘scrapped’ measures that ‘were not policy’

Sunak accused of claiming to have ‘scrapped’ measures that ‘were not policy’

Sunak accused of claiming to have ‘scrapped’ measures that ‘were not policy’

20 September 2023

Conservative former Cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke criticised the Prime Minister for putting up ‘a lot of straw men’.


Landlords welcome insulation targets rollback amid warnings of costs to renters

Landlords welcome insulation targets rollback amid warnings of costs to renters

Landlords welcome insulation targets rollback amid warnings of costs to renters

20 September 2023

Axing energy efficiency rules for the private rental sector could cost households £8bn over 10 years, the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit said.


Culture Secretary tells media bosses to review processes in wake of Brand claims

Culture Secretary tells media bosses to review processes in wake of Brand claims

Culture Secretary tells media bosses to review processes in wake of Brand claims

20 September 2023

Lucy Frazer made her comments during a keynote speech at the Royal Television Society Cambridge Conference.


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