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Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:00:34 GMTDisruption continues after heavy rain in Scotland
Travel is still affected after Friday’s bad weather saw a person swept into the River Don near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:48:59 GMTAdele says first night of postponed Vegas residency looks ‘just how I imagined’
The singer became emotional as she thanked fans for ‘coming back to me’ as she opened the show at The Colosseum venue in Caesars Palace.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:44:38 GMTAdele fans can ‘die happy’ after finally seeing her show in Las Vegas
Some said it ‘did not feel real’ to be back at Caesars Palace for Adele’s previously cancelled show – but were sure it would be ‘worth the wait’.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:34:47 GMTAutumn Budget – live: More than half of Britons blame Tories for cost of living crisis
Poll reveals 19% of voters trust Conservatives on economy
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:28:22 GMTGoogle and Apple’s role in Qatari app that lets men stop women from leaving the country
Exclusive: Tech giants under fire for making available Metrash2 app which can be used to stop unmarried Qatari women aged under 25 from leaving the Gulf state
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:00:51 GMTDeaf man credits dogs for making him feel better after mental health struggles
Ian Joyce thanked his dogs for helping him to have a ‘more positive outlook’ in life.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 06:50:51 GMTNuclear threat from Iran ‘more advanced than ever before’, James Cleverly warns
He said that Iranian-supplied weapons are threatening security in the Middle East and beyond.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 02:26:36 GMTThree arrested after attempted murder of two police officers in Co Tyrone
The two officers had been on patrol in the Mount Carmel Heights when a bomb was detonated at the side of their vehicle.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 01:29:56 GMTAdele fans from around the world sure postponed show will be ‘worth the wait’
Some described having ‘butterflies’ and did not want to build their expectations too high in case of a second disappointment.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 01:05:04 GMT‘Danger to life’ floods overwhelm homes, railways and roads in Scotland after 140mm of rain falls overnight
‘Rest centres’ set up and sandbags handed out in Aberdeenshire after month’s worth of rain falls in hours
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:20:34 GMTBenjamin Mendy trial jurors told to end his ‘absolute hell’ and acquit footballer of rape
Defence insists claims Mendy is a ‘predator’ are ‘utterly ridiculous’
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTStar chef creates beef and haggis pie to celebrate St Andrew’s Day
MasterChef: The Professionals winner Gary Maclean created the pie as part of a campaign to celebrate St Andrew’s Day.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTUnion leader says Government ‘caught out’ as it fails lorry drivers
A multi-million pound scheme to improve toilet facilities for lorry drivers is ‘entirely unspent’ after a year, according to Unite.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTPublic backs nurses striking over pay and patient care, poll suggests
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called for ‘detailed negotiations’ on pay in the next five days or it will announce strike dates for December.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:38:26 GMTChildren In Need 2022 raises more than £35 million
The annual BBC show featured musical performances, comedy sketches and fundraising challenges.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:57:14 GMTPerson swept into water in Aberdeenshire as heavy rain continues
The person was understood to be rescuing a dog in the River Don near Monymusk in Aberdeenshire on Friday.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:41:13 GMTScotland and north-east England face further rail disruption after heavy rain
National Rail says that speed restrictions will be in place on a number of routes in Scotland because of continuing poor weather.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:32:42 GMTSunak says he wants more people in jail to make streets safer for women
Experience of parenthood has shaped my attitude to crime, says PM
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:30:27 GMTSunak says more criminals should be jailed as part of crackdown on crime
The Prime Minister said his daughter wanting to walk to school by herself brought home the danger women and girls face.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:30:00 GMTCleverly accuses Iran of spreading ‘bloodshed and destruction’
The Foreign Secretary says the regime in Tehran is closer than ever before to acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:30:00 GMTI’m A Celebrity’s Boy George tells Matt Hancock: I have been hating on you
The 61-year-old Culture Club singer said he thinks the former health secretary is ‘slippery’.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:24:10 GMTPolice chief says ‘big proportion’ of Met’s officers ‘not properly deployable’
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has been head of Britain’s biggest police force since September.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:21:40 GMTClimate protester arrested after ‘approaching Sir David Attenborough’ in seafood restaurant
Animal Rebellion group ecologist wanted to persuade broadcaster to speak out over biodiversity crisis
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:05:43 GMTZara Aleena: Sexual predator who murdered law graduate in brutal attack had just been freed from jail
Jordan McSweeney dragged woman into alleyway where he kicked and stamped on her
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:39:37 GMTJeremy Hunt told to ‘come clean’ on economic cost of non-dom tax status
The IFS said abolishing non-doms would be worth around £3bn a year to the economy – roughly the same amount that will be added to next year’s NHS budget
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:12:34 GMTScriptwriter Nick Fisher remembered for his ‘creative brilliance’ by BBC
Dorset Police discovered a body in Dorchester on Thursday morning believed to be that of Fisher.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:54:03 GMTKing bans foie gras in all royal residences, according to Peta
As a gesture of gratitude, the group is sending the king a hamper of ‘faux gras’ made by vegan chef Alexis Gauthier.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:53:30 GMTKing Charles bans foie gras from all royal residences
King Charles had previoulsy banned it from his residences as Prince of Wales
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:40:14 GMTLeo Varadkar defends government record as he prepares to return as Irish premier
Mr Varadkar said 12 years in government has taught him that you do not know what will hit you.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:27:15 GMTPolice failed murdered mother and daughter ‘beyond imagination’, family says
Raneem Oudeh, 22, was killed outside her mother’s home in Northdown Road, Solihull, West Midlands, on August 27 2018.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:00:49 GMTPaddington Bears left in memory of the Queen pictured exploring Buckingham Palace
The toys will be donated to families by the Queen Consort at a special ‘teddy bears picnic’
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:51:06 GMTNext Labour leader ‘ideally’ a woman, says Starmer
The Labour leader spoke of his hope that after he steps down his party could for the first time choose a female leader.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:41:26 GMTBorder Force and Home Office staff prepare to go on strike
PCS union moves to add to ‘substantial strike fund’ for dispute
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:31:56 GMTWoman arrested on suspicion of assault after man found dead in car
West Midlands Police has launched a murder inquiry after a man in his 30s was discovered dead in a vehicle in Coventry on Friday afternoon.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:23:49 GMTMother and daughter murdered while on the phone to police ‘failed beyond imagination’, family say
Raneem Oudeh, 22, and her mother Khaola Saleem, 49, were killed in August 2018
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:20:54 GMTPolice investigate whether new IRA were behind bomb attack on two officers
The involvement of the new IRA was a ‘strong line of inquiry’, police chief said
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:20:00 GMTRAF’s first UK flight using 100% sustainable fuel a ‘breakthrough moment’
The RAF Voyager took to the skies over Oxfordshire using waste-based fuels including used cooking oil.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:15:15 GMTFlying rings banned from beaches by UK council to protect seals
Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk bans the plastic toys from its beaches
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:05:47 GMTTop university tells students to drop out if they can’t find somewhere to live
A housing crisis described as ‘unprecedented’ has seen students unable to find accommodation this year
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:02:56 GMTAlmost 1,700 suspects, including drug dealers, arrested over six weeks by Met
The Met said it is taking a more precise and strategic approach to clamping down on crime.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:54:56 GMTMan beat girlfriend to death on Christmas Day as she watched TV
Neuropathologist said Yahya Aboukar might have beat partner to death with barbell or claw hammer
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:39:39 GMTEvri worst performing parcel firm for second year running
Evri, formerly known as Hermes, scored just 1.75 stars out of a possible five in the second annual parcel league table by Citizens Advice
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:31:11 GMTBanksy accuses clothing brand Guess of ‘helping themselves’ to his work
The elusive artist urged shoplifters to visit the clothing brand’s store on Regent Street.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:29:38 GMTPolice officers served with ‘management action’ over mother and daughter murders
The Office for Police Conduct said West Midlands Police let chances to ‘take positive action’ slip for Khaola Saleem and Raneem Oudeh.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:21:00 GMTTake care of your freedom, Zelensky says in address to Irish students
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris said it was a momentous occasion and an ‘important and historic day’.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:19:14 GMTDirectors and two firms found guilty after five workers killed by wall collapse
Wayne Hawkeswood and Graham Woodhouse will face sentence next year over safety failings linked to the deaths of five men in 2016.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:17:18 GMTViolent burglar guilty of killing brother and sister in 1993 after DNA link
The pensioners were beaten and restrained as their flat was ransacked in the search for valuables.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:59:01 GMTUK economy damaged by ‘own goals’ like Brexit and Liz Truss’s Budget, economists say
Institute for Fiscal Studies says UK faces ‘long, unpleasant journey’ over next few years
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:12:29 GMTCovid conspiracy theorist planned to ‘topple government’ with attacks on phone masts and M1, court hears
Oliver Lewin believed white people across Europe were being ‘systematically killed by the Covid vaccine’
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:03:14 GMTSunak to scale back daily ministerial morning TV and radio appearances
It has been reported the Government will provide a minister to be interviewed around three mornings every week.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:52:25 GMTRest centres open as flood warnings escalated to severe in Aberdeenshire
The north east of Scotland has been battered by almost a month’s worth of rain overnight.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:40:05 GMTSexual predator admits murder of law graduate Zara Aleena
At a previous hearing the court was told Jordan McSweeney was a prolific offender and had been released from prison on licence days before the murder.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:26:54 GMTLocal NHS care review set to report back next year
A planned review of local NHS care by former health secretary Patricia Hewitt was announced in the Chancellor’s autumn statement speech.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:17:59 GMTHead takes charge of Harry Kane Junior School after changing name
Howard Junior School in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, has a new name for the duration of the World Cup thanks to headteacher Gregory Hill.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:14:39 GMTCouncil calls for housing stock to be returned following mould exposure death
An inquest into the death of Awaab Ishak found he died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:08:16 GMTEvery strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
From nursing to postal deliveries and even coffin-making, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:07:06 GMTHow much is Matt Hancock being paid for I’m a Celebrity 2022?
Former health secretary will declare his fee to parliament at a later date
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:48:12 GMTHousing boss of mouldy flat that killed toddler held job at provider criticised by regulator
Exclusive: Rochdale Boroughwide Housing chair Alison Tumilty previously held senior post at provider which has regulatory notice against it
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:44:08 GMTPrince of Wales hugs little boy and promises to put picture on his fridge
The future king chatted to a group of military families from the base.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:33:27 GMTSon ‘overwhelmed’ as plaque honours firefighter father who died in line of duty
The plaque to Adrian McGill who died in 1972 has been unveiled at Maryhill Fire Station.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:29:21 GMTFlooding, transport disruption and power cuts hits north east as rain continues
Forecasters have issued an amber rain warning for an area of north east Scotland stretching from just north of Dundee up past Aberdeen until 9pm.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:27:08 GMTJake Quickenden has testicular examination during Loose Men special
The singer lost both his father and brother to cancer.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:12:38 GMTBoris Johnson was paid £11,559 by Rupert Murdoch to fly to a meeting
The former prime minister’s register of interests indicates he was paid more than £32,000 an hour for his appearance
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:12:31 GMTBoris Johnson paid more than £32,000 an hour for speech in US
The former prime minister’s register of interests shows he received in excess of £276,000 for a single event, weeks after walking from No 10
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:08:37 GMTBank of England attacks government’s economic failure ahead of ‘austerity budget’
’It’s not a good story,’ Andrew Bailey tells MPs – painting backdrop to Jeremy Hunt’s £60bn ‘black hole’
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:03:11 GMTTory MPs call on Jeremy Hunt to cut fuel tax in autumn Budget
Former frontbenchers called on the chancellor to stop ‘eye-watering’ fuel levels
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:02:58 GMTPolice identify remains of four men found following mill fire
Specialist officers began searching Bismark House Mill, in Oldham, Greater Manchester, in July after human remains were found by demolition workers.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:52:31 GMTTory MPs call for renters to be allowed to keep pets
Vet and Tory MP Dr Neil Hudson stressed that keeping animals was important to help people with their mental health.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:50:50 GMTFamily of boy who died after mould exposure seek action from housing association
An inquest found Awaab Ishak died from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing association flat where he lived.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:49:55 GMTJeremy Hunt insists ‘no decision’ made on raising fuel duty by 23%
OBR documents have assumed the government will end the £65 billion fuel duty freeze
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:41:43 GMTPolice probe whether New IRA were behind bomb attack on two officers
Police have launched an attempted murder inquiry after officers were targeted in Strabane.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:39:26 GMTJeremy Hunt statement sets scene for ‘grim’ fall in living standards
Recession to last until 2024 as taxes climb to highest level since Second World War
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:32:31 GMTState pensions to increase in line with inflation in April, Jeremy Hunt announces
Chancellor announces ‘biggest ever cash increase in state pension’
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:30:03 GMTMany more to pay tax as Jeremy Hunt freezes allowances and cuts 45p top rate threshold
Millions more to be dragged into 20p and 40p tax rates through ‘fiscal drag’ – and more will pay 45p rate
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:29:19 GMTPub to donate 10% of World Cup match day income to LGBTQ+ charity
The owners feel this move will show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:27:57 GMTOfsted warns of ‘last-minute dash’ to find homes for children entering care
The regulator said there were particular difficulties in finding placements for children with more complex needs and older children.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:27:35 GMTReturn of Scot held in Iraqi jail over Qatar bank ‘debt’ is delayed
Brian Glendinning was expected to return to Scotland on Friday evening, but will now arrive on Saturday morning.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:23:29 GMTRigid wire could have caused baby’s ‘extraordinary bleeding’, court hears
Lucy Letby, 32, denies the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others between June 2015 and June 2016.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:22:58 GMTLucy Letby: Rigid wire could have caused baby’s ‘extraordinary bleeding’, court hears
Lucy Letby denies murders of seven babies and attempted murders of 10 others
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:14:47 GMTPlans to reform House of Lords appointments pass first hurdle
Membership of the House of Lords now far exceeds that of the Commons, says Lord Norton.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:14:38 GMTTrial date set for man accused of murdering Met police officer Matt Ratana
Louis De Zoysa is alleged to have murdered police custody sergeant Matt Ratana after being arrested in the Norbury area in September 2020.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:53:18 GMTMartin Lewis reveals three hours to avoid using washing machine
‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:52:19 GMTSecond World War veteran receives two medals day after 100th birthday
Peter Colthup has been presented with the Dutch Liberation Medal and the Market Garden Medal by the Dutch Attaché.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:46:56 GMTSwans’ late arrival could be linked to warmer weather
The first pair – whose appearance traditionally marks the start of winter – arrived at the Wildfowl & Wetland Trust in Gloucestershire last week.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:40:32 GMTCovid-19 infections fall across the UK for second week in a row
The latest wave has peaked well below levels reached earlier in the year.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:46:51 GMTPaddington pictured around palace ahead of Camilla donating tributes to charity
The Queen Consort will personally deliver teddy bears left as tributes to the Queen to Barnardo’s children’s charity at a picnic at Bow Nursey.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:27:34 GMTPolice treat bomb attack on officers in Co Tyrone as attempted murder
The Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the incident in Strabane was ‘shocking’.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:19:37 GMTPolice seize £500,000 of fake football shirts ahead of World Cup
Officers co-ordinated a series of raids across the country – arresting six people and seizing £12,000 in cash.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:55:08 GMTDouble trouble as celebrity namesakes get caught on the hop at hotel
Brian Cox – the actor and the science professor – found themselves struggling to check in to the same hotel.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:46:13 GMTMajor declaration on use of explosives in built-up areas adopted in Dublin
The Irish-led declaration will require militaries to consider the impact of their actions on civilians in populated areas.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:45:23 GMT5% of police strip-searches carried out on children, new figures show
The release follows the Child Q scandal earlier this year, in which a 15-year-old schoolgirl was strip-searched by police
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:36:42 GMT‘New Spanish Armada’ will result from £1.6bn shipbuilding contract, Labour says
Labour shadow defence minister Chris Evans claimed that 6,000 jobs would have been created.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:30:59 GMTAndrew’s ex-girlfriend to get damages from Mail publisher over porn reference
Photographer Koo Stark, 66, brought legal action over a November 2019 article in the paper.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:29:43 GMTSturgeon: Next year’s Scottish budget will be a ‘difficult balancing act’
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced extra funding for Scotland via the Barnett formula on Thursday.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:26:26 GMTJeremy Hunt insists non-dom tax loophole is good for the economy
But chancellor says he does not have figures to base decision on
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:14:39 GMTFamily of MH17 victim feel ‘satisfaction, but no more’ after guilty verdict
Richard Mayne had been flying out to study maths and finance at the University of Western Australia.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:12:12 GMTAmber weather warning extended as flooding closes schools, roads and railways
The Met Office said heavy rain was easing more slowly than previously expected.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:02:19 GMTChancellor believes social care reforms will happen if Tories win next election
Jeremy Hunt insisted he ‘passionately’ did not want to delay the reforms, which include a care cap, by two years.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:58:38 GMTAlmost 25,000 online fundraising pages set up to help with cost-of-living crisis
A study by JustGiving found that crowdfunders and charities have raised more than £12m through the platform so far this year.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:20:15 GMTWilliam arrives at RAF base to learn about Typhoon jets
The former RAF search and rescue pilot travelled to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire by helicopter.