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Heavy rain to continue across parts of UK after weekend washout

Heavy rain to continue across parts of UK after weekend washout

On Tuesday eastern Scotland could see between 50mm and 75mm of rain, equivalent to a third of the average for December.

Man arrested after mother and son killed in hit-and-run crash in Derbyshire

Man arrested after mother and son killed in hit-and-run crash in Derbyshire

A 59-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her son, 22, later died in hospital.

Man arrested in connection with 1984 East Finchley murder of Anthony Littler

Man arrested in connection with 1984 East Finchley murder of Anthony Littler

Anthony Littler was found with head injuries in an alleyway known as The Causeway, near East Finchley Tube station, at 12.15am on May 1 1984.

Fire at Bristol Airport car park destroys vehicles and causes flight delays

Fire at Bristol Airport car park destroys vehicles and causes flight delays

The fire began after a parked car caught fire in the silver zone car park at 10am, the airport said.

Hillsborough talks will focus on stabilising Stormont finances – Heaton-Harris

Hillsborough talks will focus on stabilising Stormont finances – Heaton-Harris

The Northern Ireland Secretary said negotiations with the DUP over post-Brexit trade arrangements have not concluded.

Lord Cameron reprimands Humza Yousaf over Erdogan meeting ‘protocol breach’

Lord Cameron reprimands Humza Yousaf over Erdogan meeting ‘protocol breach’

The meeting prompted a warning letter from Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron.

Lancashire Constabulary mourns ‘highly respected’ assistant chief constable

Lancashire Constabulary mourns ‘highly respected’ assistant chief constable

Peter Lawson, who died on Sunday, was described as an ‘outstanding officer who served the communities of Lancashire with pride’.

Three people stabbed and slashed in ‘targeted attack’ in Liverpool

Three people stabbed and slashed in ‘targeted attack’ in Liverpool

Two men and a woman were attacked at a property on Upper Warwick Street, Toxteth, at about 1pm on Sunday.

Tory factions to hold summits over Sunak’s Rwanda Bill before crunch vote

Tory factions to hold summits over Sunak’s Rwanda Bill before crunch vote

The Prime Minister is facing arguably the toughest week of his premiership.

Government negotiations with DUP on Windsor Framework concluded, Sinn Fein says

Government negotiations with DUP on Windsor Framework concluded, Sinn Fein says

The DUP has been in negotiation with the Government to secure legislative assurances of Northern Ireland’s economic position in the UK.

Teenage girls arrested after Jewish woman violently assaulted and robbed

Teenage girls arrested after Jewish woman violently assaulted and robbed

The Met said investigators are still treating the attack as a ‘possible hate crime’.

Village in Ireland hit by ‘possible tornado’ as homes and cars seriously damaged

Village in Ireland hit by ‘possible tornado’ as homes and cars seriously damaged

Emergency services were called to Leitrim Village after high winds flattened trees, ripped a roof off a building and scattered debris on a street.

Sadiq Khan opens first new London mainline train station in 10 years

Sadiq Khan opens first new London mainline train station in 10 years

The £419 million Brent Cross West project was due to be undertaken in 2030, but was brought forward.

Doctor Who actress says Tardis wheelchair ramp is ‘for every disabled kid’

Doctor Who actress says Tardis wheelchair ramp is ‘for every disabled kid’

Ruth Madeley plays Shirley Anne Bingham in the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials.

McDonald’s apologises after security guard mops pavement around homeless man

McDonald’s apologises after security guard mops pavement around homeless man

The fast food chain said it was ‘shocked and saddened’ by the incident in which the man’s sleeping bag was soaked.

Rishi Sunak to be quizzed on Eat Out scheme and lockdowns at Covid inquiry

Rishi Sunak to be quizzed on Eat Out scheme and lockdowns at Covid inquiry

A crucial week for the Prime Minister starts with a grilling on his time as chancellor during the pandemic.

Fresh weather warnings in place as wet and windy weekend continues

Fresh weather warnings in place as wet and windy weekend continues

Storm Fergus will hit western areas of the UK on Sunday afternoon, the Met Office said.

Judge orders BBC to release emails related to Martin Bashir’s Diana interview

Judge orders BBC to release emails related to Martin Bashir’s Diana interview

A judge said the BBC had been ‘inconsistent, erroneous and unreliable’ in the way it dealt with a request to release material under FOI law.

UK to transfer Royal Navy minehunters to Ukraine

UK to transfer Royal Navy minehunters to Ukraine

The UK will lead a new maritime coalition alongside Norway delivering support, training, equipment and infrastructure.

High winds and potential coastal flooding as Storm Fergus sweeps Ireland

High winds and potential coastal flooding as Storm Fergus sweeps Ireland

Orange warnings for wind are in place for counties Clare, Galway and Mayo, indicating very strong onshore winds and high waves.

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