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Storm Babet sparks transport chaos

Storm Babet sparks transport chaos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

Protesters say Labour has blood on its hands outside party’s HQ

Protesters say Labour has blood on its hands outside party’s HQ

Demonstrators called for Labour to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for the UK to stop arming Israel.

Lighthouse loses its dome as Storm Babet blasts in

Lighthouse loses its dome as Storm Babet blasts in

The lighthouse at South Shields, South Tyneside, has been a local landmark since 1895.

Second death in Storm Babet as new red warning issued

Second death in Storm Babet as new red warning issued

A 56-year-old driver died after a falling tree hit a van near Forfar in Angus on Thursday evening.

Storm Babet: Woman evacuated from home she had moved into just hours earlier

Storm Babet: Woman evacuated from home she had moved into just hours earlier

Terri Mason had to leave her property in Brechin within hours of moving in as it was threatened by floodwater.

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky

The display will peak on Saturday night, into the early hours of Sunday, producing up to 25 meteors every hour.

Irish forecasters issue new rain warnings as Government examines flood aid

Irish forecasters issue new rain warnings as Government examines flood aid

Ireland’s Minister for Finance said a proposal is being worked on to increase the level of support that will be offered to those affected by flooding.

Annual refugee cap to launch in January 2025, Home Office says

Annual refugee cap to launch in January 2025, Home Office says

Campaigners accused the Government of ‘passing the buck to underfunded councils’ to justify the cap.

Some pensioners ‘may have to set money aside for unexpected tax bills’

Some pensioners ‘may have to set money aside for unexpected tax bills’

Frozen income tax thresholds combined with significant state pension rises may push more pensioners into paying tax, LCP said.

Zara Aleena’s murder was ‘opportunistic’, appeal court told

Zara Aleena’s murder was ‘opportunistic’, appeal court told

Jordan McSweeney appeared at the start of proceedings at the Court of Appeal on Friday via videolink.

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