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Cat stows away in engineer’s van on three-hour ferry trip

Cat stows away in engineer’s van on three-hour ferry trip

Tia spend the night on the island of Coll in the Inner Hebrides.

Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens due back in court over flashing charges

Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens due back in court over flashing charges

The 49-year-old is accused of two counts of indecent exposure pre-dating Ms Everard’s kidnap, rape and murder.

What the papers say – October 3

What the papers say – October 3

Politics and a heartfelt plea from Mel B feature among Monday’s front pages.

Kwarteng to make crunch conference speech as revolt grows over tax cuts for rich

Kwarteng to make crunch conference speech as revolt grows over tax cuts for rich

The Chancellor will insist that his plan to boost growth is right despite mounting opposition from senior Tories.

Grant Shapps joins Tory revolt over Liz Truss scrapping top rate of income tax

Grant Shapps joins Tory revolt over Liz Truss scrapping top rate of income tax

The former cabinet minister said handing ‘big giveaways’ to those who need them least is ‘politically tin-eared’.

Ben Wallace: Specialist ships will protect underwater cables from Russia

Ben Wallace: Specialist ships will protect underwater cables from Russia

The Defence Secretary warned that Moscow makes ‘no secret’ of its ability to target underwater infrastructure.

‘Truly inspiring’ London Marathon sees 18 Guinness World Records broken

‘Truly inspiring’ London Marathon sees 18 Guinness World Records broken

From 34 listed attempts, 18 world records were broken – including one for the fastest marathon dressed as a vampire.

Tory minister hits out at ‘backbiting’ colleagues

Tory minister hits out at ‘backbiting’ colleagues

Dehenna Davidson said colleagues had leaked stories about her to the press.

Buckland: Brexit ‘freedom’ will bring a freeport to Wales for the first time

Buckland: Brexit ‘freedom’ will bring a freeport to Wales for the first time

The Welsh Secretary said ‘being a proud unionist doesn’t make anyone less Welsh’.

Scottish Conservatives offer ‘real alternative’ to SNP, Douglas Ross to say

Scottish Conservatives offer ‘real alternative’ to SNP, Douglas Ross to say

Mr Ross will address the Conservative Party conference on Monday.

Second day of protests against soaring energy prices and climate crisis

Second day of protests against soaring energy prices and climate crisis

Just Stop Oil campaigners said supporters had marched through central London, disrupting traffic, and staged a sit-down protest on Waterloo Bridge.

Northern Ireland minister apologises for past ‘ferocious’ Brexit stance

Northern Ireland minister apologises for past ‘ferocious’ Brexit stance

Steve Baker said ministers needed to act with ‘humility’ to restore relationships with the Republic of Ireland and the EU.

Strictly’s Tyler West completes London Marathon

Strictly’s Tyler West completes London Marathon

The radio DJ is currently taking part in the celebrity dance competition with Strictly professional Dianne Buswell.

Putin ‘highly unlikely’ to use nuclear weapons but is not rational, says Wallace

Putin ‘highly unlikely’ to use nuclear weapons but is not rational, says Wallace

The Defence Secretary also said he would be meeting allies to discuss undersea security after the suspected Nord Stream sabotage.

Trees from Platinum Jubilee sculpture to be planted across UK in honour of Queen

Trees from Platinum Jubilee sculpture to be planted across UK in honour of Queen

The 350 saplings made up the Tree of Trees, a 69ft sculpture installed outside Buckingham Palace to mark the monarch’s seven decades on the throne.

Conservative Party conference opens with tributes to late Queen

Conservative Party conference opens with tributes to late Queen

Members remained standing to sing the national anthem in praise of King Charles III.

Search for Moors murder victim Keith Bennett continuing ‘for foreseeable future’

Search for Moors murder victim Keith Bennett continuing ‘for foreseeable future’

The 12-year-old was one of five victims of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, with three later found buried on Saddleworth Moor.

Fun, fast times and emotional challenges as thousands take on London Marathon

Fun, fast times and emotional challenges as thousands take on London Marathon

It is expected to be the final time that the event takes place in October, with the race due to return to its regular spring slot in 2023.

Man shot dead in west Belfast social club

Man shot dead in west Belfast social club

Two masked men opened fire at the victim inside Donegal Celtic Football Club’s social club.

Wallace not ruling out future leadership bid and says Nato job would be ‘nice’

Wallace not ruling out future leadership bid and says Nato job would be ‘nice’

The Defence Secretary said he loves his current role but admitted he was not ruling out a future leadership bid.

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