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Lottery draw produces £5m jackpot winner

Lottery draw produces £5m jackpot winner

The jackpot for Saturday’s National Lottery is a guaranteed £20 million.

Inevitable Conservatives will lose next election, says former Tory MSP

Inevitable Conservatives will lose next election, says former Tory MSP

Adam Tomkins who was a Tory MSP between 2016 and 2021 said it was time for the party to be in opposition after this week’s economic turmoil.

Cabinet minister urges people to remain ‘calm’ amid mini-budget turmoil

Cabinet minister urges people to remain ‘calm’ amid mini-budget turmoil

Welsh Secretary Robert Buckland has stood by the Chancellor’s economic plans, saying it is time to be ‘bold’.

Two planes involved in ‘minor collision’ at Heathrow

Two planes involved in ‘minor collision’ at Heathrow

Emergency services are attending the scene but an airport spokeswoman said no injuries had been reported.

‘Significant action’ needed as most of England still in drought

‘Significant action’ needed as most of England still in drought

Reservoir stocks were at 52% of total capacity as of September 20, the Environment Agency said.

Drug death town’s free heroin scheme to end

Drug death town’s free heroin scheme to end

Supporters of the treatment programme in Middlesbrough say it worked by reducing crime and helped addicts live better

Queen approved plane to transport coffin with stirring words, says Mike Tindall

Queen approved plane to transport coffin with stirring words, says Mike Tindall

The husband of Queen’s granddaughter Zara Tindall told the story on his podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby.

Researchers develop new technology to kill cockroaches

Researchers develop new technology to kill cockroaches

Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh have developed the new technology which targets the pests within 1.2 metres of accuracy.

Lowry painting should stay free to view given economic climate – Salford mayor

Lowry painting should stay free to view given economic climate – Salford mayor

The chief executive of the Lowry gallery said the painting is ‘more of a piece of social history than it is a painting of a football match’.

Maritime charity announces winner of annual photography competition

Maritime charity announces winner of annual photography competition

Entrants were encouraged to submit images that represent the UK’s enduring relationship with the sea.

Cardiac arrest survivor urges people to learn CPR this World Heart Day

Cardiac arrest survivor urges people to learn CPR this World Heart Day

The British Heat Foundation said it is determined to create a nation of life savers by giving everyone the opportunity to learn CPR via its free app.

Amazon reveals Kindle Scribe for reading and writing

Amazon reveals Kindle Scribe for reading and writing

The newest Kindle features a 10.2-inch screen and comes with a magnetically attached pen, with a starting price of £329.99.

Michel Barnier says EU ‘must not back down’ over Northern Ireland protocol

Michel Barnier says EU ‘must not back down’ over Northern Ireland protocol

The former chief Brexit negotiator for the bloc said that Brexit had not yielded any benefits for the UK, in an address in Iveagh House.

Pound and FTSE recover losses after Bank’s surprise monetary intervention

Pound and FTSE recover losses after Bank’s surprise monetary intervention

The pound has managed to recover ground and London’s top index was in the green after slumping earlier on Wednesday.

Archie Battersbee’s mother tells of death threats and noose on son’s grave

Archie Battersbee’s mother tells of death threats and noose on son’s grave

Hollie Dance said there has been severe trolling since May, including abuse on social media and ‘hanging ropes on the vigil tree’.

Market turmoil ‘has exposed vulnerabilities in the UK’s pension sector’

Market turmoil ‘has exposed vulnerabilities in the UK’s pension sector’

Concerns had been growing that defined benefit pension funds were at risk of being ‘hammered’ by recent market moves, a finance expert said.

Britons ride unicycles and juggle with their feet in Guinness World Records 2023

Britons ride unicycles and juggle with their feet in Guinness World Records 2023

The latest edition whittled 40,000 applicants down to 2,697 record-breakers.

Why has the Bank stepped in and how will it help households and businesses?

Why has the Bank stepped in and how will it help households and businesses?

The Bank of England intervened to try to bring surging yields in government bonds – known as gilts – under control as they spiralled higher.

Pair in court over murder of 15-year-old outside school gates

Pair in court over murder of 15-year-old outside school gates

The judge remanded both teenagers to youth detention accommodation.

Red squirrel trapped in Greggs shop is captured and released back into woods

Red squirrel trapped in Greggs shop is captured and released back into woods

The Greggs in Pitlochry had to be closed after the red squirrel became trapped on Saturday.

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