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Man charged with murders of two people in Westminster

Man charged with murders of two people in Westminster

Lee Peacock, 49, has been charged with the murders of Sharon Pickles and Clinton Ashmore in Westminster, the Metropolitan Police said.

Senior figures reject suggestions Taliban might have changed

Senior figures reject suggestions Taliban might have changed

The militants have been insistent their attitudes have changed over the last two decades.

Super sheds built across UK as online retail boom sparks warehouse demand

Super sheds built across UK as online retail boom sparks warehouse demand

Almost 15 million sq ft of new super sheds were built in England and Wales in 2020.

Heineken’s pub arm Star reveals £38m investment programme

Heineken’s pub arm Star reveals £38m investment programme

The Dutch beer giant said the cash injection will benefit around 700 pubs in its Star Pubs & Bars operation by the end of 2021.

Western deportation to Afghanistan before Taliban takeover ‘shameful’

Western deportation to Afghanistan before Taliban takeover ‘shameful’

Abdul Ghafoor said the UK has been ‘very tough’ on Afghan refugees, and some nations were trying to deport to Afghanistan up until Kabul fell.

Airlift of Britons and refugees from Afghanistan was unprecedented mission – PM

Airlift of Britons and refugees from Afghanistan was unprecedented mission – PM

The Government said of the 15,000 people evacuated since the Taliban seized Kabul, 5,000 of those were British nationals and their families.

Raising age for free prescriptions a ‘thoughtless false economy’- charities

Raising age for free prescriptions a ‘thoughtless false economy’- charities

Ministers have been warned that short term gains could lead to spending more in the longer term.

Army major to trek 1,200 miles barefoot to fund gene therapy for daughter

Army major to trek 1,200 miles barefoot to fund gene therapy for daughter

Nine-year-old Hasti has Cornelia de Lange syndrome, which limits her development and causes seizures.

What the papers say – August 29

What the papers say – August 29

The latest on the situation in Afghanistan leads many of the Sunday papers.

Fears for Afghans ‘abandoned to Taliban’ as final UK troops pulled out of Kabul

Fears for Afghans ‘abandoned to Taliban’ as final UK troops pulled out of Kabul

The end of Operation Pitting on Saturday marked the winding up of 20 years of British troops in Afghanistan.

Three people left injured after incident on ride at festival

Three people left injured after incident on ride at festival

Emergency Services were called to the scene in Barrow at 8.30pm on Saturday after two women and one man suffered injuries, police said.

Ministers accused of being ‘missing in action’ as Afghanistan blame game begins

Ministers accused of being ‘missing in action’ as Afghanistan blame game begins

Sir Keir Starmer called for new leadership at the Foreign Office.

Support package will welcome Afghan refugees with open arms – PM

Support package will welcome Afghan refugees with open arms – PM

Boris Johnson said a great debt was owed to the Afghan refugees and it was important to help them settle in the UK.

Boris Johnson ‘lost in admiration’ for troops returning from Afghanistan

Boris Johnson ‘lost in admiration’ for troops returning from Afghanistan

The Prime Minister wrote an open letter to the whole Armed Forces community.

Final UK troops and diplomats leave Afghanistan after 20-year campaign

Final UK troops and diplomats leave Afghanistan after 20-year campaign

Boris Johnson said now was a time to reflect on the sacrifice and gains of the last two decades.

Pen Farthing ‘left expletive-laden message for aide over Afghanistan flight’

Pen Farthing ‘left expletive-laden message for aide over Afghanistan flight’

Mr Farthing’s campaign to get workers and animals from the Nowzad shelter out of Afghanistan has caused controversy in recent days.

Firefighters tackle blaze at Nick Nairn restaurant

Firefighters tackle blaze at Nick Nairn restaurant

Six fire engines were sent to the scene.

Couple celebrates golden wedding anniversary by recreating honeymoon

Couple celebrates golden wedding anniversary by recreating honeymoon

Peter and Christine Draper revisited the Yarmouth Pleasure Beach rollercoaster to mark their 50 years together.

West is best: Sunshine expected over western areas while rest of UK remains dry

West is best: Sunshine expected over western areas while rest of UK remains dry

Forecasters say we have seen the best of the bank holiday weather.

Baby born on Afghan evacuation flight destined for Birmingham

Baby born on Afghan evacuation flight destined for Birmingham

Soman Noori gave birth at 30,000 feet over Kuwait airspace.

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