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‘Worst yet to come’ as Storm Jocelyn sees flights cancelled and trains suspended

‘Worst yet to come’ as Storm Jocelyn sees flights cancelled and trains suspended

The severe weather caused major travel disruption and the storm is expected to be at its worst in the early hours of Wednesday.

Dog shot dead by police after man suffers ‘serious’ injuries

Dog shot dead by police after man suffers ‘serious’ injuries

Attempts will be made to establish the breed of the dog following the attack in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

Mark Ronson on Barbie Oscar nod: Margot Robbie put this whole thing together

Mark Ronson on Barbie Oscar nod: Margot Robbie put this whole thing together

British record producer Ronson was named for consideration in the original song category for power ballad I’m Just Ken.

Man’s running challenge across Africa ‘hangs in the balance’ due to visa issues

Man’s running challenge across Africa ‘hangs in the balance’ due to visa issues

Russ Cook, who is running the length of Africa for charity, has said his journey could be cut short if he cannot sort his visa issue in time.

Sunak’s authority challenged as former minister calls for new leader

Sunak’s authority challenged as former minister calls for new leader

Sir Simon Clarke, who served in the Treasury while Mr Sunak was chancellor, said ‘extinction is a very real possibility’ under the Prime Minister.

Female rowing trio raises more than £80,000 in record-breaking Atlantic race

Female rowing trio raises more than £80,000 in record-breaking Atlantic race

Hatty Carder, Bobbie Mellor and Katherine Antrobus, better known as the WaveBreakers, rowed for 40 days across the Atlantic ocean.

Hinkley Point C nuclear plant ‘could cost up to £35 billion’

Hinkley Point C nuclear plant ‘could cost up to £35 billion’

EDF is aiming for HPC to become a major source of decarbonised electricity supply for the UK, providing around 7% of national consumption.

Terrible things happen when we are polarised, Holocaust survivor says

Terrible things happen when we are polarised, Holocaust survivor says

Joan Salter said the Hamas attack on October 7 has divided communities, just as it was intended to do.

Ministers ‘risk repeating past industrial collapse with Tata Steel deal’

Ministers ‘risk repeating past industrial collapse with Tata Steel deal’

Welsh Secretary David TC Davies said the Government was faced with the possibility of Tata pulling out of the UK completely.

Betty Boothroyd’s belongings raise £84,600 for charity at auction

Betty Boothroyd’s belongings raise £84,600 for charity at auction

A souvenir programme for the inauguration of JFK signed: ‘To Betty Boothroyd, with very best wishes, John F Kennedy’ was sold for £7,250.

Salman Rushdie to discuss onstage attack at London literature event

Salman Rushdie to discuss onstage attack at London literature event

Sir Salman will be speaking virtually at the Southbank Centre event.

Storm Jocelyn expected to hit Scotland with 80mph winds

Storm Jocelyn expected to hit Scotland with 80mph winds

Heavy winds of up to 80mph are expected during Storm Jocelyn, prompting fears more trees and other debris could fall onto tracks.

Queen to star in documentary on domestic violence and sexual abuse

Queen to star in documentary on domestic violence and sexual abuse

Camilla, who has been followed by a film crew, will appear in the programme, which will focus on the wider sphere of domestic abuse.

Storm Jocelyn hits UK with 71mph gusts and trains suspended in Scotland

Storm Jocelyn hits UK with 71mph gusts and trains suspended in Scotland

It comes shortly after Storm Isha left two people dead and one seriously injured.

Most bizarre calls to Welsh Ambulance Service last year revealed

Most bizarre calls to Welsh Ambulance Service last year revealed

Of the 414,149 calls the service received in 2023, 68,416 were not a life-or-death emergency.

Counsellor ‘harassed mental health services to examine Reading terror attacker’

Counsellor ‘harassed mental health services to examine Reading terror attacker’

Khairi Saadallah fatally stabbed friends James Furlong, Dr David Wails, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennet in June 2020.

Funeral held for Ian Bailey in Cork

Funeral held for Ian Bailey in Cork

Mr Bailey, 66, was the main suspect in the murder of French producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier but always vehemently denied any involvement.

Government rejects Labour bid to create register for children absent from school

Government rejects Labour bid to create register for children absent from school

An Opposition motion sought to ensure the Commons considered their Children Not in School (National Register and Support) Bill on February 7.

Cameron to push for ‘urgent humanitarian pause’ in Gaza war on Middle East visit

Cameron to push for ‘urgent humanitarian pause’ in Gaza war on Middle East visit

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron will advocate a ‘sustainable, permanent ceasefire’ in meetings with regional leaders.

Teenagers arrested in connection with stabbing in Birmingham

Teenagers arrested in connection with stabbing in Birmingham

Muhammad Hassam Ali, 17, died from his injuries after being stabbed in the city centre on Saturday.

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