Sunday, 31 October 2021
COP26: Boris Johnson says 'no excuses' for not tackling climate change
Boris Johnson warns world leaders there is a "huge way to go" ahead of the COP26 climate summit.
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Salisbury train crash: Major incident as two trains collide
It is thought about 12 people have been injured and a train driver is believed to be trapped.
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UK steel makers 'left behind' as US ends trade war
The US ended a feud with the EU over everything from Harley-Davidsons to whiskey but the UK was left out of the deal.
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Saturday, 30 October 2021
Covid in Wales: Wrexham church displays angels to honour deaths
The Festival of Angels showcases decorative handmade angels to remember people who died from Covid.
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Jeff Stelling to leave Soccer Saturday at the end of the season
Jeff Stelling is to leave Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday at the end of the season after more than 25 years at the helm.
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National Trust members vote to ban trail hunts on its land
The charity will now consider the result of the non-binding vote to stop trail hunts on its land.
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COP26: Greta Thunberg mobbed as activists gather in Glasgow
Thousands of activists arrive in Glasgow to make their climate change concerns known.
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Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo scores and assists to ease pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Cristiano Ronaldo's vintage volley helps ease the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United sweep aside Tottenham.
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Does the UK have 'bigger fish to fry' in France row?
The prime minister says he does not want to increase hostilities with France over the fishing row.
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All Blacks score seven tries in emphatic victory over depleted Wales
New Zealand return to the top of the world rankings with a seven-try demolition of a depleted Wales side.
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Friday, 29 October 2021
Little Amal: Sheffield crowds welcome 'refugee' puppet
The 11.5ft tall puppet was greeted by thousands in Sheffield as part of her journey from Syria.
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Davina McCall hails 'brilliant day for women' as HRT prescription cost cut
Women celebrate the government's decision to cut the cost of HRT prescriptions in England.
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Jeffrey Anderson: Reality TV singer guilty of lewd act in car
Jeffrey Anderson's claim that he had been strumming a miniature guitar was rejected by a jury.
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Sir Elton John hits number one with lockdown album
The pop legend beats Lana Del Rey and Coldplay to take the top spot with his Lockdown Sessions disc.
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Biden: We were clumsy over France submarine row
The US president meets his French counterpart in the wake of a diplomatic row over a submarine deal.
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La Palma: 'Lava bomb' speeds down Cumbre Vieja volcano
Watch a ball of solidified molten rock rolling down from the Cumbre Vieja volcano.
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Thursday, 28 October 2021
Sussex University free speech row professor quits
Protesters had tried to have Professor Kathleen Stock sacked for her views on gender identity.
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UK summons French ambassador amid post-Brexit fishing rights row
The UK government condemns "unjustified" threats from France after a British trawler was detained.
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Rayner sorry for Conservative 'scum' comments
Labour's deputy leader says she has reflected and will be "more careful" with her words in future.
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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand
The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.
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Wednesday, 27 October 2021
Fishing rights row: French threats disappointing, says Frost
The Brexit minister seeks "urgent clarification" after France says it will block ports to UK boats.
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Carabao Cup holders Man City knocked out by West Ham
Holders Manchester City are knocked out of the Carabao Cup as West Ham United win 5-3 on penalties in front of an ecstatic sell-out crowd at London Stadium.
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Leicester City marks anniversary of helicopter crash
The Foxes chairman and four others were killed in the crash outside the King Power Stadium in 2018.
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Start-up launches £495,000 hoverbike in Japan
The Tokyo-based company hopes the vehicle will rival the popularity of supercars.
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Rail strike action during COP26 called off after pay deal agreed
The RMT accepts a new pay offer which will provide its ScotRail members with a 2.5% pay rise.
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Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'
Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897.
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Tuesday, 26 October 2021
Budget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy amid Commons anger
The chancellor will outline his Budget on Wednesday after fury over rafts of early press announcements.
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Sir David Amess: MP's funeral to take place at Westminster Cathedral
Cardinal Vincent Nichols will preside over the service on 23 November.
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Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attend first Wrexham game
Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney choose a Tuesday evening in Maidenhead to watch their club in action for the first time.
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Chelsea into last eight after shootout win over Southampton
Chelsea progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup as they beat Premier League rivals Southampton on penalties after 1-1 draw.
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Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up'
Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya.
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Harwich: Search called off after two rescued in North Sea
The Home Office say two Somali nationals are rescued while a search for a third person ends.
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Toone hits hat-trick as England put 10 past Latvia
England maintain their 100% record in qualifying for the Women's World Cup as they put 10 past Latvia in Riga.
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Monday, 25 October 2021
Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman: Met Police to apologise to family of murdered sisters
Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick says a better response would have saved "immeasurable pain".
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Sudan coup: Three protesters killed and dozens injured
Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover.
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John Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing
Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s.
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Insulate Britain: New injunction after rush hour protest
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the court order covers the "entire strategic road network".
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Signs of first planet found outside our galaxy
Astronomers have found hints of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy.
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Sunday, 24 October 2021
Molly Russell's father meets Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen
Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook.
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Verstappen holds off charging Hamilton to win United States GP
Red Bull's Max Verstappen fended off a late challenge from title rival Lewis Hamilton to win the US Grand Prix.
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Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US
US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord.
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‘It won't happen again in a long time, if ever’ – Klopp lauds Liverpool’s ‘special’ victory
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he did not expect their 5-0 win at Old Trafford and called the result "insane".
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Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has bowel cancer
The 42-year-old, who will have surgery to remove a tumour on Monday, says the "outlook is positive".
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Four police officers hurt in Coventry City football disorder
One was taken to hospital after trouble erupted at Coventry City's ground on Saturday.
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Chadwick beats Powell to W Series title in US
Jamie Chadwick secures a second W Series championship with victory over fierce rival Alice Powell in the season finale at Austin.
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Saturday, 23 October 2021
China's hypersonic test - does it signal a new arms race?
China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response.
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Iran: The painful choices of being pregnant and unmarried
Abortion or emigration are often considered the only way out by cohabiting couples who conceive.
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Chancellor to announce 'skills revolution' funding
The government sets out its package for boosting skills and further education in England.
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A-level textbook withdrawn over 'shocking' Native American question
The exam board AQA apologises and says the textbook should never have been approved.
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Newspaper headlines: Ministers consider Covid Plan B and 51 MPs report threats
Speculation over tougher Covid restrictions and the upcoming Budget feature on Sunday's front pages.
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Brexit: UK says new Northern Ireland Protocol talks 'constructive'
A government source says the EU has offered "things that we can work with" but gaps remain.
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Social care crisis: Woman, 92, waited four months to be discharged
Dementia patient Esme Hanson was left stranded in hospital because of a lack of home care.
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Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai
The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion.
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Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death
Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.
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Friday, 22 October 2021
Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision
The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing.
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Fisherman's Friend tycoon leaves £41m to hometown Fleetwood
Doreen Lofthouse donates her fortune to a charity that strives to develop her hometown Fleetwood.
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BGT star's widower calls for assisted dying law
Tina Humphrey's husband recalls the "nightmare" of watching her die with cancer in 2017.
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Thursday, 21 October 2021
US House backs contempt charge for ex-Trump adviser
Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt.
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Farmer crushed to death by Aga cooker, inquest hears
Anthony Rees, 78, was trying to move the 470kg stove when it fell and crushed him, inquest hears.
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La Palma: Scientists collect volcano samples
Scientists will look at the viscosity of the red-hot lava from the ongoing Cumbre Vieja eruption.
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Up to 180,000 health workers killed by Covid globally - WHO
The global health body says healthcare workers should be prioritised for vaccination.
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021
Nearly 1,500 arrests in county lines drug dealing crackdown
Police targeted county lines operations where gangs supply drugs via dedicated phone numbers.
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Gunman Pleads Guilty in Parkland School Shooting
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UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand
The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth.
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Home secretary wants police update on spiking by needles
It follows a number of reports of women being spiked by injections on nights out.
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Leslie Bricusse: 'Lyrical genius' of film dies aged 90
He was the prolific creator of multiple movie hits such as Candyman, Feeling Good and Goldfinger.
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Gabby Petito: Apparent human remains found in search for fiancé Brian Laundrie
Items owned by Gabby Petito's missing fiancé and apparent human remains have been found in Florida.
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Terror threat against MPs raised to substantial - Patel
Home Secretary Priti Patel says police will change their plans to "properly" reflect the situation.
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Rare New England shilling found in Bywell Hall sweet tin
The New England shilling dates from 1652 and was found amongst a forgotten coin collection.
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All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban
But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised.
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Covid-19: Javid says get jab or restrictions likely, and Morocco bans UK flights
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.
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Sajid Javid says MPs should set example over wearing masks
The health secretary is asked whether MPs should wear face coverings in the House of Commons chamber.
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Tuesday, 19 October 2021
Kidnappers in Haiti Demand $17 Million to Free Missionary Group
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Google's Pixel 6 processor brings AI photo features
New AI features such as "magic" photo editing and on-device voice processing come with the new chip.
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Iraq war: Abuse claims against soldiers close with no prosecutions
While some allegations against British troops are credible, others are not, defence secretary says.
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Morrisons: Shareholders approve £7bn takeover deal
British supermarket group Morrisons says shareholders approve the US private equity group takeover.
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Queen declines Oldie of the Year award
At 95, she does not meet the criteria because "you are only as old as you feel", the palace says.
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Monday, 18 October 2021
Heat pump grants worth £5,000 to kickstart low carbon heating
The grants for England and Wales are part of a government strategy for low carbon heating - but critics say it is not ambitious enough.
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Dennis Hutchings: Ex-soldier on trial over Troubles shooting dies
The trial of Dennis Hutchings, 80, had been adjourned when he tested positive for Covid-19.
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Emergency crews attend explosion in Ayr housing estate
Pictures from the scene in Ayrshire suggest at least one house has been destroyed by the blast.
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UK firms will have to disclose climate impact
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will bring in new rules around environmental sustainability reporting.
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Sunday, 17 October 2021
Earthshot Prize: William and Kate joined by stars for awards ceremony
The first Earthshot Prize ceremony is being held in London, with five winners set to get £1m each.
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Stansted Airport: Flights missed amid baggage system 'chaos'
Long queues and last-minute dashes put a "downer" on Stansted travellers' long-awaited trips.
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Bill Clinton: Former US president discharged from hospital
The 75-year-old had been receiving treatment for a blood infection in California.
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Brighton bin strike: Deal could end weeks of waste pile-up, union says
Union and council officials reach a provisional agreement after 13 days of industrial action.
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Scotland beat Bangladesh in T20 World Cup opener
Shakib Al Hasan becomes the leading wicket-taker in Twenty20 internationals but Scotland successfully defend 140 against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup in Muscat, Oman.
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Pedro Sanchez: Spanish PM vows to abolish prostitution
The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7 billion since decriminalisation in 1995.
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Great South Run: 16,000 compete in Portsmouth
Eilish McColgan sets a new course record as thousands take on the 10-mile route through Portsmouth.
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Clayton-le-Woods house collapse: Family pays tribute to Carl Whalley
Carl Whalley, who died in Clayton-le-Woods on Friday, was "the centre of our world", his family says.
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Car crashes through wall into Hythe library
Firefighters tunnel through debris to reach the car's occupants after the crash at Hythe Library.
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Fespaco: Pomp and colour as Africa’s biggest film festival starts
The Fespaco festival draws film fans from across the world to Burkina Faso.
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Saturday, 16 October 2021
Sudan: Protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens
The protests come as tensions rise between civilian and military rulers.
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Prof Sarah Gilbert, Covid vaccine creator: Now let’s take on 12 more diseases
Medical science has transformed the pandemic and put rocket boosters on ambitions for new vaccines.
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Macron condemns 'unforgivable' 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris
The 1961 Paris massacre was denied or concealed by French governments for decades.
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The Papers: 'Terror will not win' and MP murder suspect named
Sunday's front pages are dominated by reaction to the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess.
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Sir David Amess: MP murder suspect detained under Terrorism Act
The man arrested on suspicion of murdering MP Sir David Amess - Ali Harbi Ali - is further detained under the Terrorism Act.
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Alan Hawkshaw: Grange Hill and Countdown composer dies aged 84
As well as his TV career, Alan Hawkshaw was in the Shadows and toured with the Rolling Stones.
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Former homeless couple can buy Wednesfield home for £1
The opportunity comes under a scheme aimed at helping key workers and others on to the property ladder.
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Australian police make record $104m heroin seizure
The 450kg-haul was concealed in a shipment of ceramic tiles sent to Melbourne from Malaysia.
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Dormice favoured by Italian mafia seized in drugs raid
Italian police search a cannabis farm and seize a stash of 235 frozen dormice - a mafia delicacy.
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Afghanistan: US offers to pay relatives of Kabul drone attack victims
Ten people were mistakenly killed by the US military in a drone strike on the Afghan capital.
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Friday, 15 October 2021
Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight
Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.
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Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded
How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess.
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The Papers: MP safety review and terror cops probe death
The killing of Tory MP Sir David Amess, stabbed at his constituency surgery, leads the front pages.
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Pump prices for petrol and diesel are near a record high
Average petrol prices are just 2p off their record high from April 2012, says the RAC.
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Man dies in Clayton-le-Woods house collapse blast
A man in his fifties died after the house collapsed in Clayton-le-Woods, near Chorley, police say.
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Thursday, 14 October 2021
Stonewall’s influence on BBC and Ofcom revealed
The BBC Nolan Investigates podcast says the charity's work raises questions of impartiality.
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Black History Month: Ian Wright - 'three generations of footballers is mind-blowing'
BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor is joined by three generations of professional footballers - Arsenal legend Ian Wright, his son Shaun and grandson D'Margio Wright-Phillips.
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Steve Bannon: Congress plots criminal charge for former Trump aide
Steve Bannon could face around one year in prison for not attending Capitol riot hearing.
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Riba Stirling Prize: Kingston University complex named UK's best new building
The prestigious Riba Stirling Prize for architecture is won by a Kingston University London complex.
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In pictures: Queen's visit to officially open Senedd
During the ceremony, the Queen said she commended Wales' spirit during the pandemic.
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Wednesday, 13 October 2021
Covid: New WHO group may be last chance to find virus origins
The World Health Organization unveils a new group to examine the emergence of the virus more closely.
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Kongsberg: Several killed in Norway bow and arrow attack
Police say a man who killed and wounded people in the town of Kongsberg has been detained.
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Covid: Scientists targeted with abuse during pandemic
Doctors who came into the public eye during Covid received death threats and harassment.
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Strictly Come Dancing: Robert Webb withdraws due to ill health
The comedian and author made the decision to leave the competition because of ill health.
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Tuesday, 12 October 2021
Battersea: One injured in London flats blaze
About 70 firefighters are currently involved in tackling the blaze at a block of flats in Battersea.
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England v Hungary: Crowd trouble early on in Wembley qualifier
Hungary fans fight with police in the opening minutes of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley.
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Afghanistan crisis: G20 leaders pledge to avert economic catastrophe
The Taliban takeover has caused a massive shock to an economy that was just about surviving.
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Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock given United Nations role
The former minister will become a special representative for a United Nations body in Africa.
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Monday, 11 October 2021
Nobel Prize: We will not have gender or ethnicity quotas - top scientist
Journalist Maria Ressa was the only woman to win a Nobel Prize this year, and just the 58th in history.
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Thailand to re-open for some vaccinated visitors on 1 November
Fully vaccinated travellers from nations including the UK will no longer need to quarantine.
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: John Atkinson badly let down, family says
John Atkinson's family say "precious time was allowed to ebb away" after the Manchester Arena bomb.
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Arrests over 'lookalike' fraudulent passports
Ten people are detained in London and Kent after an international investigation into false documents.
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Tiepolo drawing found in Weston Hall attic to be auctioned
The work by an Italian painter was gathering dust until its discovery in a house clearance.
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Sunday, 10 October 2021
Wales NHS Covid passes set to become compulsory
Wales' rugby game against New Zealand will be one of the first mass events where passes are required.
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Liberty Steel cash injection to save 660 jobs
The deal will allow the UK firm's Rotherham plant - which has been closed since spring - to reopen.
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US couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets
A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife allegedly sold the secret data to an undercover FBI agent.
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Eggborough Power Station's remaining towers demolished
The 300ft (90m) high structures in Eggborough were demolished as part of redevelopment plans.
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Saturday, 9 October 2021
Performer at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre killed by falling scenery
Investigators said they are probing the death of 37-year-old Yevgeny Kulesh.
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The Papers: 'Nursing crisis' hits wards, and PM faces 'Brexit clash'
Shortages of nursing staff and supply chain issues facing the UK feature in Sunday's papers.
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Brexit: Remove court's oversight of NI Protocol - Frost
The UK wants the European Court of Justice removed from oversight of the NI Protocol.
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Olivier Rousteing: Balmain designer reveals fireplace explosion injuries
Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, shared a picture of himself swathed in bandages.
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