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Old naval tradition revived on historic warship with triple christening

Old naval tradition revived on historic warship with triple christening

Old naval tradition revived on historic warship with triple christening

22 October 2023

The ceremony also saw the last use of HMS Caroline’s bell, which is to be preserved for display on the vessel that is now a museum in Belfast.


Uplift in grants for heat pumps takes effect amid concerns Government off target

Uplift in grants for heat pumps takes effect amid concerns Government off target

Uplift in grants for heat pumps takes effect amid concerns Government off target

22 October 2023

The National Infrastructure Commission has said the current rate of heat pump installation is ‘not cutting the mustard’.


ITV updates policy on work relationships in wake of Phillip Schofield furore

ITV updates policy on work relationships in wake of Phillip Schofield furore

ITV updates policy on work relationships in wake of Phillip Schofield furore

22 October 2023

A new company document reportedly says friendships as well as romantic relationships should be declared.


Timeline: Rishi Sunak’s first year in office

Timeline: Rishi Sunak’s first year in office

Timeline: Rishi Sunak’s first year in office

22 October 2023

October 25 will see Mr Sunak mark his first anniversary as Prime Minister, after he took over from Liz Truss following her chaotic tenure.


Prime Minister submits plans for fence around his home following protest

Prime Minister submits plans for fence around his home following protest

Prime Minister submits plans for fence around his home following protest

22 October 2023

Planning documents submitted to North Yorkshire Council say the fence would not cause harm ‘in heritage terms’.


Resident forced to evacuate after floodwater reached front door

Resident forced to evacuate after floodwater reached front door

Resident forced to evacuate after floodwater reached front door

22 October 2023

River levels are expected to pose a risk to life until Tuesday, even though no significant rainfall is forecast.


Fresh danger to life warnings issued as post-Babet flooding continues

Fresh danger to life warnings issued as post-Babet flooding continues

Fresh danger to life warnings issued as post-Babet flooding continues

22 October 2023

Two severe flood warnings are in place around the River Idle, near Retford in Nottinghamshire, meaning risk of death or serious injury.


Residents return to ‘mind-blowing’ flood damage after Storm Babet

Residents return to ‘mind-blowing’ flood damage after Storm Babet

Residents return to ‘mind-blowing’ flood damage after Storm Babet

22 October 2023

Brechin in Angus was badly hit by flooding, with hundreds of residents fleeing their homes.


Teenager with rare condition says dancing on Children In Need will be ‘surreal’

Teenager with rare condition says dancing on Children In Need will be ‘surreal’

Teenager with rare condition says dancing on Children In Need will be ‘surreal’

22 October 2023

Sixteen-year-old Brianna will perform live on Friday November 17 and will be joined by one of the professionals from Strictly Come Dancing.


UK charities call for safe passage for Palestinian and Israeli refugees

UK charities call for safe passage for Palestinian and Israeli refugees

UK charities call for safe passage for Palestinian and Israeli refugees

22 October 2023

The bodies have created a list of emergency measures the Government can put in place, including an emergency refugee protection visa.


Former BBC boss on Israel reporting: BBC always gets attacked in times of crisis

Former BBC boss on Israel reporting: BBC always gets attacked in times of crisis

Former BBC boss on Israel reporting: BBC always gets attacked in times of crisis

22 October 2023

Greg Dyke cited the broadcaster’s coverage of the Falklands war as an example of previous criticism.


Spook-tacular Tim Burton-inspired pumpkin and squash mosaic sets world record

Spook-tacular Tim Burton-inspired pumpkin and squash mosaic sets world record

Spook-tacular Tim Burton-inspired pumpkin and squash mosaic sets world record

22 October 2023

More than 10,000 pumpkins and squash were used to make the mosaic.


Government to speak to Met about why no action taken over ‘Jihad’ chant video

Government to speak to Met about why no action taken over ‘Jihad’ chant video

Government to speak to Met about why no action taken over ‘Jihad’ chant video

22 October 2023

The Metropolitan Police said no offences were identified in a video of a Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain protest showing people chanting ‘Jihad’.


Nandy defends Labour’s ‘clarified’ position on Israeli siege of Gaza

Nandy defends Labour’s ‘clarified’ position on Israeli siege of Gaza

Nandy defends Labour’s ‘clarified’ position on Israeli siege of Gaza

22 October 2023

The shadow international development minister Lisa Nandy acknowledged Muslims feel ‘very concerned’ about comments by Sir Keir Starmer.


Sword pistol linked to 1689 Siege of Derry to go under the hammer

Sword pistol linked to 1689 Siege of Derry to go under the hammer

Sword pistol linked to 1689 Siege of Derry to go under the hammer

22 October 2023

A gun collection valued at more than £1 million includes duelling pistols, carbines and revolvers.


UK working on getting trapped Britons out of Gaza as humanitarian crisis unfolds

UK working on getting trapped Britons out of Gaza as humanitarian crisis unfolds

UK working on getting trapped Britons out of Gaza as humanitarian crisis unfolds

22 October 2023

Diplomatic negotiations are taking place to open the border crossing with Egypt to allow aid in to Gaza and foreign nationals out.


Steve Coogan condemns ‘horrific’ Hamas attacks as he defends Gaza support letter

Steve Coogan condemns ‘horrific’ Hamas attacks as he defends Gaza support letter

Steve Coogan condemns ‘horrific’ Hamas attacks as he defends Gaza support letter

22 October 2023

The letter calls for an ‘an immediate ceasefire and the opening of Gaza’s crossings to allow humanitarian aid to enter unhindered’.


Woman in her 80s is latest death due to Storm Babet as floods continue

Woman in her 80s is latest death due to Storm Babet as floods continue

Woman in her 80s is latest death due to Storm Babet as floods continue

22 October 2023

The death takes the number of people who have died since the storm struck Britain last week to at least four.


Jenrick says chanting ‘Jihad’ is ‘inciting terrorist violence’

Jenrick says chanting ‘Jihad’ is ‘inciting terrorist violence’

Jenrick says chanting ‘Jihad’ is ‘inciting terrorist violence’

22 October 2023

The Metropolitan Police said no offences were identified in a video of a Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain protest.


Sycamore Gap tree ‘stored in secret location over souvenir hunter fears’

Sycamore Gap tree ‘stored in secret location over souvenir hunter fears’

Sycamore Gap tree ‘stored in secret location over souvenir hunter fears’

22 October 2023

According to the Sunday Times, police caught several members of the public trying to take pieces of the tree from the site where it was felled.


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