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Flooding possible over weekend with heavy rain and strong winds forecast

Flooding possible over weekend with heavy rain and strong winds forecast

Flooding possible over weekend with heavy rain and strong winds forecast

25 January 2025

Up to 80mm of rainfall could be seen in parts of England and Wales with several weather warnings issued by the Met Office.


UK politicians may follow Trump’s approach, former Civil Service chief says

UK politicians may follow Trump’s approach, former Civil Service chief says

UK politicians may follow Trump’s approach, former Civil Service chief says

24 January 2025

Simon Case, who served as Cabinet Secretary for four years, praised the US president’s “impressive political theatre”.


Rachel Reeves calls for ‘more positivity’ about UK’s strengths

Rachel Reeves calls for ‘more positivity’ about UK’s strengths

Rachel Reeves calls for ‘more positivity’ about UK’s strengths

24 January 2025

The Chancellor travelled to Davos to seek more investment in Britain at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.


Ex-neighbour ‘says Southport killer ordered packages to other houses’

Ex-neighbour ‘says Southport killer ordered packages to other houses’

Ex-neighbour ‘says Southport killer ordered packages to other houses’

24 January 2025

The woman believes he was ‘clearly ordering’ ingredients used to make poison ricin, the BBC reported.


One UK player bags £83 million EuroMillions jackpot

One UK player bags £83 million EuroMillions jackpot

One UK player bags £83 million EuroMillions jackpot

24 January 2025

The winning player matched all five main numbers and both the lucky star numbers to win £83,474,081.80.


Met Police officer found guilty of ‘abhorrent’ rape

Met Police officer found guilty of ‘abhorrent’ rape

Met Police officer found guilty of ‘abhorrent’ rape

24 January 2025

Samuel McGregor, 33, was convicted after a trial at Inner London Crown Court.


Tories to push for school smartphone ban to be added to education Bill

Tories to push for school smartphone ban to be added to education Bill

Tories to push for school smartphone ban to be added to education Bill

24 January 2025

The Conservatives are tabling an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.


Boy, 16, arrested outside mosque charged with terrorism offences

Boy, 16, arrested outside mosque charged with terrorism offences

Boy, 16, arrested outside mosque charged with terrorism offences

24 January 2025

The youth will appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Monday January 27.


It will take days to assess all Storm Eowyn damage in Northern Ireland – police

It will take days to assess all Storm Eowyn damage in Northern Ireland – police

It will take days to assess all Storm Eowyn damage in Northern Ireland – police

24 January 2025

More than 280,000 homes and businesses were left without power and around 1,800 objects were reported to be obstructing roads.


Lammy: UK to give £20m more in aid funding for Sudan refugees

Lammy: UK to give £20m more in aid funding for Sudan refugees

Lammy: UK to give £20m more in aid funding for Sudan refugees

24 January 2025

Some 3.6 million refugees have fled to countries including Egypt, Chad and South Sudan.


Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

24 January 2025

Axel Rudakubana was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 52 years for murdering three young girls in Southport on July 29 last year.


Police under investigation after grandmother died following crash

Police under investigation after grandmother died following crash

Police under investigation after grandmother died following crash

24 January 2025

Sharron Hall, 64, died after her vehicle was in collision with a police car.


Former actor guilty of assaulting ex-partner the day after early prison release

Former actor guilty of assaulting ex-partner the day after early prison release

Former actor guilty of assaulting ex-partner the day after early prison release

24 January 2025

Heavily tattooed Jason Hoganson, 53, was photographed raising a thumb as he was released from HMP Durham on September 10 last year.


Tributes paid to university lecturer whose death is at centre of murder probe

Tributes paid to university lecturer whose death is at centre of murder probe

Tributes paid to university lecturer whose death is at centre of murder probe

24 January 2025

Claire Chick was found seriously injured in a Plymouth street on Wednesday and died in hospital.


Man dies after tree falls on his car in Co Donegal during Storm Eowyn

Man dies after tree falls on his car in Co Donegal during Storm Eowyn

Man dies after tree falls on his car in Co Donegal during Storm Eowyn

24 January 2025

The incident happened at around 5.30am on Friday.


Spy ‘lied about brain tumour to lead double life’, court told

Spy ‘lied about brain tumour to lead double life’, court told

Spy ‘lied about brain tumour to lead double life’, court told

24 January 2025

Katrin Ivanova, 33, told jurors she believes her partner Biser Dzhambazov, 43, lied about having a brain tumour.


Edinburgh council agrees Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting

Edinburgh council agrees Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting

Edinburgh council agrees Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting

24 January 2025

Visitors staying in the city will have to pay a 5% fee per night, capped at seven nights.


Storm Eowyn leaves 100,000 households without power as 100mph gust recorded

Storm Eowyn leaves 100,000 households without power as 100mph gust recorded

Storm Eowyn leaves 100,000 households without power as 100mph gust recorded

24 January 2025

On Friday afternoon, First Minister John Swinney warned: ‘This storm is not over yet.’


Man arrested after 75-year-old stabbed to death at property in Putney

Man arrested after 75-year-old stabbed to death at property in Putney

Man arrested after 75-year-old stabbed to death at property in Putney

24 January 2025

Police were called in the early hours of Friday morning.


Diageo considering possible sale of Guinness business – reports

Diageo considering possible sale of Guinness business – reports

Diageo considering possible sale of Guinness business – reports

24 January 2025

Bloomberg News reported on Friday that the drinks giant is also reviewing the future of its 34% stake in Moet Hennessy.


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