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German politician held after Nazi slogan complaint

Far-right AfD member Daniel Halemba, who was later released, is suspected of displaying Nazi symbols. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lFEowaS

Police close beach after body found on shore

Police have cordoned off a beach in Portsmouth after a body was found on the shore. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/xe81MQg

Ceasefire in Gaza risks more violence, Starmer expected to say in speech

A permanent ceasefire in Israel and Palestine could risk more violence in the region, Sir Keir Starmer is expected to say as he defends his position on the conflict. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/8jLP7HV

Mortgage approvals fall to lowest level since January

Lenders last month approved the lowest number of mortgages since January, according to figures from the Bank of England. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/i3v1zfM

Sir Cliff Richard sings in BBC interview 'without artificial insemination'

The legendary singer treats BBC viewers to a melody and says he won't use AI in his work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8ZIahEr

Britons trapped in Gaza 'could be classed as hostages', suggests minister

The 200 British citizens trapped in Gaza could be classed a "hostages", according to a government minister. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/WgR6tVA

Bristol Old Vic theatre token from 1766 sold for £9k

The token, sold at auction on Saturday, grants the bearer free access to plays at the Bristol Old Vic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mv65ejq

Met Police chief calls for 'sharper' laws in dealing with extremism

The Met Police chief has said there is scope for "sharper" laws in dealing with extremism amid a surge of protests in the capital over the Israel-Hamas war. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/7jPoyJg

York fire victim, 76, loses insurance payout over form error

Barry Tordoff was told his insurance was void after he 'did not tick a box', his family say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JQG0osz

Bristol Old Vic theatre token could still be valid after 257 years

The token grants the bearer free access to plays at the Bristol Old Vic and will be auctioned later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hlMswSA

More than £100,000 raised for officers sacked after stop and search of black athletes

More than £100,000 has been raised in an online fundraiser for two Metropolitan Police officers who were sacked over the stop and search of two black athletes. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/F3uwdgN

Three friends help woman give birth on busy Leeds main road

Debby Minzele was being driven to hospital in Leeds to have her baby when her waters broke. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zgAktVc

Three arrested after 'man shot with a crossbow'

Three men have been arrested following a report that a man was shot twice in the leg with a crossbow in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/1pBNKLX

Premier League star will be banned from football for 10 months over betting scandal

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali will be banned from football for 10 months over a betting scandal, the president of Italy's football association has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ntTp0H7

Aberdeen mother and young son die in Mumbai fire

Dr Glory Valthaty was understood to have been visiting relatives with her two children and husband. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RTahr79

Celtic fans defy club and display thousands of Palestinian flags at match

Thousands of Celtic supporters flew Palestine flags ahead of a match despite being asked not to do so by the club. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/WogGDKq

Rapist chased down street by victim after attack jailed for seven years

A rapist who was chased by his victim after he attacked her in an Aberdeen street has been jailed for seven years. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/jzE9lLM

Comedian Rhod Gilbert receives clear cancer scan after treatment

Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert has received his first clear cancer scan after undergoing treatment. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/SCrutxn

Police officer Lewis Edwards asked for sex images in school uniform

Lewis Edwards, who has declined to appear for sentencing, groomed more than 200 girls online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RqmAodL

Male period dignity officer settles out of court after removal from role

Jason Grant was pursuing a claim under the Equality Act after the period dignity role was scrapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ET6KS97

The great essscape: Corn snake reunited with owner after going missing a year ago

A young corn snake has been reunited with his owner after going missing a year ago. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/75iuzWO

'No suspicious circumstances' after body recovered from car fire

The body of a man has been recovered after a car fire in Dumfries and Galloway. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/S5o0HyC

Public urged not to approach two escaped prisoners

Police are appealing to the public to help trace two inmates who have escaped from prison. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Iq3t6RL

Rebecca Loos says David Beckham is 'portraying himself as the victim' in documentary series

Rebecca Loos has accused David Beckham of "portraying himself as the victim" and making her "look like a liar" during his Netflix series. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/EaPC3AT

Premier Inn 'bedbug bites' case leads to compensation

Vicky Hills says the bites were "incredibly itchy, incredibly painful" and she needed antibiotics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dN1EmnM

David Bowie: Candid pictures of singer on tour go on display

A collection of behind-the-scenes images of the star by a childhood friend go on display in Deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pdptqgn

Minimum staff levels demanded in school strikes

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan writes to teaching unions to discuss the proposals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/chiAlCu

Alex Bendall death: Family criticises 'insensitive' police response

Alex Bendall was found dead in a river near Dorchester weeks after going missing on a walk home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VXy0TFk

Chancellor warns of 'public sector waste' crackdown after government borrowing lower than expected

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has warned of a crackdown on "public sector waste" and focus on tackling debt after official figures showed government borrowing was lower than expected last month. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/5SfmhBX

T-levels roll-out to see more than 200 courses scrapped

The government wants to streamline post-16 education, but colleges say some students could be left behind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lPjc7X2

Britney Spears: Everytime video revisited by fans following abortion news

The music video for Everytime is being interpreted in new ways by some after news Spears had an abortion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0gcoYrz

Officers and staff investigated over how allegations against serial rapist David Carrick were handled

The police watchdog is investigating the conduct of 10 current or former officers and staff over how they handled allegations against serial rapist David Carrick. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/aZyFBVX

Police presence stepped up at Wembley ahead of England clash with Italy after Brussels shooting

A "highly visible policing presence" will be in operation at Wembley for England's match against Italy this evening following the Brussels shooting. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/JaDYWuP

The Crown: Diana and Dodi storyline teased by Netflix in season six pictures

The streamer releases images of the final season of the royal drama, which is set in the late 1990s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1uNDcI4

Mother pushing baby in pram suffers 'life-changing' injuries in hit-and-run

A £5,000 reward is being offered to find a motorist who crashed into a mother pushing her baby in a pram before fleeing the scene. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/4kjG6iw

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza is 'looming', says minister

A humanitarian crisis in Gaza is "looming", a government minister has said, as Israel continues its heavy bombardment of the territory ahead of a potential ground offensive. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/GpHTFNe

New rules set out for foreign criminals and low-level offenders

Minister announces plans for low-level offenders and foreign criminals as prison spaces fill up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5mGNLof

Sniffer dogs being used to detect bed bug infestations in hotels and homes

Sniffer dogs are being used in hotels and homes to detect bed bugs. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/yGqpRsQ

Russell T Davies: I want to write a darker LGBTQ+ drama

The It's A Sin writer says he wants to make something that reflects the "hatred in the air". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K9NseD5

Major disruption at Euston after signal failure

The issue, which has been resolved, is causing major disruption at one of London's busiest stations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zw6BZOI

First ever Chinese mitten crab trap installed as public asked to report crustacean sightings

The first ever Chinese mitten crab trap has been installed in the UK, in a bid to control the highly invasive species. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/FOAQjSv

Rapists to serve full sentences and low-level criminals to avoid prison, justice sec pledges

Rapists will be made to serve their full sentences and fewer "low-level offenders" will be sent to prison under new reforms, the justice secretary has pledged. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/VXBY08D

China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere

A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/79V0ihZ

NatWest braced for showdown over former CEO's payoff

NatWest Group is preparing to cancel millions of pounds in bonuses and share awards earmarked for its former chief executive following a probe into the closure of the former UKIP leader Nigel Farage's bank accounts. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/XliMyau

Hunt 'preparing for the worst' ahead of autumn statement

The chancellor has warned the British public he is preparing "for the worst" as he draws up his autumn statement. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/BmLkdFg

'This will be my last video': Humza Yousaf's mother-in-law makes tearful plea from Gaza

The mother-in-law of Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf has asked "where is people's humanity?" - in a tearful appeal on social media from Gaza, adding: "This will be my last video." from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/djEMb35

Farage banks on Lloyds in wake of NatWest account closure row

Nigel Farage, the former UKIP leader, is to start banking with Britain's biggest high street lender, months after a row over the closure of his previous accounts resulted in the ousting of one of the industry's top executives. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/OkaoWg7

MP Lisa Cameron defected to Tories in tantrum, says SNP president

Lisa Cameron MP defected from the SNP to the Conservatives amid claims of toxicity in the party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9qmG6yD

Man celebrating sister's wedding left pleading for his life after vicious knife attack

A London man who travelled to Glasgow for his sister's wedding was left pleading for his life after being repeatedly stabbed by a stranger who was out celebrating the end of their bail curfew. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/bKhvlCc

Flights organised to get British nationals out of Israel

The government has organised flights to get British nationals out of Israel, the Foreign Office has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/TgPpxMW

Keir Starmer: I won't build homes without GPs and schools

The Labour leader says new developments need infrastructure as he defends his housebuilding plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f5Wmtwa

Wembley Stadium arch not set to be lit in colours of Israeli flag

The Wembley Stadium arch is not set to be lit in the blue and white of the Israeli flag, Sky News understands. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/IVRcfWU

Strictly's Amy Dowden felt 'liberated' after appearing on show without wig

Strictly's Amy Dowden has said she felt "really liberated" after appearing on the show without a wig. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/A1tdcQN

Energy bills may rise by £17 a year to prevent suppliers going bust

Households could face a one-off charge of £17 a year to help prevent energy suppliers from going bust. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/4oNYqMJ

NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.75m

Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UjDafYs

Grand National changes to be made in an attempt to make race safer

The Grand National will be reduced from 40 to 34 horses in an attempt to make the race safer after three deaths at the Aintree Festival earlier this year. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/qktND9F

Resident loses High Court fight over Bibby Stockholm barge

Carralyn Parkes loses her argument that the Government requires planning permission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kNQV0pA

Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake unveil plans to open sports bar in Scotland

Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake have unveiled plans to open an upscale sports bar in St Andrews. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/xeVgHEQ

Next lines up £100m FatFace in latest high street takeover deal

Next is close to underlining its status as Britain's most prolific buyer of rival high street fashion chains by snapping up FatFace in a deal worth more than £100m. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/76TEyNP

Steve Rider: Sports presenter to have surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis

The sports presenter will have surgery on Saturday and encourages other men to get checked early. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IQvNq8R

Children among 17 British nationals feared dead or missing in Israel

Seventeen British nationals, including children, are feared dead or missing in Israel after an attack by Hamas, Sky News understands. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/WxkuVTO

Man has conviction quashed over rape of 13-year-old girl

A man who was found guilty of raping a 13-year-old girl has had his conviction overturned. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Sqhi2y1

Heathrow passenger numbers above pre-pandemic levels for first time

The number of passengers travelling through Heathrow has returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since virus lockdowns began, the airport has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Er2vQ5e

Watch: Rockets and gun fights - A look inside Israel and Gaza

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QaHDRNn

Home Office U-turns on plans to house asylum seekers in hotel

The Home Office has U-turned on controversial plans to house asylum seekers at a hotel in west Wales. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/7WOqZGS

Man in court charged with murder of 31-year-old in Lanark

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 31-year-old in South Lanarkshire. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/rHktzaw

London hedge fund Caius Capital was key player in Metro Bank rescue

A London-based hedge fund which fought a long-running battle with one of Italy's biggest banks has emerged as a key player in the deal to recapitalise Metro Bank, the high street lender. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/DB8l0IU

17,500 cervical smear tests to be re-checked in Northern Ireland

It is part of a major review of cervical screening in Northern Ireland, dating back to 2008. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qVBYZ5d

Starmer 'ready for May election' as he warns Tories will 'go low' in fight for No 10

Sir Keir Starmer said he is primed for a general election as soon as May, as he warned that the Tories will "go low" in the fight for Number 10. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/v9ja3wE

300-year-old coins found in fireplace 'belonging to Highland clan chief' murdered in infamous massacre

Coins believed to have belonged to a Scottish clan leader murdered in an infamous 17th century massacre, have been found in a fireplace by an archaeology student on her first dig. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/shGEaKB

Euro 2028: UK & Ireland set to be announced as hosts by Uefa on Tuesday

The UK and Republic of Ireland are set to be announced as hosts of the 2028 European Championships at a meeting in Switzerland on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p5Jvbyq

The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jvX2KTG

Pupils 'jumping up and down' as King Charles thanks them for hand-decorated underwear

Children at a primary school who sent hand-decorated underwear to King Charles for his coronation celebrations were "jumping up and down" with excitement when they received a letter back from Buckingham Palace. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/o2mz90M

Wayne Rooney leaves DC United after failing to reach MLS play-offs

Wayne Rooney leaves his role as coach of MLS side DC United by mutual consent after they fail to make the play-offs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5dsjfCn

British surgeon waiting for Gaza rescue after travelling to help with transplant ops

A British surgeon can "hear and feel the bombing" as he waits to be evacuated from Gaza after travelling there to help perform transplants. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/z5pVKvR

Jake Marlowe: British citizen missing in Israel after Hamas attack

The Israeli Embassy in the UK says it is not known if London-born Jake Marlowe has been taken hostage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rIN5oTU

Israel tries to clear seized areas as PM warns of 'long war'

Troops still trying to clear areas seized by Hamas, as dozens of Israeli hostages still missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5vX1eCo

'Danger to life' alert, flood warnings and travel disruption as heavy rain hits Scotland

An amber "danger to life" warning for rain is in place across parts of eastern Scotland as torrential rain and flooding continue to affect the region. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/XOqocMb

Israel attack: People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CIEbFuB

Footage emerges of 'gunmen in Sderot'

The white truck is thought to be carrying Palestinian militants through the Israeli town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R7YG9bV

Gaza attack on Israel: In pictures

Pictures of the latest violence between Palestinian militants and Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qy3X2aH

Lin and Megan Russell: Michael Stone's murder convictions reviewed

Michael Stone's case is to be looked at again after Levi Bellfield reportedly confessed to the murders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/07vcDx3

Metro Bank rejected secret Shawbrook takeover approaches

The board of Metro Bank rejected a secret takeover approach last month from a rival British lender, just days before its share price crashed when it emerged that it was seeking hundreds of millions of pounds to shore up its finances. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/bR2GJ4M

Australian man rowing across Pacific Ocean rescued after capsizing

Tom Robinson, 24, had been hoping to become the youngest person to row across the ocean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z2X6vF0

Labour the 'party of change', says Starmer after Scottish by-election win

Labour is the "party of change", leader Sir Keir Starmer declared, after its victory in the by-election in Scotland. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/iUGbA7M

How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UaYvFnC

Man charged over alleged plot to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby

A 36-year-old man has been charged over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/HBtr0fN

CPS reveals when 'mercy killing' suspects might avoid charges

New guidance on when someone could avoid prosecution in a 'mercy killing' case has been published. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Y4DMPFE

Bedbugs: How to deal with an infestation

Although uncomfortable, bedbug bites are not typically dangerous and are often easily dealt with. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Juorwhz

Police appeal for footage after Just Stop Oil protesters stormed West End performance of Les Miserables

Police have appealed for footage after Just Stop Oil protesters invaded the stage at a West End performance of Les Miserables. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ou1Udr6

Shiney Row: Man bailed after suspected American bully XL attack

Police launched a murder investigation after Ian Langley, 54, was attacked and killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bM9sN28

One member expelled and two suspended from MCC after clash with Australia players in Ashes

The MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) has expelled one member and suspended two others following an altercation with Australia's cricket team during the Ashes Test match against England in July. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ZXYhMPt

Metro Bank moves to reassure investors over funding efforts after steep fall in share price

Metro Bank has moved to reassure investors following a steep fall in its share price as it continues to evaluate options for a major funding effort. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/47oRlY6

More than 8,000 complain about GB News show after Laurence Fox comments

An episode of the GB News programme Dan Wootton Tonight has received more than 8,000 complaints, after comments made on air by actor-turned-activist Laurence Fox. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/qxTE2HZ

Emergency crews work throughout night as fire rips through building

Fire crews have worked through the night to tackle a blaze in Glasgow. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/gEKrduQ

Quantum dots: TV screen crystals win Chemistry Nobel Prize

The nanoparticles create more precise colours and are used in TV screens as well as medical imaging. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NzKZHTE

UK and Ireland bid to host Euro 2028 unopposed after Turkey withdraws

The UK and Ireland bid to host Euro 2028 is now unopposed after UEFA announced Turkey's decision to withdraw from the process. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/PL72NkA

Man creates rock sculpture in Cornwall while wife shops

Harry Maddox created the sculpture in an hour while he waited for his wife to go to the supermarket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/29CdBlR

Physics Nobel Prize rewards science on a 'tiny timescale'

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e3Oqtzj

Orlando Bloom joins Katy Perry in special Peppa Pig guest appearance

Orlando Bloom will be joining the cast of Peppa Pig next year, playing a jeweller called Mr Raccoon. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/UQXStaj

Former Tesco chair Allan sells minority stake in mentoring firm

The former Tesco chairman John Allan has sold his stake in a firm which mentors executives at dozens of FTSE companies after months of talks about a separation agreement with his former business partner. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/GhTjLKu

Live Aid: Sir Bob Geldof talks about the new musical

Sir Bob Geldof talks to the BBC about a new musical based on the 1985 Live Aid fundraising concert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9o7B8L3

Major fire breaks out at trampoline park

The owners of a trampoline park in Swansea have said they are "heartbroken" after a major fire broke out at the site. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/8PSxuh6

Patel takes aim at Braverman as she says multiculturalism speech may have been made 'to get attention'

Suella Braverman's claim that "multiculturalism has failed" may have been made "to get attention", according to her predecessor. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/S48mgCQ

'I had to live in a two-bed flat with 20 other men' - student

Nazmush Shahadat was accepted on to a UK university course but he couldn't find a house to live in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VrmdpgY

Three men stabbed in town centre - one killed and another in 'critical condition'

One of three men stabbed in Halifax town centre has died from his injuries. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/pC5BEOc