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Watch: Hurricane Helene leaves lake filled with debris

Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari shared video of Lake Lure, describing it as "post apocalyptic”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2wqflKm

Family pay tribute to 'loving mum' who died in crash alongside four horses

The family of a woman who died in a crash that also claimed the lives of four horses have described the late mum as "the glue that kept us all together". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/hd4Ur7K

MP 'never thought' she would quit Labour - but says PM 'has problem with women'

Former Labour MP Rosie Duffield has said she never thought she would leave the party "in a million years" and suggested the prime minister has a "problem with women" after her resignation. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/3SpIMU9

Skripals will not give evidence at Salisbury poisonings inquiry

A judge has ruled that Sergei and Yulia Skripal will not give evidence over fears for their safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UvKjOuh

Fan dies after 'medical emergency' at football match

A football fan has died after suffering a "medical emergency" at West Brom's away match at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/d9Uf3tT

Wind warning issued after week of heavy rain

A weather warning for wind has been issued for Wales and southwest England on Sunday after rain battered parts of the UK this week. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/mMGUqRA

Anger at disgraced breast surgeon's open prison move

Ian Paterson, who is serving a 20-year jail term, is recategorised as a category D prisoner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6nJek0r

'Weak' turtles washed up on UK shores released back into the sea

Royal Navy patrol ship crew have released six rare turtles back into the wild in the North Atlantic after they washed up on UK shores. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/HZ0WQ5L

Menendez drama creator hits back at family criticism

Ryan Murphy says family gave "predictable" response to show about two brothers who killed their parents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXFJhYN

Government takes over 'crucial' chip factory - safeguarding 'up to 100 jobs'

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the takeover of a chip factory in the North East of England, which the department has described as a "crucial" part of the UK's defence supply chain. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Gr2I3Pk

NHS consultants in Scotland offered 10.5% pay rise

The deal would be worth between £10,000 and £13,500 a year more for senior doctors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L7IwAU8

Devon parasite contamination cost water company £16m

The fallout from parasite-contaminated water in part of Devon cost South West Water £16m, the utility has revealed. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/X2iwYfy

Man City confirm Rodri has injured knee ligament

Manchester City confirm Spain midfielder Rodri suffered a knee ligament injury against Arsenal on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QMltVBd

Theft and fraud costs grocery chain nearly £40m in just 6 months

Crime rose sharply in Co-op shops over the last six months, with 950 offences taking place every day, the business said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/AwBjSbn

Father of gunman who killed rapper PnB Rock sentenced

The hip-hop star was shot dead in September 2022 while in a Los Angeles restaurant with his girlfriend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ldu9jp5

Man 'dies on board' Jet2 flight to Liverpool

A passenger died on a flight from Bulgaria to the UK, forcing the plane to be diverted, it has been reported. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/7GFZ9W3

Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods

Investigating alleged serious sex abuse of Harrods staff by former boss Mohamed Al Fayed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/voRbxIM

Most sub-postmasters 'still reporting issues with Horizon' - as more than half have 'unexplained discrepancies'

Most sub-postmasters are still reporting issues with the Horizon IT system that led to hundreds being wrongly convicted, a survey suggests. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/gqAwUcO

Manhunt after girl sexually assaulted in 'extremely traumatic ordeal'

A manhunt has been launched after a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a stranger. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/XVtSG13

'Disaster' to 'winning machine' - is Rodri the best in the world?

Man City midfielder Rodri has a strong claim to be the most influential player in the world right now with just one defeat for club or country in the past 18 months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jx1mgOv

Forgotten story of escape from Nazis found at auction

Pte Ray Bailey wrote 80,000 words about his escape and it has been turned in a published book. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oxInarQ

More than 700 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats on Saturday

More than 700 migrants crossed the English Channel in 11 small boats yesterday, government figures show. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/i943spb

Lisa Nandy says PM 'very sensible' to accept football tickets worth thousands

Lisa Nandy has said Sir Keir Starmer's decision to accept thousands of pounds worth of football tickets was "very sensible". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/yd79xsf

Escaped capybara Cinnamon 'fled after being startled by mower'

Cinnamon seems "very happy to be back" at her wildlife park home, after her escape due to keeper error. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mOxs1uF

Woman admits dangerous driving caused baby's death

Mabli Cariad Hall died in hospital four days after a car hit her pram outside a hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2PzKOM7

Woman, 70, admits causing death of baby girl hit by car outside hospital

A woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a baby girl by dangerous driving. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/iQ5pWPA

Large parts of England and Wales braced for thunderstorms - as weather warnings issued

Large parts of England and Wales are braced for gusty winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning from midday - as thunderstorm warnings come into effect. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/XkRlAi1

Hong Kong man jailed for wearing protest T-shirt

This is the first jail term handed down under a new local national security law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZroLzdH

Ex-Arsenal player charged after £600,000 of cannabis seized at UK airport

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, was arrested and taken to Carlisle charged with the importation of cannabis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fyjnzqE

Race Across the World was 'exhausting' say winners

The final episode, broadcast on Wednesday, was watched by an average audience of 3.7 million. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zkx8gSK

Storm alerts issued with warning of frequent lightning and large hail

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for large parts of England and Wales over the next two days - bringing the threat of frequent lightning and large hail. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/O6tGF1s

Actor claims police pepper sprayed him as he returned home from show

An actor has claimed he was the victim of "police misconduct" after allegedly being pepper sprayed in an "unlawful arrest". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/P2JUk6b

The Global Story

How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions? from BBC News https://ift.tt/IVNOhTt

Man, 18, appears in court charged with murder of two teenagers and woman

An 18-year-old has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman and two teenagers in Luton. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/3u7hVsP

Magistrates could give longer sentences under new proposals

The Magistrates’ Association’s chief executive said the powers will help with the courts' "log jam". from BBC News https://ift.tt/q5dDtcy

Ben Whishaw makes promise to Paddington fans over Aunt Lucy

The actor, who is the voice of the marmalade-loving bear, tells fans they will get answers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RZGvjVw

Royal Family wish Prince Harry happy birthday in first public message for two years

The Royal Family has wished the Duke of Sussex a happy 40th birthday, breaking two years of public silence. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/CW34fRd

'Femininomenon' Chappell Roan inspires devotion on UK tour

The American singer is already an icon to some as she embarks on her UK tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kdsG9cM

Babcock floats move for Titanic shipyard as owner teeters on brink

Babcock International, the London-listed defence contractor, is weighing a possible bid for some of the assets of Harland and Wolff, the shipbuilder which is close to collapse. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/PSg4Ead

'You're picking a Spurs player, not even for his ability?!'

Which players would make it into a combined Arsenal-Tottenham XI? Roman Kemp battles it out with Eddie Hearn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kU41jFs

UK coal mine project thrown out by High Court judge

The decision to approve the UK's first coal mine for 30 years has been blocked by a High Court judge. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/kM8D1FJ

High Street hit as 38 shops close every day

Chemists, pubs and banks made up half of High Street closures in the first six months of 2024, data suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xiytv5K

Department store chain set for nearly 'significantly higher' profit

High-end store chain John Lewis is on course to profit tens of millions of pounds more despite cost of living pressures eating into shop sales. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/fHrCsBc

Driver jailed over deadly Australian wedding bus crash

Brett Button has been sentenced to 32 years in prison over the tragedy, which shocked Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oXRpTKx

Arrest made after man dies and woman injured at block of flats

An arrest has been made following the death of a man at a block of flats in North Ayrshire. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Slybw3t

Ipswich legend Burley being treated for cancer

Former Ipswich Town and Scotland player and manager George Burley is undergoing cancer treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lCqBzAM

Bashir takes 'stunning' catch as England pick up early wicket

England's Shoaib Bashir takes a "stunning" catch to dismiss Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis early on day four of the third Test at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uz9dsbL

Billions lost to tax evasion but HMRC has no targeted measures to stop it - report

Roughly £5.5bn of potential state revenue has been lost due to tax evasion, according to the government spending watchdog. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/oLQP0Gd

'Tough choice': Health secretary 'not happy' about cutting winter fuel payments

The health secretary has said he is "not remotely happy" about having to vote to cut the winter fuel allowance for some pensioners. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/poIAjBU

Watch: PM Starmer on riots, fuel payments and Grenfell

The prime minister speaks to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major Downing Street interview. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yo4tdQb

Liam Gallagher 'seriously gutted' over Oasis ticket chaos as fans join lottery for extra gigs

Fans have started receiving invites to join a lottery to buy tickets for two extra Oasis concerts next year. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/lFd4Zx1

Liverpool legend Yeats dies aged 86

Legendary former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats dies at the age of 86. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k6KVbDA

Second body found in search for missing British hikers following Majorca 'flash flood'

Police searching for a British man in a mountainous area of Majorca where a British woman was found dead earlier this week have found a body. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/U4uOzRj

Thundery showers to hit large parts of UK - as yellow weather warning issued

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for large parts of the UK this weekend, threatening flooding and disruption. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/nPtpQO4

Man accused of using bots and AI to earn streaming revenue

Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XZlaBi5

Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uHN9bwZ

Sir Terry Wogan's wife Lady Helen dies

Lady Helen Wogan, the wife of late TV veteran Sir Terry Wogan, has died after a "fantastic life", her son has announced. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/q9yXfh8

Top army officer who carried Prince Philip's coffin given suspended prison sentence for 'unacceptable behaviour'

A former army major general has been given a suspended prison sentence for his indecent behaviour. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/cPvAhxI

Scottish minister admits he was 'in the queue' for Oasis tickets during conference meeting

Scotland's health secretary has admitted he was "in the queue" for Oasis tickets while chairing a panel on Alzheimer's disease - despite earlier branding a report "total nonsense". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/hJpFdel

Trump ordered to stop using Isaac Hayes' music

A judge says Trump must stop playing Hold On I'm Coming, while a permanent injunction is considered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WrXyUlH

Grenfell Tower fire was the final, fatal link in a chain of unimaginable human failure

There is one thing that strikes you about the Grenfell Inquiry report - other than its size. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/c5PxDw8

Hostage killings leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'

The discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has increased the pressure on Israel's prime minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7OxsB5K

Govt defends timing of partial ban on arms to Israel - as Priti Patel condemns 'shocking betrayal'

The defence secretary has defended the timing of suspending some arms export licences to Israel following criticism from politicians, the Jewish community and Israel. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/f2KWt9L

Ex-Met officer faces rape and sex assault charges

The former Met Police officer is charged with raping and sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uDGR3sT

Rightmove shares soar on Murdoch-linked takeover interest

Shares in Rightmove, the online property portal, have risen sharply on confirmation of bid interest from an Australian rival majority-owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/A7kViOn

Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest

Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria after a nationality row forced her out of the Miss South Africa contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C9jTPsV