Families need help with tombstones for Lusikisiki shooting victims
The families of the 18 victims killed in last weekend's mass shooting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape are appealing for assistance to provide tombstones for their loved ones.
Hunt supporter spared jail after being caught on camera punching saboteur
Marc Birney, 43, was caught on camera as he punched a hunt saboteur in the face while he was sat in his car monitoring the Pytchley Hunt in Northants.
Amazon driver, 45, jailed for killing motorcyclist while trying to make U-turn across dual carriageway
Matthew Wright was in the wrong lane when he tried to make a U-turn across a dual carriageway after just pulling out of an Amazon depot, a court heard
The heartbreaking story behind the biggest manhunt in Nottinghamshire's history
It was a hunt which involved more than 450 police officers from eight different forces. It covered 1,500 acres and cost more than £1.5m. These were the lengths police were prepared to go to to find Terry Rodgers
Families need help with tombstones for Lusikisiki shooting victims
The families of the 18 victims killed in last weekend's mass shooting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape are appealing for assistance to provide tombstones for their loved ones.
Burglar jailed for break-in when he hung up washing and emptied bin
Damian Wojnilowicz, 36, has been jailed for 22 months for carrying out the unusual burglary in Monmouthshire, Wales. The victim said she was too scared to stay in her house afterwards.
Medium who found Nicola Bulley reveals emotional meeting with family
Spiritual medium Jason Rothwell (left), who helped discover the body of missing 45-year-old Nicola Bulley (right) has revealed he had an emotional meeting with her family shortly after her funeral.
Council raids Oxford Street candy shop to seize 600 illegal treats
The huge Westminster City Council raid on Basic Mart on Oxford Street found illicit Lucky Charms cereal, KitKats, Lion bars and drinks such as Mirinda and Fanta containing dangerous ingredients.
BEL MOONEY: How could my mean husband make fun of my hip op?
DEAR BEL: I was shocked to hear my husband doesn't think me well balanced. He actually did an impression of what he says I look like when I walk. It was awful: a horrible exaggerated limp.
'Hold firm, Norma Foley - your phone pouch plan has much support on the ground'
Teachers spend too much time and energy policing phone bans, the pouch idea is worth €9million if it's a practical solution to a scourge in schools
From 13 to thousands: Founder of Parkrun celebrates 20th anniversary
Thousands of people have been out this morning to help Parkrun celebrate its 20th birthday. Just 13 runners took part in the first event - which took place in London's Bushy Park.
Killer neighbour stabbed my fiance 17 times before attacking me
Louise Newell's partner Dean Allsop, 41, was stabbed 17 times by Jamie Crosbie after their son Mikey revved the engine of a motorbike father and son had been working on together in April 2021.
Sinn Féin knew of McMonagle references last year, says charity
The party has faced criticism over references provided for a man accused of child sex offences.
King Charles always travels with surprising item on doctor's orders
King Charles is set to make a number of overseas visits during his reign, but he'll make sure he's always prepared by taking a few unusual things with him on the advice of his doctor
Left parties hold rallies in Agartala demanding protection for minorities in B’desh
Rallies and protests against the atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh continued in the northeastern states with the CPI-M-led Left parties on Saturday organised a massive rally in Tripura's...
Michelle O’Neill apologises over party press officer references for McMonagle
Last month, McMonagle, 42, from Limewood Street, Derry, admitted a series of offences, including attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity
Sinn Féin aware of McMonagle references a year ago
Sinn Féin knew about job references two party members had given for a former press officer under investigation for child sex offences a year ago, it has emerged.
Children’s park in Kuzhimikarai lies in neglect
The ‘Waste-to-Wealth’ children’s park situated at Kuzhimikarai, in Ward 28 of Tiruchi Corporation is in disrepair because of lack of maintenance
Amendment to GHMC Act to empower HYDRAA
Telangana Ordinance empowers HYDRAA to protect public assets, restricts authority to GHMC, with potential jurisdiction expansion.
Rule change could mean more vulnerable children fostered by family members
A change to government guidance will mean councils have to put the best interests of the child first - rather than getting caught up in "rigid" rules that could see youngsters needlessly put into care
Prolific burglar caught after leaving police big clue at crime scenes
"Farthing is a prolific burglar and has a number of previous convictions for similar offences."
I discovered my dead husband's secret life, ate his ashes in revenge
Jessica Waite's perfect marriage perished long before the abrupt death of her husband. She just didn't know it.
DAN HODGES: We're being taken for fools. Starmer won't drain the swamp
DAN HODGES: After the election, Ed Miliband was reappointed Energy Secretary and an odd thing happened. Almost overnight his long-standing passion for nuclear power cooled
Why we created ‘contactless’ passport renewal process – Minister
For years, Nigerians have complained and lamented the passport acquisition and renewal process, which they say is filled with bottlenecks, bureaucracy, unnecessary difficulties, location challenges, long queues, long waiting times, and corruption.
Project Composting helmed by dad
In the run-up to Sustainability Day, observed on the fourth Wednesday of October, here is the first in a series of articles about how people think green and impact their immediate environment in the process. The opening piece introduces three men who took up home composting in a manner that has inspired those around them to follow in their footsteps
'I was tired all the time - after a blood test the police turned up at my door'
Andrew Moyens, 52, was a fit and active man when a series of health issues hit him like a bolt out of the blue - leaving him shattered and wiped out over the Christmas period in 2022.
Anger and grief in south Lebanon city almost deserted after Israeli strikes
The streets of Tyre are almost completely empty as people flee southern Lebanon for safer areas in the north.
Mahalakshmi Badminton Club: Two decades of driving blood donations
For over two decades, a badminton club in T. Nagar (Mahalakshmi Badminton Club) has been creating social impact off the court through a sustained blood donation campaign, and celebrating deepavali with less privileged children
Project Composting helmed by dad
In the run-up to Sustainability Day, observed on the fourth Wednesday of October, here is the first in a series of articles about how people think green and impact their immediate environment in the process. The opening piece introduces three men who took up home composting in a manner that has inspired those around them to follow in their footsteps
The most daring escape of World War II
Cioma Schonhaus was number one on the Third Reich's most wanted list. But, 80 years on - unlike the stories of Oskar Schindler and Anne Frank - his name is almost unknown.
Brit climber and friend missing up 23,000 ft mountain after last frantic message
Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak have been reported missing while climbing the 23,000 ft Chaukhamba mountain in northern India after sending a frantic message to base camp
Bloodstained cap could hold key clue after teen dad died yards from home after stabbing
Kyle Whitley was just 18 and recently had his first child when he was confronted by three people and stabbed to death inside his flat before dragging himself to a nearby alleyway where he died
The frustrated pursuit of happiness
Sunil's desperate pursuit of a better life abroad leads to a harrowing tale of exploitation by illegal recruitment agents.
Change to free school transport despite concerns it will disadvantage students
Merthyr councillors agreed the changes which will remove Coleg Y Cymoedd in Ystrad Mynach and Aberdare, and Bridgend College in Pencoed from the service
Bravery Beyond Belief: Meet heroes who risked own lives to save others
The Royal Humane Society has released a gripping new book, Bravery Beyond Belief, that tells the tales of 50 courageous heroes that saved the lives in staggering acts of bravery
The anguish of mothers whose daughters are STILL in clutches of Hamas
'A few nights ago I heard her calling for me,' says medical secretary Ira Ariev. 'I woke up in such a panic, because I really heard her voice.'
Will Badenoch be out of Tory race after maternity pay backlash?
Once seen as the frontrunner to succeed Rishi Sunak, Mrs Badenoch now faces the threat of not making it into the final two.
'Misogynist' schoolboys face terror unit probes 
The Home Office is considering plans to allow teachers to report misogynistic comments to the government's Prevent programme.
Astronaut stranded in space asked question while flying over UK
The Duchess spoke live with the 'inspiring' scientist, Sunita Williams, at Brooklands Museum. As the new patron for Girlguiding, Sophie hosted the event, which was organised to encourage the involvement of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
'No more talking shops of the past': Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to meet mayors and devolved leaders
'Genuine, meaningful and focused partnership to change the way we do business'
Keir Starmer vows 'no more talking shop' ahead of meeting with mayors and first ministers
The Prime Minister will meet with leaders in Scotland on Friday, in a meeting that will focus on investment opportunities in the UK
Dad was sat at home playing cards when he heard a noise outside - minutes later he was dead
Colin Hughes was stabbed to death outside the end-terraced house in Old Swan, Liverpool, but in the 14 years since the tragedy, no one has been brought to justice
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Starmer and Lammy face Chagos Islands Commons vote before territory can be handed over to Mauritius
Sir Keir Starmer is set to be forced to hold a Commons vote on the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
Punjab, farmers' representatives reach consensus on demands
Chandigarh, Oct 5 (IANS): The Punjab government and representatives from farmers' unions, in a three-hour meeting on Saturday, reached a consensus on almost all critical issues, prioritising the larger interests of the state. The government reassured the farmer leaders that many of their demands have already been impl.....
PM 'strings pulled by puppet master Lord Alli on assisted dying vote'
Sir Keir Starmer was last night accused of pressurising Labour MPs into backing new laws on assisted dying - with donor Lord Alli acting as his 'puppetmaster' on the issue
Sinn Féin tables motion supporting Occupied Territories Bill as pro-Palestine march takes place in Dublin
SINN FÉIN have tabled a motion for Monday's full Dublin City Council meeting urging the Irish Government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill. Dublin Sinn Féin City Councillor Daithí Doolan said there was 'no legal or political reason' not to enact the bill, which was first tabled in the Oireachtas in 2018. News of the motion comes as thousands of people took to the streets of Dublin on Saturday for a national demonstration in support of Palestine. Delay The bill seeks to prohibit the import and sale of goods, services and natural resources originating in illegal settlements in occupied territories. It was first tabled in January 2018 by Independent Senator Frances Black and passed by the Seanad later that year. It was then introduced in the Dáil by then Fianna Fáil Foreign Affairs spokesperson Niall Collins, where it passed its second stage by a margin of 78 votes in favour to 45 votes against. However, it has since stalled, with the government suggesting the law would result in a fine from the EU as only…
Councillors who ran up debts as they 'avoided' paying council tax
An investigation by The Scottish Mail on Sunday shows that while they preside over a local authority budget of £3 billion, a 'cabal' of councillors have failed to pay their own council tax.
Texas mothers are on a mission to combat fentanyl-related deaths
Two grieving mothers hosted a forum Saturday in Plano to highlight the dangers of fentanyl and shed light on some of the telltale signs of drug use.
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