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Released wildcats thriving ahead of ‘challenging’ winter

Released wildcats thriving ahead of ‘challenging’ winter

Released wildcats thriving ahead of ‘challenging’ winter

13 October 2023

Nineteen of the animals were released in the summer within the Cairngorms National Park region.


Family of trans woman who died awaiting gender-affirming care ‘continue fight’

Family of trans woman who died awaiting gender-affirming care ‘continue fight’

Family of trans woman who died awaiting gender-affirming care ‘continue fight’

13 October 2023

An inquest heard waiting for gender-affirming care contributed to a decline in Alice Litman’s mental health.


What does the Microsoft deal to buy Activision mean for gamers?

What does the Microsoft deal to buy Activision mean for gamers?

What does the Microsoft deal to buy Activision mean for gamers?

13 October 2023

The tech giant’s acquisition has been cleared by the UK’s competition watchdog.


Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard takeover after getting UK approval

Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard takeover after getting UK approval

Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard takeover after getting UK approval

13 October 2023

The deal had been held up for months after being blocked by the UK’s competition watchdog.


Parts of UK could see frost and snow this weekend as temperatures plummet

Parts of UK could see frost and snow this weekend as temperatures plummet

Parts of UK could see frost and snow this weekend as temperatures plummet

13 October 2023

Northern and rural areas of Scotland could experience minus 4C temperatures and snow overnight on Friday into the weekend.


Gunman deposited £1,000 into bank account two days after shooting, court hears

Gunman deposited £1,000 into bank account two days after shooting, court hears

Gunman deposited £1,000 into bank account two days after shooting, court hears

13 October 2023

Ashley Dale, 28, was shot at home in Old Swan, Liverpool, in the early hours of August 21.


Covid inquiry WhatsApp message said ‘the real person in charge is Carrie’

Covid inquiry WhatsApp message said ‘the real person in charge is Carrie’

Covid inquiry WhatsApp message said ‘the real person in charge is Carrie’

13 October 2023

The hearing in central London is part of module two, which focuses on core UK decision-making and political governance.


UK fails to arrange Israel repatriation flights as other nations succeed

UK fails to arrange Israel repatriation flights as other nations succeed

UK fails to arrange Israel repatriation flights as other nations succeed

13 October 2023

Multiple aviation sources told the PA news agency two planned flights to Gatwick were axed.


London sees ‘massive increase’ in antisemitic incidents and offences, Met says

London sees ‘massive increase’ in antisemitic incidents and offences, Met says

London sees ‘massive increase’ in antisemitic incidents and offences, Met says

13 October 2023

Between September 30 and October 13 there were 105 antisemitic incidents and 75 antisemitic offences in the capital.


New consultation on banning plastic wet wipes begins

New consultation on banning plastic wet wipes begins

New consultation on banning plastic wet wipes begins

13 October 2023

The Government first announced its intention to prohibit the polluting products in 2018.


Church group stuck in Israel back in UK after Jordan border crossing

Church group stuck in Israel back in UK after Jordan border crossing

Church group stuck in Israel back in UK after Jordan border crossing

13 October 2023

The group had been sheltering in a hotel in Jerusalem following the attack by Hamas on the region over the weekend.


London Mayor fears ‘disproportionate’ Israeli response in Gaza

London Mayor fears ‘disproportionate’ Israeli response in Gaza

London Mayor fears ‘disproportionate’ Israeli response in Gaza

13 October 2023

Sadiq Khan urged Israel to heed the warnings of the United Nations and World Health Organisation about its imminent military advance.


Burger King to open more than 60 new UK restaurants

Burger King to open more than 60 new UK restaurants

Burger King to open more than 60 new UK restaurants

13 October 2023

The expanding fast-food chain, which currently runs 553 UK restaurants, revealed higher sales but a slump in profits for the past year.


Sunak says civilian safety must be ‘paramount in our minds’ in Israel-Hamas war

Sunak says civilian safety must be ‘paramount in our minds’ in Israel-Hamas war

Sunak says civilian safety must be ‘paramount in our minds’ in Israel-Hamas war

13 October 2023

The Prime Minister said the UK is doing ‘everything we can to ensure security’ of Britons after suggestions they could be among Hamas hostages.


Jail term for speeding driver who caused death of pregnant mother increased

Jail term for speeding driver who caused death of pregnant mother increased

Jail term for speeding driver who caused death of pregnant mother increased

13 October 2023

Three appeal judges increased Adil Iqbal’s term from 12 to 15 years after concluding that the original sentence was ‘unduly lenient’.


Gunman plotted mass shootings from ‘house of horrors’, police say

Gunman plotted mass shootings from ‘house of horrors’, police say

Gunman plotted mass shootings from ‘house of horrors’, police say

13 October 2023

Reed Wischhusen has been convicted of building an armoury of weapons and explosives with intent to endanger life.


Sunak condemns ‘disgusting rise’ in antisemitism

Sunak condemns ‘disgusting rise’ in antisemitism

Sunak condemns ‘disgusting rise’ in antisemitism

13 October 2023

The Prime Minister said intimidating behaviour and inciting violence or hatred will not be tolerated.


Lidl worker ‘inspired by Dunblane killer’ plotted revenge on bullies and police

Lidl worker ‘inspired by Dunblane killer’ plotted revenge on bullies and police

Lidl worker ‘inspired by Dunblane killer’ plotted revenge on bullies and police

13 October 2023

The supermarket warehouse worker wrote down his warped plans in a document he dubbed ‘revenge’, Bristol Crown Court heard.


O’Neill leads tributes to Olympic boxer and ‘absolute gentleman’ Hugh Russell

O’Neill leads tributes to Olympic boxer and ‘absolute gentleman’ Hugh Russell

O’Neill leads tributes to Olympic boxer and ‘absolute gentleman’ Hugh Russell

13 October 2023

Russell, who went on to forge a career as a press photographer, died on Friday at the age of 63.


Thousands more working households facing homelessness in England

Thousands more working households facing homelessness in England

Thousands more working households facing homelessness in England

13 October 2023

Friday’s figures also showed the lengthy periods of time people have been spending in temporary accommodation.


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