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Photography from Elton John and David Furnish’s collection to go on show at V&A

Photography from Elton John and David Furnish’s collection to go on show at V&A

Photography from Elton John and David Furnish’s collection to go on show at V&A

23 October 2023

The exhibition, titled Fragile Beauty, will feature more than 300 ‘rare prints’ from over 140 photographers.


Mosque worshippers’ attacker said ‘You will know me’ to first victim, jury told

Mosque worshippers’ attacker said ‘You will know me’ to first victim, jury told

Mosque worshippers’ attacker said ‘You will know me’ to first victim, jury told

23 October 2023

Mohammed Abbkr, 29, faces charges of attempted murder after two pensioners were doused with petrol and set alight in London and Birmingham.


Oxford academics to debate motion for ‘intifada until victory’ in Middle East

Oxford academics to debate motion for ‘intifada until victory’ in Middle East

Oxford academics to debate motion for ‘intifada until victory’ in Middle East

23 October 2023

A motion to be brought before union members states that only a ‘mass uprising across the Middle East can free the Palestinian people’.


Murder accused stayed in hotel after shooting for ‘steam and sauna’, court hears

Murder accused stayed in hotel after shooting for ‘steam and sauna’, court hears

Murder accused stayed in hotel after shooting for ‘steam and sauna’, court hears

23 October 2023

Joseph Peers is alleged to have been the driver in the shooting of Ashley Dale last August.


‘Very stark’ probation failures contributed to Bendall killings, coroner rules

‘Very stark’ probation failures contributed to Bendall killings, coroner rules

‘Very stark’ probation failures contributed to Bendall killings, coroner rules

23 October 2023

Damien Bendall was jailed for life for murdering Terri Harris, John Paul Bennett, Lacey Bennett and Connie Gent in Derbyshire in September 2021.


1m children in most extreme poverty as figure almost trebles since 2017 – report

1m children in most extreme poverty as figure almost trebles since 2017 – report

1m children in most extreme poverty as figure almost trebles since 2017 – report

23 October 2023

It is often being left to charities to try to plug gaps for people in desperate situations, the report said.


Northern Ireland minister asks Irish government to give legacy body ‘a chance’

Northern Ireland minister asks Irish government to give legacy body ‘a chance’

Northern Ireland minister asks Irish government to give legacy body ‘a chance’

23 October 2023

Steve Baker said the UK Government believes it is ‘doing the right thing’.


Rhod Gilbert receives first clear scan after cancer diagnosis

Rhod Gilbert receives first clear scan after cancer diagnosis

Rhod Gilbert receives first clear scan after cancer diagnosis

23 October 2023

The Welshman announced in July that he was being treated for cancer.


Tributes paid to Irish woman, 39, shot dead in New York

Tributes paid to Irish woman, 39, shot dead in New York

Tributes paid to Irish woman, 39, shot dead in New York

23 October 2023

Friends, family and co-workers are mourning the ‘profound loss’ of Denise Morgan, originally from Co Louth.


No plans to give police more powers after outcry over ‘jihad’ chants

No plans to give police more powers after outcry over ‘jihad’ chants

No plans to give police more powers after outcry over ‘jihad’ chants

23 October 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman met Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley on Monday to discuss policing.


National Galleries of Scotland appoints first female director-general

National Galleries of Scotland appoints first female director-general

National Galleries of Scotland appoints first female director-general

23 October 2023

Anne Lyden will take up the role on January 1.


Stephen Fry says psychiatry ‘saved his life’ as he backs campaign for profession

Stephen Fry says psychiatry ‘saved his life’ as he backs campaign for profession

Stephen Fry says psychiatry ‘saved his life’ as he backs campaign for profession

23 October 2023

It comes amid a ‘mental health emergency’ in England, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.


British-Israeli national serving in military among those killed by Hamas

British-Israeli national serving in military among those killed by Hamas

British-Israeli national serving in military among those killed by Hamas

23 October 2023

Yosef Guedalia’s death was confirmed by his family, according to the BBC.


Heavy rain set to hit areas still reeling from Storm Babet as new warning issued

Heavy rain set to hit areas still reeling from Storm Babet as new warning issued

Heavy rain set to hit areas still reeling from Storm Babet as new warning issued

23 October 2023

Around 1,250 properties in England have been flooded and an estimated 30,000 properties have been protected.


Ministers delaying no fault evictions ban until after court reforms

Ministers delaying no fault evictions ban until after court reforms

Ministers delaying no fault evictions ban until after court reforms

23 October 2023

Housing charities were angered by the further delay as Labour warned ministers were kicking the promise into the ‘long grass’.


UK and Ireland ministers say relations ‘back on positive trajectory’

UK and Ireland ministers say relations ‘back on positive trajectory’

UK and Ireland ministers say relations ‘back on positive trajectory’

23 October 2023

The 65th plenary session of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly was taking place in Co Kildare.


Migrants brave choppy Channel in latest small boat crossings

Migrants brave choppy Channel in latest small boat crossings

Migrants brave choppy Channel in latest small boat crossings

23 October 2023

At least four boats are understood to have been intercepted as they made the crossing from France.


Town rallies for elderly residents after homes hit by floods amid Storm Babet

Town rallies for elderly residents after homes hit by floods amid Storm Babet

Town rallies for elderly residents after homes hit by floods amid Storm Babet

23 October 2023

A local man who went to help remove furniture from the cottages said the damage from the flooding was ‘really bad’.


‘Crystals brought back by Apollo astronauts indicate true age of the Moon’

‘Crystals brought back by Apollo astronauts indicate true age of the Moon’

‘Crystals brought back by Apollo astronauts indicate true age of the Moon’

23 October 2023

The new discovery pushes back the age of the Moon by 40 million years, to at least 4.46 billion years old.


Met officer under criminal investigation over wrongful fare evasion arrest

Met officer under criminal investigation over wrongful fare evasion arrest

Met officer under criminal investigation over wrongful fare evasion arrest

23 October 2023

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the officer is also under investigation for potential gross misconduct.


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