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In Pictures: Colourful procession for 696th Lord Mayor’s Show in City of London

In Pictures: Colourful procession for 696th Lord Mayor’s Show in City of London

In Pictures: Colourful procession for 696th Lord Mayor’s Show in City of London

09 November 2024

The event saw more than 7,000 people and 250 horses take to the streets of the capital.


Thousands cheer on 696th Lord Mayor of London at annual show

Thousands cheer on 696th Lord Mayor of London at annual show

Thousands cheer on 696th Lord Mayor of London at annual show

09 November 2024

The show dates to the 13th century and is the first official engagement of a new Lord Mayor of London.


Queen to miss Remembrance weekend events to ensure recovery and protect others

Queen to miss Remembrance weekend events to ensure recovery and protect others

Queen to miss Remembrance weekend events to ensure recovery and protect others

09 November 2024

Camilla has a chest infection and is said to be disappointed not to be able to attend the Festival of Remembrance and the Cenotaph service.


Farmers plan splinter rally over Budget amid concern NFU event too small

Farmers plan splinter rally over Budget amid concern NFU event too small

Farmers plan splinter rally over Budget amid concern NFU event too small

09 November 2024

The NFU said there were ‘legal issues’ preventing its members turning up in large numbers on the streets of Westminster.


Police appeal over identity of three males after girl, 14, sexually assaulted

Police appeal over identity of three males after girl, 14, sexually assaulted

Police appeal over identity of three males after girl, 14, sexually assaulted

09 November 2024

The incident occurred in an alley off Chatsworth Road, Harehills, in Leeds, in the early hours of Wednesday, West Yorkshire Police said.


NHS must be weaned off ‘more, more, more’ culture, warns Alan Milburn

NHS must be weaned off ‘more, more, more’ culture, warns Alan Milburn

NHS must be weaned off ‘more, more, more’ culture, warns Alan Milburn

09 November 2024

The former health secretary has been appointed to a senior Department of Health and Social Care position by Wes Streeting.


Ben Wallace says ‘momentum has dropped back’ on Ukraine

Ben Wallace says ‘momentum has dropped back’ on Ukraine

Ben Wallace says ‘momentum has dropped back’ on Ukraine

09 November 2024

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said allies must ‘step up’ support for Ukraine as he met President Volodymyr Zelensky.


Government drops official concerns about council’s four-day week

Government drops official concerns about council’s four-day week

Government drops official concerns about council’s four-day week

09 November 2024

Conservative ministers had issued South Cambridgeshire District Council with a series of Best Value Notices throughout 2023 and 2024.


King to mark 76th birthday by opening food distribution hubs

King to mark 76th birthday by opening food distribution hubs

King to mark 76th birthday by opening food distribution hubs

09 November 2024

The Coronation Food Project – an initiative launched last year – is investing in a network of hubs.


Officer who shot Jean Charles de Menezes was convinced ‘we were going to die’

Officer who shot Jean Charles de Menezes was convinced ‘we were going to die’

Officer who shot Jean Charles de Menezes was convinced ‘we were going to die’

09 November 2024

The police marksman has spoken publicly about the shooting for the first time in a Channel 4 documentary.


What the papers say – November 9

What the papers say – November 9

What the papers say – November 9

08 November 2024

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.


Tube drivers to get proposal for restructured work week

Tube drivers to get proposal for restructured work week

Tube drivers to get proposal for restructured work week

08 November 2024

It is understood Transport for London has told the Aslef union it will set out an initial proposal on an average four-day working week in January.


Boris Johnson says Emily Maitlis descended ‘into madness’ during US election

Boris Johnson says Emily Maitlis descended ‘into madness’ during US election

Boris Johnson says Emily Maitlis descended ‘into madness’ during US election

08 November 2024

The pair butted heads several times throughout the broadcast.


Starmer tells Cabinet Government will deliver ‘innovation and reform’

Starmer tells Cabinet Government will deliver ‘innovation and reform’

Starmer tells Cabinet Government will deliver ‘innovation and reform’

08 November 2024

It came on the same day it was announced that two former advisers to Sir Tony Blair had been given senior jobs in Whitehall.


Donald Trump would ‘certainly’ do trade deal with UK, says Boris Johnson

Donald Trump would ‘certainly’ do trade deal with UK, says Boris Johnson

Donald Trump would ‘certainly’ do trade deal with UK, says Boris Johnson

08 November 2024

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government is making efforts to smooth over tensions with the president-elect.


Tributes honouring Liam Payne in hometown ‘respectfully relocated’ by council

Tributes honouring Liam Payne in hometown ‘respectfully relocated’ by council

Tributes honouring Liam Payne in hometown ‘respectfully relocated’ by council

08 November 2024

They were moved from the city centre ahead of Sunday’s Remembrance services.


Queen says Archers star June Spencer was ‘much-loved part of people’s lives’

Queen says Archers star June Spencer was ‘much-loved part of people’s lives’

Queen says Archers star June Spencer was ‘much-loved part of people’s lives’

08 November 2024

Camilla invited Spencer and her co-stars to Clarence House for a reception marking the show’s 70th anniversary in 2021.


Met makes watchdog referral following complaints about Al Fayed investigations

Met makes watchdog referral following complaints about Al Fayed investigations

Met makes watchdog referral following complaints about Al Fayed investigations

08 November 2024

Two women made complaints about investigations from 2008 and 2013.


‘Determined and curious’ giraffe calf dies at zoo

‘Determined and curious’ giraffe calf dies at zoo

‘Determined and curious’ giraffe calf dies at zoo

08 November 2024

In recent weeks Mbonisi, the first calf to adult giraffe Ruby, developed a second infection and his condition deteriorated.


Three arrested over house explosion which killed seven-year-old boy bailed

Three arrested over house explosion which killed seven-year-old boy bailed

Three arrested over house explosion which killed seven-year-old boy bailed

08 November 2024

The blast happened in Violet Close, in the Benwell and Elswick area of the city, in the early hours of October 16.


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