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Men’s conker champion at centre of steel chestnut probe ‘won title fairly’

Men’s conker champion at centre of steel chestnut probe ‘won title fairly’

Men’s conker champion at centre of steel chestnut probe ‘won title fairly’

21 October 2024

David Jakins, 82, took the title after defeating his opponent with a one-hit win, which led to concerns about the conker he had used.


Rare Roman coin discovered in field expected to fetch up to £8,000 at auction

Rare Roman coin discovered in field expected to fetch up to £8,000 at auction

Rare Roman coin discovered in field expected to fetch up to £8,000 at auction

21 October 2024

The coin was discovered in June by Mike Clark, 73, in a field in South Brewham in Somerset.


Finfluencers need to check they are not breaking the law, City regulator warns

Finfluencers need to check they are not breaking the law, City regulator warns

Finfluencers need to check they are not breaking the law, City regulator warns

21 October 2024

Social media influencers must ensure they are not putting their followers’ livelihoods and life savings at risk, the FCA said.


Grandfather jailed over rioting outside Rotherham hotel dies in prison

Grandfather jailed over rioting outside Rotherham hotel dies in prison

Grandfather jailed over rioting outside Rotherham hotel dies in prison

21 October 2024

Peter Lynch, 61, was jailed in August for his part in the disorder outside the Holiday Inn Express, in Manvers.


Lionesses rescued from Ukraine to find home at Scottish zoo

Lionesses rescued from Ukraine to find home at Scottish zoo

Lionesses rescued from Ukraine to find home at Scottish zoo

21 October 2024

Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian is preparing to welcome the animals.


NHS care can be a ‘death sentence’ for some patients – Wes Streeting

NHS care can be a ‘death sentence’ for some patients – Wes Streeting

NHS care can be a ‘death sentence’ for some patients – Wes Streeting

21 October 2024

Ministers have launched a ‘national conversation’ on the future of the service.


UK banks pay record amount in taxes after making bumper profits

UK banks pay record amount in taxes after making bumper profits

UK banks pay record amount in taxes after making bumper profits

21 October 2024

The UK banking sector’s total tax contribution was £44.8 billion for the financial year to the end of March, analysis by PwC showed.


Kinahan crime boss orchestrated gun cash plot from jail, court told

Kinahan crime boss orchestrated gun cash plot from jail, court told

Kinahan crime boss orchestrated gun cash plot from jail, court told

21 October 2024

Thomas Kavanagh hoped that by leading the NCA to a buried cache of weapons he could influence sentencing in a multi-million pound drug smuggling case.


Ex-Scotland player Hogg misses court appearance ahead of domestic abuse trial

Ex-Scotland player Hogg misses court appearance ahead of domestic abuse trial

Ex-Scotland player Hogg misses court appearance ahead of domestic abuse trial

21 October 2024

The former rugby international will stand trial in November accused of acting in a controlling manner and causing his ex-wife ‘fear and alarm’.


Two men in court charged with murdering father in Chelmsford

Two men in court charged with murdering father in Chelmsford

Two men in court charged with murdering father in Chelmsford

21 October 2024

Kieran Shepherd, 30, died in Meadgate Avenue in Chelmsford, Essex, on October 15.


Comedian Fern Brady’s tour poster under investigation by advertising watchdog

Comedian Fern Brady’s tour poster under investigation by advertising watchdog

Comedian Fern Brady’s tour poster under investigation by advertising watchdog

21 October 2024

On the poster she is standing by a stained-glass window which says ‘I gave you milk to drink’, which is the name of her latest comedy tour.


Vinyl to return to WH Smith stores for first time for more than 30 years

Vinyl to return to WH Smith stores for first time for more than 30 years

Vinyl to return to WH Smith stores for first time for more than 30 years

21 October 2024

The chain will sell vinyl records in 80 of its high street shops.


Jury retires in trial of police marksman over fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

Jury retires in trial of police marksman over fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

Jury retires in trial of police marksman over fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

21 October 2024

Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake denies murdering the 24-year-old in Streatham, south London, in September 2022.


Starmer insists NHS must make better use of tech amid data protection concerns

Starmer insists NHS must make better use of tech amid data protection concerns

Starmer insists NHS must make better use of tech amid data protection concerns

21 October 2024

Proposed new laws will make patient records available across all NHS hospitals, GP surgeries and ambulance services in England.


TV’s Monty Don brings love of dogs to his first Chelsea Flower Show garden

TV’s Monty Don brings love of dogs to his first Chelsea Flower Show garden

TV’s Monty Don brings love of dogs to his first Chelsea Flower Show garden

21 October 2024

The RHS and Radio 2 dog garden aims to give green-fingered dog owners ideas for creating a haven for themselves and their pets.


Navy veteran, 88, tells of love for home he has bought twice

Navy veteran, 88, tells of love for home he has bought twice

Navy veteran, 88, tells of love for home he has bought twice

21 October 2024

Brian Howlett first bought his home in 1977 and purchased the house again 30 years later.


Broadcaster John Stapleton announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Broadcaster John Stapleton announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Broadcaster John Stapleton announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

21 October 2024

Parkinson’s is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over time.


Woman admits assault by beating after throwing milkshake over Nigel Farage

Woman admits assault by beating after throwing milkshake over Nigel Farage

Woman admits assault by beating after throwing milkshake over Nigel Farage

21 October 2024

Victoria Thomas Bowen, 25, also admitted criminal damage when she appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.


First adults charged with riot after deaths of two boys in Cardiff enter pleas

First adults charged with riot after deaths of two boys in Cardiff enter pleas

First adults charged with riot after deaths of two boys in Cardiff enter pleas

21 October 2024

Nineteen people appeared before Cardiff Crown Court on Monday charged with riot in the Ely area of the city.


UK consumer confidence improves after slowdown in inflation

UK consumer confidence improves after slowdown in inflation

UK consumer confidence improves after slowdown in inflation

21 October 2024

The S&P Global UK Consumer Sentiment Index survey moved closer towards the 37-month high it struck in July.


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