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Memorial service to be held to mark 50th anniversary of Guildford pub bombings

Memorial service to be held to mark 50th anniversary of Guildford pub bombings

Memorial service to be held to mark 50th anniversary of Guildford pub bombings

05 October 2024

The service will remember the four soldiers and a civilian killed in the attack on October 5, 1974.


Flowers laid at Ladbroke Grove rail disaster memorial to honour those killed

Flowers laid at Ladbroke Grove rail disaster memorial to honour those killed

Flowers laid at Ladbroke Grove rail disaster memorial to honour those killed

05 October 2024

Thirty-one people died when two trains collided around two miles from Paddington station, west London, on October 5 1999.


Residential school students to be offered free NHS eye and ear checks in school

Residential school students to be offered free NHS eye and ear checks in school

Residential school students to be offered free NHS eye and ear checks in school

05 October 2024

The new programme is expected to reach around 18,000 students.


Events to mark 25th anniversary of Ladbroke Grove rail disaster

Events to mark 25th anniversary of Ladbroke Grove rail disaster

Events to mark 25th anniversary of Ladbroke Grove rail disaster

05 October 2024

A total of 31 people were killed and more than 220 were injured in the crash in west London on October 5 1999.


Social care service users and staff being ignored by ministers, says Cole-Hamilton

Social care service users and staff being ignored by ministers, says Cole-Hamilton

Social care service users and staff being ignored by ministers, says Cole-Hamilton

05 October 2024

The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader urged ministers to axe the National Care Service Bill as satisfaction with the social care system falls.


Pro-Palestine marches will continue until Israel sanctioned, says organiser

Pro-Palestine marches will continue until Israel sanctioned, says organiser

Pro-Palestine marches will continue until Israel sanctioned, says organiser

05 October 2024

Ben Jamal was speaking ahead of the 20th national March for Palestine on Saturday.


Chris Packham to urge Archbishop of Canterbury to rewild church’s land

Chris Packham to urge Archbishop of Canterbury to rewild church’s land

Chris Packham to urge Archbishop of Canterbury to rewild church’s land

05 October 2024

The broadcaster will take to the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral as part of a rally calling on the Church Commissioners to rewild 30% of its vast estate.


Queen praises osteoporosis care as she remembers her mother who had the disease

Queen praises osteoporosis care as she remembers her mother who had the disease

Queen praises osteoporosis care as she remembers her mother who had the disease

05 October 2024

Camilla became president of the Royal Osteoporosis Society in 2001, four years after being appointed its patron.


What the papers say – October 5

What the papers say – October 5

What the papers say – October 5

04 October 2024

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s headlines.


‘I was a highly functioning binge-drinker’, says Ulrika Jonsson

‘I was a highly functioning binge-drinker’, says Ulrika Jonsson

‘I was a highly functioning binge-drinker’, says Ulrika Jonsson

04 October 2024

The TV star said she knew there was a problem because ‘I no longer recognised myself’.


Mix of sun and showers in UK this weekend but tail end of hurricane approaching

Mix of sun and showers in UK this weekend but tail end of hurricane approaching

Mix of sun and showers in UK this weekend but tail end of hurricane approaching

04 October 2024

A mix of sunshine and showers is expected for many over the weekend.


Police force apologises after putting down family’s pet XL bully by mistake

Police force apologises after putting down family’s pet XL bully by mistake

Police force apologises after putting down family’s pet XL bully by mistake

04 October 2024

Lancashire Police said it has given the family an ‘unreserved apology’ for euthanising the seized dog, named Bruno.


Kate hails GB sailing team who end 60-year wait for America’s Cup final spot

Kate hails GB sailing team who end 60-year wait for America’s Cup final spot

Kate hails GB sailing team who end 60-year wait for America’s Cup final spot

04 October 2024

Ineos Britannia will face New Zealand in a best-of-seven series.


More than 250 Britons exit Beirut on chartered planes as last flight planned

More than 250 Britons exit Beirut on chartered planes as last flight planned

More than 250 Britons exit Beirut on chartered planes as last flight planned

04 October 2024

David Lammy urged anyone wanting to exit the country to register immediately with the Foreign Office.


Ian Hislop opens BBC broadcast with joke about taxi incident

Ian Hislop opens BBC broadcast with joke about taxi incident

Ian Hislop opens BBC broadcast with joke about taxi incident

04 October 2024

It was initially believed the London black taxi had been hit by a bullet.


Sinn Fein failed to return security pass of child sex offender Michael McMonagle

Sinn Fein failed to return security pass of child sex offender Michael McMonagle

Sinn Fein failed to return security pass of child sex offender Michael McMonagle

04 October 2024

The Assembly Commission said it moved to cancel the Stormont access pass for the former press officer this week.


Heavy rain and disruptive winds to hit UK next week in Hurricane Kirk aftermath

Heavy rain and disruptive winds to hit UK next week in Hurricane Kirk aftermath

Heavy rain and disruptive winds to hit UK next week in Hurricane Kirk aftermath

04 October 2024

The Met Office says it is set to turn unsettled over the weekend, ahead of potentially disruptive weather from midweek.


Funeral held for D-Day veteran who helped liberate Bergen-Belsen camp

Funeral held for D-Day veteran who helped liberate Bergen-Belsen camp

Funeral held for D-Day veteran who helped liberate Bergen-Belsen camp

04 October 2024

Donald ‘Don’ Sheppard died at the age of 104.


Police prepare ‘significant’ operation ahead of October 7 attacks anniversary

Police prepare ‘significant’ operation ahead of October 7 attacks anniversary

Police prepare ‘significant’ operation ahead of October 7 attacks anniversary

04 October 2024

There will be a demonstration organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in London on Saturday.


Gavin Williamson blocked release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, claims Johnson

Gavin Williamson blocked release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, claims Johnson

Gavin Williamson blocked release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, claims Johnson

04 October 2024

The former prime minister claimed Sir Gavin vetoed an agreement he had reached with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani in 2017.


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