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Flights cancelled, roads closed as Storm Eowyn batters UK

Flights cancelled, roads closed as Storm Eowyn batters UK

Rail services and flights have been axed, with rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Syrian who was blinded during war graduates from top UK university

Syrian who was blinded during war graduates from top UK university

Maher Fattouh, now 32, was injured when he was caught in a bomb explosion as he crossed into Lebanon in 2014.

Mother due to be sentenced over the deaths of her four sons in fire

Mother due to be sentenced over the deaths of her four sons in fire

Deveca Rose’s four children died in a fire after she left them alone to go to the shops.

What the papers say – January 24

What the papers say – January 24

One story dominates the front pages of Friday’s newspapers.

Public urged to stay at home as Ireland braces for arrival of Storm Eowyn

Public urged to stay at home as Ireland braces for arrival of Storm Eowyn

Both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are under the top-level red weather warnings for wind from early on Friday.

Southport child killer’s 52-year sentence sparks calls for law change

Southport child killer’s 52-year sentence sparks calls for law change

Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, died in the attack in July last year.

Storm Eowyn to hit UK with 100mph winds as schools shut and travel disrupted

Storm Eowyn to hit UK with 100mph winds as schools shut and travel disrupted

Rare red weather warnings have been issued in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Southport victim’s family thank Starmer for meeting and welcome public inquiry

Southport victim’s family thank Starmer for meeting and welcome public inquiry

The family of Elsie Dot Stancombe described the ‘compassion and sincerity’ they have received since the July 29 attack.

Manhunt over after murder suspect arrested

Manhunt over after murder suspect arrested

Paul Antony Butler, 53, was located and arrested in the Liskeard area of Cornwall, which is around 20 miles from Plymouth.

Death of six-year-old girl being treated as murder

Death of six-year-old girl being treated as murder

The bodies of Mark Gordon, 36, and his six-year-old daughter Hope were found in West Calder on Monday afternoon.

Second boy, 16, arrested under Terrorism Act after incident at mosque

Second boy, 16, arrested under Terrorism Act after incident at mosque

Police Scotland says there is no risk to the wider public.

‘Sadistic’ child killer likely to die behind bars after dance class murders

‘Sadistic’ child killer likely to die behind bars after dance class murders

Axel Rudakubana was not present in the courtroom as he received one of the highest minimum terms on record.

Ralph Fiennes ‘thrilled’ to receive Oscars nomination for pope drama Conclave

Ralph Fiennes ‘thrilled’ to receive Oscars nomination for pope drama Conclave

British actors Cynthia Erivo and Felicity Jones have also secured nods.

Southport killer ordered to leave dock twice amid illness claims

Southport killer ordered to leave dock twice amid illness claims

The 18-year-old’s disruptions meant he was not in court as the judge handed him one of the longest minimum terms on record.

Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer ‘extremely proud’ of Prince of Wales

Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer ‘extremely proud’ of Prince of Wales

The daughters of Diana, Princess of Wales’ brother, Charles, feature on the cover of Tatler for the first time as a trio.

Rudakubana the latest high-profile killer to disrupt sentencing proceedings

Rudakubana the latest high-profile killer to disrupt sentencing proceedings

Sir Keir Starmer has backed giving judges powers to force offenders to attend sentencing hearings.

Music venues closing under ‘extreme and totally unnecessary financial pressures’

Music venues closing under ‘extreme and totally unnecessary financial pressures’

The Music Venue Trust said the closure rate is less than in 2023.

Southport killer’s sentence to be reviewed amid calls for law changes

Southport killer’s sentence to be reviewed amid calls for law changes

Axel Rudakubana was handed one of the highest minimum custody terms on record.

Millions receive emergency alert amid Storm Eowyn red weather warning

Millions receive emergency alert amid Storm Eowyn red weather warning

The weather warning comes into force at 10am on Friday.

Minister profiles: The people at the Cabinet table

Minister profiles: The people at the Cabinet table

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Jim O’Callaghan are among the major promotions.

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