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Key questions as charities urge ‘safe routes’ following migrant boat tragedy

Key questions as charities urge ‘safe routes’ following migrant boat tragedy

The PA news agency looks at the problems and possible solutions surrounding those making the perilous journey.

Cancer operations cancelled in Nottingham as city and county braces for Tier 3

Cancer operations cancelled in Nottingham as city and county braces for Tier 3

The full announcement on new coronavirus restrictions for the area is expected on Wednesday.

Hospitals could be treating 25,000 Covid-19 patients within weeks

Hospitals could be treating 25,000 Covid-19 patients within weeks

Professor Sir Mark Walport said that it is “not unrealistic” to think that there could be 25,000 people in hospitals by the end of November.

Shoe Zone warns 90 shops could shut without Government rethink on business rates

Shoe Zone warns 90 shops could shut without Government rethink on business rates

Chief executive Alistair Smith said around a fifth of the company’s estate is at risk of closure.

More than 100 people attend farmer’s drive-in funeral

More than 100 people attend farmer’s drive-in funeral

Peter Cole organised the funeral on Peansehall and Sibton sport field where he used to play football.

Marcus Rashford to be given City of Manchester Award

Marcus Rashford to be given City of Manchester Award

The Manchester United footballer has already been awarded an MBE for his work to tackle child poverty.

UK jobs safe for now as Heineken vows to slash office staff costs by a fifth

UK jobs safe for now as Heineken vows to slash office staff costs by a fifth

The brewing company employs 85,000 people around the world, and will cut costs in its head and regional offices.

Fashion chain Next beats summer sales expectations

Fashion chain Next beats summer sales expectations

The retailer said profits will be around £65m higher than first thought but warned that further lockdowns would hurt.

Heathrow overtaken by Paris Charles de Gaulle as it loses £1.5bn

Heathrow overtaken by Paris Charles de Gaulle as it loses £1.5bn

The west London hub was Europe’s busiest airport before the coronavirus pandemic.

Grenfell fire safety reform delay putting lives at risk – Sadiq Khan

Grenfell fire safety reform delay putting lives at risk – Sadiq Khan

London Fire Brigade has completed four of the 29 recommendations made in phase one of the Grenfell Inquiry.

Lucy Worsley leads investigation into royal palaces’ links to slavery

Lucy Worsley leads investigation into royal palaces’ links to slavery

The charity looks after properties such as Kensington Palace, the Tower of London and Hampton Court

Social media users ‘more likely to be involved in coronavirus dispute’

Social media users ‘more likely to be involved in coronavirus dispute’

People who rely on social media for Covid-19 information are at least five times as likely to say they have been reported, a study found.

Peat makes up less than 50% of compost for first time – horticulture industry

Peat makes up less than 50% of compost for first time – horticulture industry

A report showed the falling role of peat in growing media sold to gardeners and used by professional growers.

Charity gears up for legal challenge to rules around care home visits

Charity gears up for legal challenge to rules around care home visits

John’s Campaign claims strict restrictions on visiting people in residential care are contributing to the high excess deaths of dementia patients.

Married police officer to be sentenced for killing lover

Married police officer to be sentenced for killing lover

Timothy Brehmer, 41, killed mother-of-two Claire Parry after she sent a text message from his phone to his wife saying: ‘I am cheating on you.’

What the papers say – October 28

What the papers say – October 28

The papers are led by the tragedy of a boat sinking off Dunkirk.

Fresh pressure to increase Covid restrictions with highest death toll since May

Fresh pressure to increase Covid restrictions with highest death toll since May

The number of deaths is the highest daily figure since May 27, when 422 deaths were reported.

Migrant boat deaths should be a ‘wake-up call’ for those in power – charity

Migrant boat deaths should be a ‘wake-up call’ for those in power – charity

Two children – aged five and eight – and two adults have died following the sinking of a boat off Dunkirk.

All areas of Nottinghamshire could face Tier 3 restrictions after surge in cases

All areas of Nottinghamshire could face Tier 3 restrictions after surge in cases

A full announcement on the Tier 3 restrictions for the city had been expected on Tuesday.

John Lewis wins permission to turn 45% of Oxford Street store into office space

John Lewis wins permission to turn 45% of Oxford Street store into office space

The retail giant hopes to swiftly return to profits through a programme of rapid diversification.

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