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Former BBC presenter jailed over ‘prolific’ sex abuse of boys and men

Former BBC presenter jailed over ‘prolific’ sex abuse of boys and men

Benjamin Thomas admitted 40 sexual offences committed over a period of almost 30 years.

What has Donald Trump said about coronavirus?

What has Donald Trump said about coronavirus?

The US president announced on Friday that he and his wife Melania had tested positive for Covid-19.

In Pictures: Storm Alex sets sights on southern England

In Pictures: Storm Alex sets sights on southern England

A yellow weather warning for wind and rain is in place across much of southern England for Friday.

Margaret Ferrier faces growing calls within SNP to ‘do the right thing’ and quit

Margaret Ferrier faces growing calls within SNP to ‘do the right thing’ and quit

The MP has admitted breaking self-isolation rules, and travelling on public transport after testing positive for coronavirus.

Ryanair loses High Court action against Irish State’s travel restrictions

Ryanair loses High Court action against Irish State’s travel restrictions

The High Court ruled on Friday that the Government had ‘acted lawfully’ in providing travel advice and public health advice.

People living alone under lockdown in Wales can meet one other household indoors

People living alone under lockdown in Wales can meet one other household indoors

Local lockdown restrictions currently prevent people from meeting indoors with anyone outside their household.

‘I will stay in this tree’ – HS2 protesters stand firm as eviction bid restarts

‘I will stay in this tree’ – HS2 protesters stand firm as eviction bid restarts

Environmentalists have vowed to protect Jones’ Hill Wood in Buckinghamshire, an area said to have inspired Roald Dahl.

Licence to tweet – new MI6 boss vows to use social media to headhunt staff

Licence to tweet – new MI6 boss vows to use social media to headhunt staff

Richard Moore signed off from his first day as head of the Secret Intelligence Service by saying he would try to persuade some followers to join MI6.

Johnson and von der Leyen to ‘take stock’ of progress on a trade deal

Johnson and von der Leyen to ‘take stock’ of progress on a trade deal

The Prime Minister and European Commission president will speak following the conclusion of the final formal round of talks.

Ofgem orders seven energy firms to pay £34m over renewables commitments

Ofgem orders seven energy firms to pay £34m over renewables commitments

The energy regulator has said the suppliers failed to make Renewables Obligations payments by last month’s original deadline.

Brother of killed aid worker David Haines warns: UK at radicalisation crossroads

Brother of killed aid worker David Haines warns: UK at radicalisation crossroads

Mike Haines urged the public to ‘talk to young people, don’t push them to the fringes’ amid concerns of an increase ‘grooming’ by terrorists.

Donald Trump at greater risk of severe Covid-19 illness due to age and weight

Donald Trump at greater risk of severe Covid-19 illness due to age and weight

People aged 65 to 74 have a five times higher risk of hospital admission and 90% increased risk of death, figures show.

Prominent figures who have tested positive for Covid-19

Prominent figures who have tested positive for Covid-19

Donald and Melania Trump join a list of famous people to have contracted the disease.

Donald and Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus

Donald and Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus

Meanwhile in the UK, new local lockdowns will be imposed in the north of England.

What the papers say – October 2

What the papers say – October 2

An SNP minister travelling to and from Scotland to London while positive with Covid-19 dominates the nation’s papers.

Wet and blustery day expected for 40th London Marathon

Wet and blustery day expected for 40th London Marathon

Runners could face heavy rain and strong winds as they run 26.2 miles on a course of their choice on October 4.

Baby born on original London Marathon date will complete 26.2 miles with father

Baby born on original London Marathon date will complete 26.2 miles with father

Elsie was born at 5.45am on April 26 2020, the original date for this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon.

Government looked at building floating walls to stop asylum seekers – reports

Government looked at building floating walls to stop asylum seekers – reports

It comes amid reports that the Government had considered processing asylum seekers on Ascension Island, some 4,000 miles from the UK.

Storm Alex and autumnal conditions bring weekend flood risk

Storm Alex and autumnal conditions bring weekend flood risk

Gusts of up to 65mph could batter coastal areas in southern England, forecasters said.

Chief negotiators meet for final formal round of UK-EU trade talks

Chief negotiators meet for final formal round of UK-EU trade talks

Lord Frost and Michel Barnier are holding talks in Brussels.

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