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Fundraiser for police officers sacked over black athlete search reaches £100,000

Fundraiser for police officers sacked over black athlete search reaches £100,000

More than 6,000 supporters have donated to the crowdfunding page, which plans to ‘support the officers and their families’.

Police officers help deliver baby next to roundabout in Kent

Police officers help deliver baby next to roundabout in Kent

The parents and little girl are now safely home after officers delivered the baby on Kingsmead Road in Canterbury.

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators take to London streets

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators take to London streets

Rallies have also been organised elsewhere in the UK including in Manchester and Glasgow.

Former SNP leadership candidate defects to become Alba Party’s first ever MSP

Former SNP leadership candidate defects to become Alba Party’s first ever MSP

Ash Regan announced she had left the SNP and joing the Alba Party, set up by former first minister Alex Salmond.

First Minister has not heard from in-laws trapped in Gaza conflict

First Minister has not heard from in-laws trapped in Gaza conflict

Humza Yousaf says his concern is for innocents trapped in the ongoing conflict.

Dozens of flights delayed after car crash

Dozens of flights delayed after car crash

Emergency services were called to the A38 near Bristol Airport following a two-vehicle collision in the early hours of Saturday

Police seize £10 million worth of cocaine from ship in Kent

Police seize £10 million worth of cocaine from ship in Kent

The drugs were discovered on a Panamanian-registered ship transporting bananas to the Netherlands.

Hamas has given no sign it would abide by ceasefire, Foreign Secretary says

Hamas has given no sign it would abide by ceasefire, Foreign Secretary says

James Cleverly also urged those protesting in support of Palestine to be wary about ‘disinformation and manipulation’ from hostile states.

Heavy and thundery showers may cause flooding across UK in weekend washout

Heavy and thundery showers may cause flooding across UK in weekend washout

The weather warnings come as a shopping centre in Hastings was evacuated due to flooding.

Man charged in connection with probe into death of 68-year-old

Man charged in connection with probe into death of 68-year-old

Moteajunrs Ignas, 25, of no fixed address, has been charged with robbery and causing grievous bodily harm.

Father undergoing chemo for terminal brain cancer cycling 200 miles to Paris

Father undergoing chemo for terminal brain cancer cycling 200 miles to Paris

Robert Seaward said he wanted to take on the cycle to give others with cancer ‘hope’.

No short-term fix to cut court trials backlog, says leading prosecutor

No short-term fix to cut court trials backlog, says leading prosecutor

Outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions Max Hill KC says a shortage of barristers and judges is creating problems.

BBC’s refusal to call Hamas terrorists was wrong says Badenoch

BBC’s refusal to call Hamas terrorists was wrong says Badenoch

Business and Trade Secretary said there was no doubt ‘we were looking at a terror attack’

What the papers say – October 28

What the papers say – October 28

The increase in Israel’s ground operations into Gaza dominates the front pages of Saturday’s newspapers.

Pro-Palestine protesters to take to UK streets as Israel steps up Gaza offensive

Pro-Palestine protesters to take to UK streets as Israel steps up Gaza offensive

Israel largely knocked out communications for 2.3 million people in the Gaza Strip in intensified attacks.

Former KGB double agent can sue crime agency over revealing identity

Former KGB double agent can sue crime agency over revealing identity

Boris Karpichkov is taking legal action after alleging he received death threats after his name and address were given to the Latvian authorities.

First Minister ‘praying family survive the night’ as Gaza conflict intensifies

First Minister ‘praying family survive the night’ as Gaza conflict intensifies

Humza Yousaf revealed via social media he has been unable to contact his wife’s mother and her husband after communications were cut off.

Losing tribunal is another devastating blow, ‘whistleblowing’ doctor says

Losing tribunal is another devastating blow, ‘whistleblowing’ doctor says

Martyn Pitman was dismissed earlier this year from his job at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital where he had worked as a consultant for 20 years.

Activist tells judge society cannot ‘injunct way out of the climate crisis’

Activist tells judge society cannot ‘injunct way out of the climate crisis’

Theresa Norton, 65, of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, spoke in her defence at a High Court hearing after being accused of breaching an order.

Teenager charged with public order offence over Sir Bobby Charlton chants

Teenager charged with public order offence over Sir Bobby Charlton chants

Greater Manchester Police said the boy has been bailed with conditions not to appear at any regulated football matches.

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