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In Pictures: Thousands march in climate strike

In Pictures: Thousands march in climate strike

In Pictures: Thousands march in climate strike

05 November 2021

Greta Thunberg was among those who joined the protest in Glasgow where Cop26 is being held.


Life-sized cake of Sir David Attenborough unveiled at Birmingham show

Life-sized cake of Sir David Attenborough unveiled at Birmingham show

Life-sized cake of Sir David Attenborough unveiled at Birmingham show

05 November 2021

The baked good was featured alongside creatures from the animal kingdom, also made of cake and icing.


Charles views next generation carbon capture technology

Charles views next generation carbon capture technology

Charles views next generation carbon capture technology

05 November 2021

The Prince of Wales visited Carbon Clean at Doosan Babcock in Renfrew, near the Cop26 venue.


Charles to join Barbados celebrations as island becomes a republic

Charles to join Barbados celebrations as island becomes a republic

Charles to join Barbados celebrations as island becomes a republic

05 November 2021

The Caribbean nation is one of the Queen’s 16 realms – countries where she is head of state – but will now elect a president as national figurehead.


Downing Street defends PM’s transparency over luxury villa holiday

Downing Street defends PM’s transparency over luxury villa holiday

Downing Street defends PM’s transparency over luxury villa holiday

05 November 2021

The stay at the holiday home in Spain was provided free of charge by the family of Tory peer Zac Goldsmith.


Covid-19 infections across UK remain at or near record levels

Covid-19 infections across UK remain at or near record levels

Covid-19 infections across UK remain at or near record levels

05 November 2021

The ONS described the longer-term trend in England, Scotland and Wales as ‘uncertain’.


Young footballer lost drive to succeed after abuse by Barry Bennell, court told

Young footballer lost drive to succeed after abuse by Barry Bennell, court told

Young footballer lost drive to succeed after abuse by Barry Bennell, court told

05 November 2021

The former promising player is among a group of eight men who are suing Manchester City over the abuse they suffered at the hands of Bennell.


West Brom fan loses appeal against conviction for racially abusing footballer

West Brom fan loses appeal against conviction for racially abusing footballer

West Brom fan loses appeal against conviction for racially abusing footballer

05 November 2021

Judges upheld the conviction and an eight-week jail term for Simon Silwood for his abusive online post.


Al Gore: Political tipping point reached in fight against climate change

Al Gore: Political tipping point reached in fight against climate change

Al Gore: Political tipping point reached in fight against climate change

05 November 2021

The former US vice-president said ‘the only missing element is sufficient political will’.


Three locked up for life over ‘senseless’ postcode gang murder

Three locked up for life over ‘senseless’ postcode gang murder

Three locked up for life over ‘senseless’ postcode gang murder

05 November 2021

M&S assistant Anthony Adekola, 22, nicknamed Lizzy, was stabbed to death as he walked home from work.


Motive remains unclear after killers convicted of Keon Lincoln’s murder

Motive remains unclear after killers convicted of Keon Lincoln’s murder

Motive remains unclear after killers convicted of Keon Lincoln’s murder

05 November 2021

Detective Inspector Jim Colclough said the 14-year-old gunman convicted of murdering the 15-year-old was from an apparently normal background.


Ballet company updates scenes from The Nutcracker to remove cultural stereotypes

Ballet company updates scenes from The Nutcracker to remove cultural stereotypes

Ballet company updates scenes from The Nutcracker to remove cultural stereotypes

05 November 2021

Scottish Ballet said it is committed to tackling racism.


Fifth defendant convicted of unlawfully killing 15-year-old Birmingham schoolboy

Fifth defendant convicted of unlawfully killing 15-year-old Birmingham schoolboy

Fifth defendant convicted of unlawfully killing 15-year-old Birmingham schoolboy

05 November 2021

Kieron Donaldson was cleared of murdering Keon Lincoln, but was convicted of manslaughter at Birmingham Crown Court.


Mum of girl killed by toxic air ‘devastated’ by Government delays to new laws

Mum of girl killed by toxic air ‘devastated’ by Government delays to new laws

Mum of girl killed by toxic air ‘devastated’ by Government delays to new laws

05 November 2021

Rosamund Kissi-Debrah, whose daughter Ella died from chronic asthma, has brought her fight to cut pollution to Cop26.


Step up action on climate or you will fail your grandchildren, youngsters warn

Step up action on climate or you will fail your grandchildren, youngsters warn

Step up action on climate or you will fail your grandchildren, youngsters warn

05 November 2021

The Youngo group has laid out its demands of world leaders at Cop26.


Chelsea fan jailed for offensive tweets aimed at Tottenham supporters

Chelsea fan jailed for offensive tweets aimed at Tottenham supporters

Chelsea fan jailed for offensive tweets aimed at Tottenham supporters

05 November 2021

Nathan Blagg claimed his social media posts were ‘banter between mates’


‘Systemic safety issues’ identified in report into R116 helicopter crash

‘Systemic safety issues’ identified in report into R116 helicopter crash

‘Systemic safety issues’ identified in report into R116 helicopter crash

05 November 2021

Four crew members on board the Coast Guard helicopter were killed after it struck Blackrock Island, 12 miles off the coast of Co Mayo, in 2017.


Thousands of young people join climate strike through Glasgow

Thousands of young people join climate strike through Glasgow

Thousands of young people join climate strike through Glasgow

05 November 2021

At least 8,000 people are expected to take part in the march.


‘Homophobia in the Met’ meant Stephen Port evidence was dismissed, inquests told

‘Homophobia in the Met’ meant Stephen Port evidence was dismissed, inquests told

‘Homophobia in the Met’ meant Stephen Port evidence was dismissed, inquests told

05 November 2021

John Pape, a friend of murder victim Gabriel Kovari, said police routinely ignored his claims that the deaths might be linked.


Calls grow for public inquiry into David Fuller sex attacks on corpses

Calls grow for public inquiry into David Fuller sex attacks on corpses

Calls grow for public inquiry into David Fuller sex attacks on corpses

05 November 2021

Conservative MP Greg Clark told the PA news agency that MPs in the areas affected by Fuller’s attacks are calling for a national investigation.


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