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Dogs and drones used in hunt for racoons which escaped zoo on Isle of Wight Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailA hunt using tracker dogs and drones has been launched to trace a group of raccoons which managed to break out of a zoo on the Isle of Wight.The four animals escaped their compound at Amazon World Zoo Park in Sandown on Friday morning.Staff are now appealing to locals to keep an eye out for the 18-month-old sisters, which only arrived at the zoo last…

Stolen engagement ring of veteran’s late fiancée returned with apology note Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailA former British soldier who served in the Falklands War saw his late fiancée’s engagement ring returned in the mail after it was burgled from his home.Darren Horsnell, 62, had been on a fundraising trip organised by the veterans’ charity he works for last month when he returned to his home in Lancashire to find it had been rifled through and possessions taken.But the most precious of the things…

Birmingham Council latest to consider cycling ban in city centre Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailAnother council is considering a cycling ban in parts of the city centre to prevent the “dangerous combination” of pedestrians and bikes.Birmingham City Council has become the latest in a string of local authorities to consult on clamping down on cyclists in pedestrianised areas, in addition to Colchester, Bedford, and Grimsby.Cycling guru Professor David Cox, former chair of Cycling UK and leader of the charity’s Bike West Midlands Network campaign…

15 Year old who fatally stabbed another teen Muhammad Hassam Ali, 17, was killed by stranger after a four-minute conversation in city centre. The teen was followed by another teenager through Birmingham city centre, that he did not know, who consequently stabbed him to death after a four-minute conversation has finally been jailed for life with a minimum of 13 years. Muhammad Hassam Ali, known as Ali, was 17 when he died in hospital on 20 January, hours after he and his friend were confronted by two masked 15-year-old boys they had never met as they sat in Victoria Square,…

New route with two bridges would link A55 junction with the A470 Conwy council using multi-million pound Levelling-Up funds for the project https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-route-two-bridges-would-30247970

'Dated' luxury home on Anglesey 'millionaire's row' will be demolished The home – estimated to be worth almost £2m – is said to be in ‘a truly poor state’ https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dated-luxury-home-anglesey-millionaires-30280322

£200 fine for A55 invasions leaves Welsh sheep farmers fearing loss of ancient way of life A farmer was convicted and his gun seized in a landmark case that threatens the sector’s biggest upheaval in four centuries https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/200-fine-a55-invasions-leaves-30265807

UK Daily Trending stories Trending – October Budget backlash as fallout continues October Budget backlash continues to dominate the news today with continued reactions and analysis of Wednesday’s financial statement. Several papers lead to a rise in the cost of government borrowing amid investor concern about levels of government debt. Basic facts The reaction Friday’s coverage sees several right-leaning publications suggest the markets have turned on the chancellor. Some try to draw comparisons with the 2022 Liz Truss disastrous mini-budget, but those more inclined to left-leaning media will be told that those working in the City are playing down the…

Ikea opens first ever standalone Swedish restaurant on UK high street Anyone who has been to Ikea knows no trip is complete without a plate of meatballs or a loaded hot dog in the cafe. Fancy one of the Swedish chain’s signature dishes but don’t need any furniture or homeware? You’ll soon be able to get your hands on both (and more) without the need to visit one of Ikea’s stores. This week, the retailer announced the opening of its very first standalone restaurant in the UK, located on King Street in Hammersmith, london, near the brand’s revamped Hammersmith City Store.…

Iconic record shop opens new branch in London – full list of UK stores | UK News An iconic record shop has opened a new store on a street termed London’s ‘music epicentre.’ Rough Trade, one of the world’s leading music retailers, has opened a new store on Denmark Street, central London. The record shop will run over two floors and carry a wide selection of curated vinyl covering all genres. Rough Trade will be the first record shop situated on Denmark Street, joining a host of iconic instrument stores frequented by music lovers. Lawrence Montgomery, Rough Trade’s Managing Director,…

Woman, 55, arrested for ‘murder’ after another woman, 62, stabbed at home | UK News A 62-year-old woman was found dead with stab wounds at a home in north London on Wednesday. The woman, who has not been identified, is believed to have known the 55-year-old woman who has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police had been called to a residential property on Westerham Avenue, Enfield, at 4.53pm on Wednesday. She was pronounced dead at the scene when paramedics arrived. Her family has been informed of her death, police said. A post-mortem examination of her body will take place…

10 best cheap London deals – from £15 theatre tickets to Inamo dinner and drag show Looking for 10 things to do in London? Luckily, there’s lots to in this city to do for cheap! At least… There is now. Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital. Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, available in the Metro newspaper, on Metro.co.uk, and on our socials. You’ll also find them in our weekly London newsletter, The Slice, in your inbox every Wednesday. Snag £15 tickets to Reykjavik, Hampstead theatre’s new gritty and gripping production, or indulge…

Londoner does the impossible and actually gets his stolen bike back | UK News A Londoner managed to do the (nearly) impossible and retrieve his stolen bike – but the suspect’s mum didn’t seem surprised when police turned up at her door. When Alasdair Bayman’s bike was stolen from the communal hallway of his block of flats in Dalston, east London, he was shocked to find it up for sale on online marketplace Gumtree the very next day. Alasdair, 28, had resigned himself to buying his own bike back from the thief – but less than 48 hours later with…

I moved to London from New Zealand — the UK’s obsession with Quality Street baffles me If you’d told me six months ago that Quality Street was a UK fan favourite, an institution no Christmas is complete without, I’d have shrugged and said: ‘Yeah, nah, mate.’ You see, on the other side of the world, all the way past Australia, somewhere before Antarctica (and usually left off the map completely) a little place called New Zealand has shunned your festive favourites. In a country of just five million, the Nestle treat predominantly lives at The Warehouse, which Kiwis will know is…

Man in his 60s arrested over theft of 950 wheels of cheese from Neal’s Yard | UK News A man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing more 900 wheels of cheese from a dairy shop in London. Detectives investigating the theft of 22 tonnes of cheese from Neal’s Yard Dairy have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods. Neal’s Yard Dairy said it delivered more than 950 wheels of it to the fraudsters, who claimed they were a wholesale distributor for a major French retailer. It was only afterwards they realised…

The adventurer’s paradise perfect for exploring the UK’s hidden islands This is the story of a holiday that I’m sure will nourish my spirit for years to come. When the bleak days of winter close in I shall sit in front of a log fire and ponder on a rich list of spellbinding moments. The memories are from a long-distance motorhome trek to Na h-Eileanan Siar, the Gaelic name for the Western Isles, or Outer Hebrides. These are a beguiling, fascinating, string of islands which act as a rocky last British bastion before the restless Atlantic and its wild winds…

Voting closes in contest to lead UK Conservative Party as it seeks to rebound from defeat Voting closed Thursday in the months-long contest to lead Britain’s Conservative Party after its crushing election defeat, with the result due to be announced on Saturday. Tens of thousands of members of the right-of-center party were eligible to vote in the runoff between lawmakers Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick. In a race that has lasted more than three months, Conservative lawmakers reduced the field from six candidates in a series of votes before putting the final two to the wider party membership. Both candidates…

Don’t be shocked if Robert Jenrick beats Kemi Badenoch in the Tory leadership contest The bookmakers and many observers have almost given up on the Tory leadership final as a contest, with Kemi Badenoch now the firm favourite to replace Rishi Sunak. But history shows that Tory leadership elections are often far from predictable – whether it is in the early rounds where MPs wittle down the contenders to two, or the final run-off, where party members have their say. Ms Badenoch’s rival, Robert Jenrick, only made it to the final because of some clever tactics in persuading MPs to…

Prolific Gloucester shoplifter banned from wearing wigs in stores after attempts to disguise herself A serial shoplifter has been prohibited from wearing wigs to get around a ban which stopped her from entering stores in Gloucester city centre. Hannah Roberts, 33, had been forbidden from going into shops that were part of Gloucester’s City Safe Scheme following a spate of thefts. A court heard she repeatedly ignored the sanction and tried to get around it by wearing a variety of hairpieces, but her distinctive throat tattoo still gave her away. When challenged by staff or security officers, she reportedly became…

Mohamed al-Fayed: Full timeline of allegations, from the shop floor of Harrods to Fulham Football Club The “horrifying” scale of the allegations against Mohamed al-Fayed is becoming clearer, as a team of lawyers investigating claims of rape and sexual assault by the late Harrods and Fulham FC boss revealed they have now been approached by hundreds of people allegedly impacted by his abuse. The team called Justice for Harrods Survivors said on Thursday its lawyers have been contacted by at least 421 people, including witnesses and survivors. Many of them have come forward since the airing of a BBC documentary…

Oxford student who wanted to be Britain’s youngest PM drowned after jumping into River Thames An Oxford University student drowned after jumping into the River Thames while celebrating the end of his exams, an inquest has heard. Wesley Akum-Ojong was in his first year of studying politics, philosophy and economics (PPE) at Brasenose College when he went missing after leaping into the water from a bridge at the Port Meadow beauty spot. The 19-year-old had been “trashed” – a university tradition in which students who have finished their exams have confetti and shaving foam thrown on them – before making…

Rachel Reeves’ value for money tsar to be paid £950 a day The government’s new value for money tsar will be paid a day rate of £950, the equivalent of a £247,000 annual salary. David Goldstone, who will take up the position of chairman of the new Office for Value for Money, will effectively be on a higher pro-rata salary than the prime minister. Rachel Reeves announced during her Budget speech that Mr Goldstone was being appointed to “help us realise the benefits from every pound of public spending”. A statement from the Treasury later confirmed he will advise the…

Trending News Inspiration Papers News that Matters Impact on your life Good News Rachel Reeves admits tax hikes will hit working people as IFS accuses chancellor of ‘undermining trust’ Reeves gives Labour post-Budget poll boost despite £40bn tax row First case of potentially deadly mpox strain detected in UK I spent the day scaring strangers and discovered you should never say this one word Previous Next Previous Next Carol Vorderman@carolvorders Read More Rishi Sunak fuming about the fact that his tax avoiding wife can’t now go back to her non-dom tax status (Mrs Sunak saved £20 million in taxes by…

Today: A weakening band of rain will move south across Scotland, with brighter but colder weather arriving in the northeast. Elsewhere fog patches lifting to leave a mostly dry and mild, though rather cloudy day. Patchy drizzle, with some brighter breaks. Tonight: Mostly cloudy but mild, with patches of fog and some light rain or drizzle through the evening and overnight. Clearer intervals allowing a local frost to develop across northern Scotland. Source: Met Office

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