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Space travel should not be just ‘for the elites’, says new British astronaut Rosemary Coogan, European Space Agency’s second UK recruit, will be deployed to ISS for six months. She beat a field of more than 22,000 candidates and has a PhD in astrophysics and a background as a Royal Navy reserve, but the newly qualified British astronaut Rosemary Coogan believes that in future space travel should not be restricted to elites. Coogan, 33, from Belfast, who is the European Space Agency’s (Esa) second British recruit, believes we are entering a revolutionary period of space exploration that will lead not…

Boy, eleven, dies after being hit by a car outside a school The driver of the car, a woman from Wrexham, was uninjured https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/boy-eleven-dies-after-being-30387139

Prime Minister defends budget as angry farmers protest noisily outside Llandudno venue Party leader hails co-operation with Welsh Labour but farming demonstrators unhappy at inheritance tax changes and milk prices https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/prime-minister-defends-budget-angry-30387298

Drivers facing big change when using Mersey Tunnels from next week The new system will be at the toll booths at the Wallasey (Kingsway) Tunnel and Birkenhead (Queensway) Tunnel https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-facing-big-change-using-30385159

Mabon ap Gwynfor said Welsh police reported more than 45,000 cases of domestic abuse in 2022/23 and almost 10,000 sexual offences the previous year, with many more unrecorded. Leading a Senedd debate, the Plaid Cymru politician challenged a tendency to believe rural Wales is an exception, with domestic violence “limited” to urban areas only. Domestic violence epidemic “The evidence shows otherwise,” he said. “Rates of domestic abuse in north Wales are higher than those in the city of london. “North Wales even faces the same level of sexual crimes as Greater Manchester, which has a population five times the size.”…

Prince William stars in first ever TikTok apology as King Charles opens foodbank. Princess of Wales joins King at a major Royal family event. Prince William stars in first ever TikTok apology Prince William made his TikTok debut during a visit to Belfast City Campus Centre on Thursday, where he met students pursuing careers in the arts. Interrupting the usual schedule, the Prince of Wales joined in the lighthearted atmosphere, recording a clip with student Samantha Johnson. In the video, she asked William to explain to her tutor why she would be late for her lecture. “Just tell her why…

Stephen McCabe forced to step back as Inverclyde labour Council leader Stephen McCabe forced to step back as Inverclyde labour Council leader. There have been calls for him to stand aside ever since he was first arrested, with the SNP group on the council saying he needed to “consider his position and resign ahead of a future meeting of the council.” In a statement, Inverclyde Council said Cllr McCabe’s Labour colleague, Natasha McGuire, will deputise until a new leader is appointed early next month. this has been an embarrassing episode for Scottish politics. A spokesperson said: “We can confirm today that Councillor…

An emotional Man vs Food star finds his stolen items in London field dumped on a field like trash. Adam Richman was in tears after his sentimental possessions and filming equipment were stolen, at London gateway services but got a sudden notification that led him to recover some of the belongings. It is fair to say Adam Richman, the Man vs Food star has had a rollercoaster week of emotions after many of his valuable possessions were stolen.  While he and his team were at Barnet’s London Gateway Services last month, there van was broken into and his belongings were…

Neglect contributed to death of 'beautiful' Rhyl mum misdiagnosed by medics Doctors didn’t initially realise mum-of-two Kayleigh Colegate had a life-threatening blood clot https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/neglect-contributed-death-beautiful-rhyl-30381438

The surprising staffing figures in Welsh NHS that offer patients 'no comfort' Waiting lists are at record highs and emergency departments often overloaded with patients https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/surprising-staffing-figures-welsh-nhs-30345953

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms £160m investment zone in North Wales to go live next year The money will start to be invested from 2025 https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/prime-minister-kier-starmer-confirms-30383025

EU needs UK, former French president pleads to Starmer in warning over Trump’s return A former French president has urged Sir Keir Starmer to lead Europe from outside the EU after Donald Trump returns to the White House. François Hollande, who was the president of France from 2012 to 2017, said the UK and EU need each other “to respond to Trump’s offensive and to find solutions for the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East”. And he said: “Keir Starmer needs to position himself as a European leader, while not being in the European Union. This is what he…

Dog-free zones needed to make outdoor spaces ‘anti-racist’, Welsh government told Dog-free zones should be introduced to help make the Welsh outdoors “anti-racist”, the Welsh government has been advised. A report by climate action group Climate Cymru BAME has recommended the canine-free areas should be introduced to “local green spaces” as part of the government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan. Labour’s devolved administration has pledged to rid Wales of racism by 2030 and set out a plan to ensure “all areas” of public life all transformed. The report, submitted on the 6 November, does not elaborate on how the policy would help inclusion or tackle…

Royal news live: King Charles celebrates milestone birthday as Palace unveils regal portrait and sweet tribut The King has celebrated his 76th birthday by visiting a food distribution hub as part of his drive to support charities feeding the nation. A smiling Charles appeared on good form as he arrived at the Deptford Trading Estate in south London for the engagement, without the Queen who is recovering from a chest infection. Charles was opening the first Coronation Food Hub at the Deptford site, and a second one in Knowsley, Merseyside, virtually. Volunteers from the Felix Project, who were dressed in…

Rachel Reeves ‘not satisfied’ as UK economy flatlines under Labour Rachel Reeves has said she is disappointed with figures showing the economy flatlining in the months after Labour came to power. The chancellor promised that “economic growth is at the heart of everything I am seeking to achieve” after official figures showed Britain’s economy grew by just 0.1 per cent between July and September. “I am not satisfied with these numbers,” she added. The UK suffered a slowdown in GDP growth from 0.5 per cent the previous quarter, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. And, in a further blow…

UK Treasury chief says she’s not satisfied by paltry third-quarter economic growth Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves said Friday that she is “not satisfied” by official figures showing the British economy’s rebound from recession slowed down sharply in the third quarter of the year, with most sectors stagnating. The Office for National Statistics said growth during the July to September period was just 0.1%. That was lower than the 0.5% recorded in the previous three-month period and below market expectations for 0.2%. The statistics agency said overall output in September actually shrank, a development that is likely to fuel accusations…

Much of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England will have a largely cloudy day, with the risk of rain in the west. Drier and brighter for the rest of England and Wales, with sunny spells. Temperatures a little above average. TONIGHT: Cloud and patchy rain will move southwards across Scotland, Northern Ireland and into northern England. Showers following, these wintry over the hills. Clear spells further south, with a patchy frost. Source: Met Office

Today’s newspaper summary – Paper Talk UK If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s newspaper summary – Paper Talk UK If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s newspaper summary – Paper Talk UK If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s newspaper summary – Paper Talk UK If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s newspaper summary – Paper Talk UK If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first Mansion House speech yesterday – an annual address to the City of London by the sitting chancellor. Her speech made the headlines this morning.

Elsewhere, reports on several ongoing investigations into non-crime hate incidents (NCHI) feature on the front pages.

Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined UK economy The Bank of England governor has urged ministers to “rebuild relations” with the EU, warning that Brexit has undermined the UK’s economy. Speaking at the Mansion House dinner in the City of London on Thursday evening, Andrew Bailey said he took no position on Brexit “per se”, but added: “I do have to point out consequences.” Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/14/bank-of-england-governor-urges-ministers-to-rebuild-relations-with-eu

Burglars steal £500,000 worth of luxury goods from London store | UK News This is the moment £500,000 worth of designer goods were stolen from a West London store by three men. The video shows them dressed in black smashing through the front window and stealing the luxury items inside the Sellier store in Belgravia. Two of the men can be seen breaking into the store and taking as much as they could. This included clothes and other luxury items that were all stuffed into duffel bags before they left the shop. The third man was waiting outside on a…