The time London smelled so strongly of poo people thought they would die. This notorious pollution episode may not be as far away as we like to think Less than 200 years ago, London reeked so badly it got a nickname we remember even now: the Great Stink. There was no sewage network in 1858, so excrement from everyone living there was washed into the Thames, either directly or via cesspits and smaller urban tributaries.…
Mum of Harshita Brella found dead in car boot ‘wants justice for her daughter’ | UK News Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title Harshita Brella was ‘excited’ to move to the UK The mother of a woman found dead in a car boot in east London has said she wants ‘justice’ for her daughter. Harshita Brella, 24, is believed by police to…
Heavy snow shuts A55 and leaves A483 'impassable' – live updates Parts of the region have been blanketed in snow already https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/heavy-snow-shuts-a55-leaves-30395518
'Good on them' – readers react as farmers stage protest in Llandudno Farmers have warned of ‘massive’ food shortages and ‘significant’ food price hikes as the industry prepares for its first ever strike https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/news-opinion/good-them-readers-react-farmers-30389569
Crossbow, guns and 26 knives surrendered in just one part of North Wales A week-long amnesty event was held right across the region https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/crossbow-guns-26-knives-surrendered-30396682
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is to meet with China’s President XI at this year’s G20 summit. Many newspapers – online and in print – highlight Starmer’s meeting marks the first time a British prime minister has met with a Chinese leader in more than half a decade.
UK braces for ‘disruptive snow’ as weather warnings cover swaths of country Weather forecasters have warned the UK to be prepared for “disruptive snow” and plummeting temperatures after an Arctic blast brought the coldest night of the season so far. The Met Office said the early hours of Monday had been the chilliest night, with the lowest temperature, -7.8C, recorded at Tulloch Bridge in the Highlands. By the morning, many households across Britain had to de-ice…
Starmer set for talks with Chinese president Xi at G20 summit Sir Keir Starmer will meet Chinese president Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil, Downing Street has confirmed. He will be the first British prime minister to meet the Chinese leader in more than half a decade when they hold talks in Rio de Janeiro on Monday and has pledged to have “serious, pragmatic discussions” when they speak. The Xi meeting will be…
Starmer doubles down on ‘tractor tax’ claim ahead of huge protest Sir Keir Starmer has doubled down on his claim that the “vast majority of farms and farmers” will be unaffected by changes to inheritance tax announced in the Budget ahead of a major demonstration over the tax hike on Tuesday. The row has rumbled on since the Budget, when it was announced that farmers will have to pay 20 per cent of tax on…
Much of the UK news is dominated by the news Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go-ahead to use American weapons to attack Russia. It leaves many of the UK media speculating if the UK and France might soon follow suit.
England’s 5-0 victory over Ireland at Wembley last night is a huge talking point this morning as the Lee Carsely era has come to an end. The next England international camp will see new boss Thomas Tuchel at the helm. The last win ensures England returns to the top tier of the Nations League.
Ongoing reports on inheritance tax on UK farms, with many papers – online and in print – reporting on the planned protest outside Westminster on Tuesday.
Several publications report on the upcoming G20 summit as the UK prime minister is reportedly planning to meet with the Chinese president, leading to widespread backlash. Many have accused Keir Starmer of choosing the economy over human rights. The story will likely continue unfolding as the G20 summit starts.
A mix of sunshine and wintry showers today across northern Scotland. Otherwise, bright spells across northern and eastern areas, but rain in the south and west will gradually spread northeastwards, turning to snow over northern hills. Feeling cold for many. Tonight: Wet and windy across the south, with rain turning to sleet and snow across central areas. Clear spells developing further north, leading to a risk of icy patches.
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
Much of Monday’s front pages cover international news with Joe Biden’s green light for strikes in Russia using American weapons a lead story for many of the newspapers. The move by the US president could open the door for the UK and other European nations to follow suit.
A dash of domestic politics makes the splashes as the prime minister is set to build better relations with China at this week’s G20 summit. There are several reports that the prime minister will be looking to move the UK closer to the EU after being urged by business bosses following the economic damage from Brexit.
Donald Trump attending a UFC match with Elon Musk is pictured on several of the broadsheets, whilst the tabloids lead with showbiz stories and images from England’s 5-0 win over Ireland.
Timothy West: Acclaimed actor who shone on screen and stage Switching effortlessly from stage to screen and drama to comedy, Timothy West, who has died aged 90, was a remarkably prolific actor over seven decades. Some of his most acclaimed performances were in Shakespearean productions, but he had a range and versatility that extended beyond the classics. West’s tour de force came when he brought his towering presence to the title role of Edward the…
Watch runners stream through town in hugely-popular Conwy Half-Marathon Several thousands of people took part in iconic event https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-runners-stream-through-town-30390817
Doctors warn of ‘massive’ winter crisis in UK’s overstretched A&E departments Emergency doctors have sounded the alarm over an approaching winter crisis that they say is already putting patients in overstretched A&E departments at risk. Nearly all medics (94%) fear patients are coming to harm because of the conditions in A&E departments around the UK, according to a snapshot survey of 83 medics from emergency departments from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM). Most…
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after two people stabbed to death in Manchester Police were called to scene at 5am this morning https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/man-arrested-suspicion-murder-after-30391086
Man arrested after 60-year-old pedestrian dies in hit and run | UK News A man has been arrested after 60-year-old man was killed in a hit and run. The pedestrian was struck by a car in Vicarage Road, at the junction of Tile Kiln Lane, Bexley shortly after 11.30pm on Friday. Met Police officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended, but despite efforts to save him the man was pronounced dead at…
Man dies and child airlifted to hospital in Welsh road accident Police arrest two men after horrific, three-vehicle crash near Welshpool https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/man-dies-child-airlifted-hospital-30391592
Hunt for tourists who handed in backpack of vanished hiker The family of a missing hiker are looking for two tourists who found his backpack after he vanished on Giant’s Causeway. Lester McLennan, 20, travelled to the iconic rock formation from Belfast by bus at 9.30am on Friday 1 November. He hasn’t been seen again. His mother, who had joined him on the trip from south London to visit family in Northern Ireland raised the…
Allison Pearson: Police investigating criminal offence after ‘dumbfounded’ columnist’s social media post Essex Police have confirmed they are investigating alleged criminal racial hatred after columnist Allison Pearson said she was “dumbfounded and upset” when she was questioned by police last week. Ms Pearson said she was being investigated over a year-old deleted post online, claiming the investigation was related to a Non-Crime Hate Incident (NCHI). This refers to an act which is prejudiced towards a…
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