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Railway line closed after two trains collide in Wales A railway line was forced to close after two trains collided with each other in Wales on Monday evening, police said. British Transport Police said it was at an incident involving two trains on the line near Llanbrynmair, Powys, after reports of a low-speed collision. The force added that paramedics, fire and rescue and Dyfed Powys Police were also at the scene and the “incident is ongoing”. Network Rail and Transport for Wales said the incident involved the Transport for Wales 6.31pm service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the Transport for…

Australian senator Lidia Thorpe explains furious outburst after King Charles’s speech – Royal family news The Indigenous senator who confronted King Charles has spoken out to explain why she shouted at him after his parliamentary adress. Senator Lidia Thorpe told the monarch “you are not my king” and demanded a treaty between Australia‘s First Nations and its government on Monday. Ms Thorpe, an Indigenous woman from Victoria, has long advocated for a treaty between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians to recognise their autonomy and set right historical wrongs. The independent politician has now said that as current King, Charles should “answer for”…

Budget UK latest: When is it and which tax cuts might Rachel Reeves announce? Housing secretary Angela Rayner is planning to double the number of council homes after receiving a boost in the budget, according to reports. The deputy prime minister is set to announce nearly £1billion to begin a “council housing revolution” and build tens of thousands of extra homes, The Times reported. Ms Rayner believes council housing is crucial for the government’s target of 1.5 million new homes in the next five years. As part of the plan, the deputy PM is also set to crack down on…

‘Significant’ permanent side-effect of smoking discovered by archaeologists Tobacco leaves traces in the bones of smokers lasting not only throughout their lives but for centuries after their deaths, research by archaeologists has revealed. Researchers from the University of Leicester have studied human remains buried in Britain between the 12th and 19th centuries, revealing the profound impact of tobacco on bones and its link to bone-related conditions, such as an increased risk of fractures. The study highlights how the introduction of tobacco to Western Europe around 500 years ago led to significant changes in human skeletal structure. Traditionally, archaeologists relied on…

‘I can grant immunity from prosecution’: UK’s chief fraudbuster on modernising the SFO Nick Ephgrave divulges that the Serious Fraud Office has ‘flipped’ a witness as he shares plans to boost its powers. Nick Ephgrave has the air of a copper under siege. A former Metropolitan police officer who once pounded the pavements of Brixton in south London, the ninth director of the Serious Fraud Office can be forgiven for feeling claustrophobic in his office overlooking Trafalgar Square.The SFO’s offices in Cockspur Street, near the tourist-thronged square and its barrage of buskers, are a far cry from the glass and…

Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ancestral links to slavery Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, has revealed that his ancestor owned enslaved people on a plantation in Jamaica and was compensated by the British government when slavery was abolished. Welby disclosed his ancestral links in a personal statement that reiterated his commitment to addressing the enduring and damaging legacies of transatlantic slavery. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/22/archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-reveals-ancestral-links-to-slavery

Map shows destinations cracking down on holiday lets after Spanish city joins list Governments are rushing to restrict short-term holiday lets after complaints from locals – and it could change tourism as we know it. Platforms like Airbnb and booking.com were welcomed by tourists when they launched as an affordable way to stay in a city while homeowners could earn extra cash. But now it appears locals have had enough, accusing the websites of causing housing shortages, noise nuisance and even the breakdown of communities. Many city bosses and governments have rolled out restrictions — although no city has outright banned…

NHS in England given go-ahead for AI scans to help detect bone fractures X-ray add-on at an estimated £1 a scan aimed at reducing missed diagnoses in initial assessment. Millions of patients in England with suspected broken bones could have their X-rays checked with a £1 artificial intelligence scan to help NHS doctors avoid missing fractures. Overlooked broken bones are among the most common mistakes made in A&E units and urgent care centres, with as many as 10% of fracture cases either not spotted at all by medical professionals or diagnosed late. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/22/nhs-ai-artificial-intelligence-tools-scans-broken-bones-fractures-x-rays

The FA also suffers because the country’s main football competition is not really an English league but a global league that happens to be in England. Its ownership is international and their interest is in commercially growing clubs to international size, which means they just want the best coaches – no matter where they’re from. Hence its managerial make-up is four Spanish, three English, two Dutch, two Portuguese, one Australian, one Austrian, one Danish, one German, one Italian, one Northern Irish, one Scottish and one Welsh.

One thing needs to be made clear at this point. It would be wholly incorrect to accuse Jeff Powell of the Daily Mail of either intentionally or unintentionally reframing the rhetoric and phrasing of Adolf Hitler in the form of a football article. Or indeed, of being in some way Nazi-adjacent in the rhetoric of what was a logical, well-reasoned article this week on the issues surrounding overseas managerial appointments.

A key lesson of the week, however, is just how vital it is to stay in control of our message; to be so, so careful about how we express

Trending News Inspiration Papers News that Matters Impact on your life Good News Pep Guardiola confirms double Man City injury blow after controversial winner Wes Streeting warned inflation busting NHS Budget deal will not be enough UK weather: Storm Ashley live updates as flights cancelled and River Severn bursts banks Previous Next Previous Next Sarah Wilkinson@swilkinsonbc Read More ‘The UN is crumbling under the weight of shame’, inaction & complicity with the israeli genocide: it’s no longer a beacon of anything but inertia Uncle Hoz@HussainShafiei Read More What’s happening in the refugee camp of Jabalia in Northern Gaza needs to…

Storm Ashley will pull away to the northeast this morning, but it will remain blustery across the north, with heavy showers. Drier further south, with sunny spells. However, it will remain cloudy across southeast England with outbreaks of rain. Rain clearing the southeast this evening. Clear spells elsewhere, with further showers in the north and west through the night. Patchy fog forming across central and southeastern parts of England. Source: Met Office

UK scientists make first food using a 3D printer for people with swallowing difficulties Scientists at a British university have become the first create 3D printed food–to help people with swallowing difficulties. Academics led by UWE Bristol have used an extrusion-based 3D food printer to produce meals which are easy to chew, swallow, and digest. Meals produced for the research were developed alongside clinical nutritionists to ensure they were complete, multi-ingredient, nutrient-rich dishes suitable for people with dysphagia. Trying to overcome the problem of pureed foods often being bland, unappetizing in texture, and lacking in nutritional variety, the team made…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk 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 news summary – Paper Talk 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 news summary – Paper Talk 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 news summary – Paper Talk 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 news summary – Paper Talk 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 news summary – Paper Talk 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

Monday’s front pages offer up a real variety of domestic and international topics, with ongoing coverage of Wes Streeting’s NHS plans and the upcoming October Budget finding the most prominent space.

Several publications report on the weekend Israeli attack on Gaza as well as reports of a leaked US document regarding Israel’s planned attack on Iran. Other international news making the UK front pages regard Moldova’s EU referendum and some very light coverage of the upcoming US election.

Back on home soil, the front pages cover the news of Sir Chris Hoyle’s terminal cancer diagnosis, tributes paid to former 1D member Liam Payne and coverage of the weekend’s Premier League action.

Budget UK latest news: ‘Big and difficult choices’ warns Wes Streeting as tax threshold freeze not ruled out The health secretary has declined to rule out extending the freeze on income tax thresholds as speculation about possible tax increases in the Budget continued to mount. Wes Streeting said he would not guess measures that the Chancellor might introduce in the Budget, but told broadcasters on Sunday morning that he had already agreed health spending with Rachel Reeves. Mr Streeting told Sky News: What we’re not going to do is duck the difficult decisions, have Government by gimmick, short-term sticking plasters, because that…

Charles jokes about ‘sands of time’ as he gifts hourglass to local Australian parliament – royal family news King Charles joked about the “sands of time” as he presented an hourglass to a local Australian parliament which was celebrating its 200th anniversary. The King was also present at the Legislative Council of New South Wales’ 150th anniversary in 1974. He gifted the timepiece – which sits on a cedar base made from the trees from the grounds of his Highgrove home – and suggested it could be used as a “speech timer” for the parliament. “Democratic systems must evolve, of…

Archaeologists discover ‘significant’ permanent side-effect of smoking Tobacco leaves traces in the bones of smokers lasting not only throughout their lives but for centuries after their deaths, research by archaeologists has revealed. Researchers from the University of Leicester have studied human remains buried in Britain between the 12th and 19th centuries, revealing the profound impact of tobacco on bones and its link to bone-related conditions, such as an increased risk of fractures. The study highlights how the introduction of tobacco to Western Europe around 500 years ago led to significant changes in human skeletal structure. Traditionally, archaeologists relied on dental…

White women most likely to get HRT prescriptions in England, study finds Exclusive: 10-year study finds menopausal women of Chinese and black African backgrounds about 80% less likely to get HRT. Menopausal women of Chinese and black African backgrounds are about 80% less likely to receive hormone replacement therapy than white women, according to a large-scale study. HRT is one of the most common treatments for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, poor sleep and vaginal dryness. It can also help maintain muscle strength and prevent osteoporosis. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/21/white-women-hrt-prescriptions-study-england

Wes Streeting warned inflation busting NHS Budget deal will not be enough Fears have been raised that Wes Streeting’s inflation-busting funding deal for the NHS will not be enough for him to pay for the reforms he wants to drive through. Sources have told The Independent that the Department for Health and Social Care is set to get about 4 per cent – between £7bn and £8bn – as Mr Streeting confirmed that he has mostly agreed his settlement with chancellor Rachel Reeves. Inflation is currently running at 1.7 per cent. But despite the figure being the most generous settlement…