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First look at HS2 train interiors Carriages for controversial high-speed line focus on passenger comfort, innovations and headroom, mock-ups reveal. For now, it remains unclear quite how far any passenger will travel on future HS2 services – whether reaching Euston or on high-speed tracks all the way to Crewe. But however short the journey, an exclusive peek at HS2’s embryonic carriages reveals travellers will be enthroned in “the best seats of any UK trains” –…

Giant illuminated sphere finds a new home after Londoners reject it | World News London’s planned ‘Las Vegas sphere’ has found a new home in Abu Dhabi after those living in the capital resoundingly rejected it. The £1.8 billion venue in Las Vegas, with an LED screen wrapping halfway around the whole audience, has already been hugely successful. There had been plans for a similar illuminated dome in London, but they never came to fruition. The 300ft-high…

Anti-fossil fuel comic that went viral in France arrives in UK World Without End topped bestseller lists but was criticised for embracing nuclear power. In 2019, France’s best known climate expert sat down to work with its most feted graphic novelist. The result? Perhaps the most terrifying comic ever drawn. Part history, part analysis, part vision for the future, World Without End weaves the story of humanity’s rapacious appetite for fossil fuel energy, how it…

Quarter of UK summit investment came before Labour win, analysis suggests Ministers heralded ‘record-breaking’ £63bn total at London event but £16.5bn appears to have preceded July election. About a quarter of the investment announced by the government at its summit this week appears to have been secured or initiated before Labour came to power. Ministers touted £63bn of investment at the summit on Monday, where they hosted hundreds of company bosses in a showcase of…

Murder investigation launched after death of man in North Ayrshire A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in what police believe was a “targeted attack” outside his home in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire. John Taylor, 44, was found with serious injuries outside his home in Pollock Crescent on Friday at about 1.55 pm, Police Scotland said. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/oct/19/investigation-launched-after-death-of-man-in-north-ayrshire

Seal spotted sunbathing in central london | UK News A seal has been spotted sunbathing near Canary Wharf, to the delight of passerbys. The black and white speckled animal was seen frolicking in the small waves of the Thames on a busy Saturday in central London. Both grey seals and harbour seals are known to be spotted in the Thames, but it’s a welcome surprise when they decide to sunbathe. Last month, the Zoological Society of…

Deal struck to deport migrants arriving in the Chagos Islands to a British island territory Sir Keir Starmer has agreed a deal to deport migrants arriving in the Chagos Islands in small boats to a British island territory. Refugees arriving in the archipelago will be removed to St Helena, another UK territory more than 5,000 miles away in the Atlantic Ocean. The deal was reached in the wake of a political agreement for the UK…

‘Dozens’ of swans found dead in London canal with Defra investigation launched More than 25 swans have been found dead in a London canal. Charity Swan Support said it began at the end of September when volunteers discovered several of the dead birds along the Grand Union Canal in Bankside, Southall. Since then, the charity says it has now found 25 swans, 15 geese, three ducks, two coots and a moorhen along the stretch of…

Rachel Reeves ‘set to raise fuel duty next year’ as Tory MPs demand freeze Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce the end of a temporary 5p cut in fuel duty in her Budget this month, it has been reported. Sources briefed on the chancellor’s thinking told The Financial Times that they believe the cut will take effect from next year. Additionally, the Treasury department has urged Ms Reeves to end a 13-year freeze on…

Infrastructure taskforce to help chancellor avoid financial sector turmoil. Rachel Reeves is to seek advice from City experts to ensure big projects’ value for money and reassure markets. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, is taking action to ensure her budget plan for a multibillion-pound increase in government borrowing to fund infrastructure projects avoids a Liz Truss-style meltdown in financial markets. Ahead of her tax and spending event Ahead of her tax and spending event on 30…

Repurpose Belfast shipyard to make green infrastructure Thinktank says government should set up arm’s-length company to buy Harland & Wolff site, and repurpose Belfast shipyard to make green infrastructure, which has gone into administration again. The UK government should set up a company to buy the Harland & Wolff naval shipyard in Belfast as part of a drive to repurpose arms manufacturing towards producing green infrastructure, according to a report. Shipyard in Belfast As a…

AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery out of control AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery generated by artificial intelligence tools is becoming more prevalent on the open web and reaching a “tipping point”, according to a safety watchdog. The internet Watch Foundation says illegal AI-made content is becoming more prevalent on open web with high level of sophistication in society. The Internet Watch Foundation said the amount of AI-made illegal content it had seen online over the…

Millions of UK homeowners sitting on tens of thousands of pounds as property prices soar Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailHomeowners who have acquired their properties in the last 20 years have enjoyed a substantial increase in value averaging around a £80,000 rise, new analysis has shown.Data from Zoopla reveals that 60 per cent of individuals who purchased their homes…

Budget 2024: Martin Lewis sends warning over Buy Now Pay Later crackdown Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailMartin Lewis has issued a warning over a new crackdown on buy now, pay later products. The money expert has cautioned consumers it is a case of buy now, get protected later.Ministers have announced that millions of shoppers are to be protected by…

Sara Sharif trial update: Schoolgirl showed signs of starvation and had ‘unusual’ injuries, jury told Listen: Sara Sharif’s father tells 999 operator he’s killed daughterFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSara Sharif showed signs of starvation and had “unusual” injuries, the fourth day of her murder trial has heard.An osteoarticular pathologist told the Old Bailey on…

Parking fees to be hiked by 40% in Gwynedd The move will bring in £800,000 more per year for the council https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/parking-fees-hiked-40-gwynedd-30156672

Pressure to approve housing scheme in Gwynedd village that 'only wants Welsh speakers' Angry locals have issued a vote of no confidence in county planners https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/pressure-approve-housing-scheme-gwynedd-30170941

Why well known Welsh beach has been left looking like a 'sandy Scalextric' The sandy beach at Barmouth is not looking its normal self https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/well-known-welsh-beach-been-30171545

Trending News Inspiration Papers News that Matters Impact on your life Good News Anger at TMZ for publishing pictures of Liam Payne’s dead body The £40bn question: How will Rachel Reeves balance the books? Counter-terrorism police investigating UK warehouse fire over possible links to Russia X Factor stars lead tributes for Liam Payne after shock death aged 31 Previous Next Previous Next Sarah Wilkinson@swilkinsonbc Read More For the 376th consecutive day, the israelis continue to…

Early rain clearing the northeast of the UK, then a brighter day is expected with some sunny spells for many. A scattering of showers developing in the west this afternoon, feeling pleasant in the light winds and sunshine. TONIGHT: A cooler night follows with light winds and clear skies allowing mist and fog to form, especially across central areas. Turning windier with a little rain in the northwest later. Source: Met Office

American showbiz website TMZ published pictures that seem to show parts of Liam Payne’s dead body. The pictures were of an arm and waist which both featured identifiable tattoos. The website said they had chosen not to publish the whole image. But backlash on social media has seen TMZ remove the images – although they now exist online – as well as a picture of a blue police tent reportedly placed over Payne’s body after…