Author: David Pike
Monday’s front pages are dominated by two stories.
Tributes are paid to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, in which 1,189 people were killed, including 815 civilians and 251 people taken hostage.
But many of the newspapers are leading on domestic politics, as chief of staff Sue Gray has quit her role – and will take up a new role in Starmer’s government. It comes following sleaze scandals following the new government – and conversations around Sue Gray’s pay.
One dead and three injured after explosion at block of flats in Alloa Emergency services called at about 6pm on Sunday to flats in Kellie Place, Police Scotland said. An explosion has ripped through a block of flats in Scotland, leaving one man dead and several others injured. Fire and emergency crews were called to Alloa amid reports of an explosion at a block of flats. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/oct/07/one-dead-and-three-injured-after-explosion-at-block-of-flats-in-alloa
What are police doing to stop phone snatchers? Metro went on patrol to find out | UK News ‘Excuse me, please can you help me? My phone was just snatched off me, how do I get it back?’ A woman walked up to a group of four police officers on patrol on Oxford Street, making her the third person who has had her phone snatched in central London that day. It is a similar tune…
Inquest to open over deaths of patients treated by breast surgeon Ian Paterson One of UK’s largest ever inquests to begin at Birmingham and Solihull coroner’s court with cases of 62 people When Stuart Coyne received a letter to say his wife’s death, now 16 years ago, was being investigated to see if she had died unnecessarily after being operated on by the disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson, he was taken aback.“It was a shock; it…
Who is Sue Gray? ‘Partygate’ civil servant takes up new Labour government role Sue Gray, the former senior civil servant who rose to fame when she was handed responsibility for untangling the ‘Partygate‘ saga, has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff and will take up a new role in government. Ms Gray said she was standing down because it had “become clear to me that intense commentary around my position risked becoming a…
Who is Morgan McSweeney? The Labour election guru replacing Sue Gray as chief of staff Labour election guru Morgan McSweeney will take over as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff after Sue Gray quit, citing fears she was “becoming a distraction” to the government. The ‘Partygate’ report author has been a high-profile figure in Sir Keir’s top team since she was appointed while Labour was in opposition last year. However, in recent weeks Sir Keir’s…
Kate Middleton’s touching conversation with cancer teen who has weeks left to live revealed – Royal family news Prince Harry laughs as young boy pulls his beard at WellChild awards in London. The teenager with a rare form of cancer who met the Princess of Wales as she returned to duty on Wednesday has revealed what was said during their touching conversation. Photographs of the meeting show Kate, 42, who recently finished chemotherapy, hugging Liz…
Help for thousands with condition that's killing too many people in Wales The screening age is being lowered to 50 years to catch a cancer that’s one of the most treatable https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/help-thousands-condition-thats-killing-30072082
Exact locations of mobile speed cameras in North and Mid Wales during October 2024 GoSafe has set out where its cameras will be operating this month https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/exact-locations-mobile-speed-cameras-30083115
Ancient Anglesey skill banned by Queen that thrived on one of UK's best beaches The tradition almost died out out – but is now making a comeback https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/ancient-anglesey-skill-banned-queen-30083620
Private firms exploited the system Almost all care homes forced to shut for breaches in England as a study finds more than 90% of facilities for children and 98% of those for adults that were closed down were run for profit. With a complete lack of due care for the patients and some devoid of any decent hygiene standards. As a result almost all the care homes shut down for endangering children or vulnerable adults…
Sunday’s newspaper headlines reflect a variety of domestic and international stories. Several papers look ahead to the first anniversary of the 7 October attacks in Israel, and the subsequent war in Gaza and invasion of Lebanon. The prime minister has urged calm and says a year of war has spread hatred around the UK. There are expected to be protests and counter-protests tomorrow.
Domestic politics features on the front page and reports covering cancer research and showbiz news.
A rare map shows how the London Underground used to look over 90 years ago The first edition draft copy of Harry Beck’s design of the underground system A rare map drawn up in 1933 shows how different the London Underground used to look. An event later this month in Knightsbridge, West London, will see historic maps of London’s tube system displayed including original copies of those drawn up by iconic designer Harry Beck. On…