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Pioneering aerial photographer’s pictures show England of the 1930s Images from Arthur William Hobart, who leant out of a biplane to produce pictures of life in the interwar period, digitised and released1930s England from the air – in pictures. They are not yet a century old but a collection of black and white photographs taken by a pioneering aerial photographer shows how very different aspects of everyday life are for Britons today. The images, taken…

Six migrants killed after Mexico soldiers open fire Six migrants have died and 10 others were injured after Mexican soldiers opened fire on a vehicle carrying 33 people in the southern part of the country. The incident happened around 25 miles north of Mexico’s border with Guatemala. According to Mexico’s defense ministry, the soldiers saw the vehicle speeding and tried to stop it, but the driver attempted to evade them. Soldiers reported hearing explosions, prompting…

Libraries and buses under threat as chancellor warned over £54bn council black hole Day-to-day services such as libraries, buses, road maintenance, and youth centres will face further cuts, councils have warned, as they struggle to fund ballooning adult social care and children’s care costs. The County Councils Network (CCN), which represents 37 of England’s largest local authorities, is warning of a £54bn funding black hole across councils over the next five years. Analysis from the…

Kate embraces inspirational cancer-stricken teenager in emotional return to royal duties – Royal news live The Prince and Princess of Wales have met an aspiring teenage photographer with a rare and aggressive form of cancer after inviting her to take pictures at investitures at Windsor Castle. Kate, in a rare appearance after completing chemotherapy treatment for her own cancer, hugged Liz Hatton, 16, from Harrogate. The princess and her husband met Liz and her family…

Warning over three-day delayed bank payments under new rules A warning has been issued that bank payments could be delayed by up to three days under new rules that would give banks more time to investigate fraud. The Government said it was proposing laws that will extend the time that payments can be stalled by up to 72 hours. Currently, a bank has until the end of the next business day to either process of…

Glasgow pub Blackfriars on Bell Street set to return One of the most famous pubs in Glasgow is set to return. Blackfriars on Bell Street will reopen in the middle of July. Previously Bell Geordie, then Rockwells, it opened in the Merchant City in its current form in 1995. The traditional pub was boarded up in the winter of 2020 and failed to reopen when lockdown restrictions were relaxed. It permanently shut in spring 2021, with…

Giant Hogweed spotted in Scotland – How to deal with the toxic plant Giant Hogweed can also cause blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes. An interactive map has been published, allowing people to report sightings of the toxic plant. Known as Britain’s most dangerous plant, it has been spotted across the Central Belt, across the North East and in the Highlands so far this year. What is Giant Hogweed and is it dangerous? Giant Hogweed,…

Scottish seafood industry goes fishing for greater value Seafood Scotland chief executive Donna Fordyce said the aim is to boost business profitability and overall sustainability by creating new markets for that which currently goes to waste or is used in low-value products such as fishmeal. Following a recent trip to Iceland, where the “100% Fish” movement began emerging about a decade ago, she said the industry group is looking to raise £50,000 to establish a…

BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg mistakenly sends him her briefing notes Presenter Laura Kuenssberg says the ‘embarrassing and disappointing’ mishap meant it was not right that the interview goes ahead. The BBC has cancelled an interview with Boris Johnson after presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally sent the former prime minister her briefing notes. Reeves will soften her stance on non-doms, predicts the FT. The Financial Times leads on the upcoming Budget. The presenter of the…

Former Syrian refugee died in North Wales beach trip tragedy ‘We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our beloved son. We are very proud of him’ https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/former-syrian-refugee-died-north-30057836

'Shame' – Clogau's high street store closure sparks reaction The closure of Clogau’s store in Conwy has sparked a reaction from readers https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/news-opinion/shame-clogaus-high-street-store-30053775

'Amazing' young boy's mission to give back to hospital that helped him ‘I like walking and am happy my mummy is doing this with me’ https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/amazing-young-boys-mission-give-30051781

Dishoom is making its biggest menu change ever — with some favourites being axed National Curry Week is almost upon us, and London’s most popular curry spot is celebrating the occasion in style. Dishoom will be making some major changes to its iconic menu from Monday, October 7, introducing new dishes and axing a few existing items. The Indian restaurant group, which has locations across the capital, as well as in Brighton, Cambridge, Oxford, Birmingham,…

Major update over claims Ian Hislop’s black cab was shot at | UK News Private Eye editor and Have I Got News For You star Ian Hislop has ‘thanked everyone for their concern’ following reports his taxi had been tageted by a gunman. It was initially thought a London black cab had been hit by a bullet while transporting Hislop through Soho at around 10am on Tuesday. But the Metropolitan Police have since confirmed there…

Travel news: M65 remains closed after deadly crash | UK News Katie BoydenPublished Oct 2, 2024, 6:39am|Updated Oct 2, 2024, 1:48pm The M65 won’t be reopening anytime soon after one person was killed and four others rushed to hospital after a major crash. The busy motorway has been closed since about 4am on Wednesday following the three-car smash near junction 9.It’s closed in both directions between junction 8 for Hapton and junction 10 for Burnley…

UK’s busiest train station will be closed over Christmas | UK News The UK’s busiest railway station is set to be closed for eight days over the Christmas period causing travel misery for thousands of people. Network Rail has confirmed that London Liverpool Street station will be closed from Christmas Day until January 2 for works on the station. It means delays and cancellations for people looking to visit loved ones or return home following…

One of Londoners’ favourite markets put up for sale | UK News One of London’s favourite markets has hit the market – with an estimated price tag of £80,000,000. Brixton Market has been owned by the same two companies since 2018, but have now listed the iconic location with Savills and Bruce Gillingham Pollard. The large location attracts around 5 million visitors each year, with its wide variety of shops and eateries. 90% of the…

Wedding bells ring as 100 couples tie the knot in central London today | UK News The steps of Old Marylebone Town Hall were covered with confetti today as 100 couples tied the knot in a mass celebration to mark a century of the iconic venue. The town hall, which has been the site of scores of celebrity weddings including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr, and Liam Gallagher, charged the couples just £100 for participating in…

East London drug dealer who bragged about being ‘like Pablo Escobar’ busted | UK News A prolific drug gang leader who compared himself to notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar has been arrested. Shahen Ahmed was snared by detectives who found he was involved in three sophisticated Class A narcotic lines. It was running under the banner of ‘Killah’ from December 2021 to June 2022. Cops found a video of him bragging about his criminal activity,…

Experience London from new heights with afternoon tea at the London Eye SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Metro.co.uk will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for more information. Fancy a classic, and quintessentially British treat with a twist? Look no further than the iconic London Eye’s Afternoon Tea experience. Nestled right in the…

Moment bin man is hurt after gas cylinder explodes in the back of a lorry | UK News A bin man was almost knocked out after a gas cylinder exploded in the back of his lorry. Video footage shows the moment an empty gas bottle, disposed of in a regular household bin, caught fire inside the lorry in Newham, London. The worker who was lifting the bin from the back of the truck was taken…

There is one story dominating global media today – online and in print – as last night Iran launched a missile attack on Israel. The attack was in response to Israel’s recent attacks on Lebanon. Basic facts What happened The trending story in the UK today reports on the latest from the Middle East following Iran’s missile attack on Israel (in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon and the killing of the Hezbollah leader) and…

Trending News Inspiration Papers News that Matters Impact on your life Good News Westminster school acid attack: Girl, 14, suffers ‘life-changing’ injuries Robert Jenrick cuts Kemi Badenoch poll lead but faces backlash over ‘ludicrous’ SAS comments Trending – Israel invades Lebanon Previous Next Previous Next ADAM@AdameMedia Read More When the Israelis emerge from their tunnels tomorrow to cry all over social media remember how when Israel k!lled 500 Lebanese civilians in a single day they…

UK weather today: Cloud and rain in the morning will give way to brighter conditions, but showers remain in the southeast through the day. Elsewhere dry with sunny spells with light winds away from the southeast. Cooler than average. UK weather tonight: Early evening showers will fade leaving clear skies for most places. Colder than previous night with a rural air frost in the north and west. Source: Met Office

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