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Miracle baby born after mum died in fall from father’s ninth-floor flat, inquest hears A heavily pregnant woman gave birth to her baby after falling from her father’s tower block flat, an inquest opening has heard. Emma Atkinson’s died after her fall from Shakespeare Towers, in the Burmantofts area of Leeds, last Tuesday but her baby survived the fall. The baby, who has been named Posie, was miraculously delivered in hospital five-weeks premature with a fractured leg. It is now receiving critical care. The inquest opening in Wakefield on Wednesday heard mother-of-five Ms Atkinson, 38, died from multiple injuries after…

Buffer zones finally set to be implemented outside abortion clinics in ‘milestone moment’ Abortion providers have welcomed the introduction of buffer zones outside clinics in England and Wales as a “milestone moment”. Buffer zones will be implemented outside abortion clinics from Thursday to stop women seeking abortions from being harassed by protesters, with it becoming illegal to influence, harass or provoke those using or delivering pregnancy termination services. The new laws will apply to a 150-metre radius of the abortion service provider, and those who infringe the new rules will face an unlimited fine. It comes after healthcare providers told…

Zip World attack: Halloween clown ‘attacked with needle’ at Ffear Fforest event in Betws-y-Coed, North Wales A Halloween clown was taken to hospital after being attacked with a needle at a “scare-fest” event. Attendees told local media that they were left waiting in the dark for hours following the alleged attack, as police scoured the ‘Ffear Fforest’ event in Betws-y-Coed, North Wales. The company behind the event, Zip World, told the BBC that a staff member came into contact with a “potentially dangerous medical device” on Monday night, with North Wales Police now confirming the victim sustained a needlestick injury.…

Southport Stabbing suspect Axel Rudakubana appears in court accused of terror offence and making ricin A teenager accused of murdering three children in a stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club in Southport has appeared in court charged with a terror offence and making the poison ricin. Axel Rudakubana appeared via videolink from HMP Belmarsh at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday after police and the Crown Prosecution Service announced the new charges. He is accused of producing a biological toxin after officers discovered a substance which was found to be ricin, a poison found in castor beans, in a search of…

Watch live: Rachel Reeves unveils Labour’s Budget October Watch live as Rachel Reeves presents Labour’s first Budget in 14 years on Wednesday, 30 October. In her speech, the chancellor is expected to say the “prize on offer” is “immense”, and she will lay out new funding to cut hospital waiting lists, build more affordable homes and rebuild crumbling schools. “More pounds in people’s pockets. An NHS that is there when you need it. An economy that is growing, creating wealth and opportunity for all. Because that is the only way to improve living standards,” she will add. “And the only…

Starmer’s message to Sunak during Tory leader’s final PMQs Rishi Sunak’s final appearance at the despatch box as Conservative party leader was marked by a jovial exchange with Sir Keir Starmer during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 30 October. The prime minister thanked his predecessor for his “decency” and wished his family the best for the future. They laughed together as Mr Sunak, who is MP for Richmond and Northallerton in North Yorkshire, told MPs: “I’m particularly looking forward to doing the coast to coast walk that runs through my constituency and many others. “Can I ask the Prime Minister…

Budget 2024 live: Reeves sets out plan for £40bn in tax hikes and more borrowing in historic speech Rachel Reeves has announced tax hikes that will raise an eye-watering £40bn in her historic first Budget. The chancellor blamed previous Conservative governments for the measures. She accused them of blowing a hole in the public finances and failing to fund compensations schemes, such as the one for those affected by the infected blood scandal. After months of warning the public of the “tough choices” ahead, Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest” in order to “fix public services”. Delivering the first…

Two American women removed from London flight after punch up over MAGA cap   Two American women were reportedly removed from a plane at London’s Heathrow Airport after a fight over a MAGA cap.  Reports say the two women – one in her 40s and the other in her 60s – started arguing when one asked the other to remove the MAGA hat (worn by Donald Trump fans). The woman wearing the cap refused to remove it, at which punches between the two were exchanged at the were escorted off the flight. The Met Police told Sky News: “A woman…

UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Southport suspect new charges & Chancellor to deliver Labour’s first budget in 14 years  Two distinct stories lead the UK news this morning – firstly, the news that the Southport suspect Axel Rudakubana, 18, is facing additional charges including one under the Terrorism Act. Rudakubana is accused of stabbing to death three young girls who were attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July. Following a raid on his home, Rudakubana was charged with producing a biological toxin, in violation of Section 1 of the Biological Weapons Act 1974. He is also charged with possessing a…

Southport suspect faces terrorism and biological weapons charges Axel Rudakubana, 18, accused of murdering three young girls in Southport, now faces additional charges, including one under the Terrorism Act. On Tuesday, Rudakubana was charged with producing a biological toxin, in violation of Section 1 of the Biological Weapons Act 1974. He is also charged with possessing a document in PDF format, which authorities deem could be useful for planning or committing an act of terrorism, under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Despite these charges, Counter Terrorism Police are not currently treating the Southport attack itself as a terrorist…