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The Sun – £5,000 ticket to death Summary of the front page The “evil dinghy trade” is highlighted by the Sun, which says the four migrants who lost their lives in the Channel had paid £5,000 for their ticket. The front page also reports on Kate Moss and her half-sister Lottie Moss and their apparent strained relationship. The paper’s front page looks ahead at Sunday’s World Cup final – Messi vs Mbappe that paper says. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Today’s Daily News | Nurses strike in biggest NHS walkout, Fourth boy dies in Solihull lake tragedy & Henry Cavill dropped as Superman  Today’s Daily News reports on the nurses’ strikes and the Solihull tragedy as well as British actor Henry Cavill being dropped as Superman, a young boy being run over and killed in France after the French team beat Morocco and Elon Musk planning legal action over a Twitter account that tracks his private jet use. Nurses strike in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have started their walk-out – the first…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Thursday’s front splashes feature pictures of the migrants rescued from the Channel. There had been reports of a migrant boat getting into trouble in the freezing waters and their dingy sinking. The pictures on the front pages show the migrants climbing on a British trawler. It has been reported that four people died in the crossing. Migrants rescued from the Channel The i newspaper reports they have heard a desperate voice message saying: “Water is coming in – please help.” The call was made by someone on board a boat to a French charity.…

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Nurses strike – First day of the biggest nurses strike in NHS history Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have started their walk-out – the first of two day-long strikes over pay. The second strike is due on December 20. It’s the biggest nurses strike in NHS history. Staff will continue to provide “life preserving” and some urgent care but routine services are likely to be disrupted. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) want a 19% pay rise and says below-inflation increases are compromising care by making it hard to attract and retain nurses. But the government sats the…

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Solihull tragedy: Fourth boy dies in Solihull icy lake tragedy The fourth boy who was pulled from the icy lake in Babbs Mill Park, Solihull at the weekend has died. Three other boys – aged eight, 10 and 11 had died earlier in the week. The fourth boy aged 6 had been in a critical condition in hospital, but it’s confirmed he died on Wednesday. Tributes were paid to the boys, who had reportedly been playing on an icy lake when it gave way underneath one of them, as the other boys attempted to rescue their friend, they all ended…

NHS strike – live: Government must boost pay offer for nurses, ex-Tory chair urges The Independent says A senior Tory MP has said the government must improve its pay offer to nurses to end strikes hitting the NHS. It comes as 70,000 appointments have been lost and surgeries have been postponed for up to six weeks as NHS workers walked out today. Jake Berry said: “We need to find a way as a government, and the union does too, to get to that centre point, that point of agreement straight away.” He also told Talk TV that the government’s current…

Winter Wonderland ride breaks, two boys rescued Two teenagers were rescued after a “reverse bungee” ride broke at Winter Wonderland in London, leaving the boys suspended in the air. The Met police said, “one of the bungee cords attached to the cage had snapped.” But the amusement park industry’s own regulatory safety scheme said there was a “technical issue” with a gear box. Winter Wonderland said the teenage boys had been brought down “safely” and the ride was closed whilst an investigation takes place. The Met Police attended alongside the London Fire Brigade, but the cage had been lowered and…

Boy killed after France World Cup win A boy was run over and killed in the southern French city of Montpellier just after France beat Morocco to reach the 2022 World Cup final. The boy, 14, was struck by a car after the match and later died in hospital. Images shared online show a car draped in a French tricolour surrounded by people who then grabbed the flag. The driver appears to panic, and drives into two teenagers. As he turned his car around and sped off, the boy was hit and went into cardiac arrest. “Immense sadness that a…

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Second Tory MP publicly calls for government to increase pay offer to nurses in England The Guardian says second Tory MP has publicly called for the government to increase its pay offer to nurses in England, as pressure grows on Rishi Sunak. Dr Dan Poulter, who represents Central Suffolk and North Ipswich in the House of Commons but has also worked as as NHS hospital doctor specialising in mental health services, said the RCN’s demand of a 19% pay boost was “unrealistic”. He said: “In normal times, it is right for the government to follow the advice of the independent…

Elon Musk taking legal action over Twitter account that tracks his jet Billionaire Elon Musk has said he will take legal action against the Twitter user @ElonJet – the Twitter account that tracks his private jet use. Musk says the account puts his son at risk.  The account has more than half a million followers and was suspended on Wednesday. The account is owned by Jack Sweeney, 20, who uses publicly available flight-tracking information to tweet every time Musk’s jet took off and landed. The new Twitter boss Elon Musk has said legal action will be taken against Mr Sweeney…

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Aldi has a number of offers in the middle aisle every week – called Specialbuys.

From egg chairs to bedding, and fire pits to gin, there are always some great deals to be found.

If you’re planning ahead to visit the iconic middle aisle – or you prefer to get your bargains online – we’ve got you covered.

Here are our top picks of this week’s Aldi Specialbuys.

What are Aldi’s Specialbuys this week?

Aldi’s middle aisles are a mixed bag this week, with everything from motoring to home decor covered.

Get your hands on cut-price gifts for the car fan in your life, or get cosy with a range of warming home and fashion buys.

White Air Purifier with LED

Breathe easy at home (Picture: Aldi)

Remove dust, smoke, and odours from your home with this purifier, which uses a grid filter, EPA filter and activated carbon filter to get rid of pollutants.

It has a timer and sleep mode, as well as a Ring LED display that shows different colours to indicate the contamination level of the air.

Buy for £69.99 exclusively on the Aldi website now.

Auto XS Emergency Breakdown Kit

Stay safe on the roads this winter (Picture: Aldi)

This one might be necessary given the chilly weather we’re having.

In a compact carry bag, it includes a hazard warning triangle, tow rope, booster cables, foot pump, gloves and an LED torch.

Buy for £19.99 exclusively on the Aldi website.

Carplan Car Cleaning Set

Keep the motoring enthusiasts happy with tools to make their car shine (Picture: Aldi)

If you’re buying for someone who sees their car as their ‘baby’ this Christmas, this kit has everything they need to spruce their pride and joy up.

There’s a bucket, cloth, and microfibre mitt, along with six different cleaning solutions for an all-over gleam.

Buy for £39.99 exclusively on the Aldi website now.

Girl’s Brown Lambskin Boots

These cosy boots are made with suede leather (Picture: Aldi)

Ugg boots are a big trend right now, but the price tag on a pair is also pretty huge.

As a workaround, these genuine lambskin boots by Lily & Dan are great, providing comfort and style in girls’ sizes 10 to 2.

Buy for £14.99 on the Aldi website and in stores now.

You can order online and find more Specialbuys on the Aldi website.

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The Guardian – 33 hours inside an NHS on the brink Summary of the front page The Guardian’s lead story is a special report taking a look inside the NHS. The paper writes the health service is at breaking point with rammed wards and burnt-out GPs. The front page reports Argentina are in the final and describes the Argentina captain Lionel Messi as “Messi magic.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The i – Pontins revolt: Tory backlash at plan to house migrants in holiday camps Summary of the front page The i newspaper leads on reports PM Rishi Sunak is facing backlash from MPs over plans to house asylum seekers in Pontins holiday parks. One local Tory MP says the policy is “not appropriate.” The front page leads with Messi’s Argentina making it to the final of the 2022 World Cup. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next