Nurse Lucy Letby, 32, accused of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill 10 more denies five fresh charges The Sun says A NURSE accused of murdering seven babies and trying to kill ten others has today denied fresh attempted murder charges. Lucy Letby, 32, was arrested after a three-year probe into the deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neonatal unit. The nurse murdered five boys and two girls in a year-long killing spree,…
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Prime members, listen up (Picture: Getty) If you love to shop, you’ll be curious about Amazon Prime Early Access. According to the Amazon website, Prime Early Access is ‘the start’ of its holiday season – landing more than a month before shopping days Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It could be an opportunity to start your Christmas shopping early, particularly if you’re after trending toys or cool tech to keep as December 25 gifts… or…
The coach crashed into a tree this morning (Picture: Essex Live/BPM Media) Four schoolgirls were rushed to hospital this morning after their school bus swerved off the road and hit a tree. The youngsters were on their way to Colchester County High School for Girls when the crash happened just a mile from the school at around 9am. The bus driver and four girls were taken to hospital, where he is said to be recovering…
It’s that time of year again when kids can attend some fabulously spooky events (Picture: Getty) Wondering how to celebrate Halloween this year with the kids? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. It’s October and you know what that means… dressing up and getting to some ghoulish gatherings. If for you, Halloween is all about fun with the family then look no further for some spooky celebrations. If you fancy getting creative, dressed up and…
Ksenia Maximova is helping Russians flee Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine (Picture: Josh Layton/Metro.co.uk/Ksenia Maximova/@ksenia_maximova_) A former supermodel based in London is helping Russians flee Vladimir Putin’s ‘partial mobilisation’ for his faltering war in Ukraine. Ksenia Maximova is one of most high-profile figures among UK-based activists who are bitterly opposed to the president’s brutal invasion, which included deadly missile strikes on Kyiv this morning. The former Gucci Rush perfume model, who was born in Russia’s…
Venezuela flooding disaster kills at least 25 people At least 25 people died and 52 were missing after five small rivers in central Venezuela flooded due to heavy rains, Citizen Security Vice President Remigio Ceballos said Sunday evening in a televised address.
The four men, three women and three young people, aged between five and 59, who died were officially named yesterday.
Crash Bandicoot pizza box The box confirms a Steam release for Crash Bandicoot 4, but fans think it contains a teaser for a whole new game as well (pic: YouTube) There’ve been rumours of a new Crash Bandicoot for a while, but something more tangible may point to a December announcement. With 2020’s Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time bringing the series back to its traditional platforming roots (its story outright ignores everything post Crash…
The man who attacked Katie Piper with acid is being hunted by police after breaching his licence condition.
Putin accuses Ukraine of terrorism over Crimea bridge blast Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of terrorism, saying they attacked the bridge to Russian-annexed Crimea. The Russian president said Ukraine’s intelligence forces had aimed to destroy an important piece of Russia’s civil infrastructure. Russian officials say three people were killed in the bridge blast. They say the victims were in a nearby car when a lorry exploded. “There is no doubt, this is an act of…
Two CNN journalists have apologised for their coverage of the Thai nursery massacre – that left 37 people dead, including 23 children.
Liz Truss reaches out to MPs after Tory splits exposed PM Liz Truss is set to hold a series of lunches with Tory MPs this week in an attempt to unite her party amid unreset over her premiership. There has been calls for her resignation and a growing Tory rebellion following the mini-budget, the u-turn and last week’s Tory party conference. Senior Cabinet heavyweights have been calling on backbenchers to unite behind the prime minister…
Monday’s front pages report on a variety of stories; the latest from the Ukraine war and the divisions within the Conservative party.
The Metro – Wrath of Putin Summary of the front page The Metro leads on news of the missile strike in Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine that killed 13 people including a child, calling it the “wrath of Putin”. Today’s top stories UK National newspapers Previous Next Like this article? Leave a comment
Daily Express – Rebels urged to stop plots and show loyalty Summary of the front page Two senior Cabinet ministers are urging Tory rebels to stop plots and show loyalty to Liz Truss, the Daily Express reports. Today’s top stories UK National newspapers Previous Next Like this article? Leave a comment
The Sun – Fury over Crown’s Philip slur Summary of the front page The Sun reports on “fury” over an upcoming plotline in Netflix’s The Crown which apparently will show Prince Philip “pursuing an affair”. The news comes a few weeks after the Queen’s funeral. Today’s top stories UK National newspapers Previous Next Like this article? Leave a comment
Daily Mirror – Katie Piper’s attacker goes on the run Summary of the front page The man who attacked TV presenter and author Katie Piper with acid has gone on the run, according to the Daily Mirror. Police are on an “urgent” hunt to find him after he breached his licence conditions, it reports. Today’s top stories UK National newspapers Previous Next Like this article? Leave a comment
Daily Express says Cabinet big guns Jacob Rees-Mogg and Therese Coffey led the calls yesterday, urging colleagues to end the infighting that has marred Liz Truss’s first month as leader.
The Sun says MULTIPLE explosions have been heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv this morning.
The Independent says At least 185 people – including 19 children – have been killed in Iran amid protests that have continued for weeks over the death of a young woman in police custody, a human rights group has said.
The Guardian says Simon Clarke, the levelling up secretary, threatens to reignite the feud over housebuilding within the Conservative party with a significant “planning reset” that could water down environmental protections and affordable home requirements across England.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Crimea bridge blast on Kerch Bridge was a terrorist attack orchestrated by Ukraine. He is to hold a meeting of his security council on Monday and respond to this incursion on Russian territory. Putin will respond today “There is no doubt. This is an act of terrorism aimed at destroying critically important civilian infrastructure. This was devised, carried out and ordered by the Ukrainian special services,” Putin said in a video on the…
Nicola Sturgeon accused of ‘dangerous language’ after saying she ‘detests the Tories’ Nadhim Zahawi calls Nicola Sturgeon’s language ‘really dangerous’ Nadhim Zahawi calls Nicola Sturgeon’s language ‘really dangerous’
A woman in Glasgow stole £15,000 from her vulnerable neighbour after being trusted with his bank details.. Thief stole £15k from housebound neighbour
London bomb threat One of London’s largest entertainment venues received an anonymous bomb threat on Sunday evening, causing a mass evacuation.