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- Lidl launches Christmas advert featuring Shaun Williamson as Barry from EastEnders
- Karl Bushby returns to UK after 28-year walk from South America
- Businesses adapt to new Manitoba Standard Time amid darker mornings
- Trump tells GOP “we gave this a very strong shot” as midterm candidates make final pitches
- Dozens dead after Russian airstrikes target humanitarian shelter in Ukraine
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Metro - NHS private ambulance cost £1m a week
Summary of the front page
The NHS is spending “£1m a week” on private ambulances, according to Metro.
The front page reports the health service is spending more than £1m a week on private ambulances to attend emergencies, such as road traffic accidents and strokes. The article quotes a member of the health union Unison as saying the measure is due to a lack of long-term investment in the healthcare system.
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U.S. military conducts defensive strikes on Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz
November 3, 2026
6:33 am
The U.S. military conducted limited strikes on Iranian targets near Qeshm Island following an incident involving fire from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at an American aircraft. The strikes coincide with ongoing discussions about a potential U.S.-Iran deal amid heightened tensions related to the ongoing conflict.
Lidl launches Christmas advert featuring Shaun Williamson as Barry from EastEnders
November 3, 2026
6:00 am
Lidl has launched its festive campaign, “Lidl Christmas Everybody,” featuring Shaun Williamson, known for his role as Barry Evans in EastEnders. The campaign includes a reimagined version of Slade’s “Merry Christmas Everybody,” with appearances by Chris Kamara, Kemi Rodgers, and Abi Clarke, alongside promoting its award-winning Christmas food range.
Karl Bushby returns to UK after 28-year walk from South America
November 3, 2026
5:00 am
Karl Bushby returns to Hull after 28 years of walking from South America, receiving a warm welcome and reflecting on his extraordinary journey.
Businesses adapt to new Manitoba Standard Time amid darker mornings
November 3, 2026
1:00 am
Manitobans are adapting to new schedules following the introduction of Manitoba Standard Time, which has led to darker mornings. This change affects IT teams and construction workers, with 92% of residents supporting the end of seasonal time changes, as announced by Premier Wab Kinew.
Trump tells GOP “we gave this a very strong shot” as midterm candidates make final pitches
November 2, 2026
11:00 pm
Haley Stevens discussed her endorsement of Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers in her interview with Anderson Cooper, expressing relief but not clarifying her shift from previously supporting El-Sayed. She critiqued the Democratic campaign’s approach and emphasised the importance of retaining the Senate seat in Michigan.
Dozens dead after Russian airstrikes target humanitarian shelter in Ukraine
November 2, 2026
10:00 pm
Russian forces conducted a strike on a school in Komyshuvakha, killing at least 24 people, including two rescue crew members, during a humanitarian operation.
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