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A ‘code red’ air pollution alert has been issued across parts of the UK following Bonfire Night celebrations. The North West, London, and the South East scored a ‘very high’ 10/10 on the pollution scale, attributed to fireworks and bonfires contributing to significant air quality degradation.

A vomiting illness affected at least seven passengers on an easyJet flight from Hurghada to Edinburgh on 3 November. Symptoms included high temperatures, nausea, severe vomiting, and a rash in a child. EasyJet stated that medical services were on standby upon landing.

A significant fire broke out in a flat on Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, on Bonfire Night, prompting the attendance of ten fire engines and 70 firefighters. One man jumped from a second floor and was hospitalised with minor injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Reece and Darrell Williams have been sentenced for a knife attack near King’s Cross station, with Reece receiving a life sentence of at least 12 years for grievous bodily harm. Darrell was sentenced to eight years as the getaway driver. The assault on their 27-year-old victim, captured on CCTV, was described as brutal and unprovoked.

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US military attacks Qeshm Island this morning ahead of key midterm elections. Diplomatic tensions escalate amid ongoing negotiations regarding nuclear deal.

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.

As Halloween approaches, London pubs like The Ten Bells and The Bow Bells are showcasing their haunted histories. The Bow Bells, home to a mischievous spirit known for flushing toilets, and The Ten Bells, linked to Jack the Ripper’s last victim, invite locals to explore their eerie pasts.

Mark Neville, 65, pleaded guilty to attempted arson and weapons possession following a Molotov cocktail attack at the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in Islington, which housed asylum seekers. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred on 25 September 2025, causing no injuries. He was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.

Harry Kane has become the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or, an achievement praised by the Prime Minister as ‘extraordinary’. A No 10 spokesperson noted Kane’s contributions to English football but did not confirm any plans for a knighthood or further honours.

Simon Dinsdale recalls the Ipswich murders that began twenty years ago with the disappearances of Gemma Adams and Tania Nicol. Both were subsequently found dead, prompting a serial murder investigation that revealed three additional victims. Steve Wright was later convicted for the murders.