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The British Museum forced to close some of their galleries after a disgruntled ex-employee tried to get revenge and shut…

Two teens were arrested by police officers as they prepared to flee the country on a flight to Alicante in…

Hammersmith Bridge, which opened in 1827, was not designed to carry cars (Picture: Getty Images) It could take another decade…

Joey Barton in court for kicking his wife in head Former footballer Joey Barton pushed his wife to the floor…

Axel Rudakubana sentenced to a minimum of 52 years  Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced to 52 years behind bars for…

Axel Rudakubana, 18, has been sentenced to 52 years behind bars for murdering 3 little girls and the attempted murder of at least 10 others at a dance class last year in Southport. The judge says it’s highly unlikely Rudakubana will ever be released. Rudakubana pleaded guilty on Monday to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9, and Bebe King, 6. He also admitted to producing ricin, possessing terrorist material, and possessing a knife.

The Met Office has issued rare red weather warnings, meaning there is a danger to life, as Storm Éowyn batters the UK. The worst disruption is due to hit Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, with gusts of up to 100mph (161km/h) expected in some coastal areas. Millions of people are being urged to stay at home and widespread travel disruption is expected, with some flights and ferry crossings already cancelled.

Storm Éowyn will bring dangerous winds to Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland throughout today with heavy rain at times. After a wet and windy start further south, winds easing and becoming largely dry. Tonight: Destructive winds continuing in Northern Ireland and Scotland, especially in the far north, along with heavy downpours. Generally drier in the south. A colder night with frost in places.

Almost every front page of the Friday national newspapers led with pictures of the three young girls who were murdered in Southport last summer as they attended a dance class. The papers’ lead articles react to the 52-year sentencing of the killer Axel Rudakubana, the opportunities missed to stop him from carrying out his horrific crime and the statements from the parents of the victims.

Elsewhere, the UK is bracing for 100mph winds as Storm Eowyn barrels down on the country.

The back pages lead on English football teams, with Manchester United’s 2-1 win in the Europa League the most prominent.

Police were repeatedly called and teachers raised fears over teen researching terror attack on school computer in a string of…

Teenager told police he ‘wanted to stab someone’ in 2022 Axel Rudakubana latest: Southport killer ‘s52-year jail term to be…