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Starmer appoints Blair-era top aide as National Security Adviser
Jonathan Powell will take over from Sir Tim Barrow in the role based in 10 Downing Street, the Cabinet Office said.
Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in Swinney’s constituency
The union said industrial action in Perth and Kinross had secured ‘fresh commitments’ from the Scottish Government and Cosla.
US and EU ‘need each other’, says Irish premier after Trump election win
Taoiseach Simon Harris made his comments after attending a European Political Community Summit.
Long-term report: Long-distance trips are a breeze in the Skoda Kamiq
The little Kamiq is starting to be used a lot more frequently, but there are still a few irritations that have cropped in. Cameron Richards explains.
Falklands veteran pays tribute to woman who creates honorary scarves
Scarves For Falklands Veterans was set up by Rachel Simons, who was an 11-year-old living in Stanley on the Falkland Islands, during the war.
Man admits murder of woman who died two years after he set her on fire
Leigh Pateman was serving a prison sentence for causing grievous bodily harm when Ellen Marshall died.
Lidl unveils own-brand cola Christmas truck tour
The 20-metre, 15-tonne truck will have Lidl’s own-brand Freeway cola label wrapped around its body.
England’s Ollie Lawrence wary of unknown quantity Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
The 21-year-old was given his Test debut by Australia less than a month after switching to rugby union from NRL side Sydney Roosters for £2.7million.
Audi reveals Chinese-only sub-brand called ‘AUDI’
It may sound confusing, but the new sub-brand removes the famous four rings in return for lettering.
Russia launches overnight attacks on three Ukrainian regions
More than 10,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed in the conflict, according to the United Nations.
Warren Gatland includes uncapped wing Blair Murray in Wales side to face Fiji
Wales are targeting their first Test match win since the 2023 World Cup.
Ghana in, Germany out of most common countries of birth for non-UK-born mothers
India remained number one with Pakistan still in second place.
Jennifer Lopez apologises in person to fan after tour cancellation
The singer and actress filed for divorce from Ben Affleck earlier this year.
Kate to honour war dead with two public appearances over Remembrance weekend
The princess will be at the Cenotaph on Sunday and the evening before she will attend the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
Cancer-killing virus treatment shows promise against brain tumour
Glioblastoma is the most common and fatal type of brain cancer.
Chelsea were told to be better at set-pieces before FC Noah rout – Axel Disasi
The Blues scored two goals from set-piece routines with Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo heading in from near identical positions in the romp over FC Noah.
David Lammy’s past comments about Donald Trump ‘a concern’, says ex-spy chief
Sir Richard Dearlove said the president-elect may put criticisms of him to one side because of his strong political mandate.
UK could issue NHS-branded baby formula to stop people paying ‘over the odds’
The competition watchdog said the market is dominated by two companies, which have ‘limited incentives’ to compete on price under existing rules.
Sony’s strong sales of games, music and image sensors help profits soar by 69%
The top-selling music releases from Sony for the quarter included SOS by SZA, David Gillmore’s Luck And Strange and Kenshi Yonezu’s Lost Corner.
Tottenham defender Ben Davies determined to respond after Galatasaray defeat
Spurs suffered their first Europa League defeat of the campaign after Galatasaray edged a five-goal thriller.
Nicholas Hoult: I found out before audition that Pattinson had won Batman role
The 34-year-old actor said missing out on the role was an ’emotional blow’.
Talking points as England take on underdogs Australia
Australia’s visit to Twickenham is must-win territory given that world champions South Africa provide the campaign’s box office fixture a week later.
Antisemitic attackers ‘sought out Israeli football fans’ after Amsterdam match
Israel ordered that two planes be sent to the Dutch capital to bring the Israelis home.
Eight-year-old completes ’emotional’ climb up highest peak in north Africa
Frankie McMillan has been regularly climbing mountains with his mother Basia.
Amad Diallo will ‘make history’ with new Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim
The 22-year-old has had his ups and downs since joining the Red Devils from Atalanta in January 2021.
Vistry warns of extra costs and supply chain hit due to tax changes in Budget
The housebuilder said it is ‘assessing the impact’ of Labour’s autumn Budget in which Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised employer taxes.
British Airways owner IAG records surge in earnings
International Airlines Group reported an operating profit for the first three months to the end of September of 2.0 billion euro (£1.7 billion).
Cancer caught quickly for 5,000 Britons thanks to NHS mobile screening trucks
The programme is targeted at areas of the country with the highest rates of lung cancer.
Man and woman charged with murder of 21-year-old
Minister Enfrence was pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday after sustaining fatal injuries.
Australian states back national social media ban for children younger than 16
The government leaders had been discussing for months setting a limit, considering options from 14 to 16 years of age.
Baltimore Ravens edge past Cincinnati Bengals in late scoring flurry
The Ravens improved to 7-3 on the season.
Ridley Scott teases plans for third Gladiator film inspired by The Godfather II
Gladiator II is set years after Sir Ridley’s historical epic released in 2000 starring Russell Crowe.
President-elect Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles is first woman in role
Ms Wiles’ hire is Mr Trump’s first major decision as president-elect.
Rashida Jones remembers ‘genius’ father Quincy Jones: ‘Your love lives forever’
The jazz musician died on Sunday at the age of 91.
More than 100 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire
Ten people have been injured in the course of the fire.
Election campaign to formally start in Ireland with dissolution of Dail
Taoiseach Simon Harris will ask President of Ireland Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Parliament ahead of a polling date on Friday November 29.
Housing and immigration among issues set to feature on campaign trail
The state’s handling of booming public finances is also set to be an issue of intense debate.
What the papers say – November 8
Here are the stories making headlines to round out the working week.
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2024/11/08/what-the-papers-say--november-8/
Fire outside Mark Wahlberg’s new US restaurant caused by faulty fire pit
The restaurant had been evacuated before fire crews arrived, the Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) said.
Johannes Radebe addresses rumours over Strictly Come Dancing future
‘I want to do this beautiful show for as long as they want me – and the body will allow’, he wrote on Instagram.
Scottish chef Lorna McNee to replace Nisha Katona as Great British Menu judge
The theme for series 20, Great Britons, will see the chefs draw inspiration from notable people from their area.
Mr Bates Vs The Post Office among shows shortlisted for TV Choice Awards
The TV drama has been nominated in the best new drama category, but it will face tough competition from Baby Reindeer, Fool Me Once and Nightsleeper.
First acts announced for comedy festival in ‘world’s funniest city’
Organisers of the 2025 Glasgow International Comedy Festival say thousands of tickets have already been sold.
Hour-long Emmerdale special to highlight voices of domestic abuse survivors
A long- running storyline with Belle and Tom King on the soap is coming to an end.
Trio charged over death of former One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina
But officials ruled out third party involvement in the star’s fall from a balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires last month.
Starmer pledges £3.5 million to support veterans facing homelessness
The Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme provides wraparound specialist support for employment and independent living for veterans.
Remove barriers on NHS data access to save patient lives – review
The UK’s health data should be recognised as ‘critical national infrastructure’, experts have said.
Former fitness instructor ‘beyond excited’ to receive lupus therapy in UK first
Katie Tinkler is one of three patients who has received CAR T-cell therapy with the hope of remission and the chance to ditch lifelong drugs.
Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon to discuss books at festive event
Sturgeon and McDermid described their friendship as ‘improbable’ and said all their conversations revolve around reading.
Three patients in the UK receive ‘groundbreaking’ treatment for lupus
There is currently no cure for lupus and people often need to take lifelong medication.
Pictures show military dogs wearing new equipment after £3.1m MoD contract
The MoD has awarded the contract to the Surrey-based Von Wolf K9 Sport & Service Dog Equipment Limited.
King ‘deeply touched’ by gift as he shares view on birthdays as he ages
Charles wrote personally to thank the Military Wives Choirs, who recorded a new single in his honour ahead of his 76th birthday.
Lammy: UK will seek to persuade Trump hiking tariffs is not in his interest
The Foreign Secretary also said past critical comments he had made about the president-elect are ‘old news’.
Exercise can help cut risk of ‘baby blues’ – study
Odds of postpartum depression were reduced by up to 45%.
Ruud van Nistelrooy impressed by Amad Diallo after Man Utd end European drought
Diallo’s double saw off PAOK and earned United a first win in this season’s Europa League.
Neil Critchley believes Hearts were unfortunate to get beaten by Heidenheim
Sirlord Conteh and Jan Schoppner hit the goals.
Ai-Da Robot makes history as humanoid’s artwork sells at auction
Ai-Da is an ultra-realistic robot designed to look like a human female.
Lee Carsley yet to speak to Thomas Tuchel over England selection
Tuchel was appointed as Gareth Southgate’s successor last month.
Galatasaray boss is ‘just laughing’ at Jose Mourinho’s Turkish football outburst
Okan Buruk defended Galatasaray after a five-goal thriller with Tottenham.
Hearts’ unbeaten Conference League run comes to end after defeat to Heidenheim
Sirlord Conteh and substitute Jan Schoppner were on target.
Amad Diallo double ends Manchester United’s year-long wait for a European win
The winger’s second-half brace secured United’s first victory in this season’s Europa League.
Chelsea sweep past Armenian minnows Noah with merciless eight-goal display
Enzo Maresca’s stand-ins raised the bar to blow the visiting team away.
William: I shaved off my first beard as it left Charlotte in floods of tears
The Prince of Wales said he grew it back after convincing his daughter the facial hair would be ‘okay’.
‘Now we’ll never get closure’ – Suzy Lamplugh’s brother after prime suspect dies
John Cannan died in custody on Wednesday at the age of 70, the Prison Service said.
I don’t like the responsibility that goes with being heir to throne – William
But the Prince of Wales said he liked being able to be involved with something like the Earthshot Prize which he founded.
Past year ‘brutal’ amid Kate and Charles cancer treatments, William says
The Prince of Wales said he was ‘proud’ of his wife and father for the way they have handled things.
Three people charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death
The former One Direction singer died at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony.
Archbishop of Canterbury considered resigning over barrister abuse cases
An independent review has concluded John Smyth QC’s abuse was covered up the Church of England.
He’ll learn – Ange Postecoglou backs Will Lankshear to recover from red card
Lankshear received two bookings in seven second-half minutes to earn a red card on his second Spurs start.
The Irish people face a historic choice at election, says Mary Lou McDonald
The Sinn Fein president said the 70-plus candidates being fielded by her party proved it was ‘serious about winning’.
Will Lankshear has eventful night as Tottenham lose thriller against Galatasaray
Lankshear’s first Spurs goal was followed by two yellow cards in the space of seven second-half minutes.
Cyriel Dessers puts misses behind him to earn Rangers a point against Olympiacos
Gers drew 1-1 in Greece.
Shamrock Rovers come from behind to see off The New Saints
Johnny Kenny and Dylan Watts turned the game around ahead of half-time.
Combative Giuliani appears in court after missing deadline to surrender assets
The judge had set an October 29 deadline for the longtime ally of President-elect Donald Trump to surrender many of his possessions.
Jamie George: Eddie Jones was challenging but did brilliant things with England
George responded to former England team-mate Danny Care’s comments about the Australian coach in his autobiography.
Charles welcomes King Abdullah of Jordan to Windsor Castle for tea
He gave him a gift, engraved with the ciphers of the King and Queen, to mark 25 years since Abdullah became King of Jordan.
Renee Slegers not writing off Arsenal campaign despite disappointing start
The Gunners sit fifth in the top-flight table heading into Friday night’s home encounter with Brighton.
Emissions from private jets soar by nearly 50% in four years – research
Experts warned that the true scale of global private aviation is currently poorly understood.
Starmer says allies must ‘step up’ Ukraine support in meeting with Zelensky
The Prime Minister told the Ukrainian president the UK had an ‘unwavering’ commitment to help the country.
King shares exercise routine details with Team GB athletes
Charles told the women’s athletics squad that he works out twice a day.
Nigeria’s major cities suffer blackouts as power grid collapses yet again
The national grid has collapsed 10 times this year, the first time on February 4 and the latest time on Tuesday.
Activists charged after clamping themselves to Scottish Parliament building
The two Extinction Rebellion activists were protesting against proposals for a new power station in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.
Ex-DJ jailed for life for murdering partner’s mother in drunken knife attack
Damian Homer, who also repeatedly stabbed his partner, was ordered to serve at least 20 years for the ‘selfish and cruel’ attacks.
Angela Rayner speaks to JD Vance about ‘special relationship’ after election win
The Deputy Prime Minister spoke to her to US counterpart in the latest part of Labour’s charm offensive since the US election result.
‘Psycho’ stepmother tied ‘terrified’ Sara Sharif up with tape, court told
Beinash Batool is on trial, together with Sara’s father Urfan Sharif and uncle Faisal Malik, accused of the 10-year-old’s murder.
Tributes paid to former Alliance Party MLA Anna Lo after her death at 74
Alliance leader Naomi Long described her as a ‘ground breaker’.
Abuser might have been brought to justice had Justin Welby reported it – review
Responses by the Church of England and others were ‘wholly ineffective and amounted to a cover-up’, a review found.
Barbora Krejcikova books WTA Finals semi-final spot and knocks out Iga Swiatek
The Wimbledon champion topped the group and will play Zheng Qinwen on Friday.
Consumer watchdog urges Government to tackle barriers to heat pumps and EVs
Which?’s sustainability tracker found that cost and insufficient information is deterring consumers from switching to greener home heating and cars.
President leads tributes to Kathleen Watkins after her death aged 90
The musician, broadcaster and author died surrounded by her family on Thursday.
He told me he’d kill me – Conor McGregor rape accuser was ‘afraid for her life’
The mixed martial arts fighter is facing a civil damages claim by Nikita Hand, who alleges she was sexually assaulted in a hotel room.
Biden speaks to the nation in first on-camera appearance since Trump’s victory
Joe Biden said he had spoken to Donald Trump and assured him he would direct his administration to ensure a ‘peaceful and orderly transition’.
Rumours spread that Lucy Letby rejected advances of consultant, inquiry hears
The Thirlwall Inquiry heard that ‘lots of rumours’ were going around after the nurse was removed from the neonatal unit in July 2016.
HS2 Ltd spending more than £100m on bat ‘shed’, says chairman
Sir Jon Thompson said this is despite there being ‘no evidence that high-speed trains interfere with bats’.
More than 3,000 migrants crossed Channel in busiest fortnight so far this year
A total of 3,197 people arrived in the UK between October 24 and November 6, according to latest Home Office data.
European leaders call for stronger defence after Trump’s US election win
About 50 European officials sought a strong common stance on Russia at a one-day summit on Thursday.
Man previously charged with ‘dognapping’ pleads not guilty to burglary
Julian Mead was charged last month with taking a dog so as to keep it from the person with lawful control but appeared in court on different charges.
Record high number of potential victims of modern slavery
The previous quarterly record was 4,742 referrals between January and March 2023.
Campaigners call for ‘Domesday’ survey of nature efforts by large landowners
Moves to require large landowners to report on their action to care for nature would help meet legal environmental goals, conservationists argue.
Minister: Trump led ‘fiery’ campaign, let’s ‘wait to see what he does’ on trade
Pat McFadden also said comments made in the past about the president-elect by Cabinet ministers will not affect their relationship with him now.