'Virtually certain' that 2023 will be warmest year after October record
The last five months have “obliterated” temperature records, linked to carbon emissions and El Niño. Source: BBC News
Why did a dog in Newmarket end up nursing a litter of kittens?
A biologist says while unusual, cross-species adoptions happen when animals respond to certain cues. Source: BBC News
PSNI: Jon Boutcher appointed as new chief constable
Previous chief constable Simon Byrne resigned in September following a series of crises. Source: BBC News
Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Newcastle United: Germans complete Group F double over Eddie Howe’s side
Julian Brandt scored his fifth Champions League goal in his 51st appearance in the competition Newcastle’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League were dented as they fell to defeat against Borussia Dortmund. Niclas Fullkrug opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first half and Julian Brandt added a second […]
Suella Braverman still pushing for crackdown on use of tents by homeless
The home secretary is hoping a crackdown on tents will be part of plans to tackle rough sleeping. Source: BBC News
Horsforth: Boy, 15, critically injured in stabbing near school
A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with the incident outside a Leeds school, police say. Source: BBC News
Caster Semenya: Double Olympic champion ‘not ashamed of being different’
I’m not ashamed to be different – Caster Semenya Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she is “not going to be ashamed” of being “different”, and will “fight for what is right” amid her ongoing dispute with athletics authorities. Semenya, 32, was born with differences of sexual development (DSD) which mean she has an elevated […]
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss says it’s his duty to defend the club after VAR controversy
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says it his “duty” to defend the club after he criticised the officiating in last Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle. He said the decision to allow Anthony Gordon’s winner at St James’ Park was “embarrassing” and a “disgrace”. Arsenal backed Arteta’s comments in a club statement, which was called “dangerous” by […]
Captain Tom's family lose spa demolition appeal
The Planning Inspectorate refuses to grant planning permission for an unauthorised spa. Source: BBC News
King's Speech to toughen sentences for sexual crimes
King Charles is to deliver his very first King’s Speech, which outlines the government’s plans. Source: BBC News