General news

• Colchester murder: Man convicted of killing wife in kitchen

  26-10-2023 19:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ertan Ersoy is convicted of murdering university academic Dr Antonella Castelvedere.
  
  Read more

• Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape

  26-10-2023 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Reigate MP confirms that he was arrested but says he is confident there will be no charge.
  
  Read more

• Rachel Reeves says she 'should have done better' amid plagiarism row

  26-10-2023 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour's shadow chancellor admits some sections of her new book "were not properly referenced".
  
  Read more

• Isobel Murphy jailed for sexually abusing teenage boy

  26-10-2023 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Isobel Murphy, 46, pleaded guilty to a total of six charges she committed at her former home in 2021.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Indi Gregory: European judges reject appeal over ill baby's case

  26-10-2023 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The parents of eight-month-old Indi Gregory made an application to the European Court of Human Rights.
  
  Read more

• Two jailed for life for Dariusz Michalowski torture and murder in 2011

  26-10-2023 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dariusz Michalowski was murdered in 2011 and his body was found in West Yorkshire nine years later.
  
  Read more

• Tim Westwood interviewed a fourth time by police

  26-10-2023 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former BBC Radio 1 DJ is interviewed again under caution but no arrest has been made.
  
  Read more

• Drivers: have you been affected by rising car insurance premiums in the UK?

  26-10-2023 17:58 via theguardian.com
  
  We want to hear from UK drivers affected by increased ratesCar insurance premiums surged by 50.9% in the year to July, according to official figures.We want to hear about how drivers in the UK have been affected. Has your premium increased this year, and if so, by how much? When was the change and how much is it costing you? Continue reading...
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Scottish government accused of withholding Covid WhatsApps

  26-10-2023 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A lawyer for the UK Covid Inquiry says it is surprising that so many messages have been deleted.
  
  Read more

• Online Safety Bill: divisive internet rules become law

  26-10-2023 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The legislation requires firms to remove illegal content but has attracted privacy concerns.
  
  Read more

• James Webb Space Telescope finds rare heavy chemical element from 'kilonova' explosion - Space.com

  26-10-2023 17:39 via news.google.com
  
  James Webb Space Telescope finds rare heavy chemical element from 'kilonova' explosion  Space.comNASA's Webb telescope detects an extremely rare kilonova explosion  TechSpotIndian-origin astrophysicist Vik Dhillon at UK university helps unravel universe mystery  IndiaTimesJames Webb telescope spots ultra-rare cosmic explosion that could reveal the origin of the universe's heaviest elements  Livescience.comTwo neutron stars collided about 1 billion light ye
  
  Read more

• Andrew Malkinson: Wrongful conviction inquiry judge pledges 'fearless' review

  26-10-2023 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An inquiry into how an innocent man was jailed for 17 years will examine the police investigation.
  
  Read more

• Andew Malkinson: Wrongful conviction inquiry judge pledges 'fearless' review

  26-10-2023 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An inquiry into how an innocent man was jailed for 17 years will examine the police investigation.
  
  Read more

• Fury over higher air traffic charges after IT meltdown

  26-10-2023 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Airlines say passengers will foot the bill after the aviation regulator hiked charges at airports.
  
  Read more

• The Beatles to release emotional 'final song', Now and Then, next week

  26-10-2023 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 1978 John Lennon composition, Now and Then, has been completed with the assistance of AI.
  
  Read more

• 10 things you didn’t know about the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

  26-10-2023 16:40 via theguardian.com
  
  The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has been supporting people through conflicts, disasters and emergencies for more than 150 years. Read on to discover 10 inspiring facts about one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisationsThe Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement started with the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863, in response to the terrible human toll of the revolutionary conflicts raging in Europe in the second half of the 19th century. Se
  
  Read more

• Rachel Reeves admits 'mistakes' amid plagiarism claims

  26-10-2023 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shadow chancellor says "inadvertent mistakes" in her new book will be corrected but denies plagiarism.
  
  Read more

• Storm Babet: South Shields Lighthouse dome search continues

  26-10-2023 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The north and south piers in South Shields remain closed after walls were "significantly" damaged.
  
  Read more

• Constance Marten and Mark Gordon: Couple deny killing their newborn baby

  26-10-2023 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are accused of manslaughter over the death of baby Victoria.
  
  Read more

• Rishi Sunak says AI has threats and risks - but outlines its potential

  26-10-2023 15:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rishi Sunak warns AI could help terrorists spread fear but urges the public not to lose sleep.
  
  Read more

• FGM: Woman guilty of taking child to Kenya for mutilation

  26-10-2023 15:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Amina Noor is the first person to be convicted of assisting a non-UK person to perform FGM.
  
  Read more

• Cancer: Number of diagnoses in Northern Ireland continue to rise

  26-10-2023 15:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland Cancer Registry figures also suggest that those diagnosed are living longer.
  
  Read more

• Murder arrest after woman dies at Brean holiday park

  26-10-2023 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man, 70, is arrested on suspicion of murder after police are called to a holiday park in Brean.
  
  Read more

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 benchmarks: How much faster is the new chip? - Android Authority

  26-10-2023 15:11 via news.google.com
  
  Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 benchmarks: How much faster is the new chip?  Android Authority2025-bound flagship smartphones to get pricier as Qualcomm confirms price increase for Snapdragon 8 Gen 4  Notebookcheck.netSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 benchmark results are impressive  9to5GoogleQualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Wants to Compete for AI on Android  GizmodoAndroid Circuit: Qualcomm Launches SnapDragon 8 Gen 3, Xiaomi 14’s Superb Screen, Honor Magic 6 AI Secrets 
  
  Read more

• Dortmund rock Newcastle, Celtic make Atlético sweat – Football Weekly Extra

  26-10-2023 14:44 via theguardian.com
  
  Max Rushden is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe to analyse the latest from the Champions League group stageRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On this podcast: Newcastle lose 1-0 at home to Dortmund to leave them third in their group – did this loss expose a lack of depth at St James’ Park? Continue reading...
  
  Read more

• Mars' Seismic Secrets: Decoding the Red Planet's Core Mystery - SciTechDaily

  26-10-2023 14:39 via news.google.com
  
  Mars' Seismic Secrets: Decoding the Red Planet's Core Mystery  SciTechDailyScientists find surprise 'layer' underneath surface of Mars  The IndependentMars' iron core surrounded by molten rock, seismic studies show  The RegisterMarsquakes and meteorite hits show Mars has a dense liquid metal core  Science News MagazineDaily briefing: A unique layer of molten rock envelops Mars's core  Nature.comView Full coverage on Google News
  
  Read more

• More disadvantaged students go for top uni courses

  26-10-2023 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ucas says it is 'encouraging', but the Sutton Trust charity says the advantage gap has 'hardly shifted'
  
  Read more

• Eurovision Song Contest gave Liverpool £55m 'shot in the arm', mayor says

  26-10-2023 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 300,000 people attended song contest-related events in the city in May, the council says.
  
  Read more

• Aberdeen mother and young son die in Mumbai fire

  26-10-2023 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dr Glory Valthaty was understood to have been visiting relatives with her two children and husband.
  
  Read more

• Gary Haggarty: 'Disbelief' at masked men inside Belfast courtroom

  26-10-2023 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Heaton-Harris made his remarks as a senior judge ordered a review of the incident.
  
  Read more

• Sycamore Gap: Robin Hood director 'furious' over tree felling

  26-10-2023 12:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Sycamore Gap tree famously featured in Kevin Reynolds' film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
  
  Read more

• NHS pay: Health staff to begin legal fight over Covid bonus

  26-10-2023 11:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government may face a judicial review after excluding outsourced workers from a one-off bonus.
  
  Read more

• Vernon Kay takes Ken Bruce's radio crown but loses some of his listeners

  26-10-2023 11:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kay has 6.9 million listeners after replacing Bruce in Radio 2's mid-morning slot earlier this year.
  
  Read more

• Story of a sculpture bought for £5 that could sell for £3m

  26-10-2023 10:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The marble bust of an 18th Century Highland laird was lost before being found propping open a shed door.
  
  Read more

• SAD: Weatherman Derek Brockway on combating winter sadness

  26-10-2023 10:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derek Brockway feels low as the seasons change, just like two million others across the UK.
  
  Read more

• David Hunter: Appeal against Cyprus manslaughter verdict begins

  26-10-2023 10:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Hunter was convicted of the manslaughter of his ill wife but could be tried again for murder.
  
  Read more

• David Shrigley: Artist pulps 6,000 copies of The Da Vinci Code and turns them into 1984

  26-10-2023 08:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The idea came about when Shrigley heard an Oxfam shop had stopped accepting copies of Dan Brown's book.
  
  Read more

• From the Beatles to Dalai Lama: 100 years of Dundee's Caird Hall

  26-10-2023 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of musicians and entertainers have performed at the landmark Dundee building.
  
  Read more

• Disability: Woman denied social housing because of age

  26-10-2023 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Social homes with the adaptations Sophie Shuttleworth needs have been reserved for people over 55.
  
  Read more

• Black holes, but backwards: unlocking the mysteries of white holes – podcast

  26-10-2023 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Ian Sample meets the Italian physicist Carlo Rovelli to find out about his cutting-edge research into white holes. A white hole is essentially a time-reversed black hole: a region of spacetime where matter spontaneously appears and explodes outwards. At the moment they are hypothetical objects, so Rovelli explains why he thinks they are worth exploring and reveals how they could explain one of the greatest mysteries of physics Continue reading...
  
  Read more

• Black History Month with DJ Target and Henrie Kwushue – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph

  26-10-2023 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  DJ Target joins Chanté to talk about his career in grime and the new series of The Rap Game UK on BBC3. Plus Kiss FM’s Henrie Kwushue’s iconic black British pop culture moments Continue reading...
  
  Read more

• Glastonbury Festival: Emily Eavis lines up 'really big' US artist for 2024

  26-10-2023 04:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Organiser Emily Eavis says one 2024 headliner is almost in the bag, and she'd love Madonna to play.
  
  Read more

• Israel Gaza: How much trouble is Keir Starmer in over Middle East stance?

  26-10-2023 02:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The situation in Gaza is a test for Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of Labour, our political editor writes.
  
  Read more

• Student maintenance loans almost entirely used up by rent, report warns

  26-10-2023 02:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The average cost of university accommodation in England is almost level with the average maintenance loan.
  
  Read more

Follow @GeneralnewsUK on Twitter!