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Remains found in Oldham mill after fire identified as missing Vietnamese man

Remains found in Oldham mill after fire identified as missing Vietnamese man

Remains found in Oldham mill after fire identified as missing Vietnamese man

13 August 2022

Uoc Van Nguyen was one of four Vietnamese nationals reported missing to the force on July 21.


Nine-year-old boy missing from Bournemouth beach found

Nine-year-old boy missing from Bournemouth beach found

Nine-year-old boy missing from Bournemouth beach found

13 August 2022

Massien Belguesmia went missing from the beach front at 9.20am, but was found just after 11.30am following an extensive search, Dorset Police said.


Police hunt for nine-year-old boy missing from Bournemouth beach

Police hunt for nine-year-old boy missing from Bournemouth beach

Police hunt for nine-year-old boy missing from Bournemouth beach

13 August 2022

Massien Belguesmia has not been seen since 9.20am on Saturday morning.


Period products law to come into force in Scotland

Period products law to come into force in Scotland

Period products law to come into force in Scotland

13 August 2022

Councils and education providers will be legally required to make free sanitary products available.


Johnson announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor

Johnson announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor

Johnson announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor

13 August 2022

The Carry on and EastEnders star campaigned to raise awareness after being diagnosed with the disease.


Man charged over incident that left two dead and girl seriously injured

Man charged over incident that left two dead and girl seriously injured

Man charged over incident that left two dead and girl seriously injured

13 August 2022

A black Alfa Romeo was involved in a collision with five pedestrians.


Weather halts flyover by Red Arrows at Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Weather halts flyover by Red Arrows at Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Weather halts flyover by Red Arrows at Edinburgh Military Tattoo

13 August 2022

There was disappointment as cloud cover led to the Red Arrows calling off the flyover.


What the papers say – August 13

What the papers say – August 13

What the papers say – August 13

13 August 2022

The stabbing of Sir Salman Rushdie leads most of the national papers as the weekend begins.


Climber, 82, to bag final peak in 282 Munro challenge

Climber, 82, to bag final peak in 282 Munro challenge

Climber, 82, to bag final peak in 282 Munro challenge

13 August 2022

Nick Gardner has been climbing Scotland’s highest mountains since his wife went into full-time care.


Sir Salman Rushdie on a ventilator and could lose an eye after New York attack

Sir Salman Rushdie on a ventilator and could lose an eye after New York attack

Sir Salman Rushdie on a ventilator and could lose an eye after New York attack

12 August 2022

The 75-year-old Indian-born British author sustained injuries to his arm and liver in the stabbing.


Train drivers to strike on Saturday in deadlocked dispute

Train drivers to strike on Saturday in deadlocked dispute

Train drivers to strike on Saturday in deadlocked dispute

12 August 2022

Football fans, tourists and holidaymakers will be among tens of thousands of passengers affected by the strikes.


Drought persists in south of UK while thunderstorms hit the north

Drought persists in south of UK while thunderstorms hit the north

Drought persists in south of UK while thunderstorms hit the north

12 August 2022

The Met Office has issued an amber heat warning in the south and a yellow thunderstorm warning in the north.


First Cabinet minister switches sides to back Truss in race for No 10

First Cabinet minister switches sides to back Truss in race for No 10

First Cabinet minister switches sides to back Truss in race for No 10

12 August 2022

Welsh Secretary Sir Robert Buckland said the Foreign Secretary’s plans offered the ‘best shot’ for the economy.


Pope under the grill: Newcastle United goalkeeper wins surprising online poll

Pope under the grill: Newcastle United goalkeeper wins surprising online poll

Pope under the grill: Newcastle United goalkeeper wins surprising online poll

12 August 2022

Nick Pope trended on Twitter after a Newcastle fan page hijacked a Burger King poll asking people what their preferred addition to a burger would be.


Sir Salman Rushdie: Who is he, what is he known for and what happened to him?

Sir Salman Rushdie: Who is he, what is he known for and what happened to him?

Sir Salman Rushdie: Who is he, what is he known for and what happened to him?

12 August 2022

His book was banned in 45 Islamic countries, with hundreds of British Muslims endorsing the death sentence.


Street where girl died in blast declared ‘gas-safe’ as residents set to return

Street where girl died in blast declared ‘gas-safe’ as residents set to return

Street where girl died in blast declared ‘gas-safe’ as residents set to return

12 August 2022

Around 80 houses have been cordoned off amid mounting community fury over the tragedy.


‘Nonsense’ to say Labour has not been leading on cost of living – Starmer

‘Nonsense’ to say Labour has not been leading on cost of living – Starmer

‘Nonsense’ to say Labour has not been leading on cost of living – Starmer

12 August 2022

The Labour leader used a swear word when pressed to come up with a nickname for Boris Johnson.


JK Rowling ‘feeling sick’ along with other notable faces after Rushdie stabbed

JK Rowling ‘feeling sick’ along with other notable faces after Rushdie stabbed

JK Rowling ‘feeling sick’ along with other notable faces after Rushdie stabbed

12 August 2022

The Indian-born British author, 75, was left with an apparent stab wound to the neck.


Novelist Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York

Novelist Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York

Novelist Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York

12 August 2022

A man has been taken into custody at the venue.


Petrol prices ‘on course to dip below 160p a litre’

Petrol prices ‘on course to dip below 160p a litre’

Petrol prices ‘on course to dip below 160p a litre’

12 August 2022

Wholesale costs have fallen 30p from their June peak.


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