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More than 500 arrested as Extinction Rebellion protests continue in London

More than 500 arrested as Extinction Rebellion protests continue in London

More than 500 arrested as Extinction Rebellion protests continue in London

04 September 2021

The Metropolitan Police said as of 6.30pm on Saturday, there have been 508 arrests in the capital since August 23.


Glasgow Pride march returns for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

Glasgow Pride march returns for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

Glasgow Pride march returns for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

04 September 2021

Most Pride events around the UK in 2021 have been cancelled.


John Major blasts ‘very stupid’ withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

John Major blasts ‘very stupid’ withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

John Major blasts ‘very stupid’ withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

04 September 2021

Sir John’s excoriating criticism came after Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab returned from his diplomatic tour.


Man charged in connection with death of woman who fell from Arthur’s Seat

Man charged in connection with death of woman who fell from Arthur’s Seat

Man charged in connection with death of woman who fell from Arthur’s Seat

04 September 2021

Fawziyah Javed from Pudsey, West Yorkshire, died at the scene.


Two people injured after plane crashes into water at Bournemouth Air Festival

Two people injured after plane crashes into water at Bournemouth Air Festival

Two people injured after plane crashes into water at Bournemouth Air Festival

04 September 2021

The event has been ‘suspended’ for the day but organisers are hopeful it will resume on Sunday.


Home Office accepts queues at Heathrow are ‘unacceptable’

Home Office accepts queues at Heathrow are ‘unacceptable’

Home Office accepts queues at Heathrow are ‘unacceptable’

04 September 2021

Arrivals at Heathrow have complained about the length of queues at the border.


Afghanistan veteran hails bravery shown by British troops in Kabul evacuation

Afghanistan veteran hails bravery shown by British troops in Kabul evacuation

Afghanistan veteran hails bravery shown by British troops in Kabul evacuation

04 September 2021

Dave Henson lost his legs in an IED explosion in 2011.


Frost warns of ‘cold mistrust’ with EU due to Brexit rows over Northern Ireland

Frost warns of ‘cold mistrust’ with EU due to Brexit rows over Northern Ireland

Frost warns of ‘cold mistrust’ with EU due to Brexit rows over Northern Ireland

04 September 2021

The negotiator of the post-Brexit agreement renewed calls on Saturday for Brussels to accept a ‘substantial and significant change’ to the deal.


Paralympic rower Lauren Rowles felt she had ‘the backing of the nation’

Paralympic rower Lauren Rowles felt she had ‘the backing of the nation’

Paralympic rower Lauren Rowles felt she had ‘the backing of the nation’

04 September 2021

Rowles started her sporting career as a wheelchair racer before rowing.


Lucky escape for M9 driver as bicycle smashes through windscreen

Lucky escape for M9 driver as bicycle smashes through windscreen

Lucky escape for M9 driver as bicycle smashes through windscreen

04 September 2021

Images released by Police Scotland show the handlebars smashed through the driver’s side of the windscreen.


Afghanistan evacuation was the most fraught crisis I’ve handled, diplomat says

Afghanistan evacuation was the most fraught crisis I’ve handled, diplomat says

Afghanistan evacuation was the most fraught crisis I’ve handled, diplomat says

04 September 2021

Gerry McGurk said some people were still coming forward to ask for help in leaving the country.


Gold-medal Paralympian took up rowing to help university chances

Gold-medal Paralympian took up rowing to help university chances

Gold-medal Paralympian took up rowing to help university chances

04 September 2021

Ellen Buttrick credits the sport with helping her cope with her vision impairment diagnosis.


Pensioner in privatisation protest tells of NHS waiting list ‘limbo’

Pensioner in privatisation protest tells of NHS waiting list ‘limbo’

Pensioner in privatisation protest tells of NHS waiting list ‘limbo’

04 September 2021

Tony Perks, 74, from Bracknell, Berkshire, said he has waited for more than two years for a test.


Ellie Robinson: Pandemic fortitude reflected in Paralympics pool return

Ellie Robinson: Pandemic fortitude reflected in Paralympics pool return

Ellie Robinson: Pandemic fortitude reflected in Paralympics pool return

04 September 2021

The Rio gold medallist finished fifth in her event at Tokyo after a build-up marred by uncertainty and injury.


Jeremy Kyle says he was ‘cancelled’ as he announces new show

Jeremy Kyle says he was ‘cancelled’ as he announces new show

Jeremy Kyle says he was ‘cancelled’ as he announces new show

04 September 2021

His ITV programme, which had been a regular fixture in the TV schedule since 2005, was pulled in 2019.


Two divers feared dead after becoming trapped in wreck

Two divers feared dead after becoming trapped in wreck

Two divers feared dead after becoming trapped in wreck

04 September 2021

A search was launched for the divers who are believed to have become trapped while exploring a wreck off the Cornwall coast.


Harvie to address crowds as Pride march returns to Glasgow

Harvie to address crowds as Pride march returns to Glasgow

Harvie to address crowds as Pride march returns to Glasgow

04 September 2021

The city’s first Pride Mardi Gla since 2019 begins on Saturday afternoon.


Covid jabs for healthy children aged 12-15 likely to get ministerial backing

Covid jabs for healthy children aged 12-15 likely to get ministerial backing

Covid jabs for healthy children aged 12-15 likely to get ministerial backing

04 September 2021

The four chief medical officers of the UK are being asked to review the wider benefits of vaccination for the age group.


Flu vaccine delivery delays ‘of concern’ to GPs

Flu vaccine delivery delays ‘of concern’ to GPs

Flu vaccine delivery delays ‘of concern’ to GPs

04 September 2021

The UK’s largest provider of flu vaccines confirmed delays of up to two weeks.


‘Hunted’ Jeremy Kyle diagnosed with anxiety disorder after show axed

‘Hunted’ Jeremy Kyle diagnosed with anxiety disorder after show axed

‘Hunted’ Jeremy Kyle diagnosed with anxiety disorder after show axed

04 September 2021

The programme, which had been a regular fixture in the TV schedule since 2005, was pulled in 2019.


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