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Sir Sean Connery hailed as ‘true great of cinema’ following death aged 90

Sir Sean Connery hailed as ‘true great of cinema’ following death aged 90

Sir Sean Connery hailed as ‘true great of cinema’ following death aged 90

31 October 2020

The Scottish actor appeared in seven of the James Bond thrillers between 1962 and 1983.


From original James Bond to Oscar winner: Sir Sean Connery’s film highlights

From original James Bond to Oscar winner: Sir Sean Connery’s film highlights

From original James Bond to Oscar winner: Sir Sean Connery’s film highlights

31 October 2020

The actor has died at the age of 90.


Berlin’s new airport opens nine years behind schedule

Berlin’s new airport opens nine years behind schedule

Berlin’s new airport opens nine years behind schedule

31 October 2020

EasyJet and Lufthansa aircraft made parallel landings to open Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport.


Union calls for schools to be closed if England enters month-long lockdown

Union calls for schools to be closed if England enters month-long lockdown

Union calls for schools to be closed if England enters month-long lockdown

31 October 2020

Kevin Courtney also said ministers should prepare to introduce school rotas for the end of any new restrictions.


Welsh firebreak ends on November 9, vows Drakeford amid talk of English lockdown

Welsh firebreak ends on November 9, vows Drakeford amid talk of English lockdown

Welsh firebreak ends on November 9, vows Drakeford amid talk of English lockdown

31 October 2020

He said his Cabinet will meet on Sunday to discuss ‘potential border issues’.


Salmond hails Connery’s ‘unshakable’ support for Scottish independence

Salmond hails Connery’s ‘unshakable’ support for Scottish independence

Salmond hails Connery’s ‘unshakable’ support for Scottish independence

31 October 2020

The former first minister paid tribute to the actor.


Sir Sean Connery: His most memorable quotes

Sir Sean Connery: His most memorable quotes

Sir Sean Connery: His most memorable quotes

31 October 2020

The veteran actor played 007 in seven films between 1962 and 1983.


Sir Sean Connery remembered as ‘world’s greatest Scot, the definitive Bond’

Sir Sean Connery remembered as ‘world’s greatest Scot, the definitive Bond’

Sir Sean Connery remembered as ‘world’s greatest Scot, the definitive Bond’

31 October 2020

The actor has died at the age of 90.


‘Heartbroken’ Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes to ‘film icon’ Sir Sean Connery

‘Heartbroken’ Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes to ‘film icon’ Sir Sean Connery

‘Heartbroken’ Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes to ‘film icon’ Sir Sean Connery

31 October 2020

The Bond star has died aged 90, his son said.


In Pictures: Sir Sean Connery’s life on screen

In Pictures: Sir Sean Connery’s life on screen

In Pictures: Sir Sean Connery’s life on screen

31 October 2020

The Edinburgh-born actor won fans over five decades of film-making.


Thirty properties evacuated after burst pipe causes plume two storeys high

Thirty properties evacuated after burst pipe causes plume two storeys high

Thirty properties evacuated after burst pipe causes plume two storeys high

31 October 2020

People from 30 properties in Haydon Wick, Wiltshire have been evacuated by fire crews.


What does the end of the furlough scheme mean for jobs and workers?

What does the end of the furlough scheme mean for jobs and workers?

What does the end of the furlough scheme mean for jobs and workers?

31 October 2020

The latest figures from HMRC have shown 9.6 million jobs were furloughed through the programme.


Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to avoid travel to England

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to avoid travel to England

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to avoid travel to England

31 October 2020

The First Minister said the prevalence of coronavirus is lower in Scotland than in other parts of the UK.


Unions call for more measures to protect jobs as furlough scheme ends

Unions call for more measures to protect jobs as furlough scheme ends

Unions call for more measures to protect jobs as furlough scheme ends

31 October 2020

Unite leader Len McCluskey fears the new Jobs Support Scheme is ‘not adequate’ and will leave workers with ‘seriously depleted incomes’.


Johnson to hold press conference as speculation mounts on new lockdown

Johnson to hold press conference as speculation mounts on new lockdown

Johnson to hold press conference as speculation mounts on new lockdown

31 October 2020

Members of Sage have backed the introduction of more stringent measures.


James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery dies at the age of 90

James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery dies at the age of 90

James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery dies at the age of 90

31 October 2020

He appeared in seven of the spy thrillers between 1962 and 1983.


James Bond role catapulted Sir Sean Connery to stardom

James Bond role catapulted Sir Sean Connery to stardom

James Bond role catapulted Sir Sean Connery to stardom

31 October 2020

Roles in Highlander, The Untouchables and Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade helped seal his place in the movie world.


Laura Ashley to relaunch next year in partnership with Next

Laura Ashley to relaunch next year in partnership with Next

Laura Ashley to relaunch next year in partnership with Next

31 October 2020

Laura Ashley will be relaunching under new owners Gordon Brothers in Next stores and online from spring 2021.


Will there be another nationwide lockdown?

Will there be another nationwide lockdown?

Will there be another nationwide lockdown?

31 October 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce plans for a new lockdown on Monday.


UK to be battered by Storm Aiden and remnants of hurricane

UK to be battered by Storm Aiden and remnants of hurricane

UK to be battered by Storm Aiden and remnants of hurricane

31 October 2020

Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said he expects flooding could happen ‘almost anywhere’ as the nation is set for a drenching this weekend.


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