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Facebook updates policies to prohibit Holocaust denial content

Facebook updates policies to prohibit Holocaust denial content

Facebook updates policies to prohibit Holocaust denial content

12 October 2020

Mark Zuckerberg has previously said the platform would not ban Holocaust deniers because they have a right to express an opinion.


Charles visits US spy base RAF Menwith Hill

Charles visits US spy base RAF Menwith Hill

Charles visits US spy base RAF Menwith Hill

12 October 2020

The Prince of Wales travelled to RAF Menwith Hill in North Yorkshire, and also visited the Royal Dragoon Guards at Catterick Garrison.


Tributes paid to BT engineer who died after being swept downstream

Tributes paid to BT engineer who died after being swept downstream

Tributes paid to BT engineer who died after being swept downstream

12 October 2020

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Pubs will be allowed to stay open in Greater Manchester, MPs told

Pubs will be allowed to stay open in Greater Manchester, MPs told

Pubs will be allowed to stay open in Greater Manchester, MPs told

12 October 2020

The region will be placed in Tier 2, meaning it will escape the harshest lockdown measures.


Barclays attacks Amanda Staveley during latest leg of High Court battle

Barclays attacks Amanda Staveley during latest leg of High Court battle

Barclays attacks Amanda Staveley during latest leg of High Court battle

12 October 2020

A judge heard evidence at a trial in London during the summer and lawyers returned to court on Monday to begin making final legal arguments.


Court rejects extradition of Ian Bailey to France over 1996 death

Court rejects extradition of Ian Bailey to France over 1996 death

Court rejects extradition of Ian Bailey to France over 1996 death

12 October 2020

He was convicted in his absence by a French court of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.


Johnson sets out three-tier approach to coronavirus restrictions

Johnson sets out three-tier approach to coronavirus restrictions

Johnson sets out three-tier approach to coronavirus restrictions

12 October 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there would be ‘difficult’ weeks and months ahead.


Health officials urge Stormont to take ‘urgent and decisive’ lockdown action

Health officials urge Stormont to take ‘urgent and decisive’ lockdown action

Health officials urge Stormont to take ‘urgent and decisive’ lockdown action

12 October 2020

A four to six-week lockdown, with schools closed for at least part of that period, has been recommended to ministers.


Former Blue Peter presenter ‘grabbed woman’s breasts at Christmas party’

Former Blue Peter presenter ‘grabbed woman’s breasts at Christmas party’

Former Blue Peter presenter ‘grabbed woman’s breasts at Christmas party’

12 October 2020

John Leslie denies sexual assault by intentionally touching a woman without her consent in December 2008.


Appeal for witnesses to piece together tragic toddler and mother’s final days

Appeal for witnesses to piece together tragic toddler and mother’s final days

Appeal for witnesses to piece together tragic toddler and mother’s final days

12 October 2020

The little boy was last seen on around September 24, and his mother three days earlier.


Kate’s delight at return to Natural History Museum

Kate’s delight at return to Natural History Museum

Kate’s delight at return to Natural History Museum

12 October 2020

The duchess is announcing the Wildlife Photographer of the Year on Tuesday evening.


What do the latest hospital numbers tell us about Covid-19 in England?

What do the latest hospital numbers tell us about Covid-19 in England?

What do the latest hospital numbers tell us about Covid-19 in England?

12 October 2020

A snapshot of the data for hospital admissions, patients and ventilators.


SNP ‘could not have been clearer’ in response to MP’s rule breach

SNP ‘could not have been clearer’ in response to MP’s rule breach

SNP ‘could not have been clearer’ in response to MP’s rule breach

12 October 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has denied Margaret Ferrier’s claims she was ‘hung out to dry’ by the party after posting a statement online.


Tom Parker: What is a glioblastoma?

Tom Parker: What is a glioblastoma?

Tom Parker: What is a glioblastoma?

12 October 2020

33 people are diagnosed with a brain, central nervous system or intracranial tumour every day.


Baby food case farmer jailed for 14 years for cryptocurrency blackmail plot

Baby food case farmer jailed for 14 years for cryptocurrency blackmail plot

Baby food case farmer jailed for 14 years for cryptocurrency blackmail plot

12 October 2020

Nigel Wright, 45, laced jars of baby food with shards of metal to extort £1.4 million in bitcoin from Tesco.


Arts organisations from circus to theatres receive funding

Arts organisations from circus to theatres receive funding

Arts organisations from circus to theatres receive funding

12 October 2020

Dame Darcey Bussell was among those welcoming the grants.


UK-EU trade talks continue as deadline for deal approaches

UK-EU trade talks continue as deadline for deal approaches

UK-EU trade talks continue as deadline for deal approaches

12 October 2020

Teams led by Lord Frost and Michel Barnier are meeting in Brussels.


Arts venues react to ‘lifeline’ of funding from Government

Arts venues react to ‘lifeline’ of funding from Government

Arts venues react to ‘lifeline’ of funding from Government

12 October 2020

More than 1,300 arts venues and organisations will receive up to £1 million each as a share of £257 million of state funding.


Charity fundraiser completes Three Peaks climb wearing 130lb diving suit

Charity fundraiser completes Three Peaks climb wearing 130lb diving suit

Charity fundraiser completes Three Peaks climb wearing 130lb diving suit

12 October 2020

Lloyd Scott has raised nearly £50,000 for the Lord’s Taverners during his final charity challenge.


‘Conman’ stockbroker jailed for defrauding clients

‘Conman’ stockbroker jailed for defrauding clients

‘Conman’ stockbroker jailed for defrauding clients

12 October 2020

James Bufton, 26, stole from his own family and friends to support his lavish lifestyle and gambling addiction.


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