News bulletin 2022/04/17 23:13

The Guardian
In shock and anger over Liberal defeat, Sky News commentators urge party to shift right
Sky After Dark regulars say the Liberal party must distinguish itself by appealing to ‘conservative values that Labor have abandoned’
7 hours ago
The Guardian
Margaret Beckett is still wrong about the Iraq war and WMD claims
Letter: Frank Jackson on the former Labour deputy leader’s recollections about the 2003 Iraq war
8 hours ago
News and Star
'The time is not yet up for this government...'
JOHN Studholme (The Cumberland News, letters, May 13) states that ‘people are not happy (with Brexit)’ on the basis of a very small survey.
20 hours ago
Oxford Mail
How police caught ATM gang that terrorised the Home Counties
Two days before the smash that claimed the life of Rocky Broadway, DCI Aidan Donohoe had formally signed off an operation investigating the organised crime boss for whom the four occupants of the stolen Mercedes were working when they crashed.
13 hours ago
Evening Standard
Lewis and Javid oppose using windfall tax to battle cost-of-living crisis
The Government is under pressure to bring in a one-off levy on corporations which have benefited from globally high oil and gas prices.
18 hours ago
Bournemouth Echo UK
RNLI crews help medical incident on Green Island
LIFEBOAT crews rushed to help the medical evacuation of a patient from Green Island.
14 hours ago
The Telegraph
End of the road for bargains as new cars cost record high
The cheapest new car in the UK now costs more than £10,000 - making it more expensive than ever to buy a brand-new vehicle.
5 hours ago
The Guardian
Anger as man with guide dog told to leave Marks & Spencer shop
Senior executive at Guide Dogs charity says he was ‘publicly humiliated’ by security guard
9 hours ago
Sky News
Staffordshire Police investigate claims van driver 'drove straight over' family of ducklings crossing road
Police are investigating claims that a van driver "crushed" three ducklings by mowing them down as they were crossing the road. Staffordshire Police said officers were made aware of the incident, which took place in Trentham, a southern suburb of Stoke-on-Trent, on Friday. Images of the ducklings laying in the road were shared across social media after being posted on Facebook by a man called Steven Walley.
10 hours ago
PA Media: Entertainment
Grenfell Memorial Cup ‘more important’ than winning Baftas – Big Zuu
The rapper spoke with the PA News Agency at the tournament, hosted by Queens Park Rangers.
a day ago
York Press
PLAYER RATINGS: York promoted after beating Boston 2-0
YORK City have sealed a return to the National League after a five-season absence from the fifth-tier of English football.
a day ago
Storyful
Widespread Damage Seen in Gaylord, Michigan, After Deadly Tornado
At least two people were killed and 44 were injured after a tornado touched down in Gaylord, in Otsego County, Michigan, on Friday, May 20, officials said.This footage taken by Brendan Gutenschwager on Saturday morning shows the scene on Gaylord’s West Main Street, where multiple businesses, including a Hobby Lobby, sustained damage.Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a state of emergency for Otsego County to fast track resources to affected areas.The storm knocked power out for thousands, according to reports. Credit: Brendan Gutenchwager via Storyful
a day ago
Evening Standard
Kourtney Kardashian marries Travis Barker in fairytale Italian wedding
Kourtney Kardashian tied the knot with Travis Barker in a fairtytale Italian wedding on Sunday. In an Instagram post, the reality star gushed about finding her “happily ever after” as the pair said “I do” in Portofino. The former Blink 182 drummer shared a picture of the couple kissing in front of a stunning altar covered in red roses and velvet.
2 hours ago
The Independent
Pharmacists to offer HRT alternatives to tackle supply shortages
Thousands of menopausal women have struggled to get their hands on key medication
a day ago
The Guardian
Peter Dutton firms as next Liberal leader amid fight over future of the party
Dan Tehan and Karen Andrews both touted as potential challengers, but conservatives confident Dutton has the numbers to succeed Scott Morrison
17 hours ago
Sky News
Cost of living: Former Tory leader calls for benefits increase 'to help poorest cope'
A former Conservative leader has called for benefits to be immediately increased to help the poorest cope with the cost of living. In an interview with the Sunday Telegraph, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said it would "put off investment" while Health Secretary Sajid Javid told Conservative activists in Wales he instinctively didn't like it. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has refused to rule out the idea, with one newspaper on Sunday reporting a staggered version of the levy is being looked at.
23 hours ago
Sky News
Australian election: Voters go to the polls as gap between two parties narrows
Australians head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a national election that shows the Opposition ahead in opinion polls. The Labor Party is narrowly ahead of the ruling conservative coalition although a strong showing by climate-focused independents could lead to a hung parliament. Opposition leader Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party is a favourite to win its first election since 2007.
2 days ago
Sky News
Partygate: Sue Gray's team reject claim she initiated meeting with Boris Johnson over report
Pressure is growing on Number 10 to explain a meeting between Sue Gray and Boris Johnson as it emerged an unnamed Downing Street official suggested the pair get together. Opposition MPs have demanded more details about the event, which took place some weeks ago and was made public last night by Sky News. Downing Street sources issued a statement which said the meeting had not been ordered by the PM personally.
2 days ago
The Independent
'Holy smokes': Environmentalist William deBuys says New Mexico wildfires were 'beautiful'
'Holy smokes': Environmentalist William deBuys says New Mexico wildfires were 'beautiful'
3 hours ago
Echo
Round up of cases and allegations of crimes in magistrates courts
The south Essex magistrates have been busy again with a range of cases.
21 hours ago

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