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 Starmer: Commonwealth should focus on ‘here and now’, not on slavery reparations

The Prime Minister said he believes the Commonwealth should instead be ‘facing forward’ together on current day issues like climate change.
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 Hezbollah confirms death of senior cleric Hashem Safieddine in Israeli strike

The powerful cleric had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli strike last month.
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 Detectorist hails ‘lottery’ payout five years after finding ancient coins

Adam Staples found the Chew Valley Hoard, worth £4.3m, in Somerset in 2019 but has only just received his share of the treasure’s value.
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 Police boss backed release of Chris Kaba’s gang links to reduce chance of unrest

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said the public should be ‘as well informed as is possible’ about the background of the case.
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 Rise in bailout requests ‘likely’ as councils warn of bankruptcy threat

The number of councils applying for Government financial support is expected to rise significantly without an improved funding settlement.
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https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/uknews/2024/10/22/rise-in-bailout-requests-likely-as-councils-warn-of-bankruptcy-threat/ 
 High-profile cases in the Island’s courts this week

THE Royal Court building is to hear two high-profile cases this week. Dylan Pounds (29) is standing trial charged with causing the deaths of Dean Lowe (48) and his 11-year-old son, Charlie, by dangerous driving. He denies the charge. The pair were hit by a vehicle on Rue de Fauvic, in Grouville, last summer. A […]
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 UN ocean target to be missed by eight decades, Greenpeace analysis finds

The campaign group is urging the UK Government to take a leading role at the UN biodiversity summit Cop16 in Colombia.
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 What the papers say – October 20

Sir Chris Hoy, politics and continued reaction to Liam Payne’s death jostle for attention on the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers.
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 UK needs ‘more diplomacy’ with China but will always put security first – Lammy

David Lammy said it had been important to ‘restart dialogue’ with China, adding there had not been ‘sufficient contact’ under the last government.
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 Paramedic recalls row with police over whether patient had Novichok poisoning

Ben Channon said he was ‘quite frightened at the time’ and asked what was making the officers think it was something other than nerve agent poisoning.
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 Fact check: Videos of people falling from buildings are over a year old

One Direction star Liam Payne died in Argentina on Wednesday, causing footage of men plummeting from balconies to be shared out of context.
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 Bruce Springsteen says actor playing him in film ‘sings pretty good’

The Bear star and Emmy-award winner Jeremy Allen White will play the musician, nicknamed ‘The Boss’, in a forthcoming biopic.
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 I would give JK Rowling a peerage for gender stance, says Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leadership frontrunner said she ‘managed to get’ a peerage for Hilary Cass after her controversial review of NHS gender identity services.
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 Government funds ferry hopeful’s berthing trial

THE government has funded the cost of berthing trials for one of the operators bidding to take over Channel Islands’ ferry services, the JEP can reveal. But the government is not disclosing the cost due to “commercial interests”. Danish operator DFDS, one of three companies seeking to win the contract for services to Jersey and […]
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 Great Britain get on the board with two race wins to reignite America’s Cup bid

Sir Ben Ainslie’s Ineos Britannia boat claimed Britain’s first America’s Cup point since 1934 in race five before winning race six to make it 4-2.
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 Gary Neville: England appointing Thomas Tuchel a big blow for domestic managers

The Football Association confirmed the former Chelsea boss as Gareth Southgate’s successor on Wednesday.
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 London Underground workers to stage strikes amid pay dispute

Members of Aslef, including Tube drivers, are among staff planning to walk out on different days in early November.
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 Insurance bodies to meet ministers amid ‘spiralling’ cover costs

Labour’s general election manifesto pledged to ‘support drivers by tackling the soaring cost of car insurance’.
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 ‘Open and honest conversations’ at Jersey's first-ever ADHD conference

SITTING still for hours of presentations could be challenging for someone with ADHD, but a recent conference looking into the condition at St Brelade’s Bay Hotel was anything but dull. A line-up of engaging, inspiring and often hilarious speakers – one of whom even broke into a song about ADHD medication to the tune of […]
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 ‘Renewed optimism’ for growth as Government unveils industrial strategy

Business group bosses and industry chiefs have indicated the strategy could help accelerate growth and create more UK jobs.
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 What next for the Alba party following Salmond death?

The Alba party, founded by Alex Salmond in 2021, is yet to see any of its candidates win a seat in an election.
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 Miranda Hart reveals battle with Lyme disease that left her confined to bed

The TV star, best known for popular BBC sitcom Miranda, has spoken about being diagnosed with the debilitating condition after years of illness.
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 Magistrate's Court 'tired' of speeders

A MOTORIST who drove his silver Audi at more than double the speed limit has been fined £400 and banned from driving for four weeks. Asher-Cyril Marshall-Purves drove along La Rousseau at 35mph on the afternoon of 28 August – breaking a speed limit of 15mph. The 34-year-old told the Magistrate’s Court: “I’m really sorry […]
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 Lee Carsley wants to see reaction from England against Finland after Greece loss

The Euro 2024 runners-up’s hopes of securing promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League received a blow with defeat to Greece.
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https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2024/10/12/lee-carsley-wants-to-see-reaction-from-england-against-finland-after-greece-loss/ 
 Minister’s call for P&O Ferries boycott ‘not view of Government’, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer intervened following reports a £1 billion investment by P&O Ferries’ parent company could be in jeopardy.
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 Jersey Bulls remain hobbled by injury but hopes high as record-breaking streak in sight

THE sheer fact that Jersey Bulls remain unbeaten ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Corinthian Casuals is a brilliant feat. Seven wins from ten, with three draws, occupying fourth with at least three games in hand over those above, all while missing a host of first-team players through injury. The Islanders have continued to find more […]
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 Jersey to give French ferry firm 200,000 euros to continue service

JERSEY’S government has agreed to provide 200,000 euros of funding to the Manche Iles Express as part of a wider deal to ensure the French ferry firm continues to operate in the Channel Islands next year after rising costs put the “viability of the service at risk”. A total of 370,000 euros is being given […]
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 King to host Emir of Qatar at Buckingham Palace for incoming state visit

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani will carry out a two-day state visit from December 3.
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 At least 49 people killed in Israeli air strikes in central Beirut and Gaza

Even as attention has shifted to Israel’s war on Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israel has continued to strike what it says are militant targets in Gaza.
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 Firing on peacekeepers ‘can never be tolerated’, says Irish premier

Irish Defence Forces are serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon amid heightened conflict in the region.
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 Fall in visa applications by overseas students prompts fears for universities

Universities have warned of significant financial concerns due to a drop in international students following immigration rule changes.
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 Girl’s murder by ex-boyfriend ‘should be classified as domestic violence’

Logan MacPhail, now 17, can be named as Holly Newton’s murderer after a judge said people should understand exactly what happened.
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https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/uknews/2024/10/10/girls-murder-by-ex-boyfriend-should-be-classified-as-domestic-violence/ 
 Praise for quick response to flooding brought by storm

CLEAN-UP work continued yesterday after the Island was hit by heavy rain that saw emergency services as well as government and parish agencies tackle flooding on a number of roads. Just hours after a yellow thunderstorm warning was issued by Jersey Met on Tuesday, the States police announced there had been “several reports of localised […]
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 Swarm of tadpoles snapped by snorkelling photographer wins international contest

An image of western toad tadpoles won the Natural History Museum’s 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
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 New product safety Bill will see Labour revive EU alignment, Lord Frost warns

The former Brexit secretary said the Bill enables ministers to ensure UK regulations automatically follow changes in EU law.
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 Green taxes adding ‘hundreds of pounds’ to holiday costs, says travel boss

EasyJet Holidays chief executive Garry Wilson hit out at the way some destinations were introducing environmental fees.
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 Thomas Frank: Brentford’s Mikkel Damsgaard is finally delivering on potential

The Denmark international was central to the Bees’ 5-3 victory against Wolves at the Gtech Stadium on Saturday.
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https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2024/10/06/thomas-frank-brentfords-mikkel-damsgaard-is-finally-delivering-on-potential/ 
 Streeting strips jailed breast cancer surgeon of £1m pension pot

Ian Paterson is serving a 20-year jail sentence after carrying out unnecessary and unapproved procedures on more than 1,000 breast cancer patients.
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 Palestinian hoping to help family reach UK calls for Ukraine-style visa scheme

Mahmoud Almassri hopes a family reunification scheme for Palestinians will help people flee the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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 Thousands attend pro-Palestine demonstration in Edinburgh

The protest was organised by Scottish Friends of Palestine and the Gaza Genocide Emergency Committee.
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 Democratic Republic of Congo begins mpox vaccinations after emergency declared

With about 30,000 suspected mpox cases and 859 deaths, it accounts for more than 80% of cases and 99% of deaths reported in Africa this year.
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 Unai Emery says Villa must remain consistent in league despite European exploits

Villa enjoyed their greatest night in 42 years when they beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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 Events to mark 25th anniversary of Ladbroke Grove rail disaster

A total of 31 people were killed and more than 220 were injured in the crash in west London on October 5 1999.
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 Police prepare ‘significant’ operation ahead of October 7 attacks anniversary

There will be a demonstration organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in London on Saturday.
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 Tottenham boss hails his young guns but is not a fan of ‘Ange’s Angels’ tag

Mikey Moore was labelled as ‘special’ by Ange Postecoglou after he was given his full debut in Budapest.
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 Tesco toasts sales growth as it sees surge in premium shoppers

The UK’s largest supermarket said it is forecasting its full-year profit to be slightly higher than previous guidance.
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 King shows off his ‘moves’ during Samoan dancing lesson

Freddy Tuilagi, 53, the eldest brother of the famous rugby-playing siblings, choreographed the King’s performance.
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 Michael Cheika suspended for disrespecting independent match-day doctor

The Leicester Tigers head coach will be banned for the Gallagher Premiership match against Newcastle.
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 Overcrowding at Euston puts passengers ‘in danger’ – watchdog

London TravelWatch said in a statement that ‘last-minute announcements’ mean passengers “rush to platforms’.
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 AO World secures £10m takeover deal for musicMagpie

The deal comes after previous suitors BT and private equity firm Aurelius Group backed out of takeover talks within days of each other last November.
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 Fears of escalation in Middle East as Iran launches missile strike against Israel

Demonstrators celebrated in the streets of the Iranian capital Tehran as news broke of the strike against Israel.
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 Ex-Post Office chairman claims colleagues said ‘not an ounce of racism in me’

Henry Staunton had a public row with former business secretary Kemi Badenoch following his dismissal in January.
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 Tax cuts and child supports to dominate Ireland’s pre-election budget

Popular energy credits, a 420 euro ‘baby boost’, and how Ireland will spend Apple billions are to be announced on Tuesday afternoon.
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 Harry Brook chooses to take the positives after England lose Australia series

A batting collapse and late-arriving rain led to England’s defeat in the series decider in Bristol.
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 Hollywood’s Damian Lewis drives sheep over the Thames in ‘eccentric’ tradition

The Homeland and Band of Brothers actor joined more than 1,000 people driving sheep along a historic trading route on Sunday.
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 Wind warnings issued as weather causes travel "havoc"

ISLANDERS are being urged to “remain vigilant” after a series of orange wind warnings were issued for today. And nearly all Condor Ferries sailings have been cancelled for Sunday and Monday, leaving Islanders stranded as the weather wreaks “havoc” on travel plans. Jersey Met posted the first warning for Force 6 to Force 8 winds […]
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 Nuno Espirito Santo criticises decision to award Fulham penalty as Forest beaten

Fulham’s Andreas Pereira had gone down under Murillo’s challenge, but Nuno claimed the match officials had got the decision wrong.
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 Boris Johnson: ‘I ate no blooming cake’ at partygate birthday bash

The former prime minister said he did not see or eat cake at an event held on his 56th birthday, the Daily Mail reported.
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 Eddie Howe must decide if Alexander Isak’s break means a break from the action

The Sweden international suffered the injury at Wolves and is a doubt for the visit of champions Manchester City.
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 Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump meet for talks in New York

Sir Keir said he wanted to meet Mr Trump face to face because ‘I’m a great believer in personal relationships on the world stage’.
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 Councils warn ‘weakened democracy’ amid planning reform could empower developers

Authorities in largely rural areas have voiced concerns that housing targets outside metropolitan areas are too high and may be undeliverable.
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 Zoo in Finland returning giant pandas to China as they are too expensive to keep

The panda pair were China’s gift to mark the Nordic nation’s 100 years of independence in 2017 and were supposed to be on loan until 2033.
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 ‘I’ve seen it all’, says manager of Co-op store blighted by shoplifting

David Brook’s shop just outside the centre of Leeds is one of the worst affected by shoplifting among the Co-op’s 2,400-strong chain.
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 Israeli military says it killed top Hezbollah commander as sides renew fire

It comes after the death toll from a massive Israeli bombardment climbed to nearly 560 people as thousands flee southern Lebanon.
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 'I’m beating the drum for more nature conservation, agroforestry and rewilding'

By Stephen Le Quesne LAST week the Island hosted its second Regen Gathering at Le Tâcheron Farm. The event had the tagline of “Food, Farming and Enterprise” and focused on health, farming and the environment. With panel discussions and workshops, the free two-day event focused on innovative approaches to farming and how we produce food […]
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 Yellow weather warning for more heavy rain issued as UK recovers from flooding

On Thursday, a yellow warning for the North East – indicating heavy rain could cause some disruption – has been issued for the whole day.
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 Not much government can do about more banks closing, minister says

THERE is very little the government can do to force banks to keep branches open when their footfall is declining and viability is undermined, the External Relations Minister has said. Deputy Ian Gorst, who worked in banking and accountancy before he entered politics, and who has political responsibility for financial services, was speaking to the […]
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 More young people admitted to hospital for mental health problems – report

There are ‘significant’ geographical disparities in the range of services available to young people, the Education Policy Institute added.
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 Ban on zombie-style knives and machetes to come into force

Police figures suggest the number of crimes involving large blades and swords has nearly doubled in the past five years.
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