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What the papers say – October 6

Here are the biggest stories leading Sunday’s front pages. Domestic and foreign politics dominate Sunday’s front pages. The Sunday Telegraph leads...

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Shropshire Star

Uk News

Amanda Abbington was brave enough to complain. She shouldn’t shrink from admitting it

How instructive to see the actor Amanda Abbington give an interview to Newsnight . It followed the BBC report in which it apologised to her,...

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The Guardian

Barbara Ellen

Russian activity in Ireland ‘should come as no surprise to anyone’ – Harris

Taoiseach Simon Harris was speaking after a report that Russian intelligence recruited an Irish politician as an agent. Russian activity in Ireland...

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Shropshire Star

Uk News

Man who made album in memory of wife with top orchestra returns with new music

Paul Studer wrote an album with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in memory of his wife and teamed up with them again to write his second album. A...

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Shropshire Star

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UK ‘in lockstep’ with global allies calling for Israeli restraint, says minister

Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle also said the UK was ‘on standby’ to remove British nationals from Lebanon. Britain is working...

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Shropshire Star

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Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius ‘completely the wrong thing’, says Johnson

Shadow foreign secretary Andrew Mitchell also criticised the move as ‘not a deal’ which previous Conservative foreign secretaries would have...

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Shropshire Star

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Presenter Clive Myrie apologises to BBC for failing to declare outside earnings

Reports in The Sunday Times said he failed to declare earnings of at least £65,000 from corporate events over the past 12 months. BBC newsreader...

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Shropshire Star

Uk News

Total of 973 migrants cross Channel in busiest day of year so far

The crossings were made in 17 boats on the same day four people died off the coast of France. A total of 973 migrants in 17 small boats crossed the...

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Shropshire Star

Uk News

Man who ‘incorrectly’ boarded easyJet flight without right documents arrested

Greater Manchester Police said officers responded to reports of a man was on the aircraft, due to depart for Milan. A man has been arrested after...

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Shropshire Star

Uk News

Keir Starmer says sparks from Middle East conflict ‘light touchpapers’ at home

Sir Keir expressed his concern that the ‘region is on the brink’ following Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has...

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Shropshire Star

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Weight loss drugs shouldn’t create ‘dependency culture’, says Health Secretary

Mr Sweeting said it was in “everyone’s interest to play their part” and avoid overloading the health system. The availability of weight loss...

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Shropshire Star

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Hearse, fire engine and concrete mixer among vehicles stolen last year

A motoring research charity said the figures show there is ‘literally no type of vehicle that someone won’t steal’. Bin lorries, ambulances and...

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Shropshire Star

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Government supports police action against shows of support for Hezbollah

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through London on Saturday. The Government has backed police to take action against...

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Shropshire Star

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World leaders must focus on ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Middle East, says Swinney

The SNP leader warned of ‘repeated breaches of international law and violations of human rights’. First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has...

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Shropshire Star

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Doggy-paddling pets and owners take over lido for fundraising swim

Saltdean Lido in Brighton hosted what is considered to be one of the biggest dog swims in the UK. A historic lido in East Sussex has been taken...

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Shropshire Star

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Chris Packham to urge Archbishop of Canterbury to rewild church’s land

The broadcaster will take to the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral as part of a rally calling on the Church Commissioners to rewild 30% of its vast...

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Shropshire Star

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Memorial service remembers victims on 50th anniversary of Guildford pub bombings

Four soldiers and a civilian were killed in one of two pubs bombed in the Surrey city in 1974. A memorial service to honour those killed and...

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Shropshire Star

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Social care service users and staff being ignored by ministers, says Cole-Hamilton

The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader urged ministers to axe the National Care Service Bill as satisfaction with the social care system falls. The...

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Shropshire Star

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UK faith leaders call for rejection of hate on October 7 anniversary

Their open letter acknowledges times are ‘challenging’ but stresses there is no place for antisemitism and Islamophobia in the UK. UK faith...

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Shropshire Star

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Grandparents forfeiting holidays to save money for grandchildren – survey

The poll also suggested grandparents who spend time looking after their grandchildren clock up an average of 24.6 hours of childcare per month....

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Shropshire Star

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Sue Gray quits as Downing Street chief of staff amid ‘distraction’ fears

Sir Keir Starmer thanked Ms Gray for ‘all the support she has given me, both in Opposition and Government’. Sue Gray has quit as Downing Street...

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Shropshire Star

Uk News

Here's Where You've Seen The New Additions To The Cast Of Heartstopper Season 3 Before

The new season of Heartstopper has already proved to be just as popular as its predecessors, winning rave reviews from critics and shooting to the...

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HuffPost

Daniel Welsh

People Affected By Dementia Are Facing This Alarming Crisis In The UK

Kit Connor The latest season of Heartstopper might be one Oscar winner down thanks to Olivia Colman’s absence, but they’ve more than made up for...

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HuffPost

Sarah-Louise Kelly

Wife of ex-rugby player hopes city hospital's changes will save future heartbreak

The wife of former rugby star Nick Köster, who was found dead last year, says she hopes changes made by a city hospital will help families avoid...

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Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Dipples jewellers teams up with Royal Norwich golf club

A city jewellers has joined forces with a golf and country club in a special partnership.

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Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Council turns to crowdfunding to boost eco schemes

It's a method used to great effect by a Norfolk eco-campaigner challenging road schemes in court - and now Norfolk County Council has decided to...

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

First homes connected to high-speed broadband as part of £157m deal

Thousands of homes have been added to a high-speed broadband grid as part of a project to improve internet connections across the county.

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Eastern Daily Press

Edward Dewulf-Peters

Charity gives free school uniforms to families in need

A charity has been awarded a £10,000 grant to help provide free uniforms for schoolchildren.

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Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Orchestra of Samples by Addictive TV to visit Bungay

A global music project is set to visit Bungay.

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Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Free crow hunt with prizes coming to shopping centre this month

A free crow hunt is set to take place at a shopping centre this October.

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Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Mother vows lessons must be learned after daughter's tragic death

Mother-of-four Katie Madden took her own life at the age of 32. In the wake of her death a senior coroner issued a damning report into the...

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Eastern Daily Press

Exclusive By Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk water treatment company acquired by rapidly expanding Scottish firm

A leading water treatment company in Norfolk has been acquired by a rapidly expanding Scottish firm.

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Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Whoever becomes the next Tory leader shouldn’t assume they’ll be safe in the job

When I read people referring to the competition to be the next leader of the Tory party as “a beauty contest”, I reach for my red pen. It has more...

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The Guardian

Andrew Rawnsley

Cost of expanding school to cope with new homes set to soar

The cost of a major expansion at a Norfolk school, to cope with soaring numbers of new homes, has shot up by £2m just as plans are about to be...

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Pub group unveils plans to 'breathe new life' into neglected inn

Plans have been unveiled to transform a pub just outside the city into a “destination” with new drinks, food and event spaces.

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Norwich Evening News

Edward Dewulf-Peters

Charity gives free school uniforms to families in need

A charity has been awarded a £10,000 grant to help provide free uniforms for schoolchildren.

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Norwich Evening News

Sophie Skyring

Private schools should be cheaper

Independent schools are an asset to the education system and they have been singled out by Labour for a tax rise which has as much to do with...

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The Spectator

Ross Clark

Free crow hunt with prizes coming to shopping centre this month

A free crow hunt is set to take place at a shopping centre this October.

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Norwich Evening News

Sophie Skyring

How I learnt to stop worrying and (mostly) love the e-bike

Unsightly kerbside debris to some, eco-friendly cycles for hire have improved urban journeys

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Financial Times

Jemima Kelly

Putin’s cannon fodder: an anthem for Russia’s doomed youth

Many were killed. Others hid in the fields, forests and basements, sometimes for days, before surrendering to the Ukrainian forces. Frightened,...

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The Spectator

Leon Aran

5. From the NS archive: Tale of the unexpected

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New Statesman

Michael Coren

Susan Egelstaff: Maybe Scottish tennis will be ok despite Andy Murray's retirement... It seemed the retirement of former world tennis number one, Andy Murray, earlier this year would signal the start of a fallow period for the elite side of the sport in this country but in timely fashion, two young Scottish players have stepped up at just the right moment to fill the void.

I can’t have been the only one that assumed Scottish tennis was going to fall off a cliff with the retirement of Andy Murray earlier this year....

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Herald Scotland

Susan Egelstaff

Sue Gray quits as Downing Street chief of staff citing ‘distraction’ fears

Ms Gray has been a high-profile figure in the Prime Minister’s top team since she was appointed as chief while Labour were in opposition last...

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Shropshire Star

Uk News

Sister of October 7 victim calls for everyone to be ‘safe in their homes’

Bernard Cowan, 57, was shot in his dining room during the Hamas attack on Kibbutz Sufa. The sister of a Scottish man killed in the October 7 attack...

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Shropshire Star

Uk News

Parents of child shot dead at farm pay tribute to ‘kind, full of mischief’ son

Jay Cartmell, eight, suffered injuries to his head and face on land north of Warcop in Cumbria, on September 28. The parents of an eight-year-old...

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Shropshire Star

Uk News

Jewish and Muslim women share suffering and hope a year on from October 7

The women met to talk about the impact the conflict in the Middle East is having on communities. A group of Jewish and Muslim women came together...

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Shropshire Star

Uk News

Johnnie Walker announces retirement from radio after 58 years

The 79-year-old DJ hosts The Rock Show and Sounds Of The 70s on BBC Radio 2. DJ Johnnie Walker has made the “very sad announcement” he is...

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Shropshire Star

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