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150 itemsSaturday 24 October
Rising demand from families needing Christmas help
The number of families asking for help to afford Christmas presents is rising, according to the organiser of a charitable cause.
Charity expects demand for Christmas present campaign
A Shropshire charity has said it expects demand to be high this year for its campaign which provides Christmas presents to struggling famili…
Mum dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea
A woman has died after attempting to rescue her two sons when they were swept away while snorkelling in the Bahamas.
Project to restore rare native trees with DNA testing
A project is aiming to help restore one of the UK's rare native trees across the Thames Valley using DNA testing.
Historic swimming pond to be restored
Plans have been made for a historic swimming pond to be restored.
Australian MP's condition improves after alleged car attack
The condition of Helen Haines, the Australian MP hit by a car five days ago in north-east Victoria, has improved from critical to serious bu…
Friday 23 October
Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say
At least seven people were killed when two gunmen opened fire on a funeral in central Jordan, the country's state media report.
Denmark nurdles may be from Tyne spill, agency says
Nurdles found along the Danish coast are likely to originate from the spill in north-east England, according to the country's environment ag…
Fund to help businesses switch to green vehicles
A £2m fund has been launched to help businesses switch their vehicles to greener vehicles, Bradford Council has announced.
'I live in the dark': How rising bills are shaping daily life
As evenings grow colder and household budgets come under renewed pressure, 79-year-old grandad Errol McGuiness has developed a routine to ke…
Could experts have a solution to toxic algae?
Experts are testing out a new method that could see a way to tackle blue-green algae blooms.
Thursday 22 October
Ilhan Omar says 'bizarre' pre-dawn raid on her home is forcing her to move out
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar has said she can no longer live in her Washington DC home after it was searched by federal agents last w…
Activists celebrate as land given protected status
Campaigners who have been trying to stop the development of a town's green space have celebrated it being given "village green status" by a…
Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years
The production of gun barrels to be used on tanks has returned to the UK for the first time in 20 years with the opening of a new manufactur…
Grandparent hugging consent ad pulled after criticism
The Irish minister for justice has criticised an advertisement produced by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) promoting consent, calling i…
Project aims to protect rare arctic-alpine plants
A project aiming to help protect rare arctic-alpine plants is set to launch.
New York City reconsiders a classic attraction: are horse-drawn carriages abuse?
After petting a carriage horse in New York's Central Park at the age of five, Alexus Lawson was hooked.
Children in care to get £10 a week savings
A new government savings scheme will set aside £10 a week for children in care for them to access when they turn 18.
No order, no seat: Starbucks China rolls out new store policy
Taking a seat at a Starbucks in China? Just make sure you're also ordering something there.
Wednesday 21 October
New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his sex crimes
Prosecutors in the US state of New Mexico have filed a civil lawsuit against two longtime aides of Jeffrey Epstein, accusing the men of prof…
'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbroken
Wangaratta has been thrust into an unwelcome spotlight this week. Residents in this rural Victorian town are used to catering to tourists pa…
Astronaut surprise video leaves pupils starstruck
Primary school children have been left amazed after receiving a personal video message from British astronaut Tim Peake.
Tuesday 20 October
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
Kim Jong Un has appeared in North Korean state media looking remarkably healthy for a man rumoured to have died from a brain haemorrhage.
Monday 19 October
In pictures: Dussehra celebrated across India as triumph of good over evil
Millions of people across India are marking Dussehra, one of the country's most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, with processions, prayers…