General news

Rail services suspended as weather warning for rain extended

No direct ScotRail trains between the central belt and Aberdeen and Inverness will operate until Sunday.

Israel has right to defend itself, Labour frontbencher tells dissent...

Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed has said he ’empathises’ with MPs angry about the party leadership’s stance on the crisis in Gaza.

Crispin Blunt arrest not sign of wider cultural issue in Tory party...

Mr Blunt, a former minister, identified himself as the man that Surrey Police detained, before his release on condition bail.

Data says thousands of banned dogs living in British homes with owne...

Most of the dogs are in England and are pit bull terriers.

Ken Bruce among those to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

The radio presenter, 72, will be made an MBE for his services to radio, autism awareness and charity.

What the papers say – October 27

The arrest of a Tory MP, Vladimir Putin’s open welcome to Hamas leaders and the ongoing conflict in Gaza lead Friday’s news agenda.

Scots told to expect more heavy rain after weather warning extended

The latest Scottish Flood Forecast said ‘significant flooding impacts’ are likely in the north east on Friday and Saturday.

Fundraiser set up for Met Police officers sacked over athlete search

Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks were sacked after it was found they lied about smelling cannabis when they pulled over two athletes.

Critically ill baby’s father ‘heartbroken’ as latest legal bid fails

Indi Gregory’s parents hoped that judges at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg would intervene in a treatment fight

Six children in hospital after car crash in Oxford

Four children were left with serious injuries while two sustained minor injuries following the collision on Tuesday, police have said.

MP Crispin Blunt suspended by Tories after arrest on suspicion of ra...

The former minister has been told by the chief whip to stay away from Parliament, the PA news agency understands.

Police hunt sex offender wanted for questioning over death of woman

Richard Scatchard, 70, is said to present a ‘serious risk’ to the safety of women he forms relationships with.

King presented with paper crown as he opens new hospice site

The new Priscilla Bacon Lodge hospice in Norwich opened in September.

Israeli ambassador: I could not remain silent over Irish president’s...

Dana Erlich denied suggestions that Israel is breaking international law in its actions against Hamas.

Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape

The MP for Reigate, a former minister, identified himself as the man who was also detained on suspicion of possession of controlled substances.

Cooper pledges clampdown on shoplifting

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper pledged to do more to protect businesses after a 25% rise in shoplifting offences nationally.

Further flooding forecast as more heavy rain falls over Scotland

More heavy rain is expected over Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Dundee, and Perth and Kinross.

Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Surrey Police said he was also arrested on suspicion of possessing controlled substances.

Nursery places and wraparound childcare plans announced

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he wanted all schools to be able to offer care either side of the school day by September 2026.

Resign immediately and spare constituents recall process, Labour tel...

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said the suspended Wellingborough MP should ‘recognise the seriousness of this’ and resign.