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Lottery winner who used money to buy pool table now set to represent...

Neil Jones said his win allowed him to retire and dedicate more time to honing his pool skills – and his practice has paid off.

What the papers say – October 22

A range of stories feature across Sunday’s front pages.

Travel disruption to continue in parts of UK after flooding from Sto...

Three people have died since the storm hit the UK on Wednesday.

Princess of Wales says England can leave Rugby World Cup with ‘heads...

Kate said the England players ‘can be so proud’ of their tournament after their semi-final defeat.

North Sea workers airlifted off rig after anchors come loose during...

The Stena Spey is located 146 miles east of Aberdeen.

Sunak calls for greater aid access to ease ‘acute humanitarian crisi...

Rishi Sunak said Israel had the right to defend itself against Hamas but must act in line with international humanitarian law.

Red weather warning lifted but more flooding possible in Scotland

Flood alerts remain in parts of the Scottish Highlands and much of Perth and Kinross, Dundee, Angus and Aberdeenshire.

Prince of Wales pays tribute to ‘true great’ Sir Bobby Charlton

Sir Bobby was knighted in 2004 for his services as an ambassador for football.

King’s Cross was more dangerous than Jordan, says passenger with Par...

John Hinson said he felt safer while on holiday in the Middle East than waiting for a train at King’s Cross station.

Bobby Charlton death: Alzheimer’s Research UK determined to find dem...

The World Cup winner died with dementia.

Tens of thousands take part in pro-Palestinian protests in UK cities

Protesters chanted ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ despite controversy around the slogan’s meaning.

Thousands march in Dublin in support of Palestinians

There was also a demonstration in Belfast.

Residents bid to shore up flood-hit town amid Storm Babet

River Street and nearby areas in Brechin were inundated with water.

Rishi Sunak: Leaders need to stop ‘contagion of conflict’ in Middle...

The Prime Minister visited Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for talks with key regional players this week.

Tube staff urged to focus on ‘day job’ after ‘driver leads free Pale...

Minister for London Paul Scully warned against stoking tension between Jews and Muslims in the capital.

Queen unveils statue of Frankie Dettori at Ascot Racecourse

The bronze sculpture was commissioned to mark the Italian jockey’s contribution to racing at the Berkshire track.

Storm Babet: Couple ‘frustrated’ after flight home delayed and diver...

Phil Casey and his partner Ann Meredith faced travel disruption after a plane skidded off a runway amid Storm Babet.

London’s King’s Cross station forced to close due to overcrowding

Train operators around the UK have advised customers not to travel on Saturday due to widespread disruption after Storm Babet.

‘Try to forgive, but never forget’, Shankill bombing anniversary eve...

Nine people, including two young girls, were killed in an IRA bomb attack on a fish shop in Belfast in 1993.

‘Improving picture’ in worst hit area, but Storm Babet flooding fear...

The Met Office’s red danger to life weather warning has been cut back from midnight to 6pm in Scotland.