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Death of ex-Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond shocks political world

Death of ex-Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond shocks political world

Death of ex-Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond shocks political world

12 October 2024

The former SNP and current Alba Party leader died on Saturday afternoon from a suspected heart attack in North Macedonia.


TV presenter Nick Knowles returns to Strictly dancefloor following injury

TV presenter Nick Knowles returns to Strictly dancefloor following injury

TV presenter Nick Knowles returns to Strictly dancefloor following injury

12 October 2024

He and his partner Luba Mushtuk performed their movie-themed routine.


‘Monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’ – tributes paid to Alex Salmond

‘Monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’ – tributes paid to Alex Salmond

‘Monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’ – tributes paid to Alex Salmond

12 October 2024

Sir Keir Starmer said the former Scotland first minister and SNP leader ‘leaves behind a lasting legacy’.


Alex Salmond: Master campaigner and tactician who reshaped Scottish politics

Alex Salmond: Master campaigner and tactician who reshaped Scottish politics

Alex Salmond: Master campaigner and tactician who reshaped Scottish politics

12 October 2024

Alex Salmond took the SNP to the brink of achieving Scottish independence in 2014.


Scottish DJ Jack Revill, known as Jackmaster, dies aged 38

Scottish DJ Jack Revill, known as Jackmaster, dies aged 38

Scottish DJ Jack Revill, known as Jackmaster, dies aged 38

12 October 2024

His family said he had died on Saturday morning in Ibiza.


Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69

Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69

Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69

12 October 2024

Alex Salmond served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014.


Four taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash causes fire and rail delays

Four taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash causes fire and rail delays

Four taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash causes fire and rail delays

12 October 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop.


Plaid Cymru accuses Israel of genocide as party calls for boycott

Plaid Cymru accuses Israel of genocide as party calls for boycott

Plaid Cymru accuses Israel of genocide as party calls for boycott

12 October 2024

Plaid Cymru members have backed a motion calling for a boycott of Israel at the party’s annual conference in Cardiff.


Trump golf course environmental claims ‘laughable’, campaigners say

Trump golf course environmental claims ‘laughable’, campaigners say

Trump golf course environmental claims ‘laughable’, campaigners say

12 October 2024

The 18-hole extension to Donald Trump’s Menie Links course in Aberdeenshire is set to open in 2025.


Woman dies after going overboard from cruise ship off Channel Islands

Woman dies after going overboard from cruise ship off Channel Islands

Woman dies after going overboard from cruise ship off Channel Islands

12 October 2024

The passenger was reported overboard from the 331-metre MSC Virtuosa on Saturday.


More than 140 migrants cross Channel after five-day break in arrivals

More than 140 migrants cross Channel after five-day break in arrivals

More than 140 migrants cross Channel after five-day break in arrivals

12 October 2024

According to Home Office figures, 26,754 people have crossed the Channel in small boats this year so far.


DP World to attend Government investment summit despite call to boycott P&O

DP World to attend Government investment summit despite call to boycott P&O

DP World to attend Government investment summit despite call to boycott P&O

12 October 2024

The parent company of P&O will attend the Government’s investment summit despite the Transport Secretary’s call to boycott the ferry firm.


Sir Elton John’s candid observation: ‘I don’t know how much time I have left’

Sir Elton John’s candid observation: ‘I don’t know how much time I have left’

Sir Elton John’s candid observation: ‘I don’t know how much time I have left’

12 October 2024

The documentary titled Elton John: Never Too Late, will stream on Disney+ from Friday December 13.


Sir Paul McCartney helps couple get engaged during his Got Back tour

Sir Paul McCartney helps couple get engaged during his Got Back tour

Sir Paul McCartney helps couple get engaged during his Got Back tour

12 October 2024

The Beatles star is currently touring in South America, with his tour heading to the UK in December.


Radio 2 presenter Johnnie Walker: ‘I’m not worried about dying’

Radio 2 presenter Johnnie Walker: ‘I’m not worried about dying’

Radio 2 presenter Johnnie Walker: ‘I’m not worried about dying’

12 October 2024

Walker hosts The Rock Show and Sounds Of The 70s on BBC Radio 2 but announced on October 6 he will be retiring.


Labour seeks to balance P&O criticism after Starmer slaps down call for boycott

Labour seeks to balance P&O criticism after Starmer slaps down call for boycott

Labour seeks to balance P&O criticism after Starmer slaps down call for boycott

12 October 2024

The Prime Minister has said Louise Haigh’s call for a boycott of the ferry firm was ‘not the view of the Government’.


Police search for missing man after rowing boat capsizes on Thames

Police search for missing man after rowing boat capsizes on Thames

Police search for missing man after rowing boat capsizes on Thames

12 October 2024

Five other adults were rescued after the boat capsized on Friday, but a man in his 60s was still missing on Saturday morning.


Nurse with titanium jaw and rare medical conditions to tackle Oxford Half

Nurse with titanium jaw and rare medical conditions to tackle Oxford Half

Nurse with titanium jaw and rare medical conditions to tackle Oxford Half

12 October 2024

Toni Bull has the nickname Titanium Toni after having two titanium jaw joints fitted.


What the papers say – October 12

What the papers say – October 12

What the papers say – October 12

12 October 2024

Here are the newspapers making headlines on Saturday.


Budget will boost living standards, revive NHS and ‘rebuild Britain’ – Starmer

Budget will boost living standards, revive NHS and ‘rebuild Britain’ – Starmer

Budget will boost living standards, revive NHS and ‘rebuild Britain’ – Starmer

12 October 2024

Sir Keir Starmer said his three priorities were making people better off, ensuring the NHS is fit for the future and rebuilding the country.


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