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Car thefts hit six-year high in 2017

21/11/2018

The number of cars stolen in 2017 reached its highest level in six years, according to official figures from the DVLA.

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Interpol elects South Korean as president in blow to Russia

21/11/2018

South Korea’s Kim Jong Yang has been elected as Interpol’s president ahead of the controversial Russian candidate.

Babes in the Wood family friend denies false alibi claim ‘100%’

21/11/2018

A family friend has “sworn 100%” that she never gave a false alibi for the father of one of the Babes in the Wood victims.

Bet365 chief Denise Coates enjoys £265m pay day

21/11/2018

Denise Coates, the billionaire boss of Bet365, is celebrating a £265 million pay day as the betting firm reported another year of bumper profits.

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Back pain management app among new government fund winners

21/11/2018

An app that helps people self-manage lower back pain is among the winners of a government fund designed to help those with health conditions remain in employment.

London Underground workers in pre-Christmas strike

21/11/2018

Workers on one of London Underground’s busiest lines are to go on strike on the weekend before Christmas in a dispute over industrial relations.

UK should maintain closest possible ties with EU, says think tank

21/11/2018

Britain would face a sharp economic hit in a no-deal Brexit scenario and should look to maintain the “closest possible” relationship with the EU to avoid a downturn, a major international organisation has warned.

‘Spy charge’ academic jailed for life

21/11/2018

A British academic accused of spying in the United Arab Emirates has been sentenced to life imprisonment, his family spokeswoman said.

Evidence of more than 100 alleged child abuse cases at Scouting Ireland

21/11/2018

A safeguarding review has uncovered evidence of more than 100 alleged child abuse cases at Scouting Ireland, the Irish Children’s Minister said.

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Helicopter pilots save terrified dogs and owner from US wildfires

21/11/2018

The Los Angeles Fire Department has released nerve-wracking footage of firefighters rescuing terrified dogs and their owners from the California wildfires by helicopter.

Stormont Assembly members paid £8.5m despite suspension

21/11/2018

More than £8 million in salaries has been paid to members of Stormont’s suspended devolved Assembly, the Northern Ireland Secretary said.

Volvo plans an empty stand at LA Motor Show

21/11/2018

Volvo Cars will show a slightly unorthodox stand at this year’s LA Motor Show press days: one without any cars on it.

Mercedes-AMG to debut hardcore sports car at LA Auto Show

21/11/2018

Mercedes-AMG will reveal the most extreme road-going version of the GT yet at the LA Auto Show — the R Pro.

World

Trump defies calls to punish Saudi crown prince for Khashoggi death

21/11/2018

President Donald Trump has declared he will not further punish Saudi Arabia for the killing of US-based columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

Fraudster who claimed £100,000 meant for Grenfell victims handed six-year term

21/11/2018

A fraudster who claimed more than £100,000 meant for Grenfell Tower victims has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Ikea to cut 350 UK jobs amid global transformation plans

21/11/2018

Ikea has said 350 of its employees in the UK are facing redundancy as part of its global transformation plan.

Diana would have been so proud of Meghan and Kate, says Fergie

21/11/2018

Diana, Princess of Wales would have been so proud of her “wonderful” daughters-in-law the Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duchess of York has said.

Parliament will not allow a no-deal Brexit, says new Cabinet minister Rudd

21/11/2018

Parliament will not accept a no-deal Brexit, Cabinet minister Amber Rudd has said.

World

Taliban deny involvement in Kabul bombing

21/11/2018

The Taliban have denied involvement in a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital that killed scores of people.

Meghan makes return visit to kitchen which inspired Grenfell cookbook

21/11/2018

The Duchess of Sussex has made a return visit to a community kitchen which inspired her collaborative work on a Grenfell charity cookbook.

More delays for South Western Railway passengers

21/11/2018

Passengers on some of the busiest rail routes in the country have suffered fresh travel delays, with warnings of more disruption this weekend.

Marston’s brewing cautious approach to Brexit ‘uncertainty’

21/11/2018

Pub group Marston’s is to cut back spending, free up cash and reduce debt this year as it prepares for political and economic “uncertainty”.

World

Trump provides written responses to Mueller questions

21/11/2018

Donald Trump has provided a special counsel with written answers to questions about his knowledge of Russian interference in the 2016 election, his lawyers said, avoiding for now a potentially risky sit-down with prosecutors.

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Watch this cute kid lighting up police cars by ‘magic’

21/11/2018

This young girl got to experience a little magic as she helped to light up police cars outside a hospital in Florida.

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Apple’s App Store and music-streaming service hit by technical issue

21/11/2018

Apple customers were left unable to use some of its major services after a technical issue stopped them accessing the App Store and Apple Music.

Government borrowing highest for three years in October

21/11/2018

Government borrowing hit a three-year high in October after a steep rise in spending and a slowdown in tax receipt growth, according to official figures.

Scotland

Winter warning as snow and ice hit parts of UK

21/11/2018

Winter warned it is on its way with icy winds, plummeting temperatures and snow showers for many parts of Britain.

Government faces rude awakening on Brexit deal, warns DUP

21/11/2018

The DUP has warned the Government it faces a “rude awakening” over its draft EU withdrawal deal.

World

‘Bali Nine’ drug smuggler released from Indonesian jail after nearly 14 years

21/11/2018

Indonesia said an Australian woman freed after serving nearly 14 years in prison for smuggling heroin to the tourist island of Bali will be deported and banned from the country for life.

Second arrest over filmed assault on two police officers

21/11/2018

A second man has been arrested over an assault on two police officers in south London.

Twin test: Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian SVP II vs Nissan Navara AT32

21/11/2018

What are they? Pick-up trucks are big business in the UK – seemingly against popular convention. While the passenger car segment constantly chases electrification, efficiency and round-town proficiency, pick-up trucks are morphing from rugged farm vehicles into luxury family buses.

Scotland

Edinburgh tourist tax proposal backed by businesses: survey

21/11/2018

A majority of businesses in Edinburgh support the introduction of a tourist tax, according to a study.

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MacBook the focus of Apple’s new Christmas advert

21/11/2018

Apple has revealed its new Christmas advert, a fully animated short film about sharing things created on a MacBook.

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Fish may hold the key to repairing damaged hearts in humans

21/11/2018

A fish that can repair damage to its own heart could inspire treatment to heal the human organ, a study has found.

Scottish Football

McLeish hails Celtic’s Forrest after Nations League hat-trick and play-off securing win over Israel

21/11/2018

Scotland boss Alex McLeish hailed James Forrest after his hat-trick secured top spot in Nations League Group C1.

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Google Search shows shoppers local store stock in boost to high streets

21/11/2018

Google has offered a boost to high streets by introducing a feature that shows product stock levels in shops close to the buyer’s location.

Sport

France to wear rainbow laces against Fiji in show of support for Gareth Thomas

21/11/2018

France will wear rainbow laces in Saturday’s match against Fiji in Paris as a show of support for Gareth Thomas.

World

No ill will behind ‘public hanging’ remark, claims under-fire senator

21/11/2018

A white Republican senator from Mississippi has apologised to people who were offended when she complimented a supporter by saying she would attend a “public hanging” if the supporter invited her.

Babcock shares drop on profits fall and weaker nuclear outlook

21/11/2018

Engineering group Babcock International has revealed a 64% plunge in half-year profits after charges linked to its overhaul and it warned over nuclear decommissioning revenues.

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Stepping down as Facebook chairman ‘not the plan’, says Zuckerberg

21/11/2018

Mark Zuckerberg has said he does not intend to stand down as Facebook chairman despite renewed criticism over the social network’s business practices.

Scotland

Rugby legend Doddie Weir to be given honorary degree

21/11/2018

Former Scotland international rugby star Doddie Weir is to be given an honorary degree for his contribution to the sporting community and charitable fundraising.

‘Rembrandt’s fingerprints’ discovered after almost 400 years

21/11/2018

Fingerprints thought to be those of the legendary artist Rembrandt have been discovered in a small oil sketch dating back almost 400 years.

The 1975 and Foo Fighters among headliners for Reading and Leeds festivals

21/11/2018

The 1975 will make their Main Stage debut next year as one of the headline acts at the Reading and Leeds festivals.

Watchdog says ‘sit up and listen’ as study shows rise in child problem gamblers

21/11/2018

The gambling watchdog has urged people to “sit up and listen” after a study suggested the number of children classed as having a problem has quadrupled to more than 50,000 in just two years.

Inside the underground lair where millionaires store their supercars

21/11/2018

“Whatever the question, the answer is always yes.”

Foo Fighters to play Glasgow Summer Sessions

21/11/2018

Foo Fighters are to play at a festival in Scotland next year.

Robert De Niro ‘splits from wife of more than 20 years’

21/11/2018

Robert De Niro has reportedly split from his wife of more than 20 years.

Piers Morgan brags he is utterly fearless as he chases co-stars with tarantula

21/11/2018

Piers Morgan has said he would win I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! after chasing his Good Morning Britain co-stars with a tarantula.

World

Israel threatens Airbnb tax move after ban on West Bank listings

21/11/2018

Israel says it will slap high taxes on holiday rental company Airbnb and encourage legal steps against the site over its decision to ban listings from West Bank settlements.

Sport

Stuart Broad to replace James Anderson for England’s third Test in Colombo

21/11/2018

James Anderson will stand aside for his long-time partner Stuart Broad as England look to seal a rare series whitewash this week, admitting he has felt “like a spare part” on the spinning pitches of Sri Lanka.

World

Afghan president condemns suicide bombing targeting Islamic scholars

21/11/2018

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has condemned a suicide bombing which targeted a gathering of hundreds of Islamic scholars in the capital Kabul, calling it an “attack on humanity”.

No quick fix at DIY firm Kingfisher as it plots exits

21/11/2018

B&Q owner Kingfisher warned there was “no quick fix” to its problems as it posted a slump in sales at the DIY chain, and said that it will exit Russia, Spain and Portugal to focus on its core markets.

Knife victim’s mother says police must have stop-and-search powers

21/11/2018

The grieving mother of a teenager fatally stabbed on a night out has hit out at critics who “try and tie the hands of the police” in their ability to fight crime.

TalkTalk to relocate HQ and hundreds of staff to Salford

21/11/2018

Telecoms group TalkTalk has confirmed plans to shift its headquarters from London to Salford in a move impacting hundreds of staff.

Renault keeps Ghosn as chief executive despite arrest in Japan

21/11/2018

Renault says it has decided to retain chief executive Carlos Ghosn despite his arrest in Japan on allegations that he misused assets of partner Nissan and misreported his income.

World

Blow to Russia as South Korean named Interpol president

21/11/2018

South Korea’s Kim Jong Yang has been elected as Interpol’s next president, edging out a veteran of Russia’s security services who was strongly opposed by the US, Britain and other European nations.

Accountancy watchdog to probe Grant Thornton over Patisserie Valerie audits

21/11/2018

The accountancy watchdog has launched an investigation into Grant Thornton’s audit of Patisserie Valerie, and will also probe the cake chain’s former finance chief Chris Marsh.

Taylor Swift marks end of seven-month Reputation Tour

21/11/2018

Taylor Swift has marked the end of her globetrotting Reputation Tour.

World

California rains could help fire fight but risk complicating search efforts

21/11/2018

Rain in the forecast could aid crews fighting California’s deadly wildfires while raising the risk of flash floods and complicating efforts to recover remains of those killed.

World

Tennis star Venus Williams settles fatal crash lawsuit

21/11/2018

Tennis star Venus Williams has settled a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal car crash in Florida, court records show.

World

Italian volunteer kidnapped by gunmen in Kenya, police say

21/11/2018

Gunmen have kidnapped an Italian volunteer along Kenya’s coast, police said.

World

US senators demand ‘determination’ on Khashoggi death

21/11/2018

Senators have written to President Donald Trump demanding that his administration “make a determination” about whether the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was responsible for the killing of US-based columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

Sport

Football rumours from the media

21/11/2018

What the papers say Manchester City will have to fork out £75million for Ajax defender Frenkie De Jong, the Daily Mirror reports. Pep Guardiola’s side are looking to bolster their defence with the hot prospect, but will be facing competition from Barcelona the paper adds.

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Samu served rugby apprenticeship during single season in Cornwall

21/11/2018

Rising Australia star Pete Samu has revealed his true rugby apprenticeship as a season spent in Cornwall battling snow-capped pitches and local ciders.

Jeremy Corbyn leads support for seriously ill activist Harry Leslie Smith

21/11/2018

Jeremy Corbyn has led well-wishers after it emerged the Second World War veteran and political activist Harry Leslie Smith is seriously ill in hospital.

Aerosmith’s Joe Perry cancels tour after recent hospital visit

21/11/2018

Joe Perry has cancelled his autumn tour to take time off after recently being taken to hospital with breathing problems.

Sport

Washington Wizards rally for late win against Los Angeles Clippers

21/11/2018

The Washington Wizards fought back from 24 points down in the second quarter to see off the Los Angeles Clippers 125-118.

Mandy Moore shares more pictures from her wedding

21/11/2018

This Is Us actress Mandy Moore has shared more pictures from her wedding with musician Taylor Goldsmith.

Sport

They will give fans a lot of joy: Icardi and Dybala praised after debut goals

21/11/2018

Mauro Icardi and Paulo Dybala will give Argentina fans a “lot of joy” after scoring their debut goals in a 2-0 victory over Mexico, coach Lionel Scaloni said.

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Icardi and Dybala lead Argentina to another 2-0 win over Mexico

21/11/2018

Mauro Icardi found the net in the opening two minutes as Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 for the second time in five days.