Footage appears to show a male in the area carrying a firearm, while officials say the attacker has been captured.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:25:25 (Source: BBC News)Prince Harry has revealed his young kids Archie and Lilibet are now obsessed with a famous British breakfast treat after the family returned to live in the UK
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:22:49 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Anyone who has never made a typo has never typed. If you think you’ve never been affected, we have bad news …you just didn’t notice. Typos can happen due to autocorrect, wide fingers, or not paying enough attention, and they’re – as Douglas Adams might have said – mostly harmless. Merriam-Webster wasn’t interested in the […]
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Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:51:48 (Source: The Poke)Meghan Markle has been spotted for the first time since her move to Britain, with the Duchess of Sussex seen enjoying a pub lunch with Hollywood A-lister Ellen DeGeneres in Oxfordshire
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:39:04 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)JD Vance has been out on the campaigning trail begging voters not to give them the utter drubbing in the November midterms that the Trump administration deserves. And we’re starting to think the VP might need to get himself some fresh material. Not only because of this pisspoor joke that we’ve already written about over […]
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Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:32:31 (Source: The Poke)Having long issued veiled (and not so veiled threats) against anyone he labels the ‘fake news’, Donald Trump went and actually banned any news outlets he doesn’t like from covering the White House. And in a hugely reassuring display of solidarity, all the other major US TV news outlets agreed to suspend their video coverage […]
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Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:13:29 (Source: The Poke)Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were promised contact after they ended hunger strikes.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:09:29 (Source: BBC News)‘Bird Lady’ Hannah Bourne-Taylor then drove on a 350-mile trip to see gannets - and boat was cancelled
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:59:57 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:58:21 (Source: BBC News)England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:58:21 (Source: BBC News)Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:57:08 (Source: BBC News)The UK says it will provide air-to-air refuelling for "defensive" operations following a request from Saudi Arabia.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:53:03 (Source: BBC News)Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:52:12 (Source: BBC News)There’s nothing JD Vance likes more than trying to ape his hero, Donald Trump. And we really do mean ape. And yet despite the fact that Trump has set the bar so very low, the vice president never even comes close to clearing it. And nowhere is that more true than when Vance attempts a […]
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Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:45:25 (Source: The Poke)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had become obsessed with a 14-year-old girl and had been sending her messages via fake social media accounts after she rejected him
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:34:30 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:32:32 (Source: BBC News)Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately "a very easy decision" to sign an extension.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:28:34 (Source: BBC News)Four members of a drugs smuggling gang who were part of a plot to import cannabis worth £13.8m into the UK have been jailed.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:22:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:17:15 (Source: BBC News)It’s been quite an eventful 24 hours for the White House. The press banded together to protest Donald Trump’s attack on the First Amendment rights of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, and refused to provide TV coverage of Trump’s activities. Breaking News: Major TV networks — ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC — agreed to […]
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Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:57:40 (Source: The Poke)The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:55:56 (Source: BBC News)Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:39:35 (Source: BBC News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Ted was being walked by his owner's sister in Coulson Park in Lostwithiel when a lurcher-type dog sprinted towards them and bit the puppy
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:37:17 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The G7 also condemns "in the strongest terms" Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that the escalation in fighting in Yemen jeopardises global energy security.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:14:12 (Source: BBC News)Martha's Rule will be extended to hospital A&E departments in England, making it easier for staff and families to ask for a second opinion.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:44:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The London City Lionesses raised eyebrows with no English players in their starting line-up against Manchester United, but is there a wider trend?
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:40:41 (Source: BBC News)BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:38:06 (Source: BBC News)Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea with a view to kick-starting his career, but his early weeks in the Midlands have been a struggle.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:19:17 (Source: BBC News)An investigation has revealed why the deadly meningitis B outbreak in Kent was so dangerous.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:18:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:03:22 (Source: BBC News)Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, will today publish his controversial book, Swan Song: My Sister Diana, about her life as a royal and tragic death
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Welcome, or welcome back, to the Poke’s round-up of funny stuff we’ve spotted on Threads in the past seven days. Digging out the comedy gold brightened our day, and we hope the results do the same for you. If you see something that puts a smile on your face, show it a bit of love. […]
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Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:57:32 (Source: The Poke)Russia's new drones are harder to intercept, making recent attacks on Ukraine even more devastating.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:12:21 (Source: BBC News)The issue saw vehicles leave the A9 and travel through the Perthshire villages of Ballinluig, Tulliemet and Guay.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:03:45 (Source: BBC News)Donald Trump is known for his attacks on media outlets that don’t indulge in the type of arse-kissing he thinks he deserves, and he most often takes out his petulance on female reporters. Here he is hitting out at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for the crime of doing her job. Kaitlan Collins reminds Donald Trump that […]
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Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:01:17 (Source: The Poke)The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:15 (Source: BBC News)The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:05:58 (Source: BBC News)A second glitch this month in the national air traffic system and the PM's first major foreign policy move lead the papers.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:55:38 (Source: BBC News)Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record twice in three days at World Cube Association competitions.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:43:52 (Source: BBC News)Author Sir Anthony Seldon says AI needs to be addressed with the same urgency as a war or epidemic.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:02:08 (Source: BBC News)The new law will also cover foster, kinship care and adoptive relationships, as well as early pregnancy loss.
Published on: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:01:19 (Source: BBC News)Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master.
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:41:20 (Source: BBC News)From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:28:26 (Source: BBC News)More than 23,000 people have been killed or seriously injured in crashes involving a young driver in the past five years, police have said.
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:28:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show.
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:19:10 (Source: BBC News)The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:01:26 (Source: BBC News)What further revelations are going to appear now the full details of his Diana book are published?
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:32:36 (Source: BBC News)Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:55:42 (Source: BBC News)Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:55:42 (Source: BBC News)The NHS has a huge problem. And one of its biggest challenges is that it doesn't even know the scale of it.
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:47:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Devante Hussey Brown, 23, has received a suspended prison sentence after the knife attack - his relatives expressed relief in the gallery
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:33:46 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)New research has revealed the UK's most forgetful students as 83% of undergrads admit turning up at university without key essentials.
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:26:47 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Brits are going barking mad over their dogs forking out £101 a month on VIP treatment like gourmet meals, luxury beds and even spa days, a poll reveals.
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:22:21 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A new poll suggests many drivers don’t understand – or actively ignore – dashboard warning lights, risking bigger repair bills later.
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:20:19 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The WellChild Awards are taking place in London this evening, but Prince Harry will be in attendance alone
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:34 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The BGS recorded a magnitude 2.7 earthquake near Silverdale, Lancashire. Residents reported loud bangs and shaking homes, with the tremor also felt in Morecambe and Milnthorpe
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:59:48 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)King Charles reportedly came up with an intriguing one-word nickname for the Duchess of Sussex years before she and Prince Harry left the UK for the USA in 2020
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:58:33 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The White House has stopped admitting the media inside. Well, some of the media. As of this week, MS NOW, CNN and Politico have been barred from entering the White House and covering Donald Trump. As much as that might sound like a relief, it is also a clear violation of the First Amendment to […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:53:37 (Source: The Poke)We’ve all seen the recent terrifying reports suggesting that Artificial Intelligence has a decent chance of wiping out the whole of humankind within the next decade, but perhaps there’s a glimmer of hope to be found in this video shared by the wonderful Husk over on Twitter. He’s got form when it comes to winding […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:44:00 (Source: The Poke)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: James Groves, 51, who also goes by the name April, was sentenced to 20 years and six months for several offences after 'calculated' abuse
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:24:24 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A member of the public said they witnessed the defendant using a long-handled object to damage the statue and detained him until officers arrived.
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:06:48 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Okay so it’s probably not a glitch in the matrix but – seriously – what else can it be? It’s a TV news report which has been melting brains everywhere because of the most bizarre way this particular interviewee says goodbye and then basically vanishes. Just in case your Spanish isn’t quite up to scratch, […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:06:30 (Source: The Poke)This is not a serious White House Administration. Anyone following American politics for the last decade could tell you that. Still, Donald Trump and his band of merry gangsters continue to degrade the nation’s highest office with every new press stunt. The latest comes courtesy of former reality TV contestant and current Secretary of Defense, […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:47:38 (Source: The Poke)Airlines are demanding for an air traffic control boss to resign after fresh system failures caused widespread flight delays and left thousands stranded across the UK
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:41:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's spokesperson denies Richard Fitzwilliams' 'collusion' claim involving Earl Spencer. The royal commentator says allegations in Spencer's Princess Diana book Swan Song are damaging for King Charles.
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:39:48 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)To the Lib Dem conference in Brighton now – what do you mean you didn’t know there was a Lib Dem conference going on? – where Ed Davey was doing his bit to rally the troops. Battling against claims that he is leading his party into irrelevance, it’s fair to say Davey didn’t quite energise […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:37:52 (Source: The Poke)As anyone who has to be around other people can testify, people can be really irritating. There’s the chewing, the loud breathing, the Jimmy Carr laugh – you know how it goes. We’re fully aware that for every little thing that gets on our nerves, there’s someone who finds us so annoying it’s giving them […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:36:12 (Source: The Poke)The classic darts based 80s TV quiz show Bullseye, hosted by Jim Bowen, regularly drew audiences of 20 million per episode during its peak. It was renowned for including star prizes such as luxury holidays, cars and the iconic speedboats. But not all star prizes were so, well – starry, as this clip shared by […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:20:29 (Source: The Poke)Merseyside Police have launched an investigation after three men were stabbed in Liverpool city centre, with one victim remaining in hospital in a stable condition
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:06:34 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Former cabinet minister and reality TV star for 15 minutes Jacob Rees-Mogg has been busy doing some public service pronouncements. In particular he’s keen to tell anyone who will listen that it’s their duty to join up to fight for this country and, if necessary, die for it. Because it looks like the view from […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:04:13 (Source: The Poke)Having to work every day is bad enough, but do you know what’s worse? The hideous anxiety that is induced when we do something wrong, and it is definitely our own fault. Reddit user Slow_Mix5034 is feeling this pain, and posted the following on the AskUK page… ‘What are the worst mistakes you’ve made at […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:54:59 (Source: The Poke)In case you missed it, the Proclaimers have come out as ‘anti-woke’, with some strong opinions that would make them the ideal gig-mates for Right Said Fred. They could even chat about what it’s like to work with your brother. With a new album out, the twins most famous for their hit “I’m Gonna Be […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:40:47 (Source: The Poke)The arrogance of youth, eh? We’ve all been there, thinking we know best despite our incredibly limited life experience, and we all realise our folly when we get older. Over on the AskUK subreddit, PaddedValls posted their thoughts on the matter… ‘What’s something your parents tried to tell you when you were younger, that you […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:36:25 (Source: The Poke)Another air traffic control failure is causing issues for passengers flying in and out of the UK today - just two weeks after a major outage left thousands of flyers stranded
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:35:27 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)It’s almost nine months since Donald Trump got it into his head that the US needs sovereignty over Greenland for its security, leading him to make this highly alarming announcement. 🚨BREAKING: Trump announces plan to ANNEX Greenland. pic.twitter.com/8DGnU2blOA — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) January 4, 2026 Being the statesmanlike individual he is, he kept the conversation […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:17:20 (Source: The Poke)Axel Rudakubana, the Southport killer who murdered three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, has appeared in court for allegedly threw boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:57 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Jeremy Clarkson isn’t just farming these days he also owns his own pub, The Farmer’s Dog, just near Burford in west Oxfordshire, apparently. We’ve not been there but we can imagine the sort of person who would. Except in this case we don’t to imagine, because Farmer’s Dog diner Rick Gannon went on Twitter to […]
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Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:57:06 (Source: The Poke)Prince William is reportedly 'beyond furious' with his uncle Charles Spencer over bombshell claims about King Charles and Princess Diana in a new book
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:43:14 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Major airports across the UK, including Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast and Glasgow, have been hit with flight delays after reports of problem with air traffic control prompting restrictions
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:34:33 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Steven Thompson has been hit with a £100 private road parking charge for stopping on Hawthorns Grove near Runnymede St Edward Catholic Primary School in West Derby, Liverpool, during the school run
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:27:54 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have taken their decision to move their children from one school to another amid claims their security team raised concerns
Published on: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared some pictures of their time back in the UK but it seems relations with the Prince and Princess of Wales haven't yet improved
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