Rolling out barcode scanning across the NHS could save almost £50 million and prevent dozens of serious patient safety incidents each year, according to a recent report.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:31:04 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Sir Ken McCallum says more is being done to tackle state threats than since the Cold War - and warns AI could be used to develop drones and potentially bioweapons.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:25:25 (Source: BBC News)One person is dead and others were injured after an incident at the amusement park in the US state of Georgia.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:21:04 (Source: BBC News)A man, a woman and two children died after a house fire and two other children are critically ill.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:16:51 (Source: BBC News)Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:12:38 (Source: BBC News)How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:01:17 (Source: BBC News)Former Drayton Manor theme park ride operator Josef Luke Hammond sexually assaulted 19 girls as his crimes were uncovered after one victim told a parent that she had been touched inappropriately
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:59:28 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Six crew members are rescued but 10 are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, Bulgaria says.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:51:59 (Source: BBC News)Mark Tyrrell raped and sexually assaulted a woman over about two years, his trial is told.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:50:59 (Source: BBC News)Martial arts club owner Juan Miguel Figueroa-Ball raped a woman after offering her a free one-to-one introductory session when he attacked her following a Ju-Jitsu roll
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:28:46 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)There isn’t a lot left for Donald Trump to achieve in politics. He’s been elected President twice (!!), he’s got every branch of government eating out of the palm of his hand, and he’s completely unraveled the very fabric of democracy in America. All in a decade, to boot. As the big orange blob plans […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:25:50 (Source: The Poke)The death of a man at a Yorkshire Zoo was the third killing by a tiger in the UK in thirteen years, but many other savage animals have turned on their human companions before
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:11:12 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:07:33 (Source: BBC News)It all started when someone on Twitter asked why non-Americans mocked their country over the tragic number of school shootings the country continues to suffer. It prompted no end of people to say basically the same thing, with @BenoitBlancFan surely saying it best. I think it’s cause it’s utterly ridiculous to us they you just […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:06:05 (Source: The Poke)Donald Trump has what can at best be described as a checkered relationship with the opposite sex. The current President has been caught on tape bragging about how he can get away with grabbing women by their private parts. He has gone on talk shows and objectified his own daughter’s body. And in 2023, a […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:34:44 (Source: The Poke)Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions?
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:28:41 (Source: BBC News)Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:27:31 (Source: BBC News)Former royal aide Dickie Arbiter has delivered a blunt message to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after criticising their approach to privacy and security concerns.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:23:07 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A health and safety investigation is under way at Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the incident.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:20:04 (Source: BBC News)The Supreme Court is considering arguments over who legally caused Peter Farquhar’s death.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:04:11 (Source: BBC News)Manager Enzo Maresca reacts to criticism of Manchester City's celebrations after their win at Liverpool by saying: "What do you want us to do?"
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:04:04 (Source: BBC News)The man who was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after entering its enclosure has been identified as William Chapman, Sky News understands.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:57:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The second tranche of prisoners being released includes those serving up to two and a half years.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:48:51 (Source: BBC News)We all have that story of being an absolute klutz, which any friends or family members who witnessed it count amongst the funniest things they’ve ever seen. You could, for instance, have shut the car door on your own head …or so we’ve heard. Over on Threads, evahaunts wanted to tease out stories of those […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:22:14 (Source: The Poke)The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:17:17 (Source: BBC News)BBC programming is still reaching audiences on shortwave, medium wave, via satellite and online.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:13:57 (Source: BBC News)Former HMP Wandsworth nurse Stephanie Adair has pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office over an inappropriate relationship with convicted killer Jakhi Crosdale
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:10:53 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:03:51 (Source: BBC News)The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:58:43 (Source: BBC News)British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:48:07 (Source: BBC News)Life is full of universal yet underwhelming experiences, like paying taxes and going to the dentist. But what about the amazing ones? Depending on your mileage, these could include everything from skydiving to having kids. To find out which exhilarating experiences nobody should miss out on, u/BlueOracle5829284 put the following question to r/AskReddit: ‘What’s a […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:45:40 (Source: The Poke)The US firm's boss responds to critics, saying "much of the room wants it to be 2016, but it's not".
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:42:11 (Source: BBC News)Some childhood toys bring back warm and fuzzy nostalgic memories. Others, less so. Twitter user MrFreaki has unearthed a rather unsettling 1970s ad for Remco’s ‘Baby Laugh A-Lot’. Just in case your Spanish isn’t up to scratch, here’s what he had to say about it: ‘I’ve seen many horror movies that scared me less than […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:42:09 (Source: The Poke)The award-winning singer said there were 1.8 million sign-ups for her 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall show.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:25:43 (Source: BBC News)Saturday night TV in the 1980s was very different, as this clip from a 1982 edition of The Paul Daniels Magic Show demonstrates. It features American entertainer Tom Noddy performing some of his pioneering ‘Bubble Magic’. It’s a proper treat, although it’s fair to say that it certainly wouldn’t get aired in 2026! Thanks to […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:24:23 (Source: The Poke)Artificial intelligence (AI) is "supercharging" security threats to the UK, including the potential development by terrorists and states of new killer bioweapons, the head of MI5 has warned.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:18:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)With all the recent warnings about the dangers of AI and stories about AI agents going rogue, you’ll understand why people were a little hesitant when Elon Musk suggested a brand-new way to shop online. Here’s the world’s richest man encouraging people to take photos of their credit cards and share them with his Grok […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:13:57 (Source: The Poke)Jamie Carragher has settled an unpaid tax bill with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:02:28 (Source: BBC News)A warm welcome to Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali who has become the country’s newest MP after winning last week’s by-election in Holborn and St Pancras. BREAKING: Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali has taken the oath of allegiance and been sworn in as an MP after winning last week’s by-election in Holborn and St Pancras. https://t.co/G05u07kM0u 📺 Sky 501, […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:53:48 (Source: The Poke)Nigel Farage took time out from his busy schedule to talk about his favourite topic – small boats. And one ‘small boat’ in particular at this Reform UK event, appearing alongside a rubber dingy of sorts and asking the question: ‘Does this look like a small boat to you?’ Does this look like a small […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:16:59 (Source: The Poke)British number one Katie Boulter loses to Diana Shnaider in the Wuhan Open first round.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:49:04 (Source: BBC News)Formula One is set to return to Africa for the first time in more than three decades after Rwanda signed a 10-year deal to host the race.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:40:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:34:43 (Source: BBC News)A murder investigation has been launched after two children and two adults died in a house fire in Waterford.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:25:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)It’s a rainy Tuesday in October, so we’ve been in search of a bit of shelter from the storm – if not literally, then the social media storm over whether the Russians pushed for Brexit, and why Trump won’t ever win a Nobel Peace Prize. That search took us into the far reaches of Threads, […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:21:21 (Source: The Poke)To the House of Commons now, where Reform UK-er and Tory turncoat Robert Jenrick wants a national emergency declared to stop the boats and use the Royal Navy to plug the ‘gaping hole’ in our national security. He put the question to Andy Burnham and we’re glad he did, in a way, because the PM’s […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:19:59 (Source: The Poke)You’ll be aware of the work of the work of Real America’s Voice, the right wing American news channel for whom Donald Trump can do no wrong. So it was only natural that it should turn up to the president’s latest campaign rally in Ohio, and spent the time waiting for their hero to take […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:54:31 (Source: The Poke)Donald Trump appears to have got a new best friend and his name is Jake Paul, best described as ‘no, not Logan Paul, that’s his brother’. Jake (not Logan) Paul took to the stage at a rally in Ohio to do his bit for Trump, taking aim at ‘work socialists’ everywhere except what he had […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:38:52 (Source: The Poke)John Collison’s Cheeky Pint podcast allows characters from the world of tech to discuss the industry as they enjoy a tipple or two. The Irish entrepreneur’s lastest guests were the CEO and Chief AI Officer of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg and Alexandr Wang, who chatted about the launch of their AI platform, Muse Wonder, as they […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:17:53 (Source: The Poke)The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:12:53 (Source: BBC News)The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:12:53 (Source: BBC News)Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:03:34 (Source: BBC News)You may be familiar with Reform UK’s Jaymey McIvor due to his recent humiliation on Newsnight, where he was openly mocked by the other guests for defending Reform investigating itself and declaring that it had done nothing wrong. "No laws were broken" "According to your mates!" Reform UK councillor Jaymey McIvor is questioned by broadcaster […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:12:19 (Source: The Poke)In The President is a Petulant Eight-Year-Old, episode 3,489, Donald Trump has come up with a brand new response to being called out on obvious lies. When quizzed about both Russia and Ukraine denying his claim that he has persuaded them to agree to an energy ceasefire, this was his reply. Reporter: You said Russia […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:51:54 (Source: The Poke)Prisoners rejoiced as they left jail early during the second stage of a government scheme to ease overcrowding that will see hundreds released.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:50:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:02:34 (Source: BBC News)Andy Burnham’s appearance on the Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart podcast, The Rest is Politics, has put the cat amongst the comrades. The PM confirmed that the UK is aware of Russian attempts to interfere in the UK democratic process – including in the Brexit referendum. Andy Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference […]
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Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:53:59 (Source: The Poke)For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:27:59 (Source: BBC News)Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.
Published on: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:14:20 (Source: BBC News)Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:37:00 (Source: BBC News)RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter "Flynn" White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:51:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Plans to reopen and rebrand 110 former Whitbread sites include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre and Cookhouse venues. Queensway Inns plans 53 value pubs, while Common Table Group plans to secure 57 sites, with its first opening planned for mid-November
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:49:14 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Maurice Dodd was armed with a fake gun and a knife when he burst into the Liverpool home of an elderly couple and demanded to know where 'they' were, before a quick-thinking pensioner feigned a heart attack to end the terrifying ordeal
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:20:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Speculation has been spread about the victim after footage of the horror incident at Yorkshire Wildlife Park was shared online, it prompted police to issue a statement on if he was there alone or not
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:06:27 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The Zavvi website has been taken offline and replaced with a message from administrators BDO LLP, with customers urged to contact their bank or card issuer over cancelled orders
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:34:32 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)An investigation has been launched at Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the death of a man who was killed by a tiger, its licensing authority the City of Doncaster Council said
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:38:31 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)South Yorkshire Police have given an update on the horror attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park that saw a man mauled to death after climbing into the tiger enclosure
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:33:43 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)An expert has revealed a chilling theory behind why an Amur tiger mauled a man to death after he leapt into an enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:21:17 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)If it wasn’t so depressing, it’d be almost impressive how many different corners of the world Donald Trump has managed to smear with a permanent orange skidmark. What started as a quick “excursion” (his incorrect word, not ours) into Iran has turned into a global catastrophe. Americans can’t afford gas, Iranians can’t live freely, and […]
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Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:01:20 (Source: The Poke)God Save the King and Jerusalem are the sort of tunes people go for when thinking of songs that best represent the UK. But, let’s be honest, they’re a bit old fashioned, and nobody knows all the words. So what should we have instead? What piece of music stirs our patriotic hearts and sums up […]
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Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:47:08 (Source: The Poke)The PM has hit out at Donald Trump's 'abhorrent' plan to livestream a military firing squad execution, saying Britain does not stand for such moves
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:47:38 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Twisted online ghouls mocking a man mauled to death in a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park have been blasted by a furious politician and a TV pundit
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:01:14 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Parents field an average of six tricky questions a day – and a quarter are simply too difficult to answer
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:55:19 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have returned to the UK but it is not thought their long-standing feud with the Duke of Sussex's older brother has eased
Published on: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Here is everything we know about the tragic incident that unfolded at Yorkshire Wildlife Park yesterday afternoon, after a man was pronounced dead following a tiger attack
Published on: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:54:16 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Police have issued an urgent warning against sharing distressing footage of a man being mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, as they continue to investigate the incident.
Published on: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:23:29 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A man has died after being mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, with zookeepers reportedly firing shots into the air in an attempt to distract the animal
Published on: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:46:01 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A man was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster after he was set upon by the big cat, with witnesses reporting he shouted one word repeatedly
Published on: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:20:33 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Boots Superintendent Pharmacist Claire Nevinson has shared the symptoms of XFG Covid to watch for - and how to tell if it's covid, cold or flu
Published on: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:12:46 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A man has been mauled to death at a zoo in Yorkshire after reportedly leaping off a viewing platform and into a tiger's enclosure
Published on: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:07:04 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)EXCLUSIVE: The UK's Parole Board has confirmed Charles Bronson will be allowed to make his latest bid for release in November, meaning if granted, he could be a free man by Christmas
Published on: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Prince Harry was met with boos from some fans after being shown on the big screen during Leicester Tigers' match against Gloucester at Welford Road, as the Duke of Sussex made a surprise solo appearance
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