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Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - October 23, 2026

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Lucky escape in Plymouth as tree almost wrecks cars amid Storm Austen havoc

It fell directly onto a popular pathway

Glasgow's Garden of Remembrance opens in tribute to servicemen and women

The opening honoured the sacrifices made by servicemen and women past and present, highlighting the continued importance of remembrance and wearing a poppy.

M42 closures near Birmingham Airport cancelled due to Storm Austen as new dates issued

The Met Office warned the storm bringing "disruption and possible damaging winds" of up to 80mph, according to the Met Office.

Eastbourne’s “Glow Ride” calling for safer cycling for women and girls

Eastbourne hosted a successful “Glow Ride”, one of over 80 across the UK calling for better and safer cycling for women and girls.

Four men in court after 'meth lab' found in rural farm

The group stand accused of planning to produce meth in a remote farmland

Man and dog killed after being hit by a bus in Bristol

The bus driver was arrested

More than 580 Horsham properties hit by power cut as engineers rush to the scene

More than 580 properties in Horsham have been hit by a power cut.

Racially-motivated attack suspected after one killed in France shooting spree

Two arrested and suspected explosives seized in counter-terror operation

When do the clocks go back 2026? Date, time and what to know

The clocks will go back by one hour at 2am on Sunday, 25 October, marking the end of British Summer Time and the return to Greenwich Mean Time

Brighton West Pier collapse: Dramatic footage shows waves crashing into historic pier in Storm Austen

Footage shows waves crashing into Brighton’s West Pier in Storm Austen on Friday.

Hornsea New Year's Day Swim cancelled after tragic deaths in North Sea

Hornsea Inshore Rescue announced it would no longer be hosting the New Year's Day Swim after "tragic loss of lives" in the North Sea

Police smash cannabis factory in Tile Hill as 100 plants seized

Around 100 plants were seized from the property in Tile Hill

Investigation into route taken by Newport Bus driver who crashed into low bridge

The driver is thought to have not taken the approved route

Drive-by shooter jailed after killing teenager

Seeraj Ayub, 25, shot 19-year-old Ali Riyan in Alderson Road, Washwood Heath, at around 10.15pm on October 19, 2024

RSPCA warning for Yorkshire as five seals rescued

Five orphaned seals are under the care of the RSPCA after being rescued from the coast

Emergency services attend collision in Eastbourne

The fire service attended a road traffic collision in Eastbourne this afternoon (Friday, October 23), East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) has confirmed.

Mid Sussex road blocked due to fallen tree

A road in Burgess Hill has been blocked by a fallen tree due to Storm Austen

Conclusion in inquest of dad who died after taxi stopped by police in Anfield

David Brown was described as a 'devoted' and 'hands-on' father with a 'larger than life personality'

Littlehampton bonfire update gives details of scaled backed event

Littlehampton Bonfire Society has issued an update giving details of the scaled backed event following the arrival of Storm Austen in Sussex.

Two-vehicle collision reported on road from Uckfield to Crowborough

There have been reports of a two-car collision on the A26 this afternoon (Friday, October 23).

Fears children are being exploited to target Greater Manchester HMOs as police make fourth arrest

Another home was attacked in Salford last night - a 42-year-old man has been arrested

New council parking powers fail to spark public interest

“Inconsiderate” motorists seen to abuse disabled and EV parking bays at the council’s leisure centres could soon be hit in the pocket as traffic enforcement comes into play