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Storm Austen batters Cornwall as thousands of homes without power and schools closures - updates

Over 60 schools and colleges across Cornwall have been affected by the storm

Man and dog die after being hit by bus in South West

A man in his seventies and a dog have died after being hit by a bus in Bristol. The bus driver has been arrested and remains in custody while enquiries continue.

PSNI welcomes ‘significant’ seizure of explosive material in Co Louth as two arrested

‘Black October’: cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over new era of AI-enabled hacking

After discovery of severe bug in the PHP programming language, executives warn of ‘vulnerability tsunami’ Leaders in cybersecurity are sounding the alarm after the discovery of a major vulnerability this week. They are…

Marathon world champion Peres Jepchirchir suspended after positive EPO test

The Kenyan returned an adverse analytical finding for EPO in a test before her victory at the Sydney Marathon

'Shameless joke' as ill councillor shows up days after by-election rumours

Councillor Graham Jeffery saved his seat by attending a litter bin scrutiny meeting just before his exemption expired — after a bid for a further six-month extension was rejected by fellow councillors.

Edinburgh weather LIVE: Storm Austen and Boelo to bring disruption across weekend

The storms are set to batter the capital.

Leaders 'very frustrated' as youths in balaclavas scale Debenhams building weeks after ban

Youths wearing balaclavas scaled the six-storey building again, despite a ban coming into force in mid-September

Mersey Ferries to be suspended for 'several weeks' as statement issued

Services were first suspended on Saturday, October 10

Prince William on how he once dreamed of becoming 'DJ Xara'

The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.

Lilo & Stitch Hull Fair squishy toy warning as Trading Standards seize £10,000 in dangerous goods

More than £10,000 worth of dangerous fake toys and illegal prize giveaways have been seized after worried parents shared concerns about dangerous imitation squishy toys reportedly causing chemical burns and skin reactio…

Andy Burnham says 'I make no apology' as he shares reason for doing Gogglebox

The pair will be giving their verdict on some of our favourite TV programmes

Wales look to show top-six credentials in Japan

Wales need to build on encouraging home WXV Global Series performances when playing back-to-back Tests in Japan.

Fight breaks out on Cornwall beach as family enter sea despite storm warning

A concerned passerby reportedly tried to warn the young family of the dangers and got assaulted - all caught on video

Police bodycam footage shows moment 'despicable' killer is arrested for sadistic murder of stepdaughter

Nathan Owens stares blankly as he's arrested for murdering Carla Georgescu

Carrick weighs up stripping Bruno Fernandes of Man Utd captaincy

Carrick weighs up stripping Bruno Fernandes of Man Utd captaincy

Severe flooding in US west triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders

At least one injured after flooding in Four Corners region – which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues – some from rooftops – and imp…

A30 in Cornwall blocked after lorry and tractor crash - live updates

The lorry jack-knifed

Man charged £490 to clear rubbish from house then just dumped it next to M4

He tried taking it to a recycling centre but when that failed he left it under a motorway flyover near Port Talbot

Jamie Webster says 'big news coming' in exciting teaser with James Nelson-Joyce

The musician shared a teaser video with the Scouse actor

'Super silky' bronzer 'lasts all day without caking' and 'blends out seamlessly'

'It gives an effortless sun-kissed warmth with buildable pigment'

Penguins to leave London SEA LIFE aquarium for new home following welfare concerns

Merlin entertainments, owner of SEA LIFE, said work on a new ‘enhanced habitat’ would start in 2027

Andy Burnham defends appearance on celebrity Gogglebox

In a clip released ahead of the show on Friday, Mr Burnham can be seen tearfully reacting to the stories of people diagnosed with cancer.

Man, 62, arrested after indecent act in park woods at popular Lanarkshire spot

Officers are keen to speak with two men and a group of joggers who may have information which could help their investigation.