Met Office names second storm to hit UK in 24 hours
The second named storm of the season is set to hit the UK on Saturday, the Met Office has said. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/boelo-met-office-names-second-storm-to-hit-uk-in-24-hours-13602192
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Amber warning issued ahead of Storm Austen
An amber wind warning has been issued for the South West of England on Friday, with gusts of up to 80mph expected. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-amber-wind-warning-issued-ahead-of-storm-austen-13601854
Britain’s first storm of the season named
Britain’s first named storm of the season is due to hit this week. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/britains-first-storm-of-the-season-named-13601253
Two men and two women arrested after police officer shot
Two men and two women have been arrested after a police officer was shot and injured in Nottingham city centre at the weekend. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/two-men-and-two-women-arrested-after-police-officer-shot-in-nottingham-13600905
Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
A police officer has been shot in Nottingham city centre. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/police-officer-shot-in-nottingham-city-centre-13600507
Heathrow expansion would boost growth, chancellor says
Chancellor John Healey has shown support for expanding Heathrow Airport after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to back plans for a third runway. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/heathrow-expansion-would-boost-growth-chancellor-says-13600118
Homes evacuated after pipe bomb attack in Belfast
Homes have been evacuated after an pipe bomb attack at a property in north Belfast. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/homes-evacuated-after-explosion-in-belfast-13599885
Hunt continues for missing fishing boat after body found as police name crew
Police have identified the body of a man recovered during searches for a missing fishing boat and its crew off the Western Isles. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/hunt-continues-for-missing-fishing-boat-after-body-found-as-police-name-crew-13599476
Bookies in last-ditch plea to Healey to avert budget tax bombshell
Britain’s biggest bookmakers are stepping up their efforts to avert a budget tax bombshell in a last-ditch letter warning that half of the betting shops in the prime minister’s constituency would be at risk from a further raid. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/bookies-in-last-ditch-plea-to-healey-to-avert-budget-tax-bombshell-13599154
Grocery inflation ticks up again – as energy costs weigh on shoppers
A closely-watched measure of grocery inflation has ticked up for a second consecutive month amid fears of an energy-led surge ahead. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/grocery-inflation-ticks-up-again-as-energy-costs-weigh-on-shoppers-13598268