Tuesday, October 31, 2023

'We failed - why our dream eco-business collapsed'

With a big rise in the number of firms going bust, we speak to one couple about why their business folded.

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Air Canada accused of forcing man with cerebral palsy to drag himself off plane

Air Canada did not give Rodney Hodgins a wheelchair, or any help, as he disembarked, his wife says

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Portugal's tech boom challenged by tax change

Portugal's government plans to remove a key tax benefit that has attracted thousands of tax workers.

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US rejects Putin claim that West organised anti-Jewish airport mob

Hundreds stormed an airport in southern Russia on Sunday ahead of the arrival of a flight from Israel.

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

The Papers: Tributes paid to Matthew Perry and UN Gaza warning

Tributes paid to late Friends star Matthew Perry and the latest on the conflict in Gaza leads Monday's front pages.

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Gaza/Israel protests: Met Commissioner calls for clarity

Sir Mark Rowley says his officers are limited by legal definitions of extremism.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

London: Welsh miner's neon signs still illuminating Soho

Richard Bracey left the dark mines of the south Wales valleys in the 1940s for lighter work.

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Fingernails: Film asks, what if a machine could find your life partner?

Jessie Buckley and Riz Ahmed star in Christos Nikou's intriguing drama about modern dating.

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New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Springboks win record fourth Rugby World Cup title

South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

The Papers: Gaza 'blackout' as 'carnage looms'

Israel's ground forces "expanding operations" targeting Hamas in Gaza leads Saturday's front pages.

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Hostage negotiations appear to have stopped - Jeremy Bowen

Israel and Hamas were discussing a possible ceasefire and exchange of hostages.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Quiz of the week: Why is Wednesday Addams missing out on Halloween?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The unending pain of India's sanitation workers

Workers from low-caste communities endure stigma and hazards as they clean sewers and septic tanks.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Scottish country dance gets a 21st Century etiquette makeover

New guidelines aim to ensure traditional dancing is "safe, comfortable and inclusive".

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'Determined' snails eating villagers' mail

A sign on a postbox in the village of Lewdown warns residents their mail might have "nibble marks".

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Northeye: Government spent £15.3m on Bexhill detention site

The former prison was purchased for more than double the price developers bought it for a year before.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

The Australian city key to US plan to counter China

Darwin, a city shaped by war, is the focus of Australian and US efforts to deter another.

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The Papers: More hostages released and Storm Babet aftermath

Hamas handing over two more Israeli hostages and flooding in Yorkshire lead the papers.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

James Blunt on his 'made-up' memoir, Carrie Fisher and losing a child

The pop star is back with a new album and a semi-fictional memoir. But who is the real James Blunt?

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Shirley Bassey means other black stars 'forgotten', say musicians

Recognition for black Welsh musicians hasn't been helped by having one very famous star, says rapper.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Prince's Diamonds and Pearls: An oral history

The story of Prince's biggest-selling album in the UK, told exclusively by the people who were there.

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Flooding clean-up continues as Storm Babet passes

Residents in eastern Scotland and other parts of the UK endured more torrential downpours on Saturday.

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The Papers: 'Hero' Sir Bobby Charlton will 'never be forgotten'

Sunday's papers pay tribute to one of sport's key figures after Sir Bobby Charlton died at the age of 86.

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Why Indonesia can’t stop crocodile attacks

The country sees the most crocodile attacks in the world - and the problem could get even worse.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Nawaz Sharif: The Pakistan army’s one-time arch-rival returns

Nawaz Sharif, toppled in a coup and later jailed for corruption, is flying home to fight elections.

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Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West Bank

Palestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel.

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Rescue mission for UK rainforests’ weird treasures

Britain's lush, humid woodlands are home to weird and wonderful lichens not found anywhere else on Earth.

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The Papers: Sunak's by-election blues and US hostages freed

Some of Saturday's front pages reflect on Labour's jubilant double by-election win.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Christmas hope for turkey farmers as bird flu cases drop

A fall in the number of avian influenza outbreaks is welcomed by the UK's Christmas turkey farmers.

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The Papers: Aid 'too little too late' and Israeli soldiers told to 'annihilate Hamas'

Aid agencies warn Friday's expected delivery could be "too little and too late" as Israeli soldiers are told to "annihilate Hamas".

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Rising tide of homelessness could bankrupt seaside town

In Hastings, 500 homeless families are in temporary accommodation, costing the council £5.6m this year.

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Storm Babet: Body found after woman swept into Angus river

HM Coastguard knock on doors into the night urging people in Angus to evacuate during a rare red weather warning.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland forging new friendships

A youth orchestra connects this 15-year-old County Down girl to people from different communities.

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Welsh Water admits illegally spilling sewage for years

The company released untreated sewage at dozens of sites, including near a bottlenose dolphin habitat.

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Clampdown on unproven fertility treatment add-ons

A new ratings system from the regulator gives information on whether optional extras are effective.

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Conor McGregor won't face charges after sexual assault claim

Prosecutors drop their inquiry into a woman's allegation the UFC fighter attacked her at a Miami arena.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The Matrix reloads again: Danny Boyle dance version opens Manchester's Aviva Studios

The 1999 blockbuster is reimagined as a live show directed by Danny Boyle in a new Manchester venue.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Belt and Road Initiative: Is China's trillion-dollar gamble to transform the world working?

Xi Jinping’s signature policy to transform the world has cost billions - has it paid off?

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Will ex-crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried take stand to save himself?

A long prison sentence hangs over him so the former crypto tycoon may take a gamble and testify.

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Wales' 20mph speed limit: How has the first month gone?

A month on from the controversial 20mph speed limit change, how do people in Wales feel?

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The incredible power of blue LEDs

LEDs dominate lighting systems but their efficiency rests on the tricky production of blue light.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Scotland: Steve Clarke's side have qualified, but what now?

BBC Scotland takes a look at what next summer looks like for the Tartan Army at Euro 2024.

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Suzanne Somers: Three's Company actress dies aged 76

Somers was best known as one of the stars of the US sitcoms Three's Company and Step by Step.

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A spooked and lonely Taiwan looks for new friends

China's incessant military drills drive Taiwan to look for support.

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

Somalia's violin novice to TV orchestra triumph in four years

Audiences are lapping up televised orchestra performances reviving Somali music for a new generation.

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SNP conference to begin with independence debate in Aberdeen

Party leaders have proposed using the next general election as a de facto independence referendum.

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The Papers: Gazans' 'escape to hell' and PM vows Israel support

The evacuation of northern Gaza and Rishi Sunak's pledge that the UK will back Israel lead the papers.

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Scottish independence: How did we get here and what happens next?

The SNP are devising a new strategy as members gather in Aberdeen for the party's annual conference.

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Louise Glück, poet and Nobel laureate, dies at 80

Glück won a Nobel in 2020 and was the first American poet to win the prize since TS Eliot in 1948.

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Putin denies Russia behind Finland gas pipeline damage

Finnish officials say they cannot rule out a state actor being responsible for the rupture.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Old Man of Hoy: Climbing 'tat' to be removed from Orkney sea stack

Mountaineering Scotland wants to remove rusted bolts and rotting pegs from the Orkney sea stack.

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New Zealand election: Disillusioned voters eye shift away from the left

Three years on from Jacinda Ardern's sweeping victory, polls indicate voters will desert Labour.

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The Papers: 'Sunak sends military' and 'Ecclestone's £400m fraud'

The UK sending help to Israel and an ex-Formula One boss pleading guilty to fraud lead Friday's papers.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The Voice: Why Australia trails New Zealand on Indigenous journey

Australia will soon hold a historic vote - its neighbour is well ahead on recognising Indigenous people.

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Could an AI-created profile picture help you get a job?

Young adults are using artificial intelligence to make professional-looking headshot photos.

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Shah Rukh Khan: How Bollywood's romance king became a fighting machine

Shah Rukh Khan has reinvented himself as a rugged action star - and the audiences are loving him.

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Madonna's Celebration Tour: Greatest hits show to feature more than 40 songs

The star's musical director Stuart Price shares some of the secrets of her long-awaited world tour.

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The Papers: 'Royals condemn Hamas' and 'prisons are full'

The King accusing Hamas of "barbaric acts" leads Thursday's newspapers along with fears of prison overcrowding.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

South Africa egg shortage: How poultry products became a hot commodity

Millions of chickens have been killed amid one of the worst bird flu outbreaks to hit the country.

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Rugby World Cup: The quirky ways Wales fans are travelling to France

From flying in a plane that weighs less than Wales' scrum to cycling more than 1,600 miles.

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The Papers: 'Holly quits' and 'Israel prepares ground invasion'

The unprecedented attack on Israel by militant group Hamas continues to lead Wednesday's newspapers.

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University of Edinburgh: Europe's oldest student newspaper saved

A fundraiser was set up after a crucial advertiser pulled out, threatening the paper's future in print.

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Monday, October 9, 2023

I lost 11 members of my family - earthquake victim

Entire villages were levelled after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the province of Herat in Afghanistan.

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Bedbugs: Luton Council receives 'alarming number' of calls

The council issues advice on how homeowners can deal with bedbugs they may find in their homes

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Myanmar: 29 killed in artillery strike on camp for displaced people

The ruling military junta has been accused of carrying out the strike.

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Keir Starmer to make housing pledge in leader's speech

Labour's leader will say postwar-style new towns and housing powers can help "build a new Britain".

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Keith Richards: Arthritis changed my guitar-playing

The Rolling Stones star on re-learning his instrument, Lady Gaga, and going back on the road.

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Biden interviewed by probe into handling of classified files

President Biden has been interviewed by the special counsel investigating sensitive files found in his home and office.

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Yellow warning for more heavy rain in flood-hit areas

The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for heavy rainfall across the west of Scotland.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

Serious concern over universities, says free speech boss

Prof Arif Ahmed wants to encourage debate - even on inflammatory subjects like Brexit, pronouns and abortion.

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World Conker Champions crowned in Northamptonshire

Two winners emerge from more than 200 people cracking conkers at the world championships in Oundle.

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Adam Kay: Social media hides reality of parenthood, says writer and comedian

"I'm the idiot who failed to realise the realities," says the author of This is Going to Hurt.

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The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste

Scientists in the US are trying to find enzymes or bacteria that will decompose manmade fibres.

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The Papers: 'US sends warships' and 'pawns of terrorists'

Monday's papers continue their coverage on Israel-Palestine in the aftermath of deadly attacks.

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Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

What we know about Israeli hostages taken by Hamas

A "significant number" of Israelis are being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military says.

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Polish elections: When are they and why is Europe watching closely?

Poland's upcoming elections have been called the most important since the fall of communism in 1989.

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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' with Hamas, warns Netanyahu

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.

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'I've suffered from bedbugs for two years'

Despite a recent spike in interest in bedbugs, their interaction with humans is nothing new.

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Work due to begin after seven landslips close A83 in Argyll

Inspectors will assess damage and decide what work can be done to re-open the vital Argyll road.

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An all girls cricket team in India breaks with tradition

A coach in a small village in Punjab state is training young girls to give them shot at a sports career.

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The Papers: 'Human shield horror' and Israel's '9/11 moment'

Sunday's headlines focus on Israel suffering its biggest attack in years at the hands of Palestinian militants.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Biden attacked from both sides over new Texas border wall

US officials say they are legally obliged to move ahead with a new section of the southern border wall.

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Kanye West spotted in 'prized' Belfast school jumper

Fans are watching the threads after the rapper flashed an oddly-Belfast inspired fit on social media.

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The Papers: Holly 'hitman plot' and Labour's new homes pledge

Saturday's headlines include reports on the alleged plot to kill Holly Willoughby as well as as pledges from Labour ahead of its conference.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The extreme robot arm that can chop up a ship

Giant robot arms with waterjets can slice up retired ships, but can they clean up the shipbreaking industry?

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AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban

AI-powered facial recognition has been used in real time by police forces and private companies.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Bears, birds and kangaroos: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

A selection of finalists in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023.

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How China is fighting in the grey zone against Taiwan

China is flexing its military muscles short of a full-blown war - and that is part of the strategy.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

US sanctions Chinese firms in crackdown on fentanyl supply chain

The move is part of efforts to target the supply chain of the drug amid the opioid crisis in the US.

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Kevin McCarthy's replacement will inherit a poisoned chalice too

The House is a broken institution - Kevin McCarthy looked almost relieved when the axe finally fell.

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One arrested after man 'seriously injured' in Shiney Row dog attack

Police say another man, in his 50s, has been taken to hospital with "serious injuries".

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete

Competition among supermarkets led to the first monthly drop in food prices since 2021, an industry body says.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Tory rebellion' as Sunak 'brings axe down on HS2'

Concerns over the HS2 rail project's future dominate Tuesday's front pages.

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Defiant Trump turns up at $250m New York fraud trial to blast 'scam'

The ex-president lambasts a case that could see him lose control of Trump Tower and other properties.

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UK weather: Will October be as unusually warm as September?

BBC Weather's Helen Willetts takes a look at the temperatures for the week ahead.

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Taylor Swift attends Travis Kelce's NFL game with Ryan Reynolds, Blake lively and Hugh Jackman

A-listers Ryan Reynolds, Blake lively and Hugh Jackman joined the singer at her rumoured beau's game.

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From Scotland to Canada, a totem pole finally returns home

The artefact was stolen from an indigenous community in Canada. This is the story of its homecoming.

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Covid will 'continue to surprise us', warns health official

Health officials are encouraging anyone eligible to get jabs to protect against Covid and flu.

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First class stamp price rises to £1.25

The price rise comes as Royal Mail seeks to cover higher delivery costs while letter numbers fall.

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The Papers: 'Tories eye PM's throne' and 'Schools phones ban'

Policy announcements and political intrigue emanating from the Tory conference dominate Monday's papers.

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‘Adults buying kids toys to escape global turmoil’

Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed. from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news...