The Green Party of England and Wales could be barred from holding future conferences at the Brighton Centre by Brighton & Hove City Council's Labour leader, Bella Sankey, following the party's passage of a motion declaring Zionism to be racism. Sankey described the motion as divisive, discriminatory, and dangerous. Green Party leader Zack Polanski defended the party, stating that criticism of the Israeli state and antisemitism are distinct, while rejecting any exclusion based on religious or communal identity.
Summary headline: Green Party faces Brighton Centre ban following motion on Zionism
Westmorland and Furness Council has announced the dates for the final phase of a roadworks scheme on the A684 between Sedbergh and Garsdale Head in South Cumbria. The project, ongoing since June, addresses damaged retaining walls, culverts, and drainage issues. A full road closure is scheduled from 26 October to 13 November to replace the Potgill Holme cattle grid, with a signed diversion route in place.
Summary headline: Final phase dates set for A684 roadworks project between Sedbergh and Garsdale Head
Bath and North East Somerset Council is consulting on a series of proposed parking changes, including extra seasonal charges during the weekends of the Bath Christmas Market. If adopted, motorists parking for up to four hours would pay an additional 50p, while those staying longer would pay an extra £1. Any changes would not apply to the upcoming market but could come into effect next year or the 2027/28 financial year, depending on the specific proposal. Other measures under consultation include increasing on-street pay-and-display charges, extending residents' parking zones, and ending free parking at certain car parks.
Summary headline: Bath and North East Somerset Council considers introducing seasonal parking charges during the Christmas market
The Ministry of Defence has identified the previously unnamed grave of World War Two soldier Private Sidney Allen in Germany, 81 years after his death. Pte Allen, from Cornwall, served with the 7th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, and died in service aged 19 during fighting near Cleve and the Reichswald in February 1945. A rededication service was organised by the MOD's war detectives at the CWGC Reichswald Forest War Cemetery after a member of the public helped establish his original burial details.
Summary headline: Grave of missing Cornish WW2 soldier Private Sidney Allen discovered in Germany
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Mahfooz Hussain, successfully bid £2,000 for an unfinished artwork by the late Francesca McCaigue at a charity ball, subsequently returning the piece to her grieving family.
Summary headline: Mayor buys £2,000 artwork by late artist and returns it to her family
The Co-op store in Rowledge was targeted in an attempted burglary involving two black SUVs that rammed the building's doors and windows. The vehicles failed to gain entry and fled the scene before being abandoned, with one set on fire in Batt's Corner. Surrey Police are investigating the incident, which caused significant damage.
Laura Critchley, a 40-year-old mother-of-two from Swinton, was diagnosed with nine brain tumours after experiencing sudden confusion during a work meeting. Surgeons successfully removed five growths, but four remain inoperable, and she faces potential deafness and further tumours. She is now supporting Brain Tumour Research's campaign to increase national investment in brain tumour research to at least £45m a year by 2029.
Summary headline: Woman with nine brain tumours backs charity's call for increased research funding
At the Conservative Party's annual conference in Birmingham, leader Kemi Badenoch showcased a united party following the removal of political internal dissent and high-profile departures. Badenoch used her speech to announce a new inheritance tax plan, strongly reject any potential deal with Reform UK, and frame the Conservatives as a 'no-nonsense' party. Despite party unity and enthusiasm, opinion polls indicate that the Conservatives remain deeply unpopular and face significant hurdles in winning back voters.
Summary headline: Conservatives united behind Kemi Badenoch but face challenges winning over voters
A man in his 60s has died following a collision involving four cars on London Road in Shrewsbury. West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police attended the scene, where two other patients were treated for minor injuries.
Summary headline: Man killed in four-vehicle collision in Shrewsbury
Three years after the 7 October Hamas-led attacks, Israelis continue to demand accountability and an independent state inquiry into the country's worst security failure. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected personal responsibility, blaming security chiefs for not waking him earlier, while families of victims and military figures push for a full investigation. As Netanyahu runs for re-election on a security platform, the unresolved questions surrounding the events of 7 October remain a central issue for voters.
Summary headline: Israelis demand accountability over 7 October security failures
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has launched a survey to gather views on reducing smoking on hospital grounds, including sites like Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital. Despite a ban since 2006, complaints persist, and a major incident was declared in January following a fire caused by a discarded cigarette. The trust is considering stronger enforcement, awareness campaigns, and stop-smoking support.
Summary headline: Nottingham hospitals launch survey to tackle ongoing smoking on grounds
Canada has announced an indefinite suspension of its plans to expand medically assisted dying (Maid) to individuals whose sole condition is mental illness. Justice Minister Sean Fraser cited a lack of consensus on eligibility as the reason for the pause. The government plans to introduce new legislation to indefinitely halt this expansion while simultaneously allowing advanced requests for assisted dying in cases of progressive incurable illnesses.
Summary headline: Canada indefinitely suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness
Die EU-Kommission plant Reformen, um den EU-Beitritt für Kandidaten durch eine schrittweise Teilhabe zu erleichtern und die Handlungsfähigkeit der Gemeinschaft zu sichern. Künftig soll das Prinzip der Einstimmigkeit bei vielen Entscheidungen wie Sanktionen abgeschafft und die Zahl der EU-Kommissare begrenzt werden. Zudem sind Schutzmaßnahmen für den EU-Haushalt und die Landwirtschaft, insbesondere im Hinblick auf einen möglichen Beitritt der Ukraine, vorgesehen.
Summary headline: EU-Kommission plant schrittweisen Beitritt und Reformen bei Einstimmigkeit
An application submitted to Cardiff Council reveals that the upcoming heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua at the Principality Stadium on 11 December is planned to feature a ring walk at around 01:00 GMT. Millennium Stadium Plc has applied to extend the venue's premises licence to accommodate the early-hours event, which includes live music, alcohol supply, and an extended closing time of 03:30.
Summary headline: Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fight could feature a 01:00 GMT ring walk at Cardiff's Principality Stadium
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced plans to overhaul inheritance tax by increasing the basic threshold to £500,000 and fully exempting family homes from the tax. While the Conservatives estimate the policy will cost £6bn a year, tax experts and the Institute for Fiscal Studies warn that the changes would primarily benefit wealthier households, particularly in London and the South-East, and could discourage older people from downsizing.
Summary headline: Conservatives plan major inheritance tax overhaul to exempt family homes
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in his 40s who was found unresponsive at a property on Great Clowes Street in Salford.
Summary headline: Five arrests made for murder after a man is found dead in Salford
More than 250 police officers from Greater Manchester Police participated in Operation Rivercrest, targeting suspected organised crime groups in Heywood and Rochdale. Seventeen people—sixteen men and one woman—were arrested on suspicion of offences including drug supply, assault, violent disorder, burglary, and robbery. The raids followed a six-month investigation sparked by an incident of violent disorder in April, with officers recovering weapons such as machetes and various Class A and B drugs.
Summary headline: Over 250 police officers conduct raids in Greater Manchester to crack down on organised crime
Sir David Attenborough is set to narrate the upcoming six-part BBC series Blue Planet III, marking 25 years since the first series premiered. Produced by the BBC Natural History Unit over nearly four years, the series explores deep-sea marine life using advanced filming equipment. It features an original score by Hans Zimmer and a song co-written by Jade Thirlwall.
Summary headline: Sir David Attenborough to present BBC's Blue Planet III
Durham Police and the local fire service have raised concerns over an influx of eight fires in the space of a fortnight around Pelton in County Durham. The blazes have largely occurred in wooded areas, field boundaries, and near the C2C cycle route. While reports indicate groups of young people were nearby, no arrests have been made as investigations continue.
Summary headline: Pelton residents and police fear arson spree after eight fires in two weeks
A new service named 'Vibe' is launching in secondary schools across Derbyshire to provide confidential support, one-to-one coaching, quit planning, behaviour change support, and nicotine replacement therapy for students aged 12 to 18. Funded by Derbyshire County Council and delivered by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, the initiative aims to address youth nicotine addiction and support the county's goal of becoming smoke-free by 2030.
Summary headline: New Derbyshire secondary school service launched to help young people stop vaping and smoking
