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What the papers say – October 13

What the papers say – October 13

What the papers say – October 13

13 October 2024

The death of former Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond features heavily on the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers.


Major controversies of Alex Salmond’s long career at heart of Scottish politics

Major controversies of Alex Salmond’s long career at heart of Scottish politics

Major controversies of Alex Salmond’s long career at heart of Scottish politics

12 October 2024

From falling out with former allies at the SNP to forming his own political party, Alex Salmond’s personality loomed large.


Jenrick says he would appoint Rees-Mogg as Tory party chairman

Jenrick says he would appoint Rees-Mogg as Tory party chairman

Jenrick says he would appoint Rees-Mogg as Tory party chairman

12 October 2024

If he wins against Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick says he would give the key role to Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg.


King ‘greatly saddened’ by sudden death of former SNP leader Alex Salmond

King ‘greatly saddened’ by sudden death of former SNP leader Alex Salmond

King ‘greatly saddened’ by sudden death of former SNP leader Alex Salmond

12 October 2024

The Alba leader died on Saturday afternoon from a suspected heart attack during a trip to North Macedonia.


Love Island star Tasha Ghouri gets first Strictly 10s for 2024

Love Island star Tasha Ghouri gets first Strictly 10s for 2024

Love Island star Tasha Ghouri gets first Strictly 10s for 2024

12 October 2024

Her Charleston was praised by the judges as being nearly flawless, earning her a whopping 39 points.


Death of ex-Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond shocks political world

Death of ex-Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond shocks political world

Death of ex-Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond shocks political world

12 October 2024

The former SNP and current Alba Party leader died on Saturday afternoon from a suspected heart attack in North Macedonia.


TV presenter Nick Knowles returns to Strictly dancefloor following injury

TV presenter Nick Knowles returns to Strictly dancefloor following injury

TV presenter Nick Knowles returns to Strictly dancefloor following injury

12 October 2024

He and his partner Luba Mushtuk performed their movie-themed routine.


‘Monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’ – tributes paid to Alex Salmond

‘Monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’ – tributes paid to Alex Salmond

‘Monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’ – tributes paid to Alex Salmond

12 October 2024

Sir Keir Starmer said the former Scotland first minister and SNP leader ‘leaves behind a lasting legacy’.


Alex Salmond: Master campaigner and tactician who reshaped Scottish politics

Alex Salmond: Master campaigner and tactician who reshaped Scottish politics

Alex Salmond: Master campaigner and tactician who reshaped Scottish politics

12 October 2024

Alex Salmond took the SNP to the brink of achieving Scottish independence in 2014.


Scottish DJ Jackmaster dies aged 38 after suffering head injury in Ibiza

Scottish DJ Jackmaster dies aged 38 after suffering head injury in Ibiza

Scottish DJ Jackmaster dies aged 38 after suffering head injury in Ibiza

12 October 2024

His family said he died on Saturday morning on the Spanish island.


Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69

Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69

Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69

12 October 2024

Alex Salmond served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014.


Four taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash causes fire and rail delays

Four taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash causes fire and rail delays

Four taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash causes fire and rail delays

12 October 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop.


Plaid Cymru accuses Israel of genocide as party calls for boycott

Plaid Cymru accuses Israel of genocide as party calls for boycott

Plaid Cymru accuses Israel of genocide as party calls for boycott

12 October 2024

Plaid Cymru members have backed a motion calling for a boycott of Israel at the party’s annual conference in Cardiff.


Trump golf course environmental claims ‘laughable’, campaigners say

Trump golf course environmental claims ‘laughable’, campaigners say

Trump golf course environmental claims ‘laughable’, campaigners say

12 October 2024

The 18-hole extension to Donald Trump’s Menie Links course in Aberdeenshire is set to open in 2025.


Woman dies after going overboard from cruise ship off Channel Islands

Woman dies after going overboard from cruise ship off Channel Islands

Woman dies after going overboard from cruise ship off Channel Islands

12 October 2024

The passenger was reported overboard from the 331-metre MSC Virtuosa on Saturday.


More than 140 migrants cross Channel after five-day break in arrivals

More than 140 migrants cross Channel after five-day break in arrivals

More than 140 migrants cross Channel after five-day break in arrivals

12 October 2024

According to Home Office figures, 26,754 people have crossed the Channel in small boats this year so far.


DP World to attend Government investment summit despite call to boycott P&O

DP World to attend Government investment summit despite call to boycott P&O

DP World to attend Government investment summit despite call to boycott P&O

12 October 2024

The parent company of P&O will attend the Government’s investment summit despite the Transport Secretary’s call to boycott the ferry firm.


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