Scotland's papers: Sir Alex brain op scare and 999 heroes honoured

BBC Scotland Saturday 03 October 2026, 07:27 UTC 1 min read

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Farage ‘not listened to’ on safety concerns says Tice after terror plot charge Tice’s comments come after the man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe was also charged with a terror plot against the Reform leader - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Nigel Farage has “not been listened to” over his safety concerns, Richard Tice has said after the man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe was also charged with a terror...

The Independent UK 8m ago

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Daily Mirror 23m ago

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South China Morning Post 23m ago

Norway recovers 22 mercury containers from Nazi U-boat wreck sunk in 1945

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Times of India 32m ago

Scotland's papers: Sir Alex brain op scare and 999 heroes honoured

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