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A farm says “unprecedented” interest in their pumpkins from social media influencers has led to an earlier launch of their festival dedicated to the autumnal delight.Laura Wheelan, from Kenyon Hall Farm in Warrington, Cheshire said they were getting feedback that finding peak weekend tickets for their pumpkin festival, which runs until 31 October, was “harder than booking Glastonbury”.The farm has been growing pumpkins for about 40 years but has experienced record interest recently due to social media.”We get the families who come with the children and wanting the pictures themselves but we get a lot of influencers,” Ms Wheelan told…

Three tractor trailers with messages of support for British farmers will arrive in Liverpool tomorrow for a rally outside the Labour Party Conference.The ‘Trailers of Truth’ are the idea of campaigners Farmers to Action and have been touring the UK since the start of September.The group says the trailers shine a light on issues like inheritance tax reform, rural living standards and concerns over food security.Along the way, they’ve been inviting the public to join in and share the messages they want taken to the Government.On the awning bolted to one of the trailers, one message reads: “My life has…

Interior design enthusiasts are increasingly turning to the 1970s for inspiration, as many much-loved trends of the past begin to seep into modern-day styles in a “retro revival”.But design expert Hannah Thistlethwaite, who works as an interiors expert at Heals, has hailed the importance of balancing the old with the new, incorporating vintage elements into contemporary spaces delicately – and wisely.”When drawing inspiration from past interior styles, you need to make sure you strike the right balance, capturing the charm and character of the era, without your home looking dated,” Hannah explained, recommending integrating understated nostalgic touches within modern settings…

The prime minister has warned Reform UK “will tear this country apart” ahead of the Labour party conference. Arriving in Liverpool on Saturday, Sir Keir Starmer said Reform’s plans to abolish indefinite leave to remain (ILR) for legal migrants was one of “the most shocking things” Nigel Farage’s party had said. Sir Keir said the conference would be an opportunity to show Labour’s alternative to the “toxic divide and decline” offered by Reform.He is under pressure after opinion polls show Labour trailing Reform UK, alongside speculation Great Manchester mayor Andy Burnham could mount a leadership challenge.Arriving at the conference centre…

West Ham have appointed former Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo as head coach after sacking Graham Potter.Nuno, 51, has signed a three-year contract with the Hammers and will take charge of his first match on Monday away at Everton in the Premier League.Potter was dismissed on Saturday morning after only eight months in charge, with the club 19th in the table.Nuno joins West Ham after being sacked on 9 September by Forest, who he guided to seventh in the Premier League last season – their highest finish since 1994-95.”I am very pleased to be here and very proud to…

Police officers who failed to arrest Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane were allegedly told their disciplinary case had been “politically motivated” and would not result in severe punishment.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an inquiry into claims that some of its staff told officers the investigation was being “driven by the families”.They allegedly told officers from Leicestershire Police not to worry and reassured them they would only face “words of advice or reflective practice”.The IOPC launched an investigation into the officers last year, after it emerged that they had failed to arrest Calocane for a violent assault just…

A member of the GB News live audience hit out at Keir Starmer, describing recent events as “absolutely bonkers.”Speaking during a discussion on the country’s current state, the viewer urged the Prime Minister to “go out and actually look” at what’s happening across Britain.The GB News live audience member said: “Absolutely bonkers. That was completely crazy. “I just think, with someone on stage announcing things and then suddenly a knife-wielding man running around the street it’s just chaotic. The GB News live audience member blasted the situation at ‘absolutely bonkers’ | GB NEWS “And with all the other people involved,…

King Charles welcomed Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Balmoral on Saturday for a private audience, showing the close ties between the UK and one of its largest Commonwealth realms.Buckingham Palace said: “The Hon. Anthony Albanese MP (Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia) was received in audience by The King this afternoon.”Photographs released by the Palace showed the pair standing in the castle’s library, surrounded by bookshelves and floral armchairs. Charles, 76, wore a grey suit with a black-and-yellow striped tie, while Mr Albanese, 61, was dressed in a navy suit and green tie.King Charles welcomes Australian Prime Minister…

Patrick Christys made a triumphant return to GB News last night, admitting he had been “champing at the bit” to get back to his show.The presenter had been away for the past few weeks after his wife, Emily Carver, gave birth in early September.Speaking to viewers and the live audience, Patrick said: “Good evening. It is great to be back. I’ve been champing at the bit if I’m honest, because of all the nutty news.”WATCH THE CLIP ABOVE FOR MORE

A Labour MP has slammed a new congestion charge scheme set to take effect next month in a major city, warning that it will unfairly target local residents.It comes after Oxfordshire County Council announced a temporary £5 congestion charge would come into effect on October 29, earlier than the original November 10 date.The charge would apply to drivers passing through six key roads in Oxford without a permit and was approved by the council earlier this month, despite 74 per cent of consultation respondents opposing it. Now Labour MP for Oxford East, Anneliese Dodds, said the policy was “poorly thought…