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Daily Express unleashes wrath after campaign for Big Ben bong turns sour
A look around this morning's papers, as the Daily Express vents at Big Ben bong.
Lack of government action on ‘decimated’ police ‘unforgivable’ warns top cop
“All of the predictions we made about the cuts to policing, the devastation that it would bring, the rise in crime that it would bring, have come true,” warned John Apter, national chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales
Underwhelming crowdfund support for Johnson’s plea for public to pay for Big Ben Brexit bongs
Leave.EU say churches should mark leaving EU with bell ringing like when the Allies beat the Nazis in World War II
Mail on Sunday could call on Meghan Markle’s father to testify against her in privacy case
Court documents reveal the Mail on Sunday’s defence includes evidence from Mr Markle. The Duchess of Sussex and her father may testify against each other in court.
Miraculous escape as high winds blow roof off apartment block in Slough
Luckily nobody was injured as the roof was lifted onto cars below.
Child victims of grooming gangs failed by Manchester police
The document related to a police operation in Manchester.
More than 1,000 ancient woodlands under threat
The Woodland Trust has called for real protection for irreplaceable wooded habitats.
Camilla awards honorary degree to sister-in-law the Princess Royal
Anne received the honour at the University of Aberdeen for her wide-ranging charity work.
M20 to be closed to remove no-deal Brexit barriers
Ashford MP Damian Green said he was "delighted" the "wretched barriers" were being removed.