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News Quiz UK

The daily UK news quiz

No. 73 · Tuesday, 20 October 2026

James Maddison provided the decisive moment in Tottenham's 3-1 victory over Coventry. How long had it been since his last start?

D18 months

Why

Maddison's return to action came in his first start since May 2025, delivering the crucial moment Spurs needed in their win over Coventry City.

BBC Sport

According to new figures, hundreds of holiday-let properties in which UK city are operating without planning permission?

CEdinburgh

Why

A BBC investigation found hundreds of holiday-let properties operating in Edinburgh despite being refused planning permission.

BBC UK

Andy Burnham has outlined new rules on private car park fines. How long will drivers have to decide whether to park before facing a penalty?

DFive minutes

Why

Under Burnham's new rules, drivers will get a guaranteed five minutes to decide whether to park and 10 minutes to leave after their parking session ends before facing a fine.

The Guardian

Ronnie O'Sullivan was beaten in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open by which player in a deciding frame?

AKa Wai Cheung

Why

The seven-time world champion's poor form continued as O'Sullivan lost to Ka Wai Cheung in a deciding frame in the first round.

BBC Sport

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