Day: November 2, 2020

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Hunt for woman who set bus passenger’s hair on fire

November 2, 2020

A woman who set a fellow bus passenger’s hair on fire is being hunted by police. The suspect boarded a Route 328 bus at Kilburn High Road heading towards Maida Vale, in north-west London, but did not tap in. She made her way to the back of the bus, where she sat behind the 33-year-old […]

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Moment dad finally returns home after 179 days of coronavirus treatment

November 2, 2020

A dad-of-two and one of Britain’s longest-running coronavirus patients has finally returned home after 179 days of NHS treatment. Anil Patel, 63, was given a send-off by hospital staff before finding a socially-distanced welcome party with banners and balloons outside his home. Footage shows Anil being applauded by family and friends as his stretcher was […]

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‘My body was full of water’ The hidden disease which could lead to heart failure

November 2, 2020

When people think about heart failure, they usually think it is caused by a heart attack or high blood pressure. But another of the most common causes of heart failure is a relatively little-known condition called dilated cardiomyopathy, which is a disease of the heart muscle. Often affecting younger patients and even babies, it can […]

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Hunt for woman after passenger’s hair burnt with lighter on north west London bus

November 2, 2020

P olice are on the hunt for a woman after a bus passenger’s hair was singed with a lighter in north west London. The suspect boarded a Route 328 bus at Kilburn High Road heading towards Maida Vale on Sunday, August 30 at 4.45pm. A 33-year-old woman was sat on the seat in front of […]

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‘It’s a miracle’: Girl, 3, rescued from collapsed building nearly three days after earthquake in Turkey

November 2, 2020

A three-year-old girl has been rescued from a collapsed building in the western Turkish city of Izmir  nearly three days after a powerful earthquake in the Aegean Sea region which has killed at least 81 people. Rescue efforts were continuing in eight buildings in Izmir where 79 people were killed, making Friday’s earthquake the deadliest […]

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Suspects’ mothers recruited to help police fight knife crime in Crimestoppers campaign

November 2, 2020

M others of knife crime suspects are being recruited to give police vital information to prevent teenage murders spiralling out of control. The charity Crimestoppers has launched a campaign to break down barriers stopping women on the periphery of knife crime in London from calling in anonymously. The Hard Calls Save Lives campaign, which runs […]

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Prince William ‘had coronavirus in April but kept battle secret to avoid worrying nation’

November 2, 2020

P rince William tested positive for coronavirus in April but kept his illness secret as he did not want to “worry” anyone, it has emerged. The Duke of Cambridge was reportedly treated by palace doctors and followed Government guidelines by isolating at the family home in Norfolk after contracting the virus, the Sun reports. When […]

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Ilford murder probe: Man, 30, dies after being shot in the head in east London

November 2, 2020

A murder probe has been launched after a man was shot in the head in east London.  Police were called to reports of a shooting on Balfour Road, Ilford, at 10pm on Sunday night.  Metropolitan Police officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a 30-year-old man suffering gunshot injuries to the head. He was […]

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Report: Britain’s Prince William had coronavirus in April

November 2, 2020

Britain s Prince William tested positive for the coronavirus, apparently around the same time as his father Prince Charles earlier this year, BBC reported. The report cited unidentified palace sources and The Sun newspaper which said William kept his telephone and video engagements without revealing his diagnosis because he didn’t want to worry anyone. Kensington […]

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