Scots responding to SNP’s positive message of hope, says Swinney thumbnail

Scots responding to SNP’s positive message of hope, says Swinney

May 1, 2026

Voters are responding to the SNP’s “positive message of hope”, John Swinney has said ahead of the final weekend of campaigning before Thursday’s election. The First Minister will take the party’s campaign to Glasgow and Edinburgh on Saturday, as he pledged to work “ever harder” to win votes. With the cost of living being a key […]

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Peter Kay ushered off stage and audience evacuated after suspicious bag found

May 1, 2026

The Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated (Steve Aspinall/PA) PA Media Comedian Peter Kay was ushered off stage mid-performance and the audience was evacuated after a “potential suspicious bag” was found. Police said a 19-year-old man is being held after the show at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was halted on Friday evening. Witnesses said […]

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Green party leader Zack Polanski apologises over Golders Green posts ‘undermining hero officers’ thumbnail

Green party leader Zack Polanski apologises over Golders Green posts ‘undermining hero officers’

May 1, 2026

Brooke Davies Published May 1, 2026 5:39pm Updated May 1, 2026 5:39pm Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised after sharing a social media post criticising police officers who apprehended the Golders Green suspect. Mr Polanski shared a social media post accusing the officers of heavy-handedness as they pinned terror suspect Essa Suleiman to the ground. […]

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I got an early preview of Gordon Ramsay’s 100th restaurant — there’s one dish to avoid thumbnail

I got an early preview of Gordon Ramsay’s 100th restaurant — there’s one dish to avoid

May 1, 2026

On May 6, Gordon Ramsay’s 100th restaurant is set to open in London. Part of his Bread Street Kitchen chain, the latest addition is a little different from the others as it sits high above the capital, on the 59th floor of 22 Bishopsgate. The imposing building, which is the tallest in the City of […]

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Indulge in London’s best eats this week — from Birria pizza to free JENKI matcha thumbnail

Indulge in London’s best eats this week — from Birria pizza to free JENKI matcha

May 1, 2026

Welcome back to The Slice – our exclusive guide to what’s on in London, where we bring you trusted reviews, sneak previews, and amazing deals and discounts. This Bank Holiday weekend coincides perfectly with the Mexican celebration of Cinco de Mayo, and it’s the perfect excuse for a party. Find out where to spend your […]

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One of the UK’s busiest airports has a new transport link — with tickets from £8.99 thumbnail

One of the UK’s busiest airports has a new transport link — with tickets from £8.99

May 1, 2026

Eleanor Noyce Published May 1, 2026 2:42pm Updated May 1, 2026 2:42pm Depending on where you’re coming from, getting to London Stansted can be a bit of a faff. Now, that’s all set to change, as a new coach service makes it easier – and cheaper – to travel to the UK’s fourth busiest airport. […]

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Driver charged over Wimbledon school crash that killed two eight-year-old girls

May 1, 2026

Sam Corbishley Published May 1, 2026 12:24pm Updated May 1, 2026 2:32pm The driver of a 4×4 that crashed into a Wimbledon primary school, killing two eight-year-old girls, has been charged with causing their deaths by dangerous driving. Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died when a Land Rover driven by Claire Freemantle crashed into an […]

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Charles arrives in Bermuda after successful US state visit

May 1, 2026

The King has arrived in Bermuda for a three-day royal trip on the back of a memorable state visit to America. Charles and Camilla were waved off from Washington by President Donald Trump and a few hours later, the King touched down in Bermuda for a solo tour. He landed on Thursday evening after Mr […]

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Charles ‘raising a dram’ after Trump vows to lift Scottish whisky tariffs

May 1, 2026

The King will be toasting Donald Trump with a dram after the US president announced he will remove tariffs from Scottish whisky. Mr Trump said it was Charles and Camilla’s intervention that prompted the decision soon after they said their goodbyes at the end of their state visit to America. Mark Kent, chief executive of […]

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Scottish Greens urge SNP to match universal free childcare pledge

April 30, 2026

The Scottish Greens have said the SNP’s current childcare pledges are “lacking in detail” as they urge the party to match their universal free childcare pledge. In a letter sent to First Minister John Swinney, Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay said the two parties have previously “worked together effectively”. However, she said that the SNP […]

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