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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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