Woman accused of killing two girls in Wimbledon school crash appears in court thumbnail

Woman accused of killing two girls in Wimbledon school crash appears in court

June 16, 2026

Sarah Hooper | News Reporter Published June 16, 2026 11:28am Updated June 16, 2026 12:35pm A driver accused of killing two girls when she crashed into a Wimbledon primary school has appeared in court for the first time. Claire Freemantle, 49, faces two charges of causing death by dangerous driving and seven counts of causing […]

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London’s ‘greatest’ food festival is returning — these are the dishes to try thumbnail

London’s ‘greatest’ food festival is returning — these are the dishes to try

June 16, 2026

It’s a truth, universally acknowledged, that London’s food scene is pretty spectacular. Don’t believe me? It was even recently named the fourth best city for food in the world by Time Out. As such, you might find yourself struggling to nab a table at top restaurants across the city, as they’re just so dang popular. […]

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Starmer to step up pressure on Russia at G7 with new sanctions thumbnail

Starmer to step up pressure on Russia at G7 with new sanctions

June 15, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer will seek to step up pressure on Russia with a package of new sanctions as he attends the G7 summit in France. The Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky on Tuesday. The measures, to be announced as the […]

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Social media firms cast doubt on effectiveness of Starmer’s social media ban thumbnail

Social media firms cast doubt on effectiveness of Starmer’s social media ban

June 15, 2026

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced Government action to protect children online (Carlos Jasso/PA) PA Wire Leading social media companies have cast doubt on the effectiveness of Sir Keir Starmer’s social media ban for under-16s. The Prime Minister announced the ban in response to concerns social media is unsafe, making children miserable and could cause […]

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London council reports officers to police after threat to ‘rip man’s teeth out’

June 15, 2026

The two enforcement officers were contracted by Harrow Council, and they have since been dismissed after telling a civilian: “I’m going to knock you the f**k out and rip your teeth out”. The footage, taken on Northolt Road in Harrow, shows a heated confrontation with a member of the public that is thought to have […]

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Streeting details plans to fast track new infrastructure schemes to boost growth thumbnail

Streeting details plans to fast track new infrastructure schemes to boost growth

June 15, 2026

New power plants, wind farms and data centres would be sped through development with emergency law changes under a Wes Streeting-led government, the potential Labour leadership challenger will say. The Labour former health secretary will, in a speech on Tuesday, set out his proposals for getting major new infrastructure projects built quickly to boost economic […]

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Starmer attends G7 as Trump announces Strait of Hormuz to reopen

June 15, 2026

On Monday, Mr Trump told Emmanuel Macron: “I am very happy to say: ‘it’s signed, the deal is all signed’”. Mr Trump has declared that the “Great Deal” will be signed formally on Friday, and will result in the US naval blockade being lifted within 30 days, two months after it was first imposed. Donald […]

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Mysterious Russian-speaking handler orchestrated arson attack on Keir Starmer’s former home thumbnail

Mysterious Russian-speaking handler orchestrated arson attack on Keir Starmer’s former home

June 15, 2026

A Russian-speaking mastermind known as “El Money” paid two men to set fire to homes and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer to spark fear and “unrest” in Britain, a court was told. A mysterious Telegram account tasked criminal proxies for the arson attacks on Sir Keir’s former home last May. Ukrainian builder Roman […]

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‘Our greatest pride’: Parents pay tribute to police officer daughter, 19, killed in line of duty

June 15, 2026

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Sweden requires public workers to report migrants not authorized to live there thumbnail

Sweden requires public workers to report migrants not authorized to live there

June 15, 2026

The Swedish parliament on Monday adopted a law obliging public sector workers to report to the police any migrants who are not authorized to live in Sweden. Critics said it will create a climate of fear and could negatively impact migrants’ physical and mental health. The law is part of Sweden’s efforts to tighten its […]

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