Day: June 30, 2020
Girl, 4, dead and woman fighting for life after ‘incident’ at flat in south London
June 30, 2020A four-year-old girl has been found dead next to a badly injured woman at a flat in south London. The girl’s body was found yesterday at 4pm when paramedics were called to Monarch Parade in Mitcham. She was pronounced dead soon after arriving at hospital and the woman, 35, is being treated for life-threatening injuries. […]
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Heavily pregnant woman, 26, ‘stabbed to death by desperately jealous’ ex
June 30, 2020A jealous man killed his heavily pregnant ex-girlfriend and their unborn baby in a ‘vicious and cowardly’ knife attack, a court heard. Aaron McKenzie, 26, allegedly broke into Kelly Fauvrelle’s bedroom as she slept and stabbed her 21 times, causing catastrophic injuries. Their son Riley was delivered by Caesarean section but died in hospital four […]
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Why stand up paddle boarding is the perfect exercise during lockdown
June 30, 2020At the start of lockdown, I witnessed somebody stand up paddle boarding down the River Thames and I was mesmerised. Watching them glide under Hammersmith Bridge in the early hours filled me with intense jealousy. It looked like the perfect socially distant activity, especially compared with the bustling parks and river paths near where I […]
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Everything you need to know about where and how to find a rundown property to buy
June 30, 2020It’s the dream that could allow those with a low budget to finally own bricks and mortar: find a dilapidated house, buy it cheap, do it up and then live there or sell it for a profit. If you choose your home wisely (good location, good yield etc.) and stick to your transformation budget, this […]
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China's parliament passes Hong Kong national security law
June 30, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates China‘s parliament has passed new national security legislation for Hong Kong that critics warned would rob the territory of its autonomy. The move sets the stage for the most radical change to the former British colony’s way of life […]
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Calls for CPS ‘shake-up’ to get justice for rape victims
June 30, 2020Women’s groups are fighting to get justice for rape victims after a number of “weaker” cases have failed to reach court. The End of Violence Against Women (EVAW) coalition has called for an investigation into the Crown Prosecution Service’s (CPS) approach to dealing with rape allegations. They argue that so-called “weaker” rape cases have been […]
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What measures are being imposed in Leicester lockdown?
June 30, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates A regional flare-up of coronavirus cases means Leicester will not emerge from parts of lockdown as swiftly as the rest of England. As pubs, restaurants and cafes get ready to reopen across the country from Saturday, residents in Leicester […]
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