Day: January 30, 2023
Speeding driver who killed ‘selfless’ dad-of-two in hit-and-run jailed
January 30, 2023A motorist who killed a ‘selfless’ father-of-two in a hit-and-run on a pedestrian crossing has been jailed. John Wilson, 39, was travelling at 60mph on a 40mph dual carriageway when he hit Tarsem Randhawa, 55, while undertaking another car. Mr Randhawa, a financial advisor, died at the scene on Great West Road in […]
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Tom Cruise accidentally crashes Gemma Collins’ birthday meal and party guests Jedward were buzzing
January 30, 2023In what is an unlikely collection of celebs, Tom Cruise accidentally found himself part of Gemma Collins’ 42nd birthday celebrations this weekend. The Towie star didn’t shy away from celebrating this year as she enjoyed a big bash with all her friends over the weekend, before heading out with Irish popstars Jedward for a swanky […]
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Caterham dog attack victim named as Natasha Johnston
January 30, 2023For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A young woman who was killed by dogs in Surrey has been named as Natasha Johnston. The 28-year-old, from London, is believed to have been walking a number […]
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Commissioner removes himself from BBC chairman investigation
January 30, 2023The Commissioner for Public Appointments has removed himself from the investigation into the hiring of the BBC’s chairman after revealing he had met him “on previous occasions”. William Shawcross confirmed last week that he would be leading the probe into the appointment of Richard Sharp following reports the chairman had helped Boris Johnson secure a […]
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Developers must commit to fixing unsafe tower blocks or face ban, says Gove
January 30, 2023For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Housing developers have been told by Michael Gove to commit to repairing unsafe buildings or be banned from the market. The Housing Secretary on Monday announced a six-week […]
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Teachers’ strike to go ahead after education secretary ‘squandered the opportunity’ to avoid action
January 30, 2023Talks between the education secretary and the teaching unions have failed and the biggest teachers’ strike in years will go ahead. Last-minute talks were held by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan on Monday in a bid to resolve a teachers’ pay dispute ahead of planned strikes this week. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) in […]
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Piers Morgan reveals health battle with ‘London nose’ due to air pollution in heavily-congested Kensington and Chelsea: ‘I feel rough’
January 30, 2023Piers Morgan has revealed that London pollution is having an impact on his health. The controversial broadcaster, 57, shared that he’s had sinus problems for a number of years, which he initially put down to hay fever. However, the former Good Morning Britain host reckons he’s now sussed out the main cause of his problems, […]
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Madonna adds sixth London date after massive demand for world tour – and it’s the last one
January 30, 2023Madonna has added another date in London to her 2023 Celebration Tour after the previous five quickly sold out. The Holiday hitmaker will be setting off on a mammoth world tour later this year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her iconic career, the first gig of which will be in Vancouver on July 15. […]
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When is the next Tube strike? Dates and times of London Underground action
January 30, 2023Londoners should brace themselves for travel chaos throughout February with a couple of tube strikes set to take place. This is separate to the nationwide rail strikes also planned for February as the RMT continues their battle for fairer pay. The London Underground strikes come amid an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. Here’s when […]
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Rishi Sunak: The first 100 days in Downing Street
January 30, 2023R ishi Sunak entered No 10 promising to restore good government after a period of extraordinary turbulence – but as he approaches his first 100 days in office, his spell in power has been anything but calm. The new Prime Minister, who will mark 100 days in office on Thursday, succeeded in his immediate aim […]
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