Day: May 27, 2023
What the papers say – May 28
May 27, 2023T he front pages of Sunday’s newspapers continue to carry the fallout from Phillip Schofield’s exit from This Morning, The Sun on Sunday and the Daily Star Sunday feature Holly Willoughby saying her former co-star lied to her about the affair he was having with a younger colleague. Also covering the drama, the Sunday People […]
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Home Office aims to deter Channel crossings from Albania with ad campaign
May 27, 2023T he Home Office will launch an ad campaign aimed at deterring Channel crossings to the UK with the message that people “face being detained and removed” if they make the journey. The department would not say how much the publicity drive is expected to cost but announced it will also “make clear the perils” […]
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Artist who embroiders landscapes hopes to spark renewed care for environment
May 27, 2023A self-employed artist who embroiders landscapes hopes to inspire others to pick up the craft and “spark a renewed sense of love and care for the environment around us”. Taylor Brooker has embroidered aerial landscapes for just under two years and said that one of the main reasons behind the idea was to help others […]
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Princess Royal ‘very knowledgeable’ about Coronation Street acid attack story
May 27, 2023C oronation Street actor Andrew Still said the Princess Royal took a “real interest” and was “very knowledgeable” about the soap’s acid attack storyline when she visited the set. ITV will see episodes this week covering the upcoming trial involving Still’s character Justin Rutherford, which follows on from his attack in Weatherfield and stalking of […]
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Jeremy Hunt among Tories at risk as rural support for Labour soars – poll
May 27, 2023A surge in support for Labour among rural voters could jeopardise several Cabinet ministers’ chances of re-election, including Jeremy Hunt, polling suggests. A poll published on Sunday found support for the opposition had soared by 16 points since 2019 in the 100 most rural constituencies, putting Labour only five points behind the Conservatives. The survey, […]
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Burglar wanted after fleeing van that was taking him back to prison
May 27, 2023A search has been launched for a man who fled from a security van taking him back to prison. Kwami Richards, 42, was wanted for breaching his licence conditions after serving a sentence for burglary. He was arrested by Met Police officers and put into a van operated by a private security firm but escaped […]
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Anti-ULEZ protesters claim London air is ‘not toxic at all’
May 27, 2023Hundreds of protesters descended on London Bridge as they fought against expansion plans of Ultra Low Emissions Zones (Ulez). Labour mayor Sadiq Khan intends to expand the capital’s ultra low emission zone to cover the entirety of outer London. Last month, a High Court judge decided five Conservative-led councils could challenge the plan. If it […]
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Red tape can’t be allowed to hold up the Holocaust memorial any longer | Rowan Moore
May 27, 2023The Nazi concentration camp survivor Manfred Goldberg was 84 when David Cameron promised a British memorial to the Holocaust. “Last month I celebrated my 93rd birthday and I pray to be able to attend the opening of this important project,” he says on the government website. That day has been put still further off by […]
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What are Beyoncé’s London tour dates and what’s the Renaissance Tour setlist?
May 27, 2023A few weeks after London saw the coronation of King Charles, they’re preparing for the arrival of the Queen Bee. Beyoncé will be buzzing into town, bringing with her swarms of fans desperate to capture her legendary stage prowess – especially as it’s her first live shows here in six years. Beyoncé’s latest tour is […]
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Man arrested after car hit gates of Downing Street released under investigation
May 27, 2023A man who was arrested by armed police after his car hit the gates of Downing Street has been released under investigation. The 43-year-old was detained by officers at the scene outside No 10 on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving on Thursday afternoon. He was taken into custody but has has since been […]
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