Day: June 3, 2023
Met officers accused of not assisting in inquiry of man who drowned in Thames
June 3, 2023The Metropolitan police’s reputation on racism is again under scrutiny after it emerged that officers involved in the death of a man who was Tasered on a London bridge are under investigation for allegedly failing to cooperate with an official inquiry into the high-profile tragedy. A year ago tomorrow on Sunday, Oladeji Omishore, 41, fell […]
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Why two luxury London homes are at the centre of Pakistan’s turmoil
June 3, 2023When the former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan was arrested last month, it triggered uproar across the country, with days of protest and violence. The unrest was not limited to Islamabad: it also spilled over into the streets of London. Such was the disruption at one address just off London’s exclusive Park Lane that […]
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‘We’ve fostered 59 dogs – now Battersea Dogs and Cats Home needs your help too’
June 3, 2023‘One of the best things about having a Battersea foster dog, is the happiness they bring to our family life,’ says Chris Bell. Along with his wife, Corinne, the couple have fostered 59 dogs – one of the highest numbers of dogs fostered by one family ever seen by Battersea. And now, as Battersea Dogs […]
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Rail strikes leave London’s biggest train stations empty ahead of FA Cup final
June 3, 2023Rail strikes have left several major train stations almost entirely empty on the day of the FA Cup final. Today should be one of the capital’s busiest, with rivals Manchester United and Manchester City set to play against each other at Wembley Stadium this afternoon. And yet, Waterloo, Euston, Paddington and King’s Cross have been pictured […]
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Homeless man found stabbed to death sparking murder investigation
June 3, 2023A potentially homeless man was found stabbed to death in London, sparking a murder investigation. Ion Radu, 46, was found dead in a car park in Homelands Drive, a residential street in Crystal Palace, southeast London, on Thursday. A passer-by found Ion unresponsive at Efra Court, with Metropolitan Police officers arriving at 9:24pm, the force […]
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Have your Notting Hill moment and take a peak inside London’s idyllic community gardens
June 3, 2023It’s a scene that any self-respecting rom com fan knows well. The oh-so-romantic moment in Notting Hill when Will and Anna take an evening stroll and break into a secret garden. From the iconic ‘whoopsidaises’, to Ronan Keating chiming in just as the pair finally kiss, the communal green space is the perfect backdrop to […]
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Snapshot: 75 years of Caribbean culture – London’s Windrush Legacy
June 3, 2023When the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury, Essex, from the Caribbean on June 22, 1948, it marked a significant moment for Britain. Grappling with a labour shortage while endeavouring to rebuild its weakened economy in the aftermath of World War Two, a new Labour government promised young Caribbeans work in exchange for rejuvenating a […]
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‘Homeless’ man found dead in Croydon car park after being stabbed in the liver
June 3, 2023A murder victim who was found stabbed to death in a car park in Croydon has been named by police. Ion Rado, 46, was found lying on the floor with a stab wound in Homelands Drive at 9.24am on Thursday. A concerned member of the public alerted the police after finding his body unresponsive. Officers […]
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Met PC who suggested positive cocaine test was due to medication dismissed from force
June 3, 2023A Met Police officer who suggested a positive drugs test for cocaine was due to medication she was taking has been fired. PC Deborah Chapman was given “with cause” drugs test at work on November 17 last year which came back positive for cocaine. A misconduct panel heard that the officer claimed the test was […]
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UK ticket-holder wins £111.7m EuroMillions jackpot
June 3, 2023A UK ticket-holder has won more than £110 million in the EuroMillions draw. Players have been urged to check their tickets to see if they won the £111.7 million prize in Friday’s draw. The winning numbers were 03, 12, 15, 25 and 43 with Lucky Stars 10 and 11. The winner will be wealthier than […]
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