Day: June 6, 2023
‘Obsessed’ man ‘killed woman with face mask and then stuffed her in suitcase’
June 6, 2023A university student was suffocated with a Covid facemask by an ‘obsessed’ man who followed her to the UK from Pakistan, the Old Bailey has heard. Hina Bashir, 21, vanished after visiting the home of warehouse worker Muhammad Arslan, 27, in Ilford, east London, on July 11 last year. Prosecutor Gareth Patterson KC told jurors […]
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Man accused of murdering Met Police sergeant while in custody has brain damage
June 6, 2023A man accused of murdering a Metropolitan Police sergeant after letting off a volley of shots inside a holding cell suffered brain damage after being hit in the neck by one of the bullets, a jury has heard. Louis De Zoysa is said to have killed Matt Ratana, 54, after smuggling a revolver into the Windmill Custody […]
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Where and how to use Wi-Fi, 4G, and 5G on the London Underground
June 6, 2023G one are the days when you couldn’t get a signal on the Tube. Now, you can easily get online at every station and even in some tunnels across the London Underground. And the north of London has been included — with Camden Town Tube station the latest addition to the Underground network’s 4G and […]
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‘Con Queen of Hollywood’ can be extradited to US over film fraud, judge rules
June 6, 2023A man dubbed the “con queen of Hollywood” after allegedly impersonating movie executives in a million-dollar fraud can be extradited to the US, a British judge has ruled. Hargobind Tahilramani is said to have mimicked the voices of well-known figures, including producers working for The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan, to offer non-existent work in […]
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UK strikes 2023: Which workforces are striking or threatening to strike?
June 6, 2023T his week will see the members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union take industrial action. Those in Northern Ireland are striking today (Tuesday, June 6), while those in Wales will take action tomorrow (Wednesday, June 7). Recently, RMT and Aslef also striked over ongoing salary disputes, causing disruptions to countless passengers across […]
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PC charged with assault of man arrested after being mistaken for suspect
June 6, 2023A serving Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court charged with assaulting a man who was arrested after being mistaken for a suspect. Pc Jonathan Marsh, 33, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with assault by beating, where he pleaded not guilty. Pc Marsh, attached to East Area Command Unit, was called to […]
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London bus drivers announce four days of strikes for June amid Arriva pay dispute
June 6, 2023P arts of London are set for bus “chaos” later this month when the capital is hit by a fresh wave of strikes by drivers locked in an ongoing dispute over pay. Unite announced on Tuesday that more than 1,700 of its members employed in the capital by bus firm Arriva will walk out on […]
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Where can you use Wi-Fi, 4G and 5G on the London Underground?
June 6, 2023In 2023, getting reliable access to the internet while you are travelling really is a must. Whether you are looking to get some work done while you move around the capital, shopping online while you grab a coffee, or checking on your train connection, getting online via your phone or laptop is essential. While the […]
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Rare and endangered orchid plant species blooms in UK for first time
June 6, 2023Showing now | Lifestyle 00:41 A rare and endangered orchid plant species has bloomed in the UK for the first time. The Florida Ghost Orchid, distinctive for its frog-like shape, could be seen on display in the Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens in London on Thursday 1 June. There were concerns the orchid […]
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Minister orders Border Force to ‘see me in my office’ after e-gates failure
June 6, 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 Aviation minister Baroness Vere joked that Border Force should “see me in my office” after passport e-gates stopped working during the May half-term holiday. The 24-hour outage caused […]
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