Day: February 7, 2024
How a London railway line unused for more than 100 years could be brought back to life
February 7, 2024Londoners could see a new extension of the overground on a stretch of railway track unused for more than 100 years. The Dudding Hill loop runs from Acton to Cricklewood, and is currently only used by freight trains, but TfL has proposed using the tracks to ease ‘congestion’ in west London. If the plans are […]
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Police reveal possible motive for Clapham chemical attack
February 7, 2024Sarah HooperPublished Feb 7, 2024, 4:29pm|Updated Feb 8, 2024, 8:31am The suspect in the Clapham chemical attack may have ‘fatal injuries’, Metropolitan Police have revealed. Abdul Ezedi, 35, had been in a relationship with the mother who was injured in the attack in Clapham, south London, police have said. Commander Jon Savell, from the Metropolitan […]
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William gets back to work lightening load for King Charles after cancer diagnosis
February 7, 2024Since the Princess of Wales underwent surgery, William has focused on supporting his wife and children as he took time away from public engagements. It is understood, however, that even while the princess recuperates at Windsor, he feels an unwavering commitment to duty and service, including investitures which he sees as an important part of […]
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Old Bailey: ‘Explosions’ heard before smoke pours out of nearby building
February 7, 2024Explosions were heard near the Old Bailey on Wednesday morning before smoke poured out of buildings nearby. There are reported to be power outages in the area and around 25 firefighters are on the scene. Firefighters said they were responding to an incident at an electrical substation near the rear of the court. Footage showed […]
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Old Bailey evacuated amid fire alert
February 7, 2024The Old Bailey was plunged into darkness and evacuated after a loud bang was heard and black smoke billowed from near the historic building (Jonathan Brady/PA) PA Archive The Old Bailey was plunged into darkness and evacuated after a loud bang was heard and black smoke billowed from near the historic building. Dozens of barristers […]
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Conservation groups warn new rules risk failing to boost nature in developments
February 7, 2024New rules coming into force require developers to deliver a 10% net gain for nature (Gareth Fuller/PA) PA Archive Most councils risk failing to deliver a boost for nature linked to new housing developments in their areas, conservationists have warned, as new rules come in. From next week, planning rules that require developers to create new […]
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Gaza, Galloway and grooming – Labour launches campaign to hold Rochdale seat
February 7, 2024Labour candidate Azhar Ali has launched his campaign for the Rochdale by-election, which was triggered by the death of sitting MP Sir Tony Lloyd (Peter Byrne/PA) PA Wire Labour has launched its campaign for the Rochdale by-election, which was triggered by the death of sitting MP Sir Tony Lloyd. Azhar Ali, a Lancashire County councillor […]
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Defendants return to prison amid Old Bailey evacuation as fire breaks out – as it happened
February 7, 2024Craig MunroPublished Feb 7, 2024, 11:06am|Updated Feb 7, 2024, 6:23pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A series of explosions were heard and smoke seen pouring out from a building beside the Old Bailey court in London this morning. Firefighters tackled an incident […]
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Woman arrested after man stabbed outside London school
February 7, 2024Katie BoydenPublished Feb 7, 2024, 6:53am|Updated Feb 7, 2024, 6:54am A woman has been arrested after a man was stabbed outside a school as pupils began to leave at the end of the school day. Pupils were kept inside Capel Manor Primary School in Enfield, north London, for more than an hour on Tuesday afternoon […]
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A tale of two lovers: Could rare letters by Charles Dickens’ sister-in-law hint at secret affair?
February 7, 2024Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Never-before-seen letters written by Charles Dickens’s sister-in-law could shed surprising new light into the life of the famed author and his family. An extensive collection of 120 letters written by Dickens’s “best and truest […]
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