Day: February 9, 2024
BA flight stopped from taking off because seats were too comfy
February 9, 2024Alice GiddingsPublished Feb 9, 2024, 12:25pm|Updated Feb 9, 2024, 1:09pm A sold-out British Airways flight from Italy to London was prevented from taking off on Monday February 5 because its seat cushions were a tad too comfy. The flight which was due to travel from Milan to London Heathrow had a surprise inspection on the […]
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The LGBTQ+ club scene is in crisis – can anything be done to save it?
February 9, 2024From Heaven’s underground playground vibe to Bloc South’s electric atmosphere, LGBTQ venues have been providing solace for queer folk since long before Born This Way by Lady Gaga was a gay anthem. However, shocking figures from the Greater London Authority (GLA) have shown that six in 10 LGBTQ venues in London closed their doors between […]
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Major disruption on M25 after serious crash closes all but one lane
February 9, 2024Craig MunroPublished Feb 9, 2024, 7:49am|Updated Feb 9, 2024, 8:37am A serious crash on the M25 in Surrey early this morning has led to tailbacks stretching six miles and 70-minute delays for commuters. The major route was closed anti-clockwise between junction eight at Reigate and junction six at Godstone for almost five hours this morning. […]
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Parts of UK brought to a standstill after heavy snow falls closing dozens of schools
February 9, 2024Weather warnings are riddling Britain’s map as people are waking up to more snow. Forecasters are painting a dire picture for today after about 100 schools were shut yesterday and major travel disruptions were reported across parts of the country. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice, starting at 6am for […]
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Ex-romance scammer tells how he conned dozens of women to fund ‘lavish’ lifestyle
February 9, 2024Hiding behind the picture of a handsome American soldier stolen from a real Instagram account, Chris Maxwell would try to make women fall in love with him online. The 25-year-old Nigerian says he conned up to 30 victims out of more than $70,000 (£56,000) over five years, enjoying “lavish” spending on nights out in clubs […]
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Met officers dissuaded children from making sexual abuse claims, report finds
February 9, 2024Metropolitan police officers tried to put off children from making complaints about alleged sexual abuse and privately blamed young people for crimes suffered, a damning official report has revealed. Most investigations into child exploitation were rated as inadequate by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC). Of the 244 cases it examined, 43 were graded as […]
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