Day: February 26, 2024
Tory MP Paul Scully claims there are ‘no-go’ areas in Birmingham and London
February 26, 2024The Conservatives have become embroiled in a second controversy over Islamophobia in quick succession after a former government minister claimed there were “no-go areas” in Birmingham and east London. Paul Scully, the MP for Sutton and Cheam in Surrey, made the remarks on Monday during a discussion about allegations of anti-Muslim sentiments within the party, […]
Read More
Proof copy of Harry Potter book, bought for pennies in 1997, sells for more than $13,000
February 26, 2024For 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 A proof copy of the first Harry Potter novel that was bought for pennies in a second-hand bookshop almost 30 years ago has sold at auction for 11,000 […]
Read More
Dramatic bodycam video: Two rescued after suspected arson attack in Birmingham
February 26, 2024Two people have been rescued after being trapped inside a burning building, following a suspected arson attack. West Midlands Police said firearms officers spotted the fire at Villa Road, Lozells in Birmingham just before midnight on Sunday. The police officers alerted the fire brigade and then entered the building next door before leading the occupants […]
Read More
Underwater experts involved in Nicola Bulley case to join search for two-year-old boy
February 26, 2024Underwater experts who supported the search for Nicola Bulley will join the operation to find a two-year-old boy who fell into a river in Leicester, police have said. Xielo Maruziva fell into the River Soar on 18 February at around 5pm while out with his family in the area of Aylestone Meadows, on the outskirts […]
Read More
Woman arrested for arson and murder after man found dead in London house blaze
February 26, 2024For 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 A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a man was found inside a house fire in south London. Flames was seen by […]
Read More
Man dies in suspected arson attack at house in south London
February 26, 2024Josh MiltonPublished Feb 26, 2024, 7:20pm|Updated Feb 27, 2024, 6:56am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in a suspected arson attack at a home in Streatham, a suburb of south London. The man, […]
Read More
Schoolboy took his own life after he was blackmailed by scammers over nude photos
February 26, 2024Danny RiggPublished Feb 26, 2024, 6:21pm|Updated Feb 26, 2024, 6:48pm A straight-A* student who dreamt of studying at Cambridge killed himself after he was blackmailed with nude photos on Snapchat. ‘Bright’ and ‘caring’ Dinal De Alwis, 16, had just started sixth form at Whitgift School in Croydon, where day fees reach £24,500. An avid footballer […]
Read More
Man holds up London street by riding a camel down the road
February 26, 2024Danny RiggPublished Feb 26, 2024, 6:06pm|Updated Feb 27, 2024, 9:04am In today’s edition of ‘Only in London, but maybe New York too’, a man was spotted riding a camel in the middle of the road as part of a ‘music video’. Pictures and videos shared on social media showed two of the desert animals strolling […]
Read More
London travel news LIVE: Landslip hits Paddington-Reading trains causing day-long commuter chaos
February 26, 2024What you need to know for your commute to work today: Delays to Piccadilly Line now minor The delays between Acton Town and Rayners Lane (due to train cancellations) are now minor. There is still a good service on the rest of the line. Gatwick Express not running this morning The Gatwick Express is disrupted […]
Read More
London Underground workers with Unite union agree 11% rise for lowest paid
February 26, 2024People wait for Circle and District line trains at Westminster (file picture) PA London Underground workers have struck a pay deal with transport chiefs. The Unite union announced in a statement that its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the deal, which will see pay for 2023 increase by between 5.8 per cent and […]
Read More