Day: March 9, 2024
Bodies moved from funeral director by police amid ‘concern for care of deceased’
March 9, 2024Police outside the Hessle Road branch of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull (Danny Lawson/PA) PA Wire A number of bodies have been removed from a funeral director by police after reports of “concern for care of the deceased”. Cordons remain in place at three Legacy Independent Funeral Directors after Humberside Police received a report […]
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‘Sophie is my rock’ says Prince Edward as he marks his 60th birthday
March 9, 2024The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh embrace following a speech PA The Duke of Edinburgh has revealed his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, is his “rock” as he marks his 60th Birthday. In a rare television interview, Edward told gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh on ITV’s Love Your Weekend programme: “I’m incredibly lucky that I […]
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Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap 15 children in dawn raid on school
March 9, 2024A boy holds a sign to protest against the kidnapping of hundreds of school pupils REUTERS Gunmen kidnapped at least 15 students from a school in Nigeria‘s northwestern Sokoto state in a dawn raid on Saturday. The kidnapping came days after some 300 students were abducted by a gang in northern Kaduna state. The gunmen […]
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Five arrested as thousands of pro-Palestine supporters march in central London to urge Gaza ceasefire
March 9, 2024People take part in a pro-Palestine march in central London, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (Jordan Pettitt/PA) PA Wire Thousands of pro-Palestine supporters marched in central London calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on Saturday. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) organised the protest, following the Hamas attacks on southern Israel on October 7 […]
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Ireland rejects Government’s proposal to change Constitution on family
March 9, 2024Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking hours before the announcement (Damien Storan/PA) PA Wire Ireland has voted to reject the Government’s proposal to change the constitution on family, with 67% of people voting against the amendment. The referendum returning officer Barry Ryan made the official declaration at Dublin Castle just before 7pm. Turnout for the referenda was […]
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Irish prime minister concedes defeat in a vote over constitutional amendments about family and women
March 9, 2024Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar conceded defeat Saturday as two constitutional amendments he supported that would have broadened the definition of family and removed language about a woman’s role in the home were […]
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For extremists trying to tear down democracy, this was pretty peaceful
March 9, 2024As on previous Saturdays in the past six months, there were two marches taking place in London yesterday. The first, a gathering of tens of thousands of full-throated, flag-waving supporters of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza gathered at Hyde Park Corner at noon, and shuffled peaceably and patiently in the sunshine in the direction of […]
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Charlotte Church: Welsh singer attends pro-Palestine rally in London weeks after ‘River to Sea’ song controversy
March 9, 2024Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Charlotte Church was seen leading a pro-Palestine rally in London this afternoon – two weeks after she drew criticism for singing an apparent antisemitic song. The Welsh singer was at the front of […]
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London’s best flea markets include an underrated gem with high-end bargains
March 9, 2024London offers countless shop ’til you drop opportunities, but for the folks looking for unique knick knacks for an affordable price, Hackney Flea Market should be on your list of places to go. This roaming shopping haven has been known to pop up in other areas of London, including down south in Peckham and in […]
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Ramadan 2024 timetable for Fajr and Iftar in London with fasting soon set to begin
March 9, 2024Ramadan is one of the holiest and most important periods in the Islamic calendar – with fasting set to begin on March 11. Muslims across the UK and all over the globe commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an, and embark on 30 days of fasting during daylight hours. The festival officially begins on Monday, March […]
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