Day: March 28, 2024
Who are the London mayoral candidates?
March 28, 2024London’s mayoral election is fast approaching and the battle for the capital’s top office is in full force. The deadline for nominations closed on Wednesday, meaning Londoners can finally know who will be on the ballot come May 2. Right-wing agitator Laurence Fox intended to stand after bagging 1.9% of the vote and losing his […]
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Urgent hunt for stolen van desperately needed by terminally ill boy
March 28, 2024Sam CorbishleyPublished Mar 28, 2024, 5:33pm|Updated Mar 28, 2024, 10:40pm The mother of a terminally ill 13-year-old boy has pleaded for help in finding his modified van, calling it his ‘lifeline’ in his final days. Elijah Cariazo, who was born with a rare muscular condition called myotubular myopathy which makes it difficult for him to […]
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When are the 2024 local and mayoral elections in England and Wales?
March 28, 2024This May will be the last electoral test for Labour and the Conservatives in England and Wales before the general election PA Archive In just over a month on Thursday May 2 , voters across England and Wales will head to the polls to choose new councillors, mayors and police commissioners, including the mayor of […]
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How can climate change affect the earth’s rotation – and subsequently time itself?
March 28, 2024Rising sea levels mean we are going to have a negative leap second Global warming has slowed down our planet’s rotation, which may affect time in the future. The impact of human-made emissions on our planet is impossible to ignore but this is the first time that scientists have discovered its consequences for timekeeping. According […]
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Inmates reportedly unwell after food poisoning at prison
March 28, 2024HMP Lewes Wikipedia / Oli96 At least 10 prisoners and staff members at HMP Lewes in East Sussex have reportedly been taken to hospital after a suspected mass poisoning. Between 10 and 15 people were taken to hospital shortly after midday on Thursday, after becoming suddenly ill after attending a religious service, according to unconfirmed […]
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HMP Lewes: Claims of ‘mass poisoning’ at prison after inmates and staff need hospital treatment
March 28, 2024HMP Lewes Wikipedia / Oli96 At least 10 prisoners and staff members at HMP Lewes in East Sussex have reportedly been taken to hospital after a suspected mass poisoning. Between 10 and 15 people were taken to hospital shortly after midday on Thursday, after becoming suddenly ill after attending a religious service, according to unconfirmed […]
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London mayoral election: George Osborne says Susan Hall campaign feels abandoned by Tory HQ
March 28, 2024George Osborne and Susan Hall ES Composite George Osborne said on Thursday that Conservative headquarters appears to have “given up” on Susan Hall’s struggling campaign for London mayor. “The complaint from the Susan Hall campaign is that they’re not getting enough support from the Conservative HQ, that the Conservatives HQ have given up on the […]
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Deliveroo rider’s life saved when people stepped in to help fight knife attacker
March 28, 2024Sam CorbishleyPublished Mar 28, 2024, 4:17pm|Updated Mar 28, 2024, 4:27pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Shocking footage shows the moment a knife-wielding robber stabbed a Deliveroo rider in the middle of a busy high street while trying to steal his bike. The […]
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Simple reason why you could be charged double on the Tube
March 28, 2024Brooke DaviesPublished Mar 28, 2024, 4:02pm|Updated Mar 28, 2024, 4:14pm Londoners may be owed hundreds of pounds after paying nearly double on a hidden transport charge. Those using the London Underground are at risk of paying more than they need to if they swap from credit card to mobile when tapping in and out. This […]
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Laurence Fox misses out on running for London Mayor after messing up form
March 28, 2024Craig MunroPublished Mar 28, 2024, 10:29am|Updated Mar 28, 2024, 10:30am Right-wing agitator Laurence Fox has blamed ‘pure political corruption’ after losing his spot on the ballot for Mayor of London due to a paperwork cock-up. The former actor, best known for his role as the sidekick in the Morse spin-off Lewis, was planning a second […]
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