Day: April 18, 2024
Gunman opens fire on busy London street in front of terrified children
April 18, 202400:35 A gunman opened fire at a group of rivals in front of terrified children on a busy London street, newly-released footage shows. Ricardo Anderson pulled a firearm from his waistband, which he then fired wildly towards a vehicle on Park Lane, Tottenham. The 21-year-old, of Manor Road, Tottenham, was convicted on Wednesday, 10 April, […]
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Schoolboy ‘tried to beat sleeping students to death with a hammer’, court told
April 18, 2024A public schoolboy was “on a mission” to protect himself from a “zombie apocalypse” when he tried to kill two sleeping students by attacking them with a claw hammer, a court has been told. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is also accused of repeatedly striking a teacher in the skull with […]
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Preparations made for Government takeover of Thames Water, reports say
April 18, 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 Thames Water could be taken over by the Government, with its £15 billion debt added to the public purse, reports have suggested. A blueprint codenamed Project Timber is […]
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Eastern European mercenaries suspected of stabbing Iranian journalist in London
April 18, 2024Three suspects wanted for the stabbing of an Iranian dissident journalist on a suburban London street were from eastern Europe and were hired and flown into Britain to carry out the attack, investigators believe. Pouria Zeraati survived being stabbed in the leg in Wimbledon, south-west London, last month. His television channel, Iran International, had received […]
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All 70 countries that have banned child smacking: England urged to join Wales and Scotland
April 18, 2024England should consider following Scotland and Wales in banning the smacking of children, the children’s commissioner has said Jon Challicom / NSPCC / PA
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European Commission seeks post-Brexit talks on youth mobility agreement
April 18, 2024The European Commission said it was open to talks on the UK rejoining Erasmus , should it express a wish to do so (PA) PA Archive Brussels wants to open post-Brexit talks which could allow young Britons easier access to study, work and live in the EU. The European Commission (EC) wants to open bloc-wide […]
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Girl’s death in Birmingham collision leaves ‘irreplaceable void’, father says
April 18, 2024Mayar Yahia, four, died when she was hit by a car in Birmingham on Sunday night (West Midlands Police/PA) The family of a four-year-old girl who died after being hit by a car in Birmingham have paid tribute to their “cherished daughter”. Mayar Yahia was killed in a collision in Upper Highgate Street when a […]
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London mayoral election 2024: Who is ‘intergalactic space warrior’ Count Binface?
April 18, 2024Count Binface is practically a staple of London’s elections at this point. The viral political star – formerly known as Lord Buckethead – first found fame for challenging PMs Theresa May and Boris Johnson. Now the Count is running for the 2024 London mayoral election, running against 12 other candidates. His hilarious manifesto includes pledges […]
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London Marathon 2024: Freebies and discounts for runners, from food to travel
April 18, 2024Get these freebies on London Marathon day File / submitted Running a marathon can be painful, therapeutic and, as you’re about to find out, a great way to get things for free. Below are some of the things you can enjoy for nothing more than your sweat and tears. One of the products that Lush […]
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London travel news LIVE: M23 crash near Gatwick involving lorry, minibus and car sparks huge tailbacks
April 18, 2024Six people rushed to hospital following multi-vehicle crash on the M23 Surrey Police have confirmed that six people were taken to hospital after a crash involving a lorry, minibus and a car on the M23. A police spokesperson told the Standard: “We are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M23 northbound between junctions […]
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