Day: May 7, 2024
M&S burglar with very expensive taste in steaks is jailed in legal first
May 7, 2024Josh MiltonPublished May 7, 2024, 9:40am|Updated May 7, 2024, 9:53am A serial burglar who broke into an M&S store to steal steak and 20 prosecco bottles has become the first in the country to be privately prosecuted. David Hanson, 44, who had 105 previous convictions including 33 burglaries, was arrested at the supermarket while also […]
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Airbnb owner reopens viral tents in living room for London tourists – and ups their prices
May 7, 2024Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email An Airbnb advert offering the chance to stay in a tent inside a London flat that was originally removed from the website following public outrage has reopened – and the price has increased to £80 a […]
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BP profits miss forecasts as it plans £1.6bn cost-cutting
May 7, 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 Energy giant BP has revealed lower-than-expected profits in the face of lower energy prices and weaker refining margins than this time last year. The London-listed company also revealed […]
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Temperatures set to reach around 23C with ‘more settled’ week ahead
May 7, 2024Temperatures in the UK could reach around 23C this week as forecasters predict a brighter week ahead. Sunny spells will develop across the day for many parts of the UK on Tuesday. Once the showers from the bank holiday weekend ease it is likely to remain dry in most areas away from Scotland and northern […]
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Mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim to walk to Downing Street to demand new law
May 7, 2024The mother of one of the Manchester Arena bombing victims will begin a 200-mile walk from the spot her son was killed to Downing Street to demand stronger protections against terrorism. Martyn’s law, named after 29-year-old Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed in the attack at the end of an Ariana Grande […]
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