Day: August 20, 2024
What the papers say – August 21
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Border Security Command ‘gearing up’ as small boat Channel crossings top 19,000
August 20, 2024Yvette Cooper has signalled she will press ahead with the previous government’s plan to reopen two immigration centres in a bid to achieve the highest rate of removals since Theresa May’s premiership. The Home Secretary announced the Border Security Command “is gearing up” after the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats […]
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One of Britain’s best restaurants is reverting to 1994 prices with Michelin star food for £3.50
August 20, 2024A London restaurant that is often touted as one of the best in the country is doing something very special to celebrate its 30th anniversary next month. St John, a one Michelin star eatery that specialises in nose-to-tail cooking, is going to be turning back the clock to 1994 when chef Fergus Henderson and Trevor […]
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Huge fire breaks out at block of flats in south-east London
August 20, 2024Brooke DaviesPublished Aug 20, 2024, 4:44pm|Updated Aug 20, 2024, 6:38pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A block of flats has caught on fire in south-east London with 70 firefighters called to put out the blaze. London Fire Brigade said a 10th floor […]
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London airport to fly millions more each year – but Saturday ban remains
August 20, 2024Noora MykkanenPublished Aug 20, 2024, 10:55am|Updated Aug 20, 2024, 5:21pm London City Airport has won its bid for a new, higher passenger cap allowing millions more to take off from the transport hub. The move means the east London airport’s passenger cap will increase from 6.5 million to 9 million. The 2.5 million increase will […]
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Another night of travel misery with major disruption at Waterloo Station
August 20, 2024Commuters are facing an evening of misery after more trains have been cancelled at Waterloo Station. All South Western Railway lines between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids via Salisbury are disrupted due to ongoing repairs. The train operator has confirmed they expect all West of England services to be very busy. A track circuit […]
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NHS health staff form human shield to stop London Bridge stabbing
August 20, 2024Danny RiggPublished Aug 20, 2024, 6:00am|Updated Aug 20, 2024, 7:03am Two have-a-go-hero NHS workers saved a man from a terrifying racist stabbing at London Bridge station by forming a human shield around him to protect him, witnesses said. Olivia Gotts was travelling home from dinner with her colleagues at King’s College Hospital last Wednesday evening […]
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Comedians Jack Rooke and Sophie Willan kick off Edinburgh TV Festival
August 20, 2024Award-winning comedy show creators Jack Rooke and Sophie Willan will be among those speaking on the first day of the Edinburgh TV Festival. The annual media event, held in the Scottish capital, attracts figures from across the TV industry and this year is held between Tuesday and Friday. On Tuesday, advisory chairman Harjeet Chhokar and […]
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What the papers say – August 20
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