Day: September 4, 2024
Water bosses could face up to two years in jail as Government launches crackdown
September 4, 2024Water firm bosses could face up to two years in jail for obstructing regulators under sweeping new laws proposed by the Government to crack down on the pollution of England’s rivers, seas and lakes. The Water (Special Measures) Bill, introduced to Parliament on Wednesday, will hand new powers to Ofwat and the Environment Agency to […]
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14-year-old boy charged with murder of an 80-year-old grandfather in park
September 4, 2024A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of an 80-year-old grandfather who was killed in a park assault. A murder investigation was launched after Bhim Kohli died after being seriously injured near the entrance of Franklin Park in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, just seconds away from his home on Sunday evening. Andrew Baxter, deputy […]
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Single ticket-holder scoops Wednesday’s £12.6m Lotto jackpot
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Judge dismisses sexual assault lawsuit against ex-NFL kicker Brandon McManus and the Jaguars for now
September 4, 2024The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A circuit court judge in Florida has dismissed a lawsuit two women filed against former NFL kicker Brandon McManus […]
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Oasis extra tour dates: What changes have been made after ticket sale chaos?
September 4, 2024The Gallagher brothers have made a change to the process of buying tickets for two new dates added to the Oasis 2025 reunion tour, after fans were left disappointed. After complaints over queues and surge pricing, the Britpop music stars responded by announcing two more London shows at Wembley Stadium with a new ticketing plan […]
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Cameron defends Holocaust memorial location as ‘unapologetic national statement’
September 4, 2024Lord David Cameron has defended the proposed location of a Holocaust memorial in central London as an “unapologetic national statement” amidst “growing” antisemitism. Speaking in the Lords on Wednesday in his first contribution since stepping down as foreign secretary prior to the general election, Lord Cameron said there was “real power” at having the commemoration […]
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British tennis star Jack Draper reaches first grand slam semi-final
September 4, 2024British tennis player Jack Draper has reached his first grand slam semi-final after beating Australian Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the US Open. He defeated the number 10 seed 6-3 7-5 6-2 in a dominant performance and will now face top seed Jannik Sinner or 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev in the last four. […]
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Boy, 14, charged with murder of 80-year-old grandfather who was attacked in park
September 4, 2024A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 80-year-old grandfather Bhim Kohli. The child, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear at Leicester Youth Court on Thursday morning. Mr Kohli was attacked while walking his dog in Franklin Park on the outskirts of the city on Sunday evening. He […]
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Britain’s Dimitri Coutya wins Paralympic wheelchair fencing gold
September 4, 2024Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Great Britain’s Dimitri Coutya was crowned Paralympic foil champion as wheelchair fencing attracted […]
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Graham Lyons obituary
September 4, 2024My uncle Graham Lyons, who has died aged 87, was a jazz and classical musician, composer and arranger. In 1967 he released a self-penned single, Jazz Bassoon, on Decibel Records, on which he played bassoon, clarinet, saxophone and piano. Later he was a member of various musical outfits, including the Alan Tew Orchestra, the Herman […]
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