Day: September 5, 2024
Greens aim to counter ‘doom and gloom’ message as they kick off party conference
September 5, 2024The Green Party has said it will aim to counter “Labour’s message of doom and gloom” as it holds its first party conference since the general election. The Green conference will begin on Friday in Manchester, kicking off this year’s party political conference season. At the summer election, the Greens won a total of four […]
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Anglo-Irish conference will discuss legacy and Stormont return – Martin
September 5, 2024The restoration of the Northern Ireland political institutions and legacy will be discussed at the British Irish Association conference, Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin has said. The annual conference featuring political, civic and church leaders from across the island of Ireland and Britain takes place in Oxford on Friday and Saturday. Emma Little-Pengelly, Hilary Benn […]
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UK to send package of 650 missiles to Ukraine in latest defence aid
September 5, 2024The UK will send 650 missiles to Ukraine in a £162 million commitment to the country’s defence against Russia, John Healey is expected to say during a visit to Germany. The Defence Secretary will announce Britain’s latest commitment to Kyiv’s war effort when he meets fellow ministers from across Europe at a defence summit. The […]
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School absences doubled as ‘knock-on’ effect of pandemic lockdowns – report
September 5, 2024School absence rates in the UK doubled from pre-pandemic levels as a “knock-on” effect of lockdown restrictions and school closures caused by Covid-19, a new report has found. Lower rates of attendance will remain until the generation of pupils impacted directly by the pandemic lockdowns leaves secondary school, the research from the London School of […]
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Investigation continues into cause of Navy helicopter ditching in Channel
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10 London deals from gourmet burgers to 15% off the scariest immersive experience for Halloween
September 5, 2024Looking for 10 things to do in London? Of course you are. Luckily, there’s lots to in this city to do for cheap! At least… There is now. Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital. Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, available in the Metro […]
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Man shot dead in north west London named locally as Tikquaan Walters
September 5, 2024Katie BoydenPublished Sep 5, 2024, 2:10pm|Updated Sep 5, 2024, 8:51pm A man shot dead on a residential street in north west London has been named locally as Tikquaan Walters, according to reports. Tikquaan, 28, was found with gunshot wounds just after 11pm on Wednesday in Bravington Road, West Kilburn. He was declared dead at the scene, […]
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Bosses blamed for Grenfell have made millions since the disaster
September 5, 2024Those who have been blamed for causing the devastating Grenfell Tower fire which killed 72 people have continued to earn hundreds of millions of pounds. The final report released yesterday revealed a culture of ‘dishonesty and incompetence’ within construction firms led to highly flammable cladding used on the 24-storey block of flats. What started as […]
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Police want to speak to these people over Notting Hill Carnival chef ‘murder’
September 5, 2024Police have released photos of 16 witnesses they hope to speak to after a top chef was murdered at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. Mussie Imnetu, 41, was found unconscious with a head injury outside the Dr Power restaurant in Queensway on August 26, and died four days later from his injuries. Sweden-born Mr Imnetu […]
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People’s ‘minds are blown’ after discovering clever little-known feature on buses
September 5, 2024Public transport users have been left in disbelief after learning that there’s a little-known trick you can do with seats on certain buses in the UK. The feature, which was shared in a TikTok video by @harleyrosesheart, makes sitting back with your feet up after a long day easier, and doesn’t get dirt from your […]
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