Day: January 5, 2025

‘I lost my daughter in the London 7/7 bombings, this is her story’

January 5, 2025

‘Who wrote the opera Fidelio?’ Jenny Nicholson texted her mother Julie on July 6, 2005. It had been a day of joy for the 24-year-old. With thousands of other excited Londoners, she had flocked to Trafalgar Square to mark the city’s successful Olympic bid. The Red Arrows left a trail of red, white and blue […]

Thomas Markle says he dreams of bringing ‘whole family together’

January 5, 2025

The Duchess of Sussex’s estranged father Thomas Markle said he dreams of bringing his “whole family together” and wishes Meghan “no ill-will”. Mr Markle, 80, told the Mail on Sunday that “every day I see something about Meghan”, adding he did not “like some of the things my daughter has done” but would “always love […]

Elon Musk’s attacks on Jess Phillips a ‘disgraceful smear’, Streeting says

January 5, 2025

Wes Streeting has said attacks made by Elon Musk on Jess Phillips over grooming gangs are a “disgraceful smear” considering the Labour minister’s efforts to support victims of abuse. The billionaire owner of social media platform X, Tesla and Space X suggested the safeguarding minister “deserves to be in prison” for denying requests for the […]

Heavy snow causes travel disruption across UK as amber warnings remain

January 5, 2025

Heavy overnight snow has created significant travel disruption across the UK as the cold start to the new year continues. Stranded vehicles and collisions have left key roads in northern England closed while rail services have also been cancelled with two amber weather warnings still in place. Several major airports were closed and some have […]

In Pictures: Puppies and ponies explore snowy landscapes

January 5, 2025

Heavy overnight snow closed roads and delayed flights across the country as the cold start to the new year continues. A horse in a snow covered field in Loxley, Sheffield (Dave Higgens/PA) PA Wire People venture out for a dog walk in North Yorkshire (Danny Lawson/PA) PA Wire Christian Ogley with his daughter Noa make […]

UK weather LIVE: Heavy snow sparks airport runway closures and motorway chaos across the country

January 5, 2025

Leeds Bradford runway to remain closed Leeds Bradford Airport said its runway would remain closed “until further notice” while it continues to mitigate heavy snowfall. In an update on its website, the airport said access through security may be temporarily restricted due to the number of customers already in its departure lounge. It added its […]

Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK

January 5, 2025

For 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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Heavy snow and […]

Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany, Zelenskyy says

January 5, 2025

Reform deputy praises ‘popular’ Musk – as Labour criticises ‘ridiculous’ grooming gangs intervention

January 5, 2025

Reform’s deputy leader has praised Elon Musk as “popular” and “appreciated” by the British public – as a government minister criticised the tech tycoon for “ridiculous” and “ill informed” comments on the UK grooming scandal. Speaking to Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Richard Tice defended the owner of X and Tesla as “one of the greatest […]

New amber weather warning issued with up to 15cm of snow forecast

January 5, 2025

Dozens of flood alerts are in effect across England and Wales and new warnings for rain and snow have been issued following snowfall across the UK. The Met Office has warned we could be in for a ‘rapid thaw’ after vast amounts of snow fell over the weekend, closing runways at several UK airports. But […]

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