Day: February 17, 2026
Drill rapper Dsavv escapes prison for second time after deportation threat
February 17, 2026Barney Davis Published February 17, 2026 4:35pm Updated February 18, 2026 11:47am A drill rapper-turned armed robber is on the run from prison for the second time in a week after fleeing during a hospital visit. Daniel Boakye, 21, fled custody from Lewisham Hospital on Sunday afternoon with police failing to keep up with him […]
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Europe’s best cable car rides with mountain views, spectacular cityscapes and ‘coffin cabins’
February 17, 2026As public transport goes, a ride on a cable car is pretty much as cool as it gets. Yes, there’s a certain thrill that comes with nabbing the front seat of the DLR, but a journey on a cable car — suspended hundreds of feet in the air — beats a dreary bus or Tube […]
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Freemasons’ legal challenge attempt against Met fails
February 17, 2026Freemasons have failed in their attempt to bring a legal challenge against Britain’s biggest police force over its decision to compel staff to declare whether they are or have been members. Mr Justice Chamberlain said on Tuesday that the Metropolitan police’s decision “serves a legitimate aim, maintaining and enhancing public trust in policing, and is […]
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Deaf woman ‘beaten and left to die in street by raver nicknamed Nasty’
February 17, 2026Sam Corbishley Published February 17, 2026 1:09pm Updated February 17, 2026 1:09pm A raver nicknamed Nasty left a profoundly deaf woman to die in the street after throwing her out of a car and punching her for ‘annoying’ him on a night out, the Old Bailey was told. Duane Owusu, 36, had been to a […]
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‘Abusive’ partner faked will to try and claim cancer victim’s £500,000 fortune
February 17, 2026The family of a mum who died of breast cancer have won a £700,000 court battle with her ‘abusive’ boyfriend after he used a forged will and fake wedding to try and get his hands on her fortune. Kassy Sinar was only 46 when she died in October 2023 and left the whole of her […]
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London’s oldest spa with incredible art deco interiors is just £30.90
February 17, 20262026 has seen record rainfall, with some parts of the UK experiencing showers every single day. So, it’s safe to say that if there was a time to treat yourself to a relaxing day inside one of London’s most interesting spas, it would be now. Just a 10 minute walk from Paddington station is the […]
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Man stabbed to death in Croydon retail park named and pictured
February 17, 2026Brooke Davies Published February 17, 2026 9:17am Updated February 17, 2026 9:59am A ‘caring and smart’ 22-year-old man found stabbed to death outside Ikea has been named and pictured. Lorik Abazi was one of three men found stabbed on Hesterman Way, Croydon, at 1.15am on Sunday. Seven people in total have been arrested in connection […]
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London gangs recruit children on Snapchat to steal iPhones for £380
February 17, 2026Gangs are recruiting children to go out to steal smartphones before they head to school, using Snapchat to offer rewards of up to £380 for the latest Apple iPhones, police have revealed. The Metropolitan police said they were deploying new resources including drones and Surron ebikes to chase suspects as they step up their fight […]
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Millennials assemble! Topshop returns to 32 UK high street locations from today
February 17, 2026Kate Moss for Topshop. Joni jeans. The Ivy Park collection. It’s been five years since big Topshop closed its doors, and I think I speak for all millennials when I say we never really got over it. But finally, our prayers have been answered: Topshop is returning to the UK high-street. It might not be exactly […]
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